Captain
Bill Perkins

Member since December 2016 Jacksonville, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
my preferred style of fishing is catching!

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Perkins

Jacksonville, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
my preferred style of fishing is catching!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(403 reviews)
Angler's choice
Jacksonville
 6 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $495

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 403 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (400)
Great day!  Lots of fun!
Great day!  Lots of fun!
Great day!  Lots of fun!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Michelle M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on May 28, 2024
There were 5 of us on this trip, which includes my 8yr old daughter. Luck was not on our side today, but Capt. Bill made sure...
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Corey T.
Lake City, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bill

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on November 10, 2023
Capt Bill held and excellent day for my family and I.  His attentiveness towards my son was beyond reproach.  His knowledge...
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Amanda J.
Mustang, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic day of fishing!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on August 27, 2023
I have been deep sea fishing and have never caught fish like I did this trip! Captain Bill very knowledgeable on location of...
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Bryan M.
Apison, TN
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on April 4, 2023
Let me start by saying, Captain Bill is a great guy showed and paid a lot attention to my son in which is was his birthday....
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Andy B.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water. Look no further for a charter.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore on October 14, 2021
We had a great day on the water. The weather report was not the best but Capt Bill thought is was going to get better and we...
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