Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charters

Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Charters

Best Inshore Fishing Charters in Jacksonville

Jacksonville: 120 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(146 reviews)
Jacksonville
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trips from US $650
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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trips from US $800
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Jacksonville
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trips from US $550
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(34 reviews)
Jacksonville
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trips from US $725
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(28 reviews)
Jacksonville
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trips from US $325
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(187 reviews)
Jacksonville
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trips from US $425
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(197 reviews)
Jacksonville
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trips from US $450
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4.9 / 5
(15 reviews)
Jacksonville
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trips from US $400

Inshore Fishing in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, the most populous city in Florida, is a regional business and tourist epicenter. Numerous tourists visiting the city are anglers looking to land their next trophy, and the inshore fishing Jacksonville is famous for is one of their favorites. 
 
The city resides at the mouth of the St. Johns River that flows into the Atlantic ocean through Mayport Inlet and is right on the Intracoastal Waterway. This means that your inshore fishing options are practically endless. Jacksonville inshore fishing charters can take you exploring some of the finest backcountry, flats, and other shallow water fisheries in pursuit of various inshore species. 
 

What to Expect

 
Jacksonville inshore fishing is all about light tackle and fly fishing action. Depending on the season, you'll be going after Redfish, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, Black Seabass, Black Drum, Ladyfish, Bluefish, Sheepshead, and even Sharks. St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and their backwater tributaries are your top fishing locations, with hotspots such as Mill Cove and Nassau Sound Fishing Bridge being especially popular. 
 
Both live bait and artificial jigs and lures are used – it all depends on the target species and fishing circumstances. Using topwater plugs when targeting Spotted Seatrout inshore and sight fishing for Redfish on the flats is the common go-to option. Fly fishing the grass flats and wetlands for Redfish is also a huge deal in the area. 
 
All these styles can be accommodated on both shorter and longer trips, though full-days are recommended if you'd like to maximize your chances of landing multiple species and cover more locations.  
 

How to Prepare

 
You won't have to worry about fishing licenses if you book a trip with a for-hire charter, along with fishing gear and catch cleaning. However, if you want to focus on fly fishing, make sure to check if the charter provides fly gear. Pack your favorite snacks and drinks, hats, sun protection, and don't forget a camera to document your fishing success. 
 
Explore the numerous waterways, canals, inlets, flats, and other inshore and backcountry fisheries the city is famous for. With the right guide by your side, inshore fishing in Jacksonville can be larger than life! 
 
Jacksonville
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Inshore Fishing in Jacksonville

