Sea Dolphin Charters 

4.8/5 (78 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Highland Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States
 
State licensed
4.8/5 (78 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.

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (76)

Fishing with Gerald
Fishing with Gerald
Fishing with Gerald
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Angler rating

68
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

84%

Showing 1 - 5 of 78 reviews
Showing: 5 of 78 reviews
Barb M.
Barb M.
5.0/5

Jul 16, 2025

2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing

Fishing with Gerald

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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!

Captain Gerald is an island native so he’s very knowledgeable of the area. We are traveling with a special needs adult and the...  

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 Barb M. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters
 Barb M. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters
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Replied on 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

Brittany P.
Brittany P.
5.0/5

Jul 7, 2025

3 Hour Trip (Great for kids)

Gerald was fantastic!

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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.

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....  

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 Brittany P. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters
 Brittany P. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

Jordan W.
Jordan W.
5.0/5

Jun 4, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Fishing with Gerald

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 Jordan W. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters
 Jordan W. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

John K.
John K.
5.0/5

Nov 30, 2024

4 Hour Trip

Fish On!

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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...  

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 John K. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters
 John K. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

Robert W.
Robert W.
5.0/5

Sep 21, 2024

4 Hour Trip

Captain Gerald

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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
 Robert W. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

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US $350 
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US $350 
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US $400 
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US $450 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (76)

Fishing with Gerald
Fishing with Gerald
Fishing with Gerald
+73

Angler rating

68
5
2
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

84%

Showing 1 - 5 of 78 reviews
Showing: 5 of 78 reviews
Barb M.
Barb M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Gerald

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2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing on July 16, 2025

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!

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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 Barb M. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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

Brittany P.
Brittany P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Gerald was fantastic!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on July 7, 2025

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.

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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 Brittany P. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

Jordan W.
Jordan W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Gerald

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4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2025

 

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 Jordan W. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

John K.
John K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish On!

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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 John K. recommends Sea Dolphin Charters

Robert W.
Robert W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Gerald

VERIFIED

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

FAQs about Sea Dolphin Charters

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What is the boat like?

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
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