Amelia Light Tackle Charters

Amelia Light Tackle Charters welcomes you aboard for a fantastic day of fishing around Amelia Island. You’ll be under the safe guidance of Captain Jesse Stubbs, a local 3rd-generation Captain who knows the waters like the back of his hand. Captain Jesse will put you on the fish and make sure you have a terrific time on the water. Hop aboard! and have fun fishing in Amelia Island Florida!

The Captain is using a nice, comfortable 21ft Sea Pro. Equipped with a 150 HP Yamaha engine and a 24v Minn Kota trolling motor! It uses GPS/SONAR electronics for efficient navigation and features an ice-box, 2 livewells, and a dry storage hatch. Up to 4 guests can comfortably come aboard.

You and the Captain will fish the inlets, inshore waters, and the backwaters. The captain uses live bait and/or artificial lures on light tackle in order to attract them. If you want, you’re free to keep the fish you catch. Enjoy delicious meals in the comfort of your home. There are a few restaurants in the area that will cook your catch Kids are also welcome to join your trip!

Captain Jesse takes care of the live bait, lures, fishing licenses, fishing gear, ice, bottled water, as well as cleaning the catch. Make sure you bring drinks and a boat snack.

Captain Jesse thanks you for your support and invites you to join him on a fishing adventure you won’t soon forget!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    $325
    Three hours is plenty of time get a little salty. Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and a lot more. We will fish the inlet and/or backwaters. Each trip includes casting instructions, spinning tackle, bait, and all licenses required. Bring nothing but your favorite drink and a boat snack! Note: weekend times are flexible.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    $400
    Four hours gives us plenty of time to get salty. You will get to see historic Amelia from the water. We’ll be using light spinning tackle rigged with live/dead bait. I’ll work with each person and give casting instructions (by the end of every trip, Everyone is a pro at casting) All licenses are included. Bring drink and a snack. Note: weekend times are flexible.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    $475
    Five hours gives us plenty of time to target a handful of different species and fish a few different areas. We’ll be using light spinning tackle rigged to throw live/dead baits, working the bottom for a bite! Also depending on what bait that we come across we may castnet additional bait and target additional species…. All licenses are included. Bring nothing but a drink and a snack. Note: weekend times are flexible. Thank y’all!
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About the Captain

Jesse Stubbs
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
46 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2021
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My family has lived on these barrier Islands for more than 80 years. My Grandfather operated a Tugboat for 40 years. My Dad and Uncles worked on Tug’s. They all LOVE to fish, developing techniques through the years that have been passed along. I grew up here on Amelia Island. I have a 21ft Seapro set up for family time on the water and fishing charters. We have the fish located! I’m willing to share my knowledge with you and your family. From beginners to experienced Anglers, young and old!.. An experience for ALL! I’ll share the history of the area, you’ll see historical sights and make couple of casts that you won’t soon forget.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Sea pro (Bay boat) originally built in 2006, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Inlet
Nearshore Fishing
Beaches
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Light spinning rods with 20lb test premium braid
Heavy Tackle
For sharks and tarpon
Bottom Fishing
And Cork fishing
Trolling
Using trolling motor to slowly move
Jigging
1/4 oz jig - 1oz jig for trout reds and flounder
Popping
Top water

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Light sensitive rods with penn reel & tough line!
Live Bait
I always try to cast net fresh bait before trips
Lures
Vary depending on target fish and tide/seasonal
Catch cleaning & filleting
Ziplocks/ice onboard (local restaurant’ will cook)
Snacks
Crackers/Hardtack
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
My Charter Captain license covers 4 Guest

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fernandina Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Let me know ages, I have kid gear!
You Keep Catch
Fillet and bagged before you leave the dock
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
Fresh catch of the day
Captain Jesse
The perfect trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
85%
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Timothy R.
Cogdell, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The perfect trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest on March 5, 2023
As soon as we stepped foot on the ground captain Jessi met us with a huge smile and very warm welcome. It didn’t take him...
Timothy R. recommends Amelia Light Tackle Charters
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Eric D.
Mooresville, NC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great morning with Capt. Jesse

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest on March 11, 2023
Our trip with Capt. Jesse was great.  We arrived at the dock 15 minutes early and he was there waiting for us.  We caught...
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Patrick E.
Tupper Lake, NY
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Jesse.

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) on November 17, 2022
Came in November on a terrible weather day but Captain Jesse made it work. I came from NY so it wasn’t too bad but for Floridians...
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Ivan G.
Portland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Jesse

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (AM) on October 20, 2022
Awesome experience! Captain Jesse communicated greatly, he walked us through everything we needed to do prior to arriving on...
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Leslie B.
CMBRLND FRNCE, TN
Excellent
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip-The Sundown Swoop (PM) on October 14, 2022
We absolutely loved Jessie! He told us so many interesting facts about the island and the many fishing spots he took us to....
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FAQs about Amelia Light Tackle Charters

Amelia Light Tackle Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $325 per group, additional $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest (3 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $25 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest (4 hours)
  • $475 per group, additional $25 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) up to 4 guest (5 hours)

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

Trips booked with Amelia Light Tackle Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Light sensitive rods with penn reel & tough line!)
  • Live Bait (I always try to cast net fresh bait before trips )
  • Lures (Vary depending on target fish and tide/seasonal )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Ziplocks/ice onboard (local restaurant’ will cook))
  • Snacks (Crackers/Hardtack)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (My Charter Captain license covers 4 Guest)

Amelia Light Tackle Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing (Inlet)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Beaches)
  • Backcountry Fishing

Amelia Light Tackle Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Light spinning rods with 20lb test premium braid)
  • Heavy Tackle (For sharks and tarpon )
  • Bottom Fishing (And Cork fishing)
  • Trolling (Using trolling motor to slowly move)
  • Jigging (1/4 oz jig - 1oz jig for trout reds and flounder)
  • Popping (Top water )

Top targeted fish species with Amelia Light Tackle Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon