Black Dog Fishing Charters invites you to fish with them in the waters surrounding Jacksonville! Captain Nelson Van Liere’s goal is to get you on the fish and you can expect plenty of tight lines and tons of action. Each trip is an adventure, but you’ll have to see it to believe it!

Hop aboard the “Black Dog 3”, a spacious 30’ Whitewater center console. Powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engines, she gets you to the hottest spots quickly and safely.

Captain Nelson has perfect command of his navigational electronics and other professional accessories. Inside, you’ll also find a portable toilet and a freshwater washdown. This vessel is the ideal choice for up to 5 anglers.

You’ll cruise out of Morningstar Marina in Mayport and soon find yourself in the middle of a rod-bending action. Troll for King Mackerel and bottom fish the reefs and wrecks up to 25 miles out. If you are a die-hard angler, test the blue waters on the ledge up to 60 miles out. Here, you’ll troll for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Tuna, and more.

All trips come inclusive with quality rods, reels, and tackle. You’ll also catch live bait at the beginning of your trip when it’s available. When you return to the shore, your captain will clean and fillet your catch for dinner later. Feel free to bring your favorite drinks and food.

Prepare yourself for a pleasant ride. Sit back, relax, sip on your favorite drink, and take in all the beauty of the coastline as you drift away!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Bull Redfish (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31
    US $375
    Head out for 4 hours of fishing in the deep channels of the St. Johns River for Red Drum, or Bull Reds as they're commonly called! You'll explore the area anywhere from the Dames Point Bridge to the Big Jetties at the mouth of the river. Other species may be caught, but know that Bull Red's are subject to strict regulations. This trip comes inclusive with all your gear. Feel free to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Bull Redfish (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31
    US $375
    Head out for 4 hours of afternoon fishing in St. Johns River for Bull Redfish! There are plenty of productive spots and you'll explore the area from the Dames Point Bridge to the Big Jetties at the mouth of the river. You'll likely catch other fish too but know that Bull Red's are subject to strict size regulations. All you'll need to bring are any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy – the rest is taken care of.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31
    US $550
    Head out for 4 hours of fishing in offshore waters! You'll troll for Kingfish, Sailfish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Barracuda. Or, you can try your luck with bottom fishing in the reefs, wrecks, and live bottom up to 15 miles out. All of your gear is provided, just bring any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31
    US $700
    On this trip 6-hour trip, you'll troll for Kingfish, Sailfish, Bonito, Barracuda, Cobia, and Spanish Mackerel, depending on the time of year. Or you can choose to try your hand at bottom fishing up to 35 miles out in the reefs, wrecks, and live bottom. The captain is willing to take you further out dependent on weather conditions and your willingness to account for travel time. Gear is included, just bring drinks and snacks.

FAQs about Black Dog Fishing Charters

Black Dog Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Bull Redfish (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Bull Redfish (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Black Dog Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable Toilet
  • GPS with Auto Pilot
  • Fishfinder Dual Frequency
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Sirius XM 150 channels
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Rhodan gps anchor included
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box Yeti Cooler
  • Radar

Trips booked with Black Dog Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available we may catch it)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing License

Black Dog Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (St. Johns River)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Black Dog Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Black Dog Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Meet the Captain

Nelson Van Liere
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2017
For most of my life, boating and fishing has been a hobby. Recently, after years of working in an office, I decided to become a Licensed Captain so that I could spend the next phase of my life doing and sharing with others the activities that I enjoy the most in life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Whitewater (Center console) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha 4-stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
St. Johns River
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Portable Toilet
GPS
with Auto Pilot
Fishfinder
Dual Frequency
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Sirius XM 150 channels
Wireless Trolling Motor
Rhodan gps anchor included

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When available we may catch it
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (118)
We saw a Leatherback sea turtle
6 Hour Trip with Captain Nelson
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Deborah S.
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore on May 21, 2023
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Deng P.
Jacksonville, FL
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Amazon trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on July 30, 2023
Had an amazing 6-hour ocean fishing trip with Captain Nelson. Our trip started with nearshore trolling and concluded with bottom...
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James J.
Powder Springs, Georgia
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5.0 / 5
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Great ride

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore on April 29, 2023
Captain Nelson is awesome!!! My family and went bottom fishing for the first time and we had a great time. My wife got sea...
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Keith H.
Bonaire, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day out on the Water!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on August 12, 2023
We had a great time and great conversation with Nelson. He sure does know where to put you to catch some fish! We ended up...
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Betty B.
Jacksonville, FL
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 Hour Trip with Captain Nelson

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on July 29, 2023
Skilled and knowledgeable Captain with a great boat! Very courteous and helpful. He took us to some great spots for fishing....
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