Captain
Jordan Nelson

Member since May 2016 Fort Walton Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Jordan was born and raised in Ft Walton Beach and has been fishing the area for over 20 years. He has fished inshore for Trout, Redfish, and other species as well as offshore for Snappers, Amberjack, and Groupers. Whether sight fishing for big bull Redfish along the beach, dropping light tackle and spinning rods for Red Snapper, or fly lining for Trout, Captain Jordan (a.k.a. Sunshine) always has fun and shares his joy of fishing with each and every client. Join Sunshine Fishing Charters for a few hours and you'll have a blast with Capt. Jordan.

Hey, I'm Captain Jordan Nelson

Fort Walton Beach, United States
Background
Capt. Jordan was born and raised in Ft Walton Beach and has been fishing the area for over 20 years. He has fished inshore for Trout, Redfish, and other species as well as offshore for Snappers, Amberjack, and Groupers. Whether sight fishing for big bull Redfish along the beach, dropping light tackle and spinning rods for Red Snapper, or fly lining for Trout, Captain Jordan (a.k.a. Sunshine) always has fun and shares his joy of fishing with each and every client. Join Sunshine Fishing Charters for a few hours and you'll have a blast with Capt. Jordan.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(165 reviews)
Fort Walton Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (138)
Great Fishing Experience
Awesome trip
Awesome!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Joe R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2025
Went fishing with my son and daughter and had a blast. Captain Jordan knows where to find the fish and makes the most out of...
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Ryan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun trip with kids

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 25, 2025
Captain Jordan was great to fish with. He was very helpful and great with the kids. He put us right on the fish, and tried...
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TODD C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 13, 2025
Didn’t catch a ton but had an awesome time.  Fish just decided not to eat today.
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Camilla G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best fishing trip so far!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on July 16, 2024
My husband, my son and daughter enjoyed their fishing trip very much! It’s was their third time going deep sea fishing and...
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Macey D.
Helena, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 6, 2023
Captain Jordan was great and I highly recommend. Booked an afternoon trip to entertain some clients and we had an absolute...
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