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!

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Hooker Charters & Guide Service

4.8 / 5

(407 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(407 reviews)

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Jacksonville • 25 ft • 6 persons

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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 407 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		353
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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Lisa M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Don’t hesitate.

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on December 28, 2024

Lisa M.

5.0 / 5

Dec 28, 2024

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Don’t hesitate.

VERIFIED

Captain Bill was great! Believe the reviews. Kind, friendly and very engaging! Highly recommend!

Lisa M. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on December 29, 2024

Thank you Lisa. It was my pleasure to have them aboard! I am glad they had a great time and we’re able to fight through all the red snapper and bring home the black seabass and porgy. I look forward to going again in 2025! Thanks again Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on December 29, 2024

Captain replied

Madison J.

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

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

Madison J.

4.0 / 5

May 11, 2025

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

Captain Bill was very patient with us considering we showed up 40 minutes late, lol. We all had a good time! We caught a few fish. Would definitely go again!

Captain Bill was very patient with us considering we showed up 40 minutes late, lol. We all had a good time! We caught a few...

Madison J. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore on August 31, 2024

Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Aug 31, 2024

Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Chris B. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on September 16, 2024

Thank you ! i look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on September 16, 2024

Thank you ! i look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

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Chandler R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on August 10, 2024

Chandler R.

5.0 / 5

Aug 10, 2024

Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED

Chandler R. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 14, 2024

Thank you!

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 14, 2024

Thank you!

Captain replied

Michelle Z.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Would hire again for another fishing trip. Wish I lived closer to Jacksonville

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on March 3, 2024

Michelle Z.

5.0 / 5

Mar 3, 2024

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Would hire again for another fishing trip. Wish I lived closer to Jacksonville

VERIFIED

Capt Bill came prepared. The weather looked a little iffy so he brought tackle for inland fishing as well as offshore fishing. He brought different types of bait to target different species of fish. He had waterproof jackets available in case it rained (which, unfortunately, it did). Since I had never gone offshore fishing or fished in salt marshes, he demonstrated techniques before he handed the rod over to me. He then patiently coached me until I got the hang of it. He was very knowledgeable... More

Capt Bill came prepared. The weather looked a little iffy so he brought tackle for inland fishing as well as offshore fishing....

Michelle Z. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on March 6, 2024

Thank you for the kind words Michelle. It was my pleasure to have you aboard. You were very easy to teach and did a very good job! I hope we can go again the next time you are here. Thank you again Capt.Bill.

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on March 6, 2024

Captain replied

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