Captain Jay has been hunting river monsters since he was just a boy.  As a Florida native, he has grown up on Bessey Creek in Palm City, Florida which is located on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. So, if you’re looking to test your skills and land a trophy River Monster, Wyld Adventures will get you on the fish of a lifetime and help you reach that new personal best catch you have been looking for.

At the age of 12, Captain Jay and his little brother washed cars and mowed lawns to save up enough money to get their first boat – a 13ft StarCraft John Boat with a 15hp Johnson outboard named “First Strike”. Now, they can offer you a comfortable 23ft Mako Center Console equipped with navigation gear and an ice box for catch storage that can accommodate up to 4 passengers.

Wyld Adventures specializes in the river, flats, and backcountry fishing. Captain Jay is hooked on technical sportfishing for trophy Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, and Sharks, on both Fly and Traditional fishing gear. This means you can expect a professional and action-packed approach to angling.

If the fish caught is in accordance with the latest rules and regulations, you may keep it. Wyld Adventures will clean and fillet your catch, too. Snacks and drinks are provided, Just make sure to obtain a fishing license before wetting your line.

Wyld Adventures welcomes kids, so fun family time is guaranteed. All you have to do is hit the button and book Captain Jay!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) - Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $325
    You may expect 4 full hours of fishing for Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and other fish species in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM) - Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $325
    You may expect 4 full hours of fishing for Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and other fish species in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Evening Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $400
    Inshore Sportfishing for trophy river monsters targeting Tarpon, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Bull Sharks throughout the St. Lucie and Indian Rivers. Having grown up on these rivers, Captain Jay has over 20 years of experience catching trophy river monsters on both conventional and fly fishing gear. (Additional fuel charges apply based on current fuel prices)
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Full Day–Ultimate Inshore Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $500
    Experience all that the St. Lucie and Indian rivers have to offer. Explore the flats, islands, and estuaries as we hunt for big Snook, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, and other inshore sport fish.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
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FAQs about Wyld Adventures

Wyld Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (AM) - Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $325 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) - Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Evening Trip - Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day–Ultimate Inshore Adventure (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Wyld Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Wyld Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Wyld Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Wyld Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Wyld Adventures include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Jay Wyld
Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2022
Born and raised in South Florida and have been fishing the St. Lucie River, Indian River and the Florida keys since I was 6 years old. I have a deep love and appreciation for nature, WyldLyfe Conservation and the great outdoors. My passion for fishing, boating, and exploring new places is what drives me to take people fishing and put a smile on thier face. I love to teach my clients interesting facts, information and tips about fishing, the outdoors, and the WyldLyfe that surrounds them.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Permit Permit

Boat specs

Mako (Center console) originally built in 1978, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port St. Lucie to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
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Incredible Adventure, Incredible Value!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
50%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
75%
Caught fish
73%
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Chris C.
Langston, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Incredible Adventure, Incredible Value!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day–Ultimate Inshore Adventure on August 14, 2023
If you’re looking for a Treasure Coast adventure, this is it! Captain Jay went above and beyond our expectations to provide...
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Martin M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jay Wyld!

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) - Inshore Trip on October 5, 2023
My son and I had a great adventure with Captain Jay. The day proved to be challenging at first, but when the tide started rolling...
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Katherine N.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Jay

VERIFIED   Half Day (PM) - Inshore Trip on August 5, 2023
My uncle, boyfriend, and I had such an amazing time fishing! This was my first time fishing and I caught over 4 fishes, captain...
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Craig C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Jay made our day!

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) - Inshore Trip on August 6, 2023
Captain Jay went above and beyond for us. We have been on several fishing trips in Florida and it’s safe to say this one...
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Preston L.
Spartanburg, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Evening Trip - Inshore on July 20, 2022
We went on the night trip with Captain Jay and First Mate Derrick. We had an amazing time. From the moment we met them they...
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