Schmidt Happens Fishing
+33Captain 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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Bryce Schmidt
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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
85%
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A must do fishing trip
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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My kids had such a great time
2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing on August 10, 2024
Highly Recommend! My youngest son LOVES fishing and his favorite sea animal is "sharks". This was a last minute surprise for him. He had never been on a boat and he had zero idea of the surprise. Cpt. Bryce was so awesome at acommodating us given the short notice. He taught him a knot, gave him fishing advices, answered all of our questions and helped him all of the way as you can see. My son's first ever time in a boat, first big fish ever and "it was a Shark". He got to see one and be close to it. I can't express how happy we are with this adventure. We will never forget that day. Cpt Bryce, THANK YOU! Im sure you will hear from us again.
Highly Recommend! My youngest son LOVES fishing and his favorite sea animal is "sharks". This was a last minute surprise for him. He had never been on a boat and he had zero idea of the surprise. Cpt. Bryce was so awesome at acommodating us given the short notice. He taught him a knot, gave him fishing advices, answered all of our questions and helped him all of the way as you can see. My son's first ever time in a boat, first big fish ever and "it was a Shark". He got to see one and be close...
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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!
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Awesome experience
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 !!
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10/10 recommend
2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing on June 29, 2025
Had a great time. Filled the cooler and ate the fish for lunch. Caught a variety of species of fish.
Had a great time. Filled the cooler and ate the fish for lunch. Caught a variety of species of fish.
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 $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore AM (4 hours)
- US $600 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 - 6 hour Trip - Inshore/Offshore (6 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
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
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
What is the boat like?
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Red)