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!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
84%
Jul 16, 2025
2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing
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...
Jul 7, 2025
3 Hour Trip (Great for kids)
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....
Jun 4, 2025
4 Hour Trip
Nov 30, 2024
4 Hour Trip
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...
Sep 21, 2024
4 Hour Trip
Gerald is a lifelong resident and knows where the fish are
Gerald is a lifelong resident and knows where the fish are
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
84%
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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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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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4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2025
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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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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