Schmidt Happens Fishing 

4.9/5 (83 reviews)
 3 South Front Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States

Schmidt Happens Fishing 

4.9/5 (83 reviews)
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3 South Front Street
Fernandina Beach, FL, 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (101)

Had a good good time!
Had a good good time!
Had a good good time!
+98

Angler rating

78
3
0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 83 reviews
Showing: 5 of 83 reviews
Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Jun 19, 2025

6 hour Trip - Inshore/Offshore

A must do fishing trip

VERIFIED

Cpt. Bryce is a great guide. Lots of local fishing knowledge. He put us on the fish at every spot. We had a great time trading funny life stories all while reeling in tons of big fish. If you want to go fishing with someone that has a ton of knowledge and also feels like a fishing buddy you have known your whole life, Cpt Bryce is your guide. We will be back on his boat hopefully very soon.

Cpt. Bryce is a great guide. Lots of local fishing knowledge. He put us on the fish at every spot. We had a great time trading...  

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 Chris C. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
 Chris C. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 21, 2025
We enjoyed the day fishing with you! Come on back!

Matt V.
Matt V.
5.0/5

Jul 15, 2025

Half Day Trip - Inshore AM

Had a good good time!

VERIFIED

Conditions weren’t great, but Capt Bryce was awesome! He was determined to find my boys some fish and finally put us on some after fighting wind coming with a weather system off the coast. We caught a few big rays and a couple of sharks. Would highly recommend and will definitely reach back out on our next vacation.

Conditions weren’t great, but Capt Bryce was awesome! He was determined to find my boys some fish and finally put us on some...  

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 Matt V. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
 Matt V. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 16, 2025
It was sporty but you guys made a good day of it!

Amber W.
Amber W.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2025

6 hour Trip - Inshore/Offshore

Great Captain

VERIFIED

This was our second time taking a fishing charter and it too was a great time. Though the fish was as cooperative as we would have liked that was in no way a reflection on the captain and we still all caught a fish and had a good time. Would definitely recommend that you book with Captain Bryce.

This was our second time taking a fishing charter and it too was a great time. Though the fish was as cooperative as we would...  

Captain replied
 Amber W. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
 Amber W. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2025
Thanks for fishing with us, glad you enjoyed it!

Lauren D.
Lauren D.
5.0/5

Jun 24, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing

First TimeBest Time

VERIFIED

Catain Brynce was easy to talk to an d Extremely knowledgeable. Our family ( my husband and 2 boys) had a great time and caught a king mackerel! Could not have done it without Capt Bryce’s expertise and experience. Highly recommend!

Catain Brynce was easy to talk to an d Extremely knowledgeable. Our family ( my husband and 2 boys) had a great time and caught...  

Captain replied
 Lauren D. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
 Lauren D. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
Thanks, it’s was a fun trip

Andy B.
Andy B.
5.0/5

Jun 17, 2025

Half Day Trip - Nearshore PM

Awesome experience

VERIFIED

Been on 5-6 saltwater fishing guide trips and by far Bryce was the best experience I’ve had . Super great dude- tons of local knowledge and we pounded 5-6 different species of fish . Some giants too ! Highly recommended !!

Been on 5-6 saltwater fishing guide trips and by far Bryce was the best experience I’ve had . Super great dude- tons of local...  

Captain replied
 Andy B. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
 Andy B. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 20, 2025
It was a great trip!

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2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing
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US $300 
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Half Day Trip - Inshore AM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Nearshore PM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $600 
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6 hour Trip - Inshore/Offshore
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (101)

Had a good good time!
Had a good good time!
Had a good good time!
+98

Angler rating

78
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 83 reviews
Showing: 5 of 83 reviews
Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A must do fishing trip

VERIFIED

6 hour Trip - Inshore/Offshore on June 19, 2025

Cpt. Bryce is a great guide. Lots of local fishing knowledge. He put us on the fish at every spot. We had a great time trading funny life stories all while reeling in tons of big fish. If you want to go fishing with someone that has a ton of knowledge and also feels like a fishing buddy you have known your whole life, Cpt Bryce is your guide. We will be back on his boat hopefully very soon.

Cpt. Bryce is a great guide. Lots of local fishing knowledge. He put us on the fish at every spot. We had a great time trading funny life stories all while reeling in tons of big fish. If you want to go fishing with someone that has a ton of knowledge and also feels like a fishing buddy you have known your whole life, Cpt Bryce is your guide. We will be back on his boat hopefully very soon.  

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 Chris C. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 21, 2025
We enjoyed the day fishing with you! Come on back!

Matt V.
Matt V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a good good time!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Inshore AM on July 15, 2025

Conditions weren’t great, but Capt Bryce was awesome! He was determined to find my boys some fish and finally put us on some after fighting wind coming with a weather system off the coast. We caught a few big rays and a couple of sharks. Would highly recommend and will definitely reach back out on our next vacation.

Conditions weren’t great, but Capt Bryce was awesome! He was determined to find my boys some fish and finally put us on some after fighting wind coming with a weather system off the coast. We caught a few big rays and a couple of sharks. Would highly recommend and will definitely reach back out on our next vacation.  

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 Matt V. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 16, 2025
It was sporty but you guys made a good day of it!

Amber W.
Amber W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED

6 hour Trip - Inshore/Offshore on July 18, 2025

This was our second time taking a fishing charter and it too was a great time. Though the fish was as cooperative as we would have liked that was in no way a reflection on the captain and we still all caught a fish and had a good time. Would definitely recommend that you book with Captain Bryce.

This was our second time taking a fishing charter and it too was a great time. Though the fish was as cooperative as we would have liked that was in no way a reflection on the captain and we still all caught a fish and had a good time. Would definitely recommend that you book with Captain Bryce.  

 Amber W. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2025
Thanks for fishing with us, glad you enjoyed it!

Lauren D.
Lauren D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First TimeBest Time

VERIFIED

2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing on June 24, 2025

Catain Brynce was easy to talk to an d Extremely knowledgeable. Our family ( my husband and 2 boys) had a great time and caught a king mackerel! Could not have done it without Capt Bryce’s expertise and experience. Highly recommend!

Catain Brynce was easy to talk to an d Extremely knowledgeable. Our family ( my husband and 2 boys) had a great time and caught a king mackerel! Could not have done it without Capt Bryce’s expertise and experience. Highly recommend!  

 Lauren D. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
Thanks, it’s was a fun trip

Andy B.
Andy B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Nearshore PM on June 17, 2025

Been on 5-6 saltwater fishing guide trips and by far Bryce was the best experience I’ve had . Super great dude- tons of local knowledge and we pounded 5-6 different species of fish . Some giants too ! Highly recommended !!

Been on 5-6 saltwater fishing guide trips and by far Bryce was the best experience I’ve had . Super great dude- tons of local knowledge and we pounded 5-6 different species of fish . Some giants too ! Highly recommended !!  

 Andy B. recommends Schmidt Happens Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 20, 2025
It was a great trip!

FAQs about Schmidt Happens Fishing

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The fish you can target

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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
2006
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Center console

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