Amelia Backwater Fishing Co
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Book your next trip with Amelia Backwater Fishing Co and find out what makes the fishing in Fernandina Beach so unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Brad can tell you all about them.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Kingfish, Black Drum, Black Seabass, Black Grouper, Red Snapper, Tarpon, and anything else that bites. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Brad also offers fly fishing and will provide the necessary gear.
Your boat for the day is a 22' BullsBay that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Families making a day of it will be glad that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Amelia Backwater Fishing Co will make it easy for you to go fishing in Fernandina Beach. So, how about booking that trip?
Book your next trip with Amelia Backwater Fishing Co and find out what makes the fishing in Fernandina Beach so unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Brad can tell you all about them.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Kingfish, Black Drum, Black Seabass, Black Grouper, Red Snapper, Tarpon, and anything else that bites. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Brad also offers fly fishing and will provide the necessary gear.
Your boat for the day is a 22' BullsBay that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Families making a day of it will be glad that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Amelia Backwater Fishing Co will make it easy for you to go fishing in Fernandina Beach. So, how about booking that trip?
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Mike Mcclatchey5.0VerifiedMemories accomplished !!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 11, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childI took my 12-year-old daughter out and couldn’t ask for a better Captain. Let’s just say the universe provided a wonderful day and the perfect Captain for her and I. I will definitely be booking again with Captain Brad. No questions there five star all the way around.
Kyle Kautz5.0VerifiedBrad was fantastic
4 Hour Flats boat 2ppl on May 26, 2026 • 2 adultsBrad made everything super simple and easy for us. He had a very mellow and chill personality and was there to assist us and answer any questions we had without making us feel dumb or akward. You can tell he knows the waters well where we fished and we were on them all day!
Kelly Finger5.0VerifiedJuly fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 22, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had a great time. Fished for 4 hours in the backwater on the backside of the island. Caught flounder, sea trout, catfish, and croaker.
Greg Bishop4.7Verified“That’s not a bass!”
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore on March 30, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childMy son has always wanted to hookup with a keeper red, and Capt Brad made it happen. He got us to some solid locations and gave us some advice on techniques and it paid off. As my son hooked into a very nice red he exclaimed “Well that’s not a bass!” Thanks Captain. We will see you again!
Jacob Reaves5.0VerifiedGreat Time!!
4 Hour Nearshore Afternoon on December 28, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childCaptain Brad has lots of experience and is a great Captain! We were a family of 4 and had a great time! Highly recommend if you want a laid back fishing experience and to catch fish.
Wesley Roman5.0VerifiedGreat day
4 Hour trip Inshore Afternoon on March 8, 2026 • 2 adultsThe trip was fantastic Captain Brad is professional honest and personable, we all had a great time would definitely do it again soon. Thank you Captain Brad
Dana Dinkins5.0Verifiedgreat time
4 Hour Nearshore Afternoon on April 2, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childNice fishing trip, Brad very freindly, and knew the fishing holes. Will be booking again.
Vincent JonesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedPumkin Patch
4 Hour trip Inshore Afternoon on March 14, 2026 • 3 adultsBest day fising for Red Drum. Caught or limit.
Joshua Wyche5.0VerifiedGreat time had by all!!!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 8, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenThank you Captain Brad! First time as a family going charter fishing. We booked a 4 hour which was appropriate amount of time for 12 year old & 8 year old. My kids are normal kids playing sports & video games or said another way they get bored quickly. Brad was welcoming from the get go, the 4 hour time frame allowed us time to try multiple spots, he taught my kids to ensure my kids had a memorable trip, & it felt like you were fishing with a buddy from back home (best compliment I can give to someone in a customer service business). We walked off boat to Salty Pelican where boys are eating their catch & boys are asking to go fishing with Captain Brad again next year!
Sandy BriggsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Guide and Perfect for Kids
4 Hour Nearshore Afternoon on July 8, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWonderful guide with a great personality! We took our grand kids who were 6 and 8 and he was wonderful with them! Made it a really fun and educational! My husband enjoyed talking baseball with him! My grandson caught a hammerhead shark and thought the Earth stood still! That is his favorite shark! All and all it was an excellent trip and I would highly recommend this company!
FAQs about Amelia Backwater Fishing Co
- US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
- US $500 per group - 4 Hour Flats boat 2ppl (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Nearshore Afternoon (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour trip Inshore Afternoon (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4hr Tower Sight Fishing (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 6 hour Flats Boat 2ppl (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6hr Tower Sight Fishing (6 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Grouper (Black)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Red)
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
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