Jacksonville
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US $495
Captain
Bill Perkins
Jacksonville, United States
Federal waters
250+ reviews
Hooker Charters & Guide Service is a family-friendly company that is run and operated by Captain Bill Perkins, a full-time, licensed Captain. He is a knowledgeable, professional guide who grew up in the south. Bill has been fishing all his life from a young age for over 45 years, so he decided to turn his passion into a successful business. Hooker Charters & Guide Service specializes in saltwater fishing in the waters of Jacksonville, Florida. Captain Bill enjoys taking his guests and friends out and putting them on fish. His preferred style of fishing is catching!
Charter
Rating
4.8
458 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (477)
What anglers say
93%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
All reviews (458)
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Tyler DonoughRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNEWFantastic 4 hours.
Half Day Trip – Inshore • 6 adultsCaptain Bill put us right on some fish, and we spent the next four hours reeling them in. We counted up 8 difference species of fish we caught, and brought home a good bit of flounder, sea trout, and some croaker. All in all, awesome trip!
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Ronnie Griffin5.0VerifiedThis was a great trip our family will always remember!
Half Day Trip – Inshore • 6 adultsWe had a great trip with Captain Bill! Me, my wife, and our 4 boys had been planning this trip for months. Captain Bill didn’t disappoint. We caught 10 flounder with 7 of them being keepers. As well as several other fish that we ended up throwing back. Including a 50 pound manta ray that I fought for 30 minutes and finally landed. Thanks again for a great trip and memories we will never forget!
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Donald Ledrick5.0Verifiedgreat captain
Half Day Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM • 2 adultsMe and my son took a trip to Jacksonville to drop off a few things and since we was going we was going to make a day out of and do some fishing. I booked with Bill because his prices was cheaper and since I was looking for a half day. The departure hours fit my schedule. once I made reservations I got a message that he would call me at 4. When we got to the boat he went over 3 rules, and rule 1 and 2 was don't hook the captain. He was exciting to try out the new Garmin fish finder and put us on a lot of fish. We ended up catching 9 sheep head.
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Zinn McCottry5.0Verifiedbest offshore trip ever.
8 hr American Red snapper trip • 6 adultsBest offshore charter I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend. I love the hands on approach of letting people bait their own hooks and get the fish off the hooks for experienced anglers. Definitely puts you in the fish. Capt Bill was just one of the guys on our trip. Highly recommend. Just hope he has availability when I’m ready again. Thanks Capt from the 6 of us.
Response from CaptainThank you very much Zinn for going out with me! I hope the guys have all recovered well. I hope you all enjoy the multiple species of fish we caught for your cookout. I look forward to going out again soon! Thanks again Capt.Bill
Ben HoganRepeat angler5.0Verified3/4 Day Trip
3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore • 3 adultsCaptian Bill was absolutely awesome. Hes a great teacher and he had us on the fish from the very beginning and kept us on them the entire trip. We caught a large variety of fish and even got to take home two keepers, that he fileted and packaged for us to take home! I would highly recommend this charter.
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What's biting with Hooker Charters & Guide Service in Jacksonville
In October, there are two words on the lips of every angler in Jacksonville: Bull Redfish. Big Reds are spawning in the flats - watch out for their spotted tails as you pole or wade towards them and practice your cast.
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Fishing reports
July catching!
Jul 26, 2025 • Jacksonville
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Big black seabass
Feb 9, 2025 • Jacksonville
The weather has been outstanding! The black seabass bite is on fire. The triggerfish and Vermilion snapper bite has been very good aswell! Book your trip today to hold your day!
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Fall fishing
Nov 7, 2024 • Jacksonville
The bite is on fire. We are catching good sheepshead, redfish and a few trout! The big Bull Redfish are plentiful aswell. Book your trip today!
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February fishing has been Hot!
Feb 26, 2023 • Jacksonville
Many big Seabass, Vermilion, triggers and cobia. Book you trip now!
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February and March great time to catch f
Feb 25, 2023 • Jacksonville
February and march are 2 of my favorite months to catch fish.Book your trip today?
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bull reds and big drum
Nov 16, 2020 • Jacksonville
fishing is great in the fall!
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