Schmidt Happens Fishing 

4.9/5 (75 reviews)
 3 South Front Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States
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Captain Bryce Schmidt has fished the waters surrounding Florida his entire life. He is very keen on sharing this experience with other people as they’re both passionate anglers and involved in making sure your trips with them are as fun and exciting as possible.

Climb aboard the 24’ Triton center console, powered by a 225 HP Yamaha outboard engine. The vessel is capable of holding 5 anglers at the same time comfortably. It’s capable of developing a maximum cruising speed of up to 52 knots, allowing you to get to the fishing grounds in no time. It comes equipped with outriggers for trolling, as well as a full suite of electronics for finding the fish.

You will go after a very mixed batch of species on this charter, ensuring every trip is different and more memorable than the last one. Amberjack, Black Drum, Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon, sharks, and other exciting prey are targeted. The techniques used will mainly be bottom fishing and trolling.

All of the equipment required is provided by the charter, quality-recognized brands such as Penn and Shimano. Live bait is provided for the customers at no additional price on the trips. Schmidt Happens Fishing is a child-friendly charter and while there is no minimum age for children, Captain Eric recommends that they be 3 years or older. They provide vests in all sizes, as well as all required safety items as per Coast Guard standards.

Bryce Schmidt

Captain

Bryce Schmidt

11 years of experience

Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $300 
Half Day Trip - Inshore AM

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $525 
Half Day Trip - Nearshore PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $525 
Full Day Trip - Inshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $800 
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FAQs about Schmidt Happens Fishing

What are the trip rates for Schmidt Happens Fishing?

Schmidt Happens Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Nearshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip - Inshore/Offshore (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Schmidt Happens Fishing?

When you book a trip with Schmidt Happens Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Schmidt Happens Fishing?

Trips booked with Schmidt Happens Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (According to season and species we are targeting live bait is used often and no extra charge)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean all caught fish at the dock and bag them for our clients )
  • Fishing License (We cover all of our clients fishing license needs on our trips)
What types of fishing does Schmidt Happens Fishing offer?

Schmidt Happens Fishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (We fish in the Bell and Jolly River and the intercoastal waterway )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (3-15 miles offshore generally )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Schmidt Happens Fishing offer?

Schmidt Happens Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Schmidt Happens Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Schmidt Happens Fishing include:

  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Bryce Schmidt

Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

6 Fishing Reports
75 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2018

Captain Bryce Schmidt has been fishing the waters of north Florida all of their lives. They strive to provide the best fishing or eco-cruise trip possible. With local knowledge obtained over years of fishing, and quality gear we make sure your day on the water is a great experience. Bait, tackle, rods and reels, and ice provided. You only need to bring what you will want to eat and drink, and don't forget your sunscreen!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
52 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

We fish in the Bell and Jolly River and the intercoastal waterway

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

3-15 miles offshore generally

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn and Shimano

Live Bait

According to season and species we are targeting live bait is used often and no extra charge

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

We clean all caught fish at the dock and bag them for our clients

Fishing License

We cover all of our clients fishing license needs on our trips

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.

What the listing policies are

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

No minimum age, 3+ recommended

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

What’s biting in Fernandina Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)

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