Captain AJ Brown has been fishing all his life. A dedicated outdoorsman, he has decades of experience guiding people around the beautiful islands of Cedar Key, Florida. Come join him and catch some fish in the unspoiled backcountry of the Nature Coast!

AJ Brown Charters will see you fishing from a sturdy 22’ Morgan boat that has seating for 4 people. Restored in 2010, she’s fitted with all the essentials for inshore and backcountry fishing. This vessel provides a comfortable ride and has plenty of room to walk around. She even features a foldable shade canopy for those hot summer days!

Capt. AJ offers up a variety of angling adventures, suitable for guests of all skill levels. Choose between a half day or full day trip, where you’ll target a whole variety of species on light tackle. Depending on the season and the conditions on the day of your trip, you could be catching Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Tripletail, Sheepshead, and Mangrove Snapper.

All the gear you’ll need for a productive day will be provided by Capt. AJ, but you’re welcome to bring your own fishing equipment if you prefer. After your trip, Captain AJ is happy to expertly clean and fillet any keeper fish you decide to take home. There’s nothing like some delicious fresh fish to finish off a wonderful day on the water!

Each trip includes a valid fishing license, so all you need to do is hop aboard AJ Brown Charters and cast off on an unforgettable adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $300
    If you're new to angling or are looking for the perfect introduction to fishing on the Nature Coast, this half day trip is the perfect option for you! You'll be casting your line for Redfish, Trout, Tripletail, and a host of other species. Your captain will make sure you're provided with top-quality fishing gear, but you can bring along your own equipment if you'd like. Your fishing license is included.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $500
    What could be better than spending a full day fishing out of beautiful Cedar Key, Florida? You'll get to cast your line for prized species such as Snappers, Redfish, Seatrout, Tripletail, and Sheepshead. Your captain will provide top-quality fishing gear for you, as well as a license, so all you need to bring is plenty of energy for an exciting day on the water!
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FAQs about AJ Brown Charters

AJ Brown Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $300 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with AJ Brown Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with AJ Brown Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Shrimp)
  • Lures (Plastics)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License

AJ Brown Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Fishing the nearby fivers!)
  • Inshore Fishing (Fishing the creeks and backcountry1)
  • Nearshore Fishing (not far offshore!)
  • Reef Fishing (fishing the reefs near shore!)
  • Wreck Fishing (wrecks of sunken boats!)
  • Flats Fishing (Fishing the flats around the nearby Islands)
  • Backcountry Fishing

AJ Brown Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (15 lb. test line!)
  • Heavy Tackle (30lb test line!)
  • Bottom Fishing (Fishing on the bottom with live and cut bait!)
  • Spinning (I furnish open & closed face spinning reels!)
  • Jigging (Use hard soft jigs!)
  • Popping (A manner of fishing with floats!)
  • Fly Fishing (You must bring your own Flyrods and Reels!)
  • Drift Fishing (It's a way of fishing on the flats!)

Top targeted fish species with AJ Brown Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

A J Brown
Cedar Key, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
129 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2016
I have been a commercial fisherman all my life. Now I am a guide because I love to fish. I also love watching people catch fish! I have 45 years of experience and enjoy sharing my knowledge of fishing with my clients, using live and cut baits as well as artificial soft & hard baits.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Morgan (Center console) originally built in 1980, and restored in 2010. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Fishing the nearby fivers!
Inshore Fishing
Fishing the creeks and backcountry1
Nearshore Fishing
not far offshore!
Reef Fishing
fishing the reefs near shore!
Wreck Fishing
wrecks of sunken boats!
Flats Fishing
Fishing the flats around the nearby Islands
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
15 lb. test line!
Heavy Tackle
30lb test line!
Bottom Fishing
Fishing on the bottom with live and cut bait!
Spinning
I furnish open & closed face spinning reels!
Jigging
Use hard soft jigs!
Popping
A manner of fishing with floats!
Fly Fishing
You must bring your own Flyrods and Reels!
Drift Fishing
It's a way of fishing on the flats!

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Shrimp
Lures
Plastics
Catch cleaning & filleting
tips are appreciated
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Parents are responsible for taking care of them!
You Keep Catch
We clean your catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (140)
Lookin like we\u2019ll be taking fish back to our wives
She\u2019s a keeper.
She\u2019s needs to grow just a bit more.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Joseph R.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing with Captain AJ

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on November 27, 2023
We had a really fun day fishing and boating with Captain AJ. Caught lots of redfiish just below the 18” size limit, and (1)...
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Kermit S.
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 26, 2023
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William C.
Excellent
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A most Excellent Fishing Guide.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 15, 2023
Our Guide was at the dock waiting for us. He had his vessel in the water fully rigged and prepared for our adventure. We travelled...
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Frank Z.
Excellent
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Great guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on November 4, 2023
Mr Brown works very hard to make sure you catch fish and have a good trip.
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Wayne G.
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Four hour trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 29, 2023
We had a good time. I didn’t upload all our catches. But here’s a few. My fishing buddy in the ugly orange shirt caught...
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