Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters 

5.0/5 (44 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
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Veteran Owned
 251 Creekside Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters 

Over 3 miles offshore
Fernandina Beach, FL, United States
36 ft
6
5.0/5 (44 reviews)

Explore the bountiful North Florida waters with one of the largest boats in the fishing fleet out of Jacksonville, FL with HooDoo Sportfishing Charters! Your guides for the day are Captain Tim and Captain Chris Altman, experienced offshore anglers dedicated to providing a safe, exciting, and family-friendly fishing adventure. Captain Tim is a tournament-winning angler featured in fishing magazines and known for teaching High-Speed Wahoo Trolling seminars throughout Florida.

Your adventure starts aboard a 36' custom-built Contender that accommodates up to 6 anglers comfortably. Built with safety first in mind, the boat is equipped with top-of-the-line safety gear, including satellite phones with texting capabilities. Powered by triple 300 HP Suzuki engines, the ride is fast, smooth, and comfortable.

The boat comes fully equipped with everything needed for a successful day on the water, including downriggers, outriggers, kites, and a wireless trolling motor with a precision anchoring system.

Depending on the season and your fishing goals, you can troll for Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi, or target reef species like Cobia, Grouper, Amberjack, and Red Snapper. Whether you're a seasoned angler or introducing the family to offshore fishing for the first time, Captain Tim, Captain Chris Altman, and the crew are there to help every step of the way.

After the trip, the crew will clean and fillet your catch so you can enjoy it fresh. All fishing equipment and licenses are included — just bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and sun protection.

Taking a trip with HooDoo Sportfishing Charters is one of the best ways to experience professional offshore fishing in a safe, exciting, and family-friendly environment.

Welcome aboard!

Explore the bountiful North Florida waters with one of the largest boats in the fishing fleet out of Jacksonville, FL with HooDoo Sportfishing Charters! Your guides for the day are Captain Tim and Captain Chris Altman, experienced offshore anglers dedicated to providing a safe, exciting, and family-friendly fishing adventure. Captain Tim is a tournament-winning angler featured in fishing magazines and known for teaching High-Speed Wahoo Trolling seminars throughout Florida.

Your adventure starts aboard a 36' custom-built Contender that accommodates up to 6 anglers comfortably. Built with safety first in mind, the boat is equipped with top-of-the-line safety gear, including satellite phones with texting capabilities. Powered by triple 300 HP Suzuki engines, the ride is fast, smooth, and comfortable.

The boat comes fully equipped with everything needed for a successful day on the water, including downriggers, outriggers, kites, and a wireless trolling motor with a precision anchoring system.

Depending on the season and your fishing goals, you can troll for Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi, or target reef species like Cobia, Grouper, Amberjack, and Red Snapper. Whether you're a seasoned angler or introducing the family to offshore fishing for the first time, Captain Tim, Captain Chris Altman, and the crew are there to help every step of the way.

After the trip, the crew will clean and fillet your catch so you can enjoy it fresh. All fishing equipment and licenses are included — just bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and sun protection.

Taking a trip with HooDoo Sportfishing Charters is one of the best ways to experience professional offshore fishing in a safe, exciting, and family-friendly environment.

Welcome aboard!

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Charter Operator
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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1/2 Day Nearshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Shark (Bull)
US $925
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Extended 1/2 Day 6-Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
+4
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day 8-Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Jack (Almaco)
+3
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Deepwater Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+1
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
11 Hour Mahi (Dolphin) Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
11 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 10
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip – Bluewater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip – Wahoo Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 1
Wahoo
US $3,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
44 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (114)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

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Frank Paul
Frank Paul
Repeat angler
us
Elyria, OH, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
awesome first offshore fishing trip with our kids.
1/2 Day Nearshore Trip on May 5, 20262 adults3 children

great experience. captain Tim was fantastic with our kids. explaining everything and helping them with bait and taking off fish. it was quanitity over size because it was the first time for our 9, 7 and 4 year old. great day.

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

A WONDERFUL day with a FANTASTIC family. It doesn't get much better! This is why we do what we do @ Hoodoo.

