Captain
Owen Prior

Member since August 2023 Jacksonville, United States
Background
My passion for fishing is truly an obsession at this point. Trial and error through 10+ years of experience, I have paid my dues and developed patterns and tactics for each and every fish possible in our waters. I have built something from nothing, and I want YOU to experience it. The best part about fishing is the unknown. The chase. The success. The memories. I created Florida Man Fishing Van ™๏ธ to SHARE THE EXPERIENCE. To share my knowledge and love for fishing with others. To chase the unknown with YOU! Booking a trip will not only allow you a chance at these once in a lifetime fish, but I will share the knowledge that I have learned so that you may take it with you and apply it to your own fishing adventures. Turn your beach day into a fishing experience like no other. You don’t know until you go!
Techniques
Surf fishing has been a passion of mine since I began catching large predatory fish right from the sand. Catching these fish right where you swim is something you'd have to experience to be able to explain. Anything that swims along the coast is possible right from the beach. You truly have no idea what you will catch. The game has evolved with new technology, anything is possible right from the sand.

Hey, I'm Captain Owen Prior

Jacksonville, United States
Background
My passion for fishing is truly an obsession at this point. Trial and error through 10+ years of experience, I have paid my dues and developed patterns and tactics for each and every fish possible in our waters. I have built something from nothing, and I want YOU to experience it. The best part about fishing is the unknown. The chase. The success. The memories. I created Florida Man Fishing Van ™๏ธ to SHARE THE EXPERIENCE. To share my knowledge and love for fishing with others. To chase the unknown with YOU! Booking a trip will not only allow you a chance at these once in a lifetime fish, but I will share the knowledge that I have learned so that you may take it with you and apply it to your own fishing adventures. Turn your beach day into a fishing experience like no other. You don’t know until you go!
Techniques
Surf fishing has been a passion of mine since I began catching large predatory fish right from the sand. Catching these fish right where you swim is something you'd have to experience to be able to explain. Anything that swims along the coast is possible right from the beach. You truly have no idea what you will catch. The game has evolved with new technology, anything is possible right from the sand.

My Charter Listings

Jacksonville
Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
St. Augustine Beach
 Last booking: 5 days ago
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
Fernandina Beach
 Last booking: 5 days ago
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
Clearwater
Trips from US $800
St. Pete Beach
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
SHARK ON!!!!!!!!!
SHARK ON!!!!!!!!!
SHARK ON!!!!!!!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Dana A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

SHARK ON!!!!!!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hr Land-Based Shark Fishing on August 7, 2025
Well, let me start by saying. Owen did not disappoint at all. They had cornhole setup, nice lounging chairs ready for us, drinks...
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Heather S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shore shark fishing

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Land-Based Sharks on June 18, 2025
We have booked several shore shark fishing trips and this was by far the best.ย  Owen and his partner were great and did everything...
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Ezekiel M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Surf Fishing (AM) on October 18, 2025
We had a great time surf fishing Saturday morning.ย  We caught several fish and just enjoyed the time.ย  Our guide was knowledgeable,...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very cool concept. Great guide!

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Land-Based Sharks on August 11, 2025
If you are looking for a unique fishing experience, love fishing at night, enjoy huge sharks, and like being treated like royalty..this...
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Jessica D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ran his butt off!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Surf Fishing (AM) on May 27, 2025
We had a family of 6, Owen was on top of helping everyone of us cast out and was there if we needed him after we reeled in!!...
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