Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III
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Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(214 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
3 North Front Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
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Join Pipe Dream Charters on the Pipedream III and explore the beautiful Amelia Island out of Fernandina Beach! With a crew made up of tournament champions with a positive attitude, Pipe Dream Charters will make sure you have fun while putting you in the best possible position to catch fish.

The Pipedream III is a 37’ custom-built sportfishing boat. It’s powered by twin Yanmar diesel engines to provide a fast and comfortable ride to the offshore fishing grounds. The boat has everything you need to find the very best fishing spots on your trip. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers.

With outriggers, downriggers, and a center rigger fitted on board, and well maintained Penn and Shimano gear, the Pipedream III gives you the opportunity to know what it feels like to fish professionally for the day. After a fun productive day, the crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home for a taste.

These are fish-rich waters, so prepare to come across a variety of species. Before booking your trip, decide whether you want to troll offshore for species such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna, and Marlin, or to fish the reefs and wrecks for delicious Grouper, Amberjack, and Cobia.

Whichever option you decide to go for, the experienced crew will be with you every step of the way to help you land the trophy fish. The captain’s superior knowledge of the local waters will make sure you’re in the best position to find the fish of your dreams.

Don’t hesitate to turn this into an amazing family experience, so bring your kids and teach them all there is to know about fishing. There will be snacks and drinks on board, but feel free to bring your own. Pack some sun protection as well, and you’re ready for some fun!

Get on board Pipedream III and enjoy your day on some of the bluest waters around with Pipe Dream Charters!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair
  • Food (Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    Get out first thing in the morning and stay on the nearshore waters to maximize your fishing time. The Atlantic waters, touching the Gulf Stream, are home to a range of impressive and delicious species. Try trolling or bottom fishing for the bite of anything from a Black Seabass to a Triggerfish, to Groupers and Snappers that may have wandered off from the reefs.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $500
    A 4-hour trip is ideal for fishing the nearshore waterways off Florida's north-eastern coast. You won't need to head far, so you'll start fishing right away as you target a range of delicious and exciting species by trolling or bottom fishing. Snappers, Groupers, Black Seabass, and Triggerfish are just some of the thrilling fish you'll go after on this afternoon trip.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) – Reef/Wreck
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $950
    Spend your morning along northeastern Florida's nearshore reefs and wrecks. These spots make for excellent feeding grounds for the fish, so you're sure to be able to attract the bite of a whole host of species as you bottom fish to catch them. From Snappers and Groupers to Cobia, Amberjacks, and numerous others – these waters have it all.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM) – Reef/Wreck
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $950
    Florida's Atlantic coastline is littered with reefs and wrecks. You won't have to head far offshore to find these incredible, productive feeding grounds for the fish, so you won't waste any time fishing. Bottom fish these fishing grounds for the bite of Groupers, Snappers, Cobia, Amberjacks, and many more exciting and delicious fish, and you'll be in for an unforgettable afternoon.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,300
    Spend 8 hours offshore and enjoy the incredible surroundings and fantastic fishery when land is but a distant memory. You'll troll the productive offshore waters for exhilarating and delicious species. Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, and Wahoo will all put up a fight to be reeled in, while you could end up with a tasty treat to take back to shore.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,700
    Head off into the Atlantic's waters and explore a range of untouched reefs and wrecks. About 30-50 miles offshore, you'll find a whole new world exists in peace and tranquility. Try bottom fishing these productive waters for the bite of delicious Snappers and Groupers, along with exciting Jacks, Cobia, and many more.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    $2,500
    Get far enough offshore to reap the benefits of the Gulf Stream. Taking with it the migratory population of numerous big game and exciting fish, you'll have the chance to troll for some serious trophy fish. Go after delicious Mahi Mahi and Tuna, as well as stunning Sailfish and Marlin, while you'll also have the chance to deep drop for deep sea Groupers. If you're serious about fishing, this trip is perfect for you.
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FAQs about Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III

Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) – Reef/Wreck (6 hours)
  • $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) – Reef/Wreck (6 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • $1,700 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck (10 hours)
  • $2,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Gulf Stream (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair for gulf stream
  • GPS Furuno
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box For customers
  • Radio
  • Radar
Trips booked with Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Extra charge)
  • Drinks (Water included. All other beverages extra)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 50 miles)
  • Reef Fishing (30 - 50 miles offshore)
  • Wreck Fishing (30 - 50 miles offshore)
Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Scott Thompson
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
25 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
214 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2015
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.
My passion for fishing and being on the water began with my grandfather taking me fishing offshore in Ocean City, Maryland at the age of 6.The enjoyment I get from my clients excitement boating a grouper or my mate gaffing a Wahoo only adds to my passion to continue searching for that trophy wall hanger or bottom bumping for that reminiscent back water flounder.
Our Team
Ronnie W.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Carolina Custom (Sportfishing) originally built in 1989. Powered by 2 315HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
37 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 50 miles
Reef Fishing
30 - 50 miles offshore
Wreck Fishing
30 - 50 miles offshore

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
for gulf stream
GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Extra charge
Drinks
Water included. All other beverages extra
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 214 reviews
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
76%
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Kim E.
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Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) – Nearshore on March 2, 2023
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Lane H.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
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8 hour bottom fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 18, 2023
We were on the fish, just couldn’t get them all in the boat.  A couple hooked were too strong for and broke the lines. ...
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Takira R.
Tallahassee, FL
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with the family

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) – Nearshore on June 2, 2023
Half day trip with my husband and kiddos. I like that he has a first mate with him to help assist with everything and that...
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Brian H.
Cumming, GA
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip, great times

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) – Reef/Wreck on April 4, 2023
Went out yesterday (first week of April) with CPT Scott and Dave.  Had a great time and caught lots of fish.  Its early season,...
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Phil R.
Yulee, FL
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Wow👍fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) – Reef/Wreck on July 21, 2023
Captain Scott and First Mate Dave we excellent and super friendly.  Set us at ease from word go.  We arrived at the reef...
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