Stay inland for the first time. You will have a blast and will check out your sea legs.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Stay inland for the first time. You will have a blast and will check out your sea legs.
Backwater Fishing Adventures
Backwater Fishing Adventures
Itโ€™s cold! Dress for the cold and youโ€™ll have a great day! Put some Vaseline on your face to prevent chapped cheeks or get yourself a balaclava :)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Itโ€™s cold! Dress for the cold and youโ€™ll have a great day! Put some Vaseline on your face to prevent chapped cheeks or get yourself a balaclava :)
Hooker Charters & Guide Service
Hooker Charters & Guide Service
Cooler weather makes it a little tougher fishing, however we warmed up quick when the bite was on.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Cooler weather makes it a little tougher fishing, however we warmed up quick when the bite was on.
Fishbuster Charters
Fishbuster Charters
November weather is unpredictable so be flexible and you will have a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
November weather is unpredictable so be flexible and you will have a great time.
Always Hookin Fishing Chartersโ€“ 31' Contender
Always Hookin Fishing Chartersโ€“ 31' Contender
Bring sunglasses, bottled waters, maybe a small beach towel. Thatโ€™s all you need.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sunglasses, bottled waters, maybe a small beach towel. Thatโ€™s all you need.
Sea Dancer Charters
Sea Dancer Charters
Capt Bill held and excellent day for my family and I. His attentiveness towards my son was beyond reproach. His knowledge was definitely passed on to us and we are looking forward to the next trip. Iโ€™m glad we were able to make some memories as a family and Capt Bill definitely made that happen!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Capt Bill held and excellent day for my family and I. His attentiveness towards my son was beyond reproach. His knowledge was definitely passed on to us and we are looking forward to the next trip. Iโ€™m glad we were able to make some memories as a family and Capt Bill definitely made that happen!
Hooker Charters & Guide Service
Hooker Charters & Guide Service Lake City, Florida
Bottom fishing was excellent with non-stop action. We caught tons of red snapper, lots of Black Sea bass, several triggerfish, a few vermillion snapper, a Cobia, and a handful of other species. Donโ€™t expect any trophy fish but do expect to get worn out from catching fish all day and make sure to plan out a dinner with your fresh catch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bottom fishing was excellent with non-stop action. We caught tons of red snapper, lots of Black Sea bass, several triggerfish, a few vermillion snapper, a Cobia, and a handful of other species. Donโ€™t expect any trophy fish but do expect to get worn out from catching fish all day and make sure to plan out a dinner with your fresh catch!
Hott Pursuit Fishing Charters
Hott Pursuit Fishing Charters
Notice that once you come in the presence of captain Travis that you will feel know that you are in good hands.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Notice that once you come in the presence of captain Travis that you will feel know that you are in good hands.
River City Charters
River City Charters Lithonia, GA
It is all weather dependent! Don't get upset if you don't catch a whole bunch of fish, there are so many factors at play. Just relax and have a good time!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It is all weather dependent! Don't get upset if you don't catch a whole bunch of fish, there are so many factors at play. Just relax and have a good time!
Hooker Charters & Guide Service
Hooker Charters & Guide Service United States
You canโ€™t be out during the heat of the day. The bite rapidly fades off as it gets warmer. Sunrise to about 10am is pretty good
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You canโ€™t be out during the heat of the day. The bite rapidly fades off as it gets warmer. Sunrise to about 10am is pretty good
River City Charters
River City Charters Jacksonville, FL
Go for a charter. There so much to learn and I tried for a year to learn it myself and was doing it all wrong.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go for a charter. There so much to learn and I tried for a year to learn it myself and was doing it all wrong.
Capt. Roland Bell
Capt. Roland Bell
Talk to the locals and try and figure out what they're biting the rig they're using to catch the fish and it what depths are they catching them
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Talk to the locals and try and figure out what they're biting the rig they're using to catch the fish and it what depths are they catching them
Hooker Charters & Guide Service
Hooker Charters & Guide Service Kingsland, Georgia
It can be good boat ride to location but once you're there, the experience will be awesome.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It can be good boat ride to location but once you're there, the experience will be awesome.
Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc
Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc Jacksonville, FL
Bring snacks. Small Cooler of drinks. Sunscreen. Long sleeve fishing shirt overtop swimsuit or trunks. A lucky hat. Sunglasses. Generous tip for the Captain & first mate. Cellphone for pictures and video of your catch. We brought a small backpack and cooler aboard. I used a beach towel to cover my daughter's legs from sun. Just enjoy every minute
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring snacks. Small Cooler of drinks. Sunscreen. Long sleeve fishing shirt overtop swimsuit or trunks. A lucky hat. Sunglasses. Generous tip for the Captain & first mate. Cellphone for pictures and video of your catch. We brought a small backpack and cooler aboard. I used a beach towel to cover my daughter's legs from sun. Just enjoy every minute
Reel Adventures Fishing Charters
Reel Adventures Fishing Charters
Wear tons of industrial strenght sunscreen and bring a rashguard! Also, take arm day at the gym seriously. You will need all of the upper body strength you've got to pull some of these giants in!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear tons of industrial strenght sunscreen and bring a rashguard! Also, take arm day at the gym seriously. You will need all of the upper body strength you've got to pull some of these giants in!
Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc
Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc
Excellent weather but a little rough out there. If you get sea sick come prepared
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Excellent weather but a little rough out there. If you get sea sick come prepared
Fishbuster Charters
Fishbuster Charters Las Vegas, NV
End of April was much better than.mid February on our experience. We changed the annual trip for the warmer days, which paid off nicely
Excellent
5.0 / 5
End of April was much better than.mid February on our experience. We changed the annual trip for the warmer days, which paid off nicely
Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc
Sweet Lips Fishing Charters, Llc Leesburg, VA
Make sure you are aware of when the kingfish run. I was in the area because of work but if I had a choice I would have come a few week later to troll for them
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you are aware of when the kingfish run. I was in the area because of work but if I had a choice I would have come a few week later to troll for them
Fishbuster Charters
Fishbuster Charters Jacksonville, Florida
It was a little chilly but if you dress wright you won't have a problem. I dressed in layers and was comfortable. Loved it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a little chilly but if you dress wright you won't have a problem. I dressed in layers and was comfortable. Loved it.
Salty Charters Of Jacksonville
Salty Charters Of Jacksonville Blue Springs, MO
Double check on the season and your target fish but like me I was coming here to visit anyway and hooked onto more fish than I could count.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Double check on the season and your target fish but like me I was coming here to visit anyway and hooked onto more fish than I could count.
Black Dog Fishing Charters
Black Dog Fishing Charters Santa Rosa, CA

Top Targeted Inshore Fishing Species in Jacksonville