Sea Dolphin Charters 

4.8/5 (76 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Highland Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, 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.

Sea Dolphin Charters has a minimum age policy for children, kids aged 6 and above are welcome on board. 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!

Gerald Wilder

Captain

Gerald Wilder

31 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $350 
2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $350 
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $400 
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (68)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

83%

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Jordan W.
Jordan W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Fishing with Gerald

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4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2025

 

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John K.
John K.
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Boat

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Crew

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VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip on November 30, 2024

We caught a lot of fish this morning. Captain put us on fish despite the cold and wind. It was very enjoyable and the conversations were great.

We caught a lot of fish this morning. Captain put us on fish despite the cold and wind. It was very enjoyable and the conversations were great.  

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Robert W.
Robert W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Captain Gerald

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4 Hour Trip on September 21, 2024

Gerald is a lifelong resident and knows where the fish are

Gerald is a lifelong resident and knows where the fish are  

 Robert W. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

Jason T.
Jason T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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2 Hour Trip on July 6, 2024

 

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Lori R.
Lori R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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4 Hour Trip on August 18, 2023

 

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FAQs about Sea Dolphin Charters

What are the trip rates for Sea Dolphin Charters?

Sea Dolphin Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Sea Dolphin Charters?

When you book a trip with Sea Dolphin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Large ice chest
What's included in the trip price with Sea Dolphin Charters?

Trips booked with Sea Dolphin Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License (Coast Guard and State of Fl., fully insured)
What types of fishing does Sea Dolphin Charters offer?

Sea Dolphin Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (Creeks, Oyster bed areas, docks, structures )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Sea Dolphin Charters offer?

Sea Dolphin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle (Small corks with live Shrimp)
  • Bottom Fishing (Bluefish, Whiting, Sharks)
  • Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Sea Dolphin Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Sea Dolphin Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Whiting

Meet your captain

Gerald Wilder

Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
76 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2017

I was born and raised here in the Amelia Island area. My father was a commercial shrimper for 40 years. We worked on the shrimp boat during summers. My family also had Littlefield fish camp during my teenage years, so I am well acquainted with the local waters. My goal is to go out and be safe and catch fish, with sightseeing along the way. I enjoy watching people catch fish and having a good time. We take out a lot of kids, and they are always welcome.

Fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Whiting
Whiting

Your boat

Boat Image
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

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Creeks, Oyster bed areas, docks, structures

Nearshore Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Small corks with live Shrimp

Bottom Fishing

Bluefish, Whiting, Sharks

Trolling

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Large ice chest

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

Coast Guard and State of Fl., fully insured

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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