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!
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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
409
Reviews
32
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Hooker Charters & Guide Service

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(409 reviews)
Angler's choice
Jacksonville
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $495

Fishing Reports

RED SNAPPER SEASON!
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!
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RED SNAPPER SEASON IN FLORIDA!!!!
RED SNAPPER SEASON IN FLORIDA!!!!
Sep 26, 2017 Jacksonville
It is very rare for Florida to open Red Snapper season. Florida is set to open red snapper season for a very short time in October. Visit our site and call or book now for the chance of a lifetime to catch HUGE RED SNAPPER!!!
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Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Sep 1, 2017 Jacksonville
The Vermilion Snapper Bite has been strong for weeks. Now that Hurricane Irma Has passed the bite will be even stronger. Due to financial strain from the storm Hooker Charters will be offering a 15% percent discount September, 17 - September, 27.
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Great Day Inshore fishing
Great Day Inshore fishing
Aug 19, 2017 Jacksonville
Fishing inshore near Mayport, FL. Caught some great fish! Mangrove snappers and some flatties!
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Great time of the year for fishing!
Great time of the year for fishing!
Aug 18, 2017 Jacksonville
The offshore bite has been great. Caught some Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, etc. on my trip to the keys.
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Great Offshore Trip!
Great Offshore Trip!
Jul 11, 2017 Jacksonville
Great day fishing offshore! Lots of huge red snapper. (catch and release) We need to lift the ban on Red Snapper NOW! Caught keeper Black Seabass and Trigger Fish. Another happy customer!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 409 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (404)
August fishing trip
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August fishing trip
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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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Shalyn K.
St Louis, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

NEW  August 1, 2025
Favorite captain in town! Would recommend this trip for anyone near Jacksonville looking for a fishing trip!
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Jennifer C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   5 hour afternoon red snapper trip on July 12, 2025
Captain Bill was amazing. He was patient with our kids and we caught our limit for Red Snapper! He explained everything...
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Tony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 19, 2025
Captain Bill was cool as hell, 8 got sick but had a awesome time
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Phillip A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on April 22, 2025
Captain Bill was professional and went well and above what he had to do to make our 1/2 day fishing trip go well for my family....
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT TIME!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on March 18, 2025
Capt. Bill is just greatโ€ฆ knowledgable, patient and makes you feel like youโ€™ve known him for years. It was a cold day to...
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