River City Charters

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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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    This short adventure will take you exploring the inshore spots, where you can target Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Black Seabass, and many more. All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This 6-hour adventure will take you to different inshore and nearshore spots, filled with fun fish species to go after. Some of your targets can be Redfish, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, Flounder, and many more.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Redfish Baby

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 7, 2024
It was a frigid day in Florida. It was 28 degrees when we went out but our captain Travis Wilson was a pro. He took us out...
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Christopher F.
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 27, 2024
River City Charters was amazing. Four of us went out a day before Thanksgiving and had a great time. During the whole...
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Jackie W.
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What a great time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 23, 2024
I will be recommending Captain Travis to anybody coming to Jacksonville. To start he was very communicative and very...
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Marino R.
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Great, Kid Friendly Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 27, 2024
My two boys (8 and 6 years old) and I booked the 4 hour trip with Captain Travis. It was perfect for their age and they were...
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Shelby S.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 17, 2024
I highly recommend Captain Travis , I booked this trip for my husband and his friends for his birthday . Captain travis had...
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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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Travis Wilson
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time 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

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 will you 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.

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

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