Captain

Bill Perkins

Nationality: american
Languages: english
Experience: 48 years

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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!

411

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Hooker Charters & Guide Service

4.8 / 5

(411 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(411 reviews)

Angler's choice

Jacksonville • 25 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 4 days ago

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Trips from US $495

Fishing Reports

fall redfish in jacksonville

Nov 15, 2020 Jacksonville

The big Redfish are still biting!! Book your trip now with Hooker Charters and guide Service

November fishing

Nov 7, 2020 Jacksonville

The water has finely cooled down and the Bite is on! Book your trip now before it gets cold!

The Redfish bite is hot!

Sep 24, 2019 Jacksonville

As the weather cools down in N.E Florida the redfish bite is on fire.Book your Inshore trip now to get in on the action! Hooker Charters can put you on a bull red of a life time and slot reds for your dinner table. Book your trip today.

Summer fishing at it's best!

Aug 17, 2019 Jacksonville

Summer time fishing with Hooker Charters in Mayport, FL. The fish are biting! Book your trip now!

February and March fishing in Jacksonvil

Feb 18, 2019 Jacksonville

The bite has been very good this year and the weather has been great.Book your trip now before the calendar gets full!

January and February fishing in Jax FL

Feb 2, 2019 Jacksonville

The seas have been calm this year! The fish are in close! book your trip A.S.A.P. while it last!!!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 411 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		357
4 stars		41
3 stars		7
2 stars		4
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	93%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	85%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	85%

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Chris R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED NEW 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on August 29, 2025

Chris R.

5.0 / 5

Aug 29, 2025

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED NEW

Chris R. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Chris R. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Lisa M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Bill knows how to fish!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 11, 2025

Lisa M.

5.0 / 5

Jun 11, 2025

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Captain Bill knows how to fish!

VERIFIED

Everyone had a great time and caught fish! Fun, adventure filled day. Captain Bill thank you again for another wonderful adventure at sea!

Everyone had a great time and caught fish! Fun, adventure filled day. Captain Bill thank you again for another wonderful...

Lisa M. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Shalyn K.

St Louis, MO

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

Went fishing on August 1, 2025

Shalyn K.

St Louis, MO

5.0 / 5

Fished

Aug 1, 2025

August fishing trip

Favorite captain in town! Would recommend this trip for anyone near Jacksonville looking for a fishing trip!

Shalyn K. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 13, 2025

Thank you Shalyn. It was my pleasure to have you all on the boat again. I hope you enjoyed all the fish. I look forward to going out again soon. Thanks again Capt. Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 13, 2025

Thank you Shalyn. It was my pleasure to have you all on the boat again. I hope you enjoyed all the fish. I look forward to going out again soon. Thanks again Capt. Bill

Captain replied

Christopher Y.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day! Lots of fun!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 21, 2025

Christopher Y.

5.0 / 5

Jun 21, 2025

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Great day! Lots of fun!

VERIFIED

Highly recommended! Caught fish at every stop. Doubt you could have planned calmer waters! Thank you!

Christopher Y. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2025

Thank you Chris! I enjoyed having you all aboard. I hope you enjoy the fish! I hope we can go again next time you are in Jax. Thank you again Capt. Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2025

Thank you Chris! I enjoyed having you all aboard. I hope you enjoy the fish! I hope we can go again next time you are in Jax. Thank you again Capt. Bill

Captain replied

FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Captain = Great Fishing Trip

Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore on April 19, 2025

FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Apr 19, 2025

Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore

Great Captain = Great Fishing Trip

Family Fishing Trip for the 30th Birthday of a son, (who loves to fish) with Mom, Dad & 3 other siblings.

FishingBooker Member recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Captain Bill knows how to fish!

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Great day! Lots of fun!

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