Cumberland Fishing Charters promises you a fantastic fishing experience! Captain Ben Allen is an expert captain with over 30 years of fishing experience throughout coastal Georgia and Florida, as well as the deep sea coastlines. Your safety is one of his top priorities! All the captain’s equipment and gear are kept up to date and thoroughly cleaned to ensure you’re provided with a safe and rewarding experience that the entire family can enjoy.

Your trip will start on a 25’ Contender 24 Sport center console that can take up to 4 guests. The boat is powered by twin 175 HP Suzuki Offshore engines. The onboard navigation gear includes GPS, a fishfinder, a radio, as well as radar technology. The boat has got a portable toilet, a wireless trolling motor, a livewell, and downriggers.

Cumberland Fishing Charters offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips for all ages. Some of the species you can target on your trip are Tarpon, Flounder, Redfish, Snapper, Black Seabass, Bonnethead Shark, Cobia, King Mackerel, and more. Using light and heavy tackle, you can catch them by trolling, jigging, and bottom fishing.

Captain Ben will supply all the fishing tackle, bait, licenses, and even drinks. After the trip, he also offers free catch cleaning. Bring nothing but your snacks and you’ll be set to go.

Book today and hit the water with Cumberland Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Day Sightseeing / Sunset Cruises
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    $275
    This will be a two hour cruise around St. Marys, Cumberland Island, and Fernandina Beach waterways. We will see many of the historical sights while looking for marine life, unique birds in the area, and the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Those that like to see our beautiful sunsets, there is no better way than on the water.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $350
    These trips pay special attention to the junior angler but are fun for the entire family! These trips are the captain's personal favorite and are all about keeping the action going and smiles on kids' faces. You'll target a lot of smaller sharks, Whiting, Stingray, and anything else that will bite to keep the children busy and make memories that they will never forget. When you tuck them in that night, your little ones will still be talking about their adventure!
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $400
    These trips are geared toward the junior angler but are really fun for the whole family! You and the captain will target a lot of smaller sharks, Stingray, Whiting, and anything else that bites to keep the children busy. The captain promises that they will be talking all day about their fishing adventure!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    The captain's 4-hour inshore trips are the most popular for table fare which usually consists of: Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Whiting. This is a year-round fishery and offers year-round fun. All skill sets are welcome!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $600
    These 6-hour inshore trips will usually see you target Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Whiting. This fishery runs year-round and it offers fun year-round. Anglers of all skills are welcome to join aboard!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $700
    These 8-hour inshore trips are the most popular for catching table fare. Your targets will usually include Flounder, Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Whiting, and Sheepshead. This year-round fishery is offering fun year-round and everyone is welcome!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $1,000
    You'll target Kingfish, Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper (when in season), Triggerfish, Grouper, Black Seabass, and more. This is a year-round fishery and offers fun all year long. The majority of the time, you'll be bottom fishing. All skill sets are welcome. The types of species are dependent on the season. Offshore trips are also weather dependent. Mother nature cannot be controlled and the seas always have to be respected.
  • Private trip
    5hr Red Snapper Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 14 - Jul 16
    $1,200
    This will be a trip focusing on the Coveted Red Snapper. This trip will only take place July 14th and 15th.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    5hr Red Snapper Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 14 - Jul 16
    $1,200
    This will be a trip focusing on the Coveted Red Snapper. This trip will only take place July 14th and 15th.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $1,200
    On this popular trip, you can go after Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper (if in season), Kingfish, Triggerfish, Black Seabass, Grouper, and others. You'll mostly be bottom fishing. The fishery is open all the year and welcomes everybody. The exact species you'll chase will depend on the season and these trips altogether are weather dependent.
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FAQs about Cumberland Fishing Charters

Cumberland Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $275 per group - Day Sightseeing / Sunset Cruises (2 hours)
  • $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Kids Trip (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • $600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 5hr Red Snapper Trip AM (5 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 5hr Red Snapper Trip PM (5 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Cumberland Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta head in the console
  • GPS 2022 16 in Raymarine Axium +
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor 82" i-Pilot
  • Radar Raymarine HD Radar w/ Bird Finder

Trips booked with Cumberland Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Cumberland Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Tarpon & Sharks)
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 80 miles off. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Cumberland Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cumberland Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Ben Allen
St. Marys, Georgia, United States
ID & License verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since August 2022
Captain Ben Allen has over 3 decades of experience in fishing the coastal waters of Georgia as well as deep sea Florida coastlines. He invites you and your whole family on a fishing adventure that you'll always remember.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Contender (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by 2 350HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 37 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Tarpon & Sharks
Offshore Fishing
Up to 80 miles off.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Porta head in the console
GPS
2022 16 in Raymarine Axium +
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
82" i-Pilot
Radar
Raymarine HD Radar w/ Bird Finder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

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 St. Marys to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
63%
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Danny L.
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Half day trip with Ben Allen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 2, 2023
There were 3 of us that went on the trip my wife and 18 year old grandson had a great time with Captain Ben Allen.  He was...
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 26, 2023
Ben was great. We caught a good number of fish and multiple species. We had wind issues but he still got us on fish. He is...
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4 hour inland tour

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 7, 2023
Captain Ben thought of everything, was very knowledgeable, and made the experience fun! There were 3 adults and 1 kid and he...
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Sara T.
Shallowater, TX
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Morning charter with Ben

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Kids Trip on June 12, 2023
We had a great time.  Even thought the weather kept us closer to shore, we reeled in quite a few and quite the variety. ...
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Thomas D.
Alma, GA
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Fishing Trip with Captain Ben

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 1, 2023
We had a great time. Captain Ben was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our kids really liked him and he made sure that they...
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