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HunkerDown Charters is located in Jacksonville Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Blake will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Cobia, King Mackerel and Snapper, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, big game fishing, jigging, popping and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Skeeter boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat comes with an ice box and wireless trolling motor.

Your trip will include all the necessary gear and fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with snacks and drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with HunkerDown Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    With experience and knowledge on both the St. Johns River and the ICW, Captain Blake offers a variety of inshore trips based on the types of species and time of year. Catch Redfish, Flounder, and Trout in the creeks. Catch Bull Drum and Redfish on the River. Target Mackerel, Sheepshead, and Tarpon in Mayport. Whatever kind of fishing you want to do, a 4 or 6 hour inshore charter with Captain Blake will be a great inshore adventure.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    With experience and knowledge on both the St. Johns River and the ICW, Captain Blake offers a variety of inshore trips based on the types of species and time of year. Catch Redfish, Flounder, and Trout in the creeks. Catch Bull Drum and Redfish on the River. Target Mackerel, Sheepshead, and Tarpon in Mayport. Whatever kind of fishing you want to do, a 4 or 6 hour inshore charter with Captain Blake will be a great inshore adventure.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    Jacksonville has a great nearshore fishery throughout the year. Take advantage of this with a 6 to 8 hour nearshore charter. Target species nearshore include King Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks, Large Jacks, Seabass, Snapper, and more!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $850
    Jacksonville has a great nearshore fishery throughout the year. Take advantage of this with a 6 to 8 hour nearshore charter. Target species nearshore include King Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks, Large Jacks, Seabass, Snapper, and more!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anthony M.
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on May 11, 2024
We had a fantastic time. Captain Blake was great and for two very novice fishermen he was a great teacher. We caught lots of...
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Tye D.
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6 hour inshore

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on May 5, 2024
Had a great time with Capt blake. Managed to hook a big creek tarpon with the first line in the water. Couldn’t have asked...
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Tiffany R.
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Half day with Blake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 7, 2023
Awesome day with Blake on the water. Boat was clean and organized. More than enough bait for our trip. Caught fish at every...
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Robert Z.
Hilliard, OH
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Half Day Morning Trip with Capt Blake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on March 18, 2023
We had a rough weather day, which made catching any fish a challenge, but we can’t blame Captain Blake for that!  Blake...
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Mark G.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Great Fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on August 4, 2022
My son-in-law and I had a great time fishing with Capt Blake and HunkerDown Charters. Blake was a great guide and the boat...
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FAQs about HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville

HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with HunkerDown Charters - Jacksonville include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Blake Ginter
Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
53 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2021
Captain Blake is a USCG-licensed captain that specializes in inshore, nearshore, as well as offshore fishing charters in the Jacksonville area in Florida. HunkerDown Fishing Charters provides safe, enjoyable, and fun fishing trips for you and your dear ones. Captain Blake loves helping others make unforgettable memories on the water.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

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
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

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.

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

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