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

Federally permitted

4.8 / 5

(419 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(419 reviews)

Angler's choice

Jacksonville • 25 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 11 hours ago

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Trips from US $495

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 419 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (416)

Great day on the water with Captain Bill and Striker!

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Angler rating

5 stars		364
4 stars		42
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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John G.

Atlanta, Georgia

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Espectacular (as they say in the old country)

VERIFIED Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore on July 20, 2019

John G.

Atlanta, Georgia

5.0 / 5

Jul 20, 2019

Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore

Espectacular (as they say in the old country)

VERIFIED

Wonderful trip, Thank you so much!

John G. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2019

Thank you John it was fun taking you and your son out for all those red snapper and triggerfish! That was a great day of catching! Hope we can go again soon. Captain Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2019

Thank you John it was fun taking you and your son out for all those red snapper and triggerfish! That was a great day of catching! Hope we can go again soon. Captain Bill

Captain replied

Todd R.

Saint Johns, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Offshore Trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 16, 2018

Todd R.

Saint Johns, FL

5.0 / 5

Jun 16, 2018

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Offshore Trip

VERIFIED

One of the best fishing trips we have ever had. We got a bunch of bass and red snapper. Also caught a shark and a Cobia. Bill is so nice and helpful! He made my birthday such a great time!!

One of the best fishing trips we have ever had. We got a bunch of bass and red snapper. Also caught a shark and a Cobia. Bill...

Todd R. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2018

Hi Todd that was a fun day!! thank you so much for going on your birthday with me!! pls send me or post the video of that huge tiger!!! tell your dad i said thank you !! Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2018

Hi Todd that was a fun day!! thank you so much for going on your birthday with me!! pls send me or post the video of that huge tiger!!! tell your dad i said thank you !! Capt.Bill

Captain replied

Kevin S.

Atlanta, GA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Offshore with Captain Bill

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 3, 2018

Kevin S.

Atlanta, GA

5.0 / 5

Jun 3, 2018

3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore

Offshore with Captain Bill

VERIFIED

We had a great day on the water with Captain Bill. He took us right to the fish and hooked us up. My teenaged son really enjoyed the trip! We will book him again when we’re in town.

We had a great day on the water with Captain Bill. He took us right to the fish and hooked us up. My teenaged son really enjoyed...

Kevin S. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2018

Hi Kevin that was a fun day. i am glad you have a good time and we were able to get on the fish.Your son was great and i hope he learned a little.Thank you again for booking with me and i hope we can go again soon.Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2018

Captain replied

Scott K.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Bill Perkins

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on March 22, 2018

Scott K.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0 / 5

Mar 22, 2018

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

Half Day Trip with Bill Perkins

VERIFIED

Took my Family out fishing with Bill and we had a great time. Really knowledgeable guide and did his best to put you on the fish. Will definitely go out with Hooker Charters again!

Took my Family out fishing with Bill and we had a great time. Really knowledgeable guide and did his best to put you on the...

Scott K. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on April 15, 2018

Hi Scott thank you for booking your trip with Hooker Charters! The water has finally warmed up.Hope we can go again soon.Thanks Capt.Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on April 15, 2018

Hi Scott thank you for booking your trip with Hooker Charters! The water has finally warmed up.Hope we can go again soon.Thanks Capt.Bill

Captain replied

Julie H.

Orlando, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day with Captain Bill!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on March 17, 2018

Julie H.

Orlando, FL

5.0 / 5

Mar 17, 2018

Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)

Half day with Captain Bill!

VERIFIED

We had an AWESOME time out with Captain Bill! He was knowledgeable, professional, and fun! If we ever come back to the area we will definitely be calling Bill for another trip out with him.

We had an AWESOME time out with Captain Bill! He was knowledgeable, professional, and fun! If we ever come back to the area...

Julie H. recommends Hooker Charters & Guide Service

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Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on March 19, 2018

Thank you Julie!!! like you said it was gona be!... it was a blast taking you and Josh fishing on your Anniversary !! Thank you for booking you trip with me! Capt. Bill

Bill Perkins (The Captain)

Replied on March 19, 2018

Thank you Julie!!! like you said it was gona be!... it was a blast taking you and Josh fishing on your Anniversary !! Thank you for booking you trip with me! Capt. Bill

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Espectacular (as they say in the old country)

Espectacular (as they say in the old country)

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