John Gillette
John Gillette
us
Jacksonville, FL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great captain, mate, equipment and trip
Extended 1/2 Day 6-Hour Trip on June 17, 20262 adults

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Mr. Gillette and his grandsons were fantastic. Great People, Great Family, young men that love to fish!

Kevin MacCabe
Kevin MacCabe
us
Utah, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
4 hour afternoon trip
4 Hour PM - Kingfish Trip on August 26, 20234 adults

Our trip began with a cruise along the beach looking for live bait. The baitfish were scarce so Captain Chris headed offshore and quickly adapted our itinerary to bottom fishing. We were kept busy catching Red Snapper and a few other random species. Captain Chris kept everyone’s hook baited, and offered tips on technique. The most exciting moment was when my son hooked something big enough to run away with the line. He struggled to reel it in and after fighting it for a few minutes the line snapped. Captain Chris speculated it was a Goliath Grouper. On our way in we trolled for Tarpon and got a hit but the hooks didn’t set. It was a great day on the water and we learned a lot. Hoodoo Fishing charters provided a personable and professional fishing experience and I would recommend them to anyone.

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

Great people!

Jarrett Harris
Jarrett Harris
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
In all types of weather!!
Full Day 8-Hour Trip on May 31, 20254 adults2 children

Captain Tim was awesome! We did not have the wind on our side and the forecast just didn’t happen the way it was supposed to. Captain Tim still put us on fish. The kids had a blast, we all had great conversation, it was just a great trip. We will be booking with him again.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Scamp Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

A Great day with great families!!! Thank you for choosing Hoodoo!

Brian Beenen
Brian Beenen
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Its how you respond
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on September 5, 20222 adults

Less than an hour on our spot, as other captains on radio were bailing out, Cap’n Tim and Mate Jeff had my 13yo fighting our 3rd meaty King, 2 already in the box. The 3rd King was reluctant to be caught and my kid fell out fighting the fish first to heat then sickness. 2hrs into a 6hr charter I knew the day was over. Cap’n Tim and Jeff responded with kindness and empathy. After my son fed the fish and slightly recovered Mate Jeff tried to distract him by teaching my boy to tie knots. But the day was done. End of day the 3 Kings gave us enough meat that we could share with neighbors. My son blew past the negatives and has been tying rigs with the knots Jeff taught him and putting them in bags just like Cap’n Tim. Not the way we drew it up, but success is measured in different ways. Had I been with my buddies, or my son on a different day, Ive no doubt Cap’n Tim could fill those fish boxes to the brim.

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Response from Charter operator

This was a great day on the water with awesome folks!

FAQs about Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Extended 1/2 Day 6-Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Extended 1/2 Day 6-Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day 8-Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day 8-Hour Trip - 6:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day 8-Hour Trip - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Deepwater Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Deepwater Trip - 5:00 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Deepwater Trip - 6:00 AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 11 Hour Mahi (Dolphin) Trolling (11 hours)
  • US $2,900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Bluewater (12 hours)
  • US $2,900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Bluewater - 6:00 AM (12 hours)
  • US $2,900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Bluewater - 7:00 AM (12 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Wahoo Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters

Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2020

Captain Tim Altman is a seasoned offshore specialist and expert Wahoo fisherman. Captain Chris Altman is a skilled inshore and nearshore guide and accomplished Tarpon hunter. Together, their combined experience delivers an exceptional fishing charter experience tailored to all skill levels—whether you're chasing fast-moving offshore pelagics or working the inshore waters for trophy gamefish.

Our Team
Chris A.

Chris A.

Captain

21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2020

Captain Tim Altman is a seasoned offshore specialist and expert Wahoo fisherman. Captain Chris Altman is a skilled inshore and nearshore guide and accomplished Tarpon hunter. Together, their combined experience delivers an exceptional fishing charter experience tailored to all skill levels—whether you're chasing fast-moving offshore pelagics or working the inshore waters for trophy gamefish.

Our Team
Chris A.

Chris A.

Captain

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
3 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
57 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

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
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fernandina Beach right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
WahooWahoo

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