Captain
Austin Harris

Member since April 2019 Jacksonville Beach, United States
Background
As a Jacksonville native, I have been raised inshore and offshore fishing. First Bite Fishing Charters is now booking inshore and nearshore trips. I have the knowledge and dedication to put you on the Fish. With the weather warming up, this is a great time to book a trip with many different species to target. Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Cobia, Kingfish and huge Black Drum are here right now. My passion for fishing will ensure a trip of a lifetime!
Techniques
Captain Austin Harris loves to catch redfish while inshore fishing and kingfish nearshore fishing. Every redfish is different and there are so many different ways to catch them from fly fishing to big bottom fishing reels. Depending on what you want to do we can make it happen. King fishing is live bait trolling with epic battles to get the fish to the boat. Give us a call and tell us what you want to do and I guarantee we can make it happen!

Hey, I'm Captain Austin Harris

Jacksonville Beach, United States
Background
As a Jacksonville native, I have been raised inshore and offshore fishing. First Bite Fishing Charters is now booking inshore and nearshore trips. I have the knowledge and dedication to put you on the Fish. With the weather warming up, this is a great time to book a trip with many different species to target. Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Cobia, Kingfish and huge Black Drum are here right now. My passion for fishing will ensure a trip of a lifetime!
Techniques
Captain Austin Harris loves to catch redfish while inshore fishing and kingfish nearshore fishing. Every redfish is different and there are so many different ways to catch them from fly fishing to big bottom fishing reels. Depending on what you want to do we can make it happen. King fishing is live bait trolling with epic battles to get the fish to the boat. Give us a call and tell us what you want to do and I guarantee we can make it happen!
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First Bite Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(43 reviews)
Jacksonville Beach
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
Good trip with bad weather
Fishing with Austin
May fishing trip
+19
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
79%
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Moranda R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on June 19, 2026
Our trip with Captain Austin was outstanding from start to finish. His deep knowledge of the local waters and ability to find...
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Jesse A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Competent

VERIFIED   3 Hour Redfish Trip – Inshore PM on June 23, 2026
Captain Austin was really competent in what he was doing. Knew good spots for good fish. He went above and beyond to make sure...
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Bill G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Go Catch FISH

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on May 13, 2025
The captain put us on fish immediately. We caught the limit of Red Fish with in 75 minutes of our 7:00 AM start. He worked...
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Natalie R.
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Austin

VERIFIED   3 Hour Redfish Trip – Inshore PM on January 15, 2022
Perfect trip for a family adventure!  Thanks Captain Austin for taking us out to multiple spots where we caught a total of...
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Anita S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore AM on July 12, 2025
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