Fernandina Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (121 reviews)
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State licensed
 North 14th Street 1620, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States

Fernandina Fishing Charters 

Up to 3 miles
Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
21 ft
4
4.9/5 (121 reviews)

Explore the beautiful waters of Florida in and around the stunning Amelia Island with Fernandina Fishing Charters, a Veteran-owned and operated business. Captain Bart Smith is a registered Coast Guard captain and has been saltwater fishing for over 30 years. He's had some great success in the area, and he'll get you out on the water for an eventful and memorable, hassle-free fishing experience.

You'll join Capt. Bart on his 21' Angler center console boat, powered by 150 HP Mercury engine. With GPS, a fishfinder, and VHF radio, you'll have all the electronics you need to have a productive fishing day. The boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers, making it the perfect vessel for an outing with a few friends or your family.

These waters are known as very prolific and the abundance of wildlife in the area is amazing. You'll be cruising the waters in comfort going after some of the most prized Florida fish species like Black Drum, Flounder, Ladyfish, Redfish, Seabass, various species of Shark, Sheepshead, and Spotted Seatrout.

You'll find everything you need on board – rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait and a range of artificial lures. Capt. Bart will be happy to clean and fillet your catch for you so you can take it straight to the table upon your return. Feel free to bring the kids, as they are welcome on board, and this is the perfect opportunity to make some new family memories.

Join Fernardina Fishing Charters and enjoy a day out on the beautiful waters under the Floridian sun!

Explore the beautiful waters of Florida in and around the stunning Amelia Island with Fernandina Fishing Charters, a Veteran-owned and operated business. Captain Bart Smith is a registered Coast Guard captain and has been saltwater fishing for over 30 years. He's had some great success in the area, and he'll get you out on the water for an eventful and memorable, hassle-free fishing experience.

You'll join Capt. Bart on his 21' Angler center console boat, powered by 150 HP Mercury engine. With GPS, a fishfinder, and VHF radio, you'll have all the electronics you need to have a productive fishing day. The boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers, making it the perfect vessel for an outing with a few friends or your family.

These waters are known as very prolific and the abundance of wildlife in the area is amazing. You'll be cruising the waters in comfort going after some of the most prized Florida fish species like Black Drum, Flounder, Ladyfish, Redfish, Seabass, various species of Shark, Sheepshead, and Spotted Seatrout.

You'll find everything you need on board – rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait and a range of artificial lures. Capt. Bart will be happy to clean and fillet your catch for you so you can take it straight to the table upon your return. Feel free to bring the kids, as they are welcome on board, and this is the perfect opportunity to make some new family memories.

Join Fernardina Fishing Charters and enjoy a day out on the beautiful waters under the Floridian sun!

Bart Smith
Captain
Bart Smith
11 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
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2 Hour Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+5
US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
Shark Fish Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+5
US $250
Entire boat: 2 people
3 hour Morning Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
Flounder
+3
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Afternoon Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+5
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+2
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+5
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Morning Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+5
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
121 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (254)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (121)

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Cecil Jennings
Cecil Jennings
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Fun 2-hour afternoon trip
2 Hour Kids Trip - 4:00 PM on May 24, 20262 adults

My wife (inexperienced angler) and I (casual angler) booked a 2-hr afternoon inshore trip. The trip was enjoyable and productive. Together we caught about 10-15 fish including sand trout, speckled trout, bluefish, whiting, jack cravelle, and toadfish. My wife hooked about a 4-foot bonnethead shark. Together we fought it for about 15 minutes before it broke the line! Big fun! Bart (our Captain) was patient and accommodating! Would definitely book with Reel-Mar Charters again! Thanks for a great trip Bart!

Bart Smith
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! It was a pleasure having you on the Reel-Mar.

Josh Laskowski
Josh Laskowski
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip
Half Day Trip (AM) - 9:00 AM on June 21, 20262 adults

Celebrated Fathers Day and my son’s birthday catching Reds, Flounder, Sheephead and Black drums. Captain Bart was knowledgeable and took us to great spots where everything was biting. Highly recommend!!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
Bart Smith
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind review. it was a pleasure having you guys on the Reel-Mar.

Tommy Heartquist
Tommy Heartquist
us
Rogers, AR, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
bart is the man
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 20262 adults

great guy, very knowledgable about the area and a great instructor for new people.

Bart Smith
Response from Captain

thank you so much, it was a pleasure having you and your dad on the Reel-Mar.

Brooke Kroon
Brooke Kroon
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!
2 Hour Kids Trip on July 4, 20262 adults1 child

We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Bart. Highly recommend!

Bart Smith
Response from Captain

Thank you so much, pleasure having you on the Reel-Mar.

Jon Cross
Jon Cross
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip. Highly recommend!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 22, 20261 adult

I wanted to catch good eating fish. We caught redfish and flounder, which we took to two local restaurants to cook us lunch and dinner. Captain Bart knows where to put you on fish!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Bart Smith
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure having you on the Reel-Mar.

FAQs about Fernandina Fishing Charters

Fernandina Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip - 10:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Kids Trip - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fish Trip (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fish Trip - 12:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fish Trip - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fish Trip - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $250 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Shark Fish Trip - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Afternoon Charter (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Afternoon Charter - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Afternoon Charter - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour Morning Charter (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour Morning Charter - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour Morning Charter - 9:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Evening Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Morning Charter (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Morning Charter - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Morning Charter - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Fernandina Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box T-Top for Shade
Trips booked with Fernandina Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Ice and water provided)
  • Fishing license (Charter Captains Licences Permits up to 4 people )
Fernandina Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Fernandina Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Fernandina Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Bart Smith
Bart Smith
Bart Smith

Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I have always had a love of the water since I can remember. Seafaring captains run in my family – my father, great grandfather, and great-great-grandfather were all sea captains of various sailing ships. I started out in 8' dings and small sailing prams around my home town of Interlaken New Jersey. Shortly after graduating high school I joined and served 5 years in the US Coast Guard. Fishing has always been a passion from light tackle for Largemouth Bass and Carp to surf fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish off the beach and jetties of the Jersey Shore. Five years ago I decided to put my passion into a career and got my Captain's license and started guiding part-time around the beautiful Amelia Island.

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I have always had a love of the water since I can remember. Seafaring captains run in my family – my father, great grandfather, and great-great-grandfather were all sea captains of various sailing ships. I started out in 8' dings and small sailing prams around my home town of Interlaken New Jersey. Shortly after graduating high school I joined and served 5 years in the US Coast Guard. Fishing has always been a passion from light tackle for Largemouth Bass and Carp to surf fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish off the beach and jetties of the Jersey Shore. Five years ago I decided to put my passion into a career and got my Captain's license and started guiding part-time around the beautiful Amelia Island.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Angler
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
T-Top for Shade

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Ice and water provided
Fishing license
Charter Captains Licences Permits up to 4 people

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fernandina Beach right now

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