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!

401

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Hooker Charters & Guide Service

4.8 / 5

(401 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(401 reviews)

Angler's choice

Jacksonville • 25 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 6 days ago

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Trips from US $495

Fishing Reports

fall fishing in N.E Florida

Oct 1, 2018 Jacksonville

The Flounder bite is on here in n.e Florida.The redfish and trout are on fire now too! Book your trip now while you still can.October is one of my favorite months of the year to catch giant doormat flounder! Capt.Bill

6 DAY SNAPPER SEASON OPENS

Aug 1, 2018 Jacksonville

The 6 day american red snapper season opens aug.10,11,12 and aug.17,18,19 Book your trip now to get on a red snapper of a lifetime!

Its Grouper Season!!

Apr 26, 2018 Jacksonville

Grouper season opens off the coast of Jacksonville MAY 1st. Book your trip of a lifetime now before dates are taken.The bite has been good and is getting better and better as the water temp rises to that sweet spot!

The Sheepshead bite is on!

Jan 14, 2018 Jacksonville

Great day fishing!!

Awesome offshore trip

Dec 2, 2017 Jacksonville

Left Mayport early. Went east. caught some great fish. Caught lots of Sea Bass, Mangrove Snapper, and Cobia with my great first mate, Melissa. Book now for great fishing this holiday season. Call for special holiday rates.

RED SNAPPER SEASON!

Nov 4, 2017 Jacksonville

Found some awesome water east of Jacksonville, Florida. Went out and caught some great red snapper and sea bass! Next weekend The 10th-12th is the LAST weekend to catch a red snapper! BOOK NOW!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 401 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		347
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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Elizabeth H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We had a great time!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on August 1, 2024

Elizabeth H.

5.0 / 5

Aug 1, 2024

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

We had a great time!

VERIFIED

Captain Bill was extremely nice, knew exactly what he was doing and showed us a great time! we caught all kinds of fish and would recommend this charter to anyone. Thanks again, Capt. Bill!

Captain Bill was extremely nice, knew exactly what he was doing and showed us a great time! we caught all kinds of fish and...

Elizabeth H. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2024

Thank you very much Elizabeth! It was my pleasure having you all aboard. I look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2024

Thank you very much Elizabeth! It was my pleasure having you all aboard. I look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Captain replied

Kevin A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 27, 2024

Kevin A.

5.0 / 5

Jul 27, 2024

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

Great Experience

VERIFIED

We had a great time with the captain. Will definitely be back and would recommend him to others. Thank you for the time and the experiences with my son for his first fishing trip.

We had a great time with the captain. Will definitely be back and would recommend him to others. Thank you for the time and...

Kevin A. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2024

Thank you Kevin it was my pleasure having you all on the boat. Thank you for the kind words! I look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2024

Thank you Kevin it was my pleasure having you all on the boat. Thank you for the kind words! I look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Captain replied

Tyler D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on May 14, 2025

Tyler D.

5.0 / 5

May 14, 2025

Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

Tyler D. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on May 15, 2025

Thank you Tyler it was my pleasure to have your team on the boat. I look forward to going again soon. Thanks again Capt. Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on May 15, 2025

Thank you Tyler it was my pleasure to have your team on the boat. I look forward to going again soon. Thanks again Capt. Bill

Captain replied

Thomas E.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Kings

VERIFIED Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore on July 3, 2024

Thomas E.

5.0 / 5

Jul 3, 2024

Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore

Kings

VERIFIED

Captain Bill had us around fish all day including several cobia, kings, bottom fish, Barracuda and sharks. We had a 2 hour fight with a very big shark.

Captain Bill had us around fish all day including several cobia, kings, bottom fish, Barracuda and sharks. We had a 2 hour...

Thomas E. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2024

Thank you for the kind words Thomas! I am glad we were able to get on the good fish and you all had a fun day! I look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2024

Thank you for the kind words Thomas! I am glad we were able to get on the good fish and you all had a fun day! I look forward to going again soon! Capt.Bill

Captain replied

Cory T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 2, 2024

Cory T.

5.0 / 5

Jul 2, 2024

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

Great experience

VERIFIED

Captain Bill is a good guy who loves what he does. My son and I enjoyed our trip and caught some nice fish.

Cory T. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Cory T. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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