Sea Dolphin Charters 

4.8/5 (83 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Highland Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States

Sea Dolphin Charters 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (83 reviews)
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Highland Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, United States

If you’re looking for a place where you have countless estuaries, hidden bays and inlets, and all-round excellent inshore fishing, you’re looking for Fernandina Beach. Sea Dolphin Charters have been fishing the area for years and you can rely on them to take you to the best fishing spots around and put you on the hottest bite!

You will fish from a 21’ center console, manufactured by Polar. Her shallow draft allows her to scurry up to the hardest-to-reach inlets and inshore waters, putting you right where the action is. She also has a wireless trolling motor, so you can sneak up to the spookiest fish and keep your cast steady once you get there. A t-top is there as well, to keep you cool from the Floridian sun.

Captain Gerald Wilder will be your guide and assistant on this fishing journey. You will go after a wide variety of exciting local species such as Redfish, Black Drums, Flounders, Blacktip Sharks, Spotted Seatrouts, Whitings, and anything else you may run across in these bountiful waters! The techniques used will mainly be fishing with light tackle, although fly fishing is also available, for the adventurous anglers. Live bait is available on this charter, mainly being Shrimp, a favorite on the local fish’s menu.

Customers can find free parking at the marina. Customers are advised to bring polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and sunscreen. Live bait is prepared in advance, so you can just get out there and fish!

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Rating

4.8
83 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (90)

best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
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What anglers say

95%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

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Teresa Bravo
Teresa Bravo
5.0
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Gorgeous morning with Gerald
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on November 17, 20254 adults
This was our first time fishing as a family, and it did not disappoint! We knew that going in the off-season meant beautiful weather but fewer fish—but our very first catch was a hammerhead shark! Our boys were absolutely elated, and it instantly became the highlight of the trip. After that, the bites slowed down, but Gerald went above and beyond to find the perfect spots. He pointed out landmarks along the way, like the Georgia naval base and Fort Clinch, which made the experience even more fun and informative. We ended the day catching a few more fish and even got to take some home for dinner. The best part, though, was Gerald’s energy and camaraderie. He made the entire outing memorable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!
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Vaseun Smith
Vaseun Smith
5.0
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best captain in Florida
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on January 3, 20261 adult2 children
Captain saved our boys’ fishing trip. We didn’t catch anything for days on our own. Captain took us to some great fishing spots, and the boys had a fantastic experience catching fish and learning about the waters, environment, and fishing and boating. We’ll definitely be back!
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Speckled Trout
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Ravi Ganti
Ravi Ganti
5.0
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Great trip - our son loved catching a fish and we saw lots of dolphins!
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on January 2, 20263 adults
Thanks Capt Gerald for a great trip! Our son had a blast on his first fishing trip & was really chuffed to land a big one. Great to catch 3 pods of dolphins & learn all about the area. Recommended!
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Barb Mitchell
Barb Mitchell
5.0
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Fishing with Gerald
2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing on July 16, 20253 adults
Captain Gerald is an island native so he’s very knowledgeable of the area. We are traveling with a special needs adult and the captive was attentive to his needs and gave all of us a wonderful experience!! The highlight was that we all caught a shark!
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July 18, 2025
Barab, thank u for your kind words.I enjoyed our trip with u guys. Robbie surprised Me how well He fished.Hope to see u guys again.Thank u
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Brittany Pulliam
Brittany Pulliam
5.0
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Gerald was fantastic!
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on July 7, 20252 adults2 children
I can’t express how much fun we had. Our Captain Gerald was fantastic. He was such a joy and our kids warmed up to him instantly. He did a great job explaining the surroundings, made the best of our experience, and had so much patience showing the kids how to fish. Their year was made on this trip. We cannot wait to go again.
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $450 
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Rating

4.8
83 reviews
5
73
4
5
3
2
2
1
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (90)

best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
best captain in Florida
+84

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (83)

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Showing 15 of 83 reviews
Teresa Bravo
Teresa Bravo
5.0
Verified
Gorgeous morning with Gerald
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on November 17, 20254 adults
This was our first time fishing as a family, and it did not disappoint! We knew that going in the off-season meant beautiful weather but fewer fish—but our very first catch was a hammerhead shark! Our boys were absolutely elated, and it instantly became the highlight of the trip. After that, the bites slowed down, but Gerald went above and beyond to find the perfect spots. He pointed out landmarks along the way, like the Georgia naval base and Fort Clinch, which made the experience even more fun and informative. We ended the day catching a few more fish and even got to take some home for dinner. The best part, though, was Gerald’s energy and camaraderie. He made the entire outing memorable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
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Vaseun Smith
Vaseun Smith
5.0
Verified
New
best captain in Florida
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on January 3, 20261 adult2 children
Captain saved our boys’ fishing trip. We didn’t catch anything for days on our own. Captain took us to some great fishing spots, and the boys had a fantastic experience catching fish and learning about the waters, environment, and fishing and boating. We’ll definitely be back!
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Reported catch:
Flounder
Speckled Trout
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Ravi Ganti
Ravi Ganti
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip - our son loved catching a fish and we saw lots of dolphins!
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on January 2, 20263 adults
Thanks Capt Gerald for a great trip! Our son had a blast on his first fishing trip & was really chuffed to land a big one. Great to catch 3 pods of dolphins & learn all about the area. Recommended!
0
Barb Mitchell
Barb Mitchell
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gerald
2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing on July 16, 20253 adults
Captain Gerald is an island native so he’s very knowledgeable of the area. We are traveling with a special needs adult and the captive was attentive to his needs and gave all of us a wonderful experience!! The highlight was that we all caught a shark!
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Response from Captain
July 18, 2025
Barab, thank u for your kind words.I enjoyed our trip with u guys. Robbie surprised Me how well He fished.Hope to see u guys again.Thank u
0
Brittany Pulliam
Brittany Pulliam
5.0
Verified
Gerald was fantastic!
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on July 7, 20252 adults2 children
I can’t express how much fun we had. Our Captain Gerald was fantastic. He was such a joy and our kids warmed up to him instantly. He did a great job explaining the surroundings, made the best of our experience, and had so much patience showing the kids how to fish. Their year was made on this trip. We cannot wait to go again.
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Reported catch:
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Grady-White
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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