River City Charters 

4.9/5 (159 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2nd Avenue North 2510, Jacksonville, FL 32250, United States

River City Charters 

Up to 3 miles
Jacksonville, FL, United States
21 ft
4
4.9/5 (159 reviews)

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River City Charters welcomes you to Jacksonville, Florida. This city is home to an incredible year-round fishing adventure that attracts anglers from other states. Meet Captain Travis, who's been fishing in the area since he was a child. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a professional angler and now helps other people to make their own fishing dreams come true. Whether you're a beginner or a seasonal angler, this is a trip you won't forget.

You'll be fishing on a 20' Bayboat that accommodates up to 4 anglers. This bay boat offers a smooth, dry, and safe ride throughout the day. Having a shallow draft, the vessel can go to any spot you need in search of a trophy. She's powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and features everything you need equipment-wise for a successful day on the water.

There's a variety of fish species to go after and it all depends on how far off the coast you go and which technique you choose to use. Whether it's Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, or Spanish Mackerel, you'll have lots of fun battling your catch. Deeper spots can bring you Kingfish, Red Snapper, and even Sailfish.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. Your drinks are also included and after the trip, the captain will clean your catch free of charge. Don't forget to bring your snacks and sunblock.

River City Charters hopes you'll have a great day on the water with them. Come as a client, leave as a part of the family.

River City Charters welcomes you to Jacksonville, Florida. This city is home to an incredible year-round fishing adventure that attracts anglers from other states. Meet Captain Travis, who's been fishing in the area since he was a child. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a professional angler and now helps other people to make their own fishing dreams come true. Whether you're a beginner or a seasonal angler, this is a trip you won't forget.

You'll be fishing on a 20' Bayboat that accommodates up to 4 anglers. This bay boat offers a smooth, dry, and safe ride throughout the day. Having a shallow draft, the vessel can go to any spot you need in search of a trophy. She's powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and features everything you need equipment-wise for a successful day on the water.

There's a variety of fish species to go after and it all depends on how far off the coast you go and which technique you choose to use. Whether it's Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, or Spanish Mackerel, you'll have lots of fun battling your catch. Deeper spots can bring you Kingfish, Red Snapper, and even Sailfish.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. Your drinks are also included and after the trip, the captain will clean your catch free of charge. Don't forget to bring your snacks and sunblock.

River City Charters hopes you'll have a great day on the water with them. Come as a client, leave as a part of the family.

Travis Wilson
Captain
Travis Wilson
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (202)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (159)

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Erin Vanover
Erin Vanover
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
The Highlight of Our Vacation!
Half Day Trip on August 4, 20263 adults1 child

We had an incredible time fishing with Captain Travis! His enthusiasm for what he does is contagious, and his knowledge of the local waters made the trip both exciting and educational. He was incredibly friendly, patient and made everyone on the boat feel welcome. We caught an amazing variety of fish, including a red drum, black drum, bull shark, stingray, flounder, spotted seatrout, and even a blue crab! Every catch made the day more exciting, and Captain Travis was there to help every step of the way. We enjoyed the trip so much that he was kind enough to accommodate us and take us back out again the very next day! That level of flexibility and customer service really stood out. If you’re looking for a fun, memorable fishing experience with a captain who truly loves what he does, I can’t recommend Captain Travis enough. We’ll definitely be back!

Candice Samples
Candice Samples
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Bucket List Fish Caught
3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 20262 adults

My husband has a bucket list of fish he’d like to catch and today he was able to mark one off of the list. A very large Bull Red about 40 inches. Captain Travis was very knowledgeable about the areas we were fishing in, friendly and courteous to others on the water, accomodating towards us, and a pleasure to be out with on the water. We caught a variety and managed to achieve the Inshore Grand Slam: Red Drum, Spotted Sea Trout, and Flounder. We would most definitely go out with him again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Chad Abell
Chad Abell
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!!Baby!!Fish On!!!
3/4 Day Trip on July 21, 20264 adults

Overall great time! We started out a bit slow but CaptainTravis stayed determined. Had Fur iferentbaits Readily avaliable. We each Caught a Big Red Fin/Red Drum, just a hair to i to keep. Then rallied at the end for some trout, Jacks and tossed them to the Dolphins we were suro7nded buy at the end. Good Times!!

Crystal Johnson
Crystal Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Stop your searching, and book with River City Charters! (Travis)
Half Day Trip on October 24, 20252 adults

I highly recommend you book with Travis! He will from now on be our “go-to” anytime we want to go fishing or out on a boat. After I booked, I had several questions and Travis was helpful, responsive and friendly while addressing them. Day of - I could tell he had a lot of knowledge about the area, and I very much appreciated that he was willing to cater the day to what we need/want and ensure we had the best experience possible. Whether you are a beginner, or an avid fisher - he will adjust to you. I genuinely felt that he went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Not to mention, we caught a bunch of fish!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Justin Paeth
Justin Paeth
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain is the man
Half Day Trip on March 20, 20264 adults

Travis is awesome and me and the boys had a blast fishing with him. Caught 3 studs and he fileted them for us. He was super knowledgeable and answered all our questions. If you have experience or no experience fishing it doesnt matter he will hook you up. He will let you bring any drinks or snacks you want. Next time we are in Jacksonville we will be fishing with Travis again. If youre on the fence look no further and book here.

Reported catch:
Redfish

FAQs about River City Charters

River City Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with River City Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with River City Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
River City Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
River City Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with River City Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Travis Wilson
Travis Wilson
Travis Wilson

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
159 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2021
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.

Captain Travis has been fishing around Jacksonville his whole life. He specializes in inshore and nearshore fishing and loves the opportunity to spend every day on the water.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
159 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2021
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.

Captain Travis has been fishing around Jacksonville his whole life. He specializes in inshore and nearshore fishing and loves the opportunity to spend every day on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Penn Craft
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Jacksonville right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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