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Jonathan Houston
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Jonathan Houston

Jacksonville, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
I grew up in Jacksonville and fell in love with fishing in college. I spent most of my time working on charter boats fishing and learning how to share my passion with others on my own boat.

Charter

Rating

4.9
31 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter

All reviews (31)

Showing 1 – 5 of 31 reviews
  • Andy Higgs
    Andy Higgs
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great inshore/Jetties trip!!

    Full Day • 4 adults

    highly recommend Rocketman Charters! very personable captain that worked like crazy to put us on fish. Caught one slot red, 10-15 flounder, with 6 very nice keepers. A lunker sized whiting and a Jack. plus several Blennies, a couple cats and an undersized mangrove snapper. blennies and cats annoying but reeling in fish is always fun. End of day found several very nice tarpon chasing mullet by the shrimp boats but couldn't get them to bite. 2 mantees swam right under the boat! saw gobs of dolphins and cool water birds. All and all a great experience!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Andy, I hope to see you all again in the future.

  • Alexia Gilbert
    Alexia Gilbert
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip!

    Four hour AM Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had an amazing time on our inshore charter! Jonathan was incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He did a fantastic job teaching my son, making sure he understood what to do while keeping the trip fun and exciting. We caught quite a few fish and even brought home a couple of really nice keepers! It was a great experience from start to finish, and you can tell he truly enjoys what he does. I highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing trip. We'll definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the great review, looking forward to the next trip!

  • Brian Monaghan
    Brian Monaghan
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fishing with my brother and son.

    Four Hour Afternoon Trip • 3 adults

    we had an afternoon fishing trip. We were a little but the captain had the boat read and had us on the water quickly. My son loves to fish and learn whatever he can about different ways to fish, the captain was super nice and answered all of my son's questions. He seemed to enjoy taking us out. We had a great time and would definitely go again.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the awesome review Brian, I had a great time out there with yall.

  • Kenneth Adams
    Kenneth Adams
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    6 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Nice catch!

    Four hour AM Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Jonathan, 31, is very pleasant. He was understanding when we were delayed by traffic and fog. As we arrive 30 minutes late, he added half an hour to our fishing time at no extra charge. We finished in four different locations with three different kinds of bait. We caught three nice sheepshead and a small keeper red fish. I would rate this a very good experience. You don’t have to go to a resort to charter a good fishing experience . i’ll use him again.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Mr. Ken, it was a pleasure to have you and your family out fishing. Hope to see yall in the future

  • James Zeberlein
    James Zeberlein
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Excellent

