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Gary Royce
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Gary Royce

Jacksonville, United States
10+ reviews
Capt. Gary is a Jacksonville native and has been fishing all his life. He has fished extensively inshore and offshore of Jacksonville as well as the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Cayman Islands, and Louisiana. The captain used to commercially fish and do tournaments for Kingfish. He enjoys fly fishing as well as throwing artificials mostly, but sometimes live bait is the charm.

Charters

Rating

5.0
12 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (12)

Showing 1 – 5 of 12 reviews
  • Rob Lenhoff
    Rob Lenhoff
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Gary was great. He took us to several spots. We caught fish a lot of fish and had a good time. I highly recomend booking with Capt. Gary at Top Knot Charters!

  • Melissa Smith
    Melissa Smith
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    3/4 day offshore • 4 adults
  • Dee Woodard
    Dee Woodard
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Tremendous charter!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore • 4 adults

    Our captain, Gary, was tremendous. From greeting us at the dock to working hard to put us on both trout and then red fish, Gary went above and beyond. The boat was well stocked and we switch rods and bait several times to offer more opportunities to catch fish. Gary’s knowledge was very apparent. Not only would be highly recommend to others but we will return specifically to fish with him again.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Dee. It was my pleasure to be of service to you. I hope you enjoy your stay and everything works out for the boys. Thanks again for your business!

  • Ryan Fox
    Ryan Fox
    Repeat angler
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2023
    12 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Day Out

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 1 adult

    Was a very enjoyable day out with Capt Gary. Fish didn’t always play ball but he went above and beyond to make sure we found some and we had a lot of fun doing it

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Ryan, it was my pleasure. I enjoyed the day. Glad we could catch some fish and I could show you my little part of the world. Look forward to doing it again next time you’re in town!

  • Neal Martin
    Neal Martin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Vermilion Snapper

Real catches shared by our community

  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Had a wonderful trip Sunday with Brandon and Drew. The kingfish were lit up and after we filled the box with them we managed to get Brandon tight with some nice snapper. Drew said she didn’t want anything to do with one of those. Nice trip guys!
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper while enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    It was a rough day but Tracy and Cable found a few snapper and I think we had a grouper in there too. She definitely won bragging rights with that one. Beautiful snapper Tracy
  • Top Knot II
    Top Knot IIJacksonville, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
    Was a very enjoyable day out with Capt Gary. Fish didn’t always play ball but he went above and beyond to make sure we found some and we had a lot of fun doing it
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    This young lady caught her first kingfish during the 2024 Old School Kingfish tournament. Excellent catch!
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    This young lady had a great morning catching kingfish until the storm ran us in
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing a vibrant blue sky and ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    We had a nice 1/2 day on Friday. A limit of very nice kingfish with the biggest being 30#. Stopped to do a little bottom fishing on the way in. The snapper were biting as usual. Fishing is great right now. Call to book your charter with us today!
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    An angler casting a line while fishing near a bridge, showcasing a relaxed day on the water.
    Dee W.
    Dee W.
    Our captain, Gary, was tremendous. From greeting us at the dock to working hard to put us on both trout and then red fish, Gary went above and beyond. The boat was well stocked and we switch rods and bait several times to offer more opportunities to catch fish. Gary’s knowledge was very apparent. Not only would be highly recommend to others but we will return specifically to fish with him again.
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    A proud father and son duo displaying a large King Mackerel at a dockside pavilion after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    I had the pleasure of watching this young man catch his first kingfish yesterday. Outstanding job Kenny jr.!
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Had an awesome surprise with this inshore Wahoo last week. In 70’ of water. Certainly wasn’t expecting that, but what a treat!
  • Top Knot Charters
    Top Knot ChartersJacksonville, FL
    A view of two boats docked at a marina, showcasing a sleek yacht alongside a larger naval vessel under a cloudy sky.
    Dianne H.
    Dianne H.
    We had a nice relaxing day with Gary.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Top Knot Charters 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 large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Beautiful day!

Jul 26, 2026 • Jacksonville
Had a wonderful trip Sunday with Brandon and Drew. The kingfish were lit up and after we filled the box with them we managed to get Brandon tight with some nice snapper. Drew said she didn’t want anything to do with one of those. Nice trip guys!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper while enjoying a day out on the water.

Bragging rights

Jun 5, 2026 • Jacksonville
It was a rough day but Tracy and Cable found a few snapper and I think we had a grouper in there too. She definitely won bragging rights with that one. Beautiful snapper Tracy
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An angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a boat in clear waters.

Old school kingfish

Jun 8, 2024 • Jacksonville
This young lady caught her first kingfish during the 2024 Old School Kingfish tournament. Excellent catch!
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An angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing offshore, showcasing a vibrant blue sky and ocean backdrop.

Nice catch!

May 24, 2024 • Jacksonville
We had a nice 1/2 day on Friday. A limit of very nice kingfish with the biggest being 30#. Stopped to do a little bottom fishing on the way in. The snapper were biting as usual. Fishing is great right now. Call to book your charter with us today!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Beats school!

May 24, 2024 • Jacksonville
This young lady had a great morning catching kingfish until the storm ran us in
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A proud father and son duo displaying a large King Mackerel at a dockside pavilion after a successful fishing trip.

Awesome first kingfish!

Jul 11, 2023 • Jacksonville
I had the pleasure of watching this young man catch his first kingfish yesterday. Outstanding job Kenny jr.!
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