Bring your family to Fernandina Beach, Florida and let Amelia Island Charters show you the best of these waters. Join Captain Scott Stewart for inshore fishing or simply come aboard to enjoy the surrounding views. No matter how you choose to pass the time, you and your family will have an experience to remember!

A roomy 22’ Shearwater flats boat can carry up to 3 passengers in comfort.  People of all ages will enjoy fishing Amelia Island aboard this boat. On board you will find everything you need, including a live bait well, and Penn fishing gear.

While sight fishing for redfish or bottom fishing inshore you may catch Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Black Drum, Whiting, a variety of Sharks, and more. You can keep your catch and Capt. Scott will clean and fillet it for you. He also offers wildlife tours, perfect for avid photographers and the entire family. On this tour you can see dolphins, manatees, otters, and numerous species of birds such as pelicans and ospreys.

An ice chest and ice are available if you wish to bring food and drinks on board.

You’ll be provided with a fishing license as well as rods, reels, and tackle for inshore fishing trips. These trips can also be tailored to your requests.

Departure times for all trips are flexible throughout the day. Book your charter and Capt. Scott will contact you to discuss details and preferences.

Join him today and have a fishing experience your whole family can enjoy Amelia Island Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Enjoy sight fishing for redfish, casting for seatrout, or bottom fishing inshore for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sharks, and more. A fishing license and all gear are provided. You can keep your catch and Capt. Scott will clean it for you. Departure times are flexible throughout the day; book your trip and Capt. Scott will call you to discuss your interests and when the best fishing is likely to be available.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Bring your family aboard for Amelia Island fishing! You will bottom fish inshore for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sharks, and more. A fishing license and all gear are provided. You may keep your catch and Capt. Scott will clean it for you. Departure time is flexible throughout the day depending on your interests and when the best fishing is available. Book your trip and Capt. Scott will call you to discuss the details.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Spend the day with your family fishing inshore for Redfish, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, sharks, and more. You can keep your catch and Capt. Scott will clean it for you. A fishing license and all gear are provided. Departure time is flexible, depending on your request and when the best fishing is available. Book your trip and Capt. Scott will call you to discuss the details.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
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FAQs about Amelia Island Charters

Amelia Island Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Amelia Island Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Amelia Island Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Amelia Island Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Amelia Island Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Amelia Island Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Scott Stewart
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
18 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since July 2017
Capt. Scott has been guiding charters for the past 13 years. Before that, he spent over 30 years in the ship building business, all the while adding to his 65 years of fishing experience. He invites you to come and enjoy one of his family friendly charters out of Amelia Island, Florida.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Shearwater (Flats boat) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
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Angler rating
14
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
77%
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Woody H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Scott was great!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 12, 2024
Great day on the water.  My grandson is a good bass fisherman - Capt Scott taught him how to fish differently for different...
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Beth M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 13, 2023
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Daniel B.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 16, 2022
We had such a good time with Captain Scott. Very knowledgeable and took the time with our grandkids. Highly recommend him....
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Karen K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 25, 2022
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James G.
Chapin, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning Half Day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 30, 2021
Captain Scott skillfully handled a family of rookie fishermen/women and all 5 caught a fish.
James G. recommends Amelia Island Charters
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