Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
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.
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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.
A WONDERFUL day with a FANTASTIC family. It doesn't get much better! This is why we do what we do @ Hoodoo.
Great folks!!
Mr. Gillette and his grandsons were fantastic. Great People, Great Family, young men that love to fish!
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.
Great people!
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.
A Great day with great families!!! Thank you for choosing Hoodoo!
FAQs about Hoodoo Sportfishing Charters
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 Day Nearshore Trip - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure - 6:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Extended 1/2 Day 6-Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Extended 1/2 Day 6-Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6-Hour Shark Fishing Adventure - 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 $2,550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Deepwater Trip (10 hours)
- US $2,550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Deepwater Trip - 5:00 AM (10 hours)
- US $2,550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Deepwater Trip - 6:00 AM (10 hours)
- US $2,750 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)
- Toilet The Saltwater Challenge features a private, fully enclosed marine toilet for added comfort on longer offshore trips. No awkward portable setup—just a clean, enclosed head offering privacy and convenience for families, kids, and anglers spending a full day
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All Bait & Tackle is included in the Trip Pricing)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Upon returning to the dock, your Captain or First Mate will clean and bag your catch for you. Fish cleaning is included in the price of your trip at no additional charge. Gratuity for the crew is not included; a 20% tip is customary in the charter fishing)
- First mate (The First Mate aboard the Saltwater Challenge keeps the action moving—rigging tackle, baiting hooks, setting lines, landing fish, and helping anglers throughout the trip. From beginners to seasoned fishermen, the mate works hard to keep everyone safe, com)
- Fishing license (All required fishing licenses are included in the charter price, so there’s nothing extra to purchase before your trip. Just show up ready to fish—we’ll take care of the licenses and all the necessary paperwork.)
- River fishing (While we offer trips in the St. Marys River targeting Tarpon, oversized Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and other saltwater species, the Saltwater Challenge does not currently offer freshwater fishing trips.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Depending on the length of your trip and target species, we may travel anywhere from nearshore waters to 50–100 miles offshore. Shorter trips typically stay within 20 miles of shore, while longer trips give us the range to reach productive offshore and bl)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Wahoo
Your operator
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.
Chris A.
Captain
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.
Chris A.
Captain
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Fernandina Beach right now
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
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