D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
If you're looking for a fun and productive fishing experience with a skilled and friendly crew, D&R Charters is the right choice. Captain David is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida and offers fishing trips for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned anglers. Born and raised in the area, the captain is extremely knowledgeable about the surroundings and, most importantly, the species of fish targeted in these waters. He and his crew look forward to building a good relationship with their clients for future trips. Join them aboard and make fishing memories you won't soon forget!
D&R Charters operates on a comfortable and spacious 33' World Cat center console that can fit up to 6 guests. It runs on twin 300 HP Mercury engines with a cruising speed of up to 42 knots, which will get you to your fishing destination faster. The boat is equipped with varied navigation electronics and comes with a toilet, ice box, outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell.
The crew offers trips of your liking anywhere from 2.5 to 12 hours. The species you can encounter on your trip include Spanish and King Mackerel, Black Seabass, various Snapper species, Amberjack, Tarpon, Grey Triggerfish, and many more. To reel them in, you can use light and heavy tackle, bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning.
All the fishing tackle and lures are supplied by the crew. You're also covered for licenses and catch cleaning, so bring nothing but the food and drinks of your choice.
D&R Charters looks forward to seeing you!
If you're looking for a fun and productive fishing experience with a skilled and friendly crew, D&R Charters is the right choice. Captain David is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida and offers fishing trips for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned anglers. Born and raised in the area, the captain is extremely knowledgeable about the surroundings and, most importantly, the species of fish targeted in these waters. He and his crew look forward to building a good relationship with their clients for future trips. Join them aboard and make fishing memories you won't soon forget!
D&R Charters operates on a comfortable and spacious 33' World Cat center console that can fit up to 6 guests. It runs on twin 300 HP Mercury engines with a cruising speed of up to 42 knots, which will get you to your fishing destination faster. The boat is equipped with varied navigation electronics and comes with a toilet, ice box, outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell.
The crew offers trips of your liking anywhere from 2.5 to 12 hours. The species you can encounter on your trip include Spanish and King Mackerel, Black Seabass, various Snapper species, Amberjack, Tarpon, Grey Triggerfish, and many more. To reel them in, you can use light and heavy tackle, bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and spinning.
All the fishing tackle and lures are supplied by the crew. You're also covered for licenses and catch cleaning, so bring nothing but the food and drinks of your choice.
D&R Charters looks forward to seeing you!
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Karen Soderstrom5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
3 Hour Trip – Inlet/Jetty on August 22, 2026 • 5 adultsWe had a great trip for novice fisherwomen with David. My daughter came for a visit with 2 of her friends and her boyfriend so we spent a morning doing an inshore fishing trip. David knew the sweet spots snd was a very patient teacher with the young women. We caught plenty of fish which we enjoyed for lunch at the Salty Pelican (fish tacos!!). David was very knowledgeable and personable, a Fernandina area native, and it is obvious he loves what he does. We hope to use him for some private instruction in the future. Very well maintained, organized, and clean boat. Highly recommend D&R Charters.
Jim Darrah5.0VerifiedAction galore and tired arms!
3 Hour Trip – Inlet/Jetty on October 22, 2025 • 3 adultsAmazing day on the water with Captain David. Hooked some red fish 5 minutes after dropping anchor. We also caught black sea bass, shark and sting ray. David did a great job helping us land some good size fish. He suggested we keep some and take it to a local restaurant to have cooked. He filleted the fish and we took it to the Salty Pelican. They were happy to cook it and needless to say it was amazing.
Tony Hampton5.0VerifiedA Stand Up Guy
5 Hour Trip – Offshore - 1:00 PM on April 22, 2026 • 6 adultsDave worked hard to ensure all 6 of us had a good understanding of how to fish our target species. We enjoyed learning from him and had a great time. Definitley worth a rebook! Thanks Dave Tony and the Tadano Team.
Tony D’amicantonioRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat day of fishing with the family
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 3, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptian Dave helped us have a perfect day. He was so patient and helpful with my kids, 8 and 11 years old, and made sure they had an unforgettable experience. From the dozens of red snapper we caught, the two bonnet sharks, and the most fun, two 70lb black drum, we had a day! I would highly recommend a trip with Captain Dave to anyone looking for a good experience
Leann ColemanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBeautiful boat and wonderful Captain!
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 16, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain David was awesome! Very knowledgeable, patient, and experienced! His boat is very roomy and in tiptop shape! We caught so many fish! Our family enjoyed our trip very much!!
