If you’re looking for a family-friendly fishing trip exploring the inshore waters of Cedar Key, FL, J. Lowe’s Guide Service has the perfect charter for you. Spend a half or full day combing the shallows for local superstars like Redfish, Trout, Sharks, and more.

Captain Jason Lowe was born and raised right here in Cedar Key and he has spent his life fishing these waters. He knows all the tricks and top spots for bringing in the best fish. He is also a proud father who understands the joy of fishing with the little ones.

Capt. Jason runs his trips aboard a 24’ Carolina Skiff flats boat. Newly-built in 2018, the vessel features a full array of safety and navigational equipment to get you fishing in the right place and keep you and your group safe. It also has a trolling motor to let you stalk the shallows in silence.

Once you find your fish, you will be able to battle it with confidence, using quality gear and a choice of live bait or lures. You are also more than welcome to bring your fly fishing gear along if this is more your style.

At the end of each trip, Capt. Jason will clean and fillet your fish for you, ready to take home and enjoy. All equipment and licenses are included as standard, so all you need to worry about is what to do with all the fish afterward!

The warm shallows of Cedar Key are waiting, full of tasty fish. So grab your food, drinks, sunscreen, and camera and head to the dock for a great day on the water.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $350
    Spend the morning fishing the flats and inshore waters for Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Sharks, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $350
    Enjoy a great afternoon targeting Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Sharks, and more in the shallow waters around Cedar Key, FL.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $450
    Spend the morning/afternoon fishing the flats and inshore waters for Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Sharks, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $550
    Spend the entire day on the water, fishing for Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, Sharks, Cobia, Mackerel, and so much more.
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FAQs about J. Lowe's Guide Service

J. Lowe's Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with J. Lowe's Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with J. Lowe's Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sometimes. Prepared ahead of the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

J. Lowe's Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

J. Lowe's Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with J. Lowe's Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Jason Lowe
Cedar Key, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2017
Captain Jason Lowe has been fishing the local waters for most of his life. He grew up fishing with his father and always knew that fishing was where his heart was. He has spent his life perfecting his skills against anything from Redfish and Trout to Cobia and Sharks to freshwater fish like Largemouth Bass. Let him show you these waters and get you on some great catches in the process.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark

Boat specs

Carolina Skiff (Flats boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 150HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sometimes. Prepared ahead of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
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
All ages welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Fishing with Jason
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Angler rating
21
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Curtis C.
Gainesville, FL
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Afternoon charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 23, 2021
This was by far the best charter that I have been on. Captain Lowe kept up with us leading into the charter and when we showed...
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Steve S.
Riverside, WY
Excellent
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Great day fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 2, 2023
Captain Jason was an awesome guide boat captain. He was very personable and knowledgeable about the local area. He went out...
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Tom M.
Archer, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day fishing Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2021
We we picked up promptly at our designated time right at our condo after reserving 4 months in advance, Jason has impeccable...
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Carrie T.
Fleming Island, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 5, 2020
We took our 15 year old son out to catch some fish.  He was the first to catch a shark!  Jason was extremely attentive, engaging,...
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Chris D.
Archer, FL
Excellent
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Great half-day trip in November

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 29, 2019
Our captain Jason Lowe was very professional and had a great personality.  I booked my wife, two adult children, mother-in-law,...
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