Make some memories in Jacksonville and go fishing with Fly Guys Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Marshall, giving you access to years of angling experience.

These waters are known for Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Flounder, Whiting, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few!

During the trip you might be spinning, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Matthew also offers fly fishing, and you do not need to bring your own fly gear. For the more adventurous among you, there's bowfishing.

Young ones are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your vessel for the day is a 18' Xplor skiff with room for 3 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to request it prior to your trip, so that we will not waste time catching it during your charter!

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be free water included, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Fly Guys Charters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    A half-day trip is an excellent way to go fishing, and enjoy some time on the water, but not use your whole day. We can start in the early afternoon, the morning, or the evening, it is up to you and the tides!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Night/Bowfishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Night Fishing in Jacksonville can be particularly productive. On this trip we will head out just before nightfall, locate and fish for redfish or flounder on the flats before heading to either fish for Dock-light trout, or Bowfish for flounder, sheepshead, and other bowfishable species.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Bowfishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    For the more passionate anglers, we offer a full day trip. We will begin early in the morning, and follow the best tides to hunt for low tide redfish, flood tide redfish, dock trout, or flounder hiding around structure. The full day trip offers a long experience to explore North East Florida's spectacular fishery
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Whiting
    Whiting
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Half day trip with Captain Smith!

4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 9, 2024
I’m normally don’t go out fishing and originally only went out on the trip to spend time with some friends; however, Captain...
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Halloween Fishing Trip

5 Hour Trip – Night/Bowfishing on October 31, 2024
We took an evening charter with Captain Smith.  We had a wonderful time and caught around 20 fish in just a short time. ...
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Half day afternoon trip

4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 10, 2024
Quick half day afternoon trip to catch some sea trout on a flood tide. Must have caught about 20 sea trout and 5 of which were...
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FAQs about Fly Guys Charters

Fly Guys Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Night/Bowfishing (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Fly Guys Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Fly Guys Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is provided as part of the cost of the trip, but please request it before we are supposed to meet at the dock. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish Cleaning is an option, just let me know when we get back to the dock.)
  • Snacks (Please bring your own snacks)
  • Drinks (Bottled water is included on the trip as a part of the cost)
  • Fishing License (You do not need a fishing license to come on this trip, my license covers anyone on the boat)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Fly Guys Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (The outlet of the St. Johns river is the only section of river that I provide charters in)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fly Guys Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Bowfishing

Top targeted fish species with Fly Guys Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Matthew Smith
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
13 Fishing Reports
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3 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since October 2024
Operating a 18' Xplor Boatworks Skiff, Capt. Matthew ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Jacksonville, Florida. Keep your eyes peeled for Redfish, Flounder and Spotted Sea-Trout as you try your hand at spinning, fly fishing, and more. For special requests, such as bow fishing, message Capt. Matthew.

The fish you can target

Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Xplor Boatworks
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
The outlet of the St. Johns river is the only section of river that I provide charters in
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is provided as part of the cost of the trip, but please request it before we are supposed to meet at the dock.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish Cleaning is an option, just let me know when we get back to the dock.
Snacks
Please bring your own snacks
Drinks
Bottled water is included on the trip as a part of the cost
Fishing License
You do not need a fishing license to come on this trip, my license covers anyone on the boat
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Children are welcome on all trips, but please ensure they have a properly fitted life vest, as it is a coast guard requirement that they be wearing one at all times
You Keep Catch
certain species
Catch and Release Allowed
Required for certain species

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
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

What’s biting in Jacksonville right now

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Recent fishing reports

Trout and redfish are staying hot, even
Trout and redfish are staying hot, even
January 4, 2025
The lowcountry inshore fishing experience really gets hot when the water gets cold. Today we caught around 10 trout and 5 reds, and bent out hooks on 3 upper slot to overslot reds. The big ones are around, including gator trout (large trout pictured was 23")
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Trout and redfish are staying hot, even
Trout and redfish are staying hot, even
January 4, 2025
The lowcountry inshore fishing experience really gets hot when the water gets cold. Today we caught around 10 trout and 5 reds, and bent out hooks on 3 upper slot to overslot reds. The big ones are around, including gator trout (large trout pictured was 23")
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Warm weather, but the bite has not slowe
Warm weather, but the bite has not slowe
December 28, 2024
Half day AM charter again, about 20 fish for the boat, mostly slightly underslot redfish, and 14.5" sea trout. The clients got 2 slot trout and one red prior to calling the trip due to slightly incliment weather.
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