Shari Mclean5.0VerifiedFun in the Sun
4 Hour Trip – Jetty/Inlet - 1:30 PM on March 8, 2026 • 6 adultswe had a wonderful time on the water with D & R Charters. The Captain worked very hard for the six of us. Most of us were new to salt water fishing but the instruction was spot on and we caught lots of fish. Even recommended a place to cook up out catch and it was delicious. you won’t regret choosing D & R for your fishing excursion!!!
Jay Greene5.0VerifiedConstant Action as We Dodged the Cold
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on February 7, 2026 • 4 adultsWorking with Captain Dave we managed our February fishing trip around changing weather and had a great time. We all caught our maximum number of Sea Bass keepers as along with a bunch of catch-and-release fish including Red Snapper. Captain Dave was tireless and fun to be with. and his voice of music was not bad either ;) . Highly Recommend.
Wesley Elmore5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
4 Hour Trip – Jetty/Inlet on June 27, 2026 • 2 adultshad almost constant action for 3 hours of fishing. great time, friendly captain. Would recommend.
Allison Harrison5.0VerifiedTrip that will be worth repeating 🎣
2 Hour Trip – Kids (AM) on April 11, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenSuch a great experience! The captain knew exactly where to go, kept the vibe fun the whole time, and made sure everyone had a great trip. Definitely worth it — and I wouldn’t mind booking again just for the captain alone 😊
Chase NiemeyerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCaught fish at every spot.
Full Day – Offshore on October 14, 2025 • 3 adultsWe went out for a 3 person whole day trip. They took us offshore for part of the trip. We caught fish in less than 1 minute. Then we came back to catch bull reds. It was an awesome day. I hope life lines up to do it again.
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My son and I made our first trip to Fernandino Beach and had a full day off shore trip with David. We had a blast bottom fishing and caught around 20 large snapper. We had moved several times to try and target some keepers and were able to get a nice haul of triggers and black sea bass. The boat was in great shape and even had bean bag chairs for a more comfortable ride out. David's experience and work ethic were top notch and we definitely caught fish all day. I would highly recommend D&R and will look him up again when back in the area.
We had a great trip for novice fisherwomen with David. My daughter came for a visit with 2 of her friends and her boyfriend so we spent a morning doing an inshore fishing trip. David knew the sweet spots snd was a very patient teacher with the young women. We caught plenty of fish which we enjoyed for lunch at the Salty Pelican (fish tacos!!). David was very knowledgeable and personable, a Fernandina area native, and it is obvious he loves what he does. We hope to use him for some private instruction in the future. Very well maintained, organized, and clean boat. Highly recommend D&R Charters.
Captain Danny was so courteous and knowledgeable. Came with a group on a work trip and when weather took a turn for the worse he gave us early notice, was flexible with rescheduling, and then still took us out to a spot where we caught some sharks! Everyone had a great time and he was such a pleasure to work with. Could not recommend him more.
Thank you very much for accommodating the last minute changes.
The boat and equipment lacked nothing…..was everything we needed. Super clean too. Capt. David was the nicest guy and a first class act! Very impressive young man and fishing captain. Knew exactly where to take us to catch fish and great instructional coach for first timers and those of us who were seasoned still learned some things from him. Can’t wait to book with him again next time. Score - 100%
Thank yall again, looking forward to the next trip!
Amazing day on the water with Captain David. Hooked some red fish 5 minutes after dropping anchor. We also caught black sea bass, shark and sting ray. David did a great job helping us land some good size fish. He suggested we keep some and take it to a local restaurant to have cooked. He filleted the fish and we took it to the Salty Pelican. They were happy to cook it and needless to say it was amazing.
FAQs about D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
- US $400 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (AM) (2 hours)
- US $550 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inlet/Jetty (3 hours)
- US $550 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inlet/Jetty - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Jetty/Inlet (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Jetty/Inlet - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - Sunset Redfish/Shark/Drum (3 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day – Offshore (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day – Offshore (8 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed head for privacy.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Yes, some of the trips live bait is key. I will however not spend an over abundance of time for live bait. We always have back up options.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting is included with the price of the trip.)
- First mate (I always say it's like a restaurant. Tipping the mate for his help throughout your trip. 15-20% is customary.)
- Fishing license (License to cover all of the guest fishing. )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Depending on the trip anywhere from 8-38mi offshore.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Black Drum
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tarpon
- Triggerfish (Gray)
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