Top Hook Charters offers a variety of fishing trips that will take you around the waters of Fernandina Beach. Your host for the day is Captain Cody Baker. Born and raised in Fernandina Beach, Capt. Cody has been fishing the local waters his whole life and knows how to put you on fish.

You will be fishing aboard a 22’ Fishmaster bay boat, powered by a 150 HP Johnson engine. She can accommodate up to 4 anglers and comes equipped with GPS, Fishfinder, a livewell, and an ice box. You’ll also find all of the standard safety equipment.

These waters are home to a ton of species including Bull Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, Black Drum, Flounder, and Tarpon. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll get to battle it out with these feisty fighters. Top Hook Charters will take you around jetties, backwaters, and docks, both during daylight hours and in the night.

When you head out, Capt. Cody you’re provided you all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait you need. He’ll also clean your catch, and take care of your fishing license. You should bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen, a cap, and sunglasses.

With plenty of trips and species, Top Hook Charters can cater to any angler’s need. Come along, and experience these incredible fisheries!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Flounder Gigging
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    US $400
    Flounder gigging is done after the sun sets and you get on the water. As Captain Cody pushes the boat along in the shallows, the custom light rig will light up the water and you will gig Flounder and Sheepshead you come across during the night. It's a great way to fill the cooler with great eating fish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Backwater (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jan 31
    US $500
    On this 4-hour morning trip, you'll go backwater fishing with artificial or live along the oyster beds. You'll target Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. Capt. Cody will bring all the rods, reels, and tackle, lures, and live bait you need. Pack your drinks and snacks and hop aboard!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Backwater (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jan 31
    US $500
    This afternoon trip takes you after Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. You'll fish the backwaters and productive oyster beds with gear and bait provided by Capt. Cody. Pack sunscreen to weather the heat, a cap, and sunglasses. You're also free to bring any drinks and snacks you'd like.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Jetties (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jan 31
    US $500
    Rise and shine! This trip will take you around jetties to catch Tarpon. While you wait for the bite, you will go after Bull Reds and Sharks. Capt. Cody brings all of the gear you need for a successful day. Bring drinks, snacks, and sun protection and you're ready to go!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Jetties (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jan 31
    US $500
    Head out to the jetties for 4 midday hours! You'll go after Tarpon, while also trying to reel in Bull Reds and Sharks. These waters are lucrative fishing grounds and Capt. Cody will all bring the fishing gear and bait you need to make the most of them. When the Tarpon start to bite, it's showtime. You'll need sunscreen, a cap, sunglasses, and a tight grip!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Moonlight Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    US $550
    This is your best shot at reeling in a Tarpon, but it depends heavily on the tide and you'll only set out if the conditions are right. As a result, departure times can vary and you'll need to be in touch with your captain. This outing offers lots of excitement and many chances to land the fish of a lifetime. Capt. Cody provides all of the gear and bait you need, just bring any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
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FAQs about Top Hook Charters

Top Hook Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Flounder Gigging (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Backwater (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Backwater (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Jetties (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Jetties (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Moonlight Tarpon (4 hours)

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

Trips booked with Top Hook Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Provided on backwater trips)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Top Hook Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Top Hook Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Top Hook Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Cody Baker
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since July 2017
Captain Cody Baker has been fishing the local waters his whole life. His childhood hobby grew into a passion and he enjoys taking people out on the water as part of his job. He offers a variety of fishing trips, targeting numerous inshore species. He will take you around the jetties and backwaters of Fernandina Beach and make sure you enjoy your time fishing in this incredible landscape.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Fishmaster (Bay boat) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 150HP Johnson engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Provided on backwater trips
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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
Mandatory for Tarpon

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Harry S.
Chatham, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Dad took us fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Backwater (AM) on June 7, 2023
Took my 2 daughters and my 76 yo mother out with Captain Cody and he was awesome. The bite was on right away, with several...
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Michael P.
Braswell, GA
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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Half a day trip with Captain Cody

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Jetties (PM) on June 18, 2023
Captain Cody was very professional and awesome he made the experience awesome would definitely recommend him.
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Ryan A.
Roscoe, Illinois
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Cody

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Jetties (PM) on July 20, 2023
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Elizabeth L.
Christiana, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Cody

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Backwater (AM) on June 13, 2022
We went out with Captain Cody on our honeymoon!!! He was super nice, informative, and helpful. He has a lot of patience and...
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Joseph K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 10, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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