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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Fishing Reports

July catching!

Jul 26, 2025 Jacksonville

Book you trip today with **hidden content** **hidden content**

Big black seabass

Feb 9, 2025 Jacksonville

The weather has been outstanding! The black seabass bite is on fire. The triggerfish and Vermilion snapper bite has been very good aswell! Book your trip today to hold your day!

Fall fishing

Nov 7, 2024 Jacksonville

The bite is on fire. We are catching good sheepshead, redfish and a few trout! The big Bull Redfish are plentiful aswell. Book your trip today!

February fishing has been Hot!

Feb 26, 2023 Jacksonville

Many big Seabass, Vermilion, triggers and cobia. Book you trip now!

February and March great time to catch f

Feb 25, 2023 Jacksonville

February and march are 2 of my favorite months to catch fish.Book your trip today?

bull reds and big drum

Nov 16, 2020 Jacksonville

fishing is great in the fall!

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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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

Konner W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 months pregnant but that didn’t stop us

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 7, 2024

Konner W.

5.0 / 5

Jun 7, 2024

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

6 months pregnant but that didn’t stop us

VERIFIED

Captain Bill and his furry co pilot were great. Husband and I came out for our honeymoon and Captain Bill made sure I was okay the whole time! Caught some fish-excited to cook them up

Captain Bill and his furry co pilot were great. Husband and I came out for our honeymoon and Captain Bill made sure I was okay...

Konner W. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2024

Thank you for going fishing with me. It was my pleasure to have you both aboard. I hope everything goes smoothly the next few months for you both! Thank you again Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2024

Thank you for going fishing with me. It was my pleasure to have you both aboard. I hope everything goes smoothly the next few months for you both! Thank you again Capt.Bill

Captain replied

Robert W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 5, 2024

Robert W.

5.0 / 5

Jun 5, 2024

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Great Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED

An outstanding day of fishing! CAPT Bill was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be around. He knew exactly where to go for our targeted species. Will definitely book again in the future!

An outstanding day of fishing! CAPT Bill was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be around. He knew exactly where to go for...

Robert W. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2024

Thank you for going fishing with me. It was my pleasure to have you guys aboard. I look forward to going again! Capt. Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2024

Thank you for going fishing with me. It was my pleasure to have you guys aboard. I look forward to going again! Capt. Bill

Captain replied

Angel N.

Jacksonville, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Trip with Captain Bill

Went fishing on January 11, 2024

Angel N.

Jacksonville, Florida

5.0 / 5

Fished

Jan 11, 2024

Trip with Captain Bill

It was my first time ever fishing and fishing with Captain Bill and Hooker Charters made this an enjoyable experience. Learned many new things Highly recommend their service.

It was my first time ever fishing and fishing with Captain Bill and Hooker Charters made this an enjoyable experience. Learned...

Angel N. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on January 14, 2024

Thank you Angel it was my pleasure to have you aboard! I look forward to going again soon. Thanks again Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on January 14, 2024

Thank you Angel it was my pleasure to have you aboard! I look forward to going again soon. Thanks again Capt.Bill

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6 months pregnant but that didn’t stop us

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