    Four hour AM Trip • 2 adults

    Great time. Thanks Captain Jon

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the great review! It was my pleasure to take y’all fishing.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Two fish, a Redfish and a Flounder, displayed on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Alexia G.
    Alexia G.
    We had an amazing time on our inshore charter! Jonathan was incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He did a fantastic job teaching my son, making sure he understood what to do while keeping the trip fun and exciting. We caught quite a few fish and even brought home a couple of really nice keepers! It was a great experience from start to finish, and you can tell he truly enjoys what he does. I highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing trip. We'll definitely be back!
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Andy H.
    Andy H.
    highly recommend Rocketman Charters! very personable captain that worked like crazy to put us on fish. Caught one slot red, 10-15 flounder, with 6 very nice keepers. A lunker sized whiting and a Jack. plus several Blennies, a couple cats and an undersized mangrove snapper. blennies and cats annoying but reeling in fish is always fun. End of day found several very nice tarpon chasing mullet by the shrimp boats but couldn't get them to bite. 2 mantees swam right under the boat! saw gobs of dolphins and cool water birds. All and all a great experience!
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat in calm waters under a clear blue sky.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Eric K.
    Eric K.
    A great day fishing! Captain Jonathan put us on the redfish that were really aggressive today, and of nice size! Thank you!
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
    we had an afternoon fishing trip. We were a little but the captain had the boat read and had us on the water quickly. My son loves to fish and learn whatever he can about different ways to fish, the captain was super nice and answered all of my son's questions. He seemed to enjoy taking us out. We had a great time and would definitely go again.
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing near a bridge on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    As we near the end of May the flounder fishing inshore will be good for several weeks. Live mullet fishing is always a blast as this leads to great bycatch of redfish,trout, and jack crevalles. Occasionally a tarpon will strike as well.
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught during a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sheepshead
    We are at the end of April and the fishing has started its transition into the Summer pattern ever so slightly. The Water temperature is still hovering around 70 and the redfish, sheepshead, and flounder have been loving it. Plenty of great action as of late
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Adult angler holding a large redfish aboard a small boat on a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Eric K.
    Eric K.
    My fourth time fishing with Rocketman; Never been to the same spot twice! Always catch fish. This latest trip was most notable for the sight fishing for tailing Redfish first thing in the morning. Went on to catch several reds and flounder. I like the 6 hour trip over the 4 hour trip because it gives more flex with the tides.
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught during a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Vicente R.
    Vicente R.
    I had a craving midweek to go fishing. I booked with Captain Jon last minute, and he pulled through! Even though the fish weren’t biting, he still put me on some Sheepshead and we had a blast. This particular charter is great for smaller parties, 2-3 people. Pickup was punctual and the boat was in great shape. 10/10 would recommend!
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Multiple harvested fish, including striped sheepshead and a spotted seatrout, arranged on a boat cleaning table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Stephen B.
    Stephen B.
    went out on the morning trip with my 11 year old and had a great time. on top of thr sheepshead and trout we caught we also saw a dolphin and a sea turtle which added to our enjoyment. trip was best for not being gone all day. Guide took care of everything we needed so no need to worry about anything except for drinks snd snacks.
  • Rocketman Charter Fishing
    Rocketman Charter FishingJacksonville, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    On our morning four hour we had great conditions to go target redfish. There was a line of showers approachingfrom the west but we expected them to arrive well after fishing was over. We ran to an area that had been productive as of late and the fish did not disappoint. We landed a 4 man boat limit of reds and threw back several over slot fish as well. Great day

What's biting with Rocketman Charter Fishing in Jacksonville

November is a great time to fish in Jacksonville. As the waters cool, the baitfish gather together as they begin their southerly migration. This attracts a large number of enjoyable inshore species, as well as the big Redfish.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing near a bridge on a sunny day.

Flounder season with bonus reds

May 6, 2026 • Jacksonville
As we near the end of May the flounder fishing inshore will be good for several weeks. Live mullet fishing is always a blast as this leads to great bycatch of redfish,trout, and jack crevalles. Occasionally a tarpon will strike as well.
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Angler proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught during a sunny day on the water.

Late April Update

Apr 22, 2026 • Jacksonville
We are at the end of April and the fishing has started its transition into the Summer pattern ever so slightly. The Water temperature is still hovering around 70 and the redfish, sheepshead, and flounder have been loving it. Plenty of great action as of late
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Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a scenic waterway.

Quick bite before the storm

Mar 13, 2026 • Jacksonville
On our morning four hour we had great conditions to go target redfish. There was a line of showers approachingfrom the west but we expected them to arrive well after fishing was over. We ran to an area that had been productive as of late and the fish did not disappoint. We landed a 4 man boat limit of reds and threw back several over slot fish as well. Great day
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A variety of fish including Redfish and Sheepshead laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Redfish galore

Mar 9, 2026 • Jacksonville
So far this spring we are seeing an awesome bite of redfish throughout the marsh. We have been catching them all over the jetties, in the creeks, and in the river. From juveniles to bulls the Redfish have been a common sight on our trips. These fish are a blast to catch on light tackle live bait or artificial. Whether you like to eat them or do catch and release the reds will be a top target of mine all spring long.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat in a coastal marsh environment.

Late February update

Feb 24, 2026 • Jacksonville
Late February fishing has consisted of redfish and sheepshead here in Northeast Florida. The weather has been all over the place with days in the 80s and then a freeze warning just days later. This has made fishing more difficult but we still are seeing some quality fish being caught. Although we may not be catching the numbers of fish we are still seeing great quality fish. Omce the weather straightens out and gets more consistent the fishing should improve and return to a normal pattern.
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Angler holding a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic marsh environment.

February Creek Fishing

Feb 18, 2026 • Jacksonville
On our afternoon trip we fished the last bit of outgoing tide and the first of the incoming. We ran up into a shallow creek that gave us an opportunity to fish for redfish, trout, and flounder. As usual we used a mix live, cut, and artificial baits to catch our targeted species. It was a warmer day than it has been making the fish and bait a bit more active.
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