Captain

Stephen Bailey

Languages: English
Experience: 9 years

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Captain
Stephen Bailey

Member since May 2020 Jacksonville, United States

Background: I believe it's not only about the fish you hook up on, or the great photos and memories of fish caught, but getting to enjoy life on the water as we Floridians proudly call it. Welcome to my backyard! I have fished all my life, and passionate about seeing people catch fish, even more than I love to. Creating lasting memories and a day out on the water catching fish is my goal.
Techniques: My passion is to take people of ALL skill levels offshore fishing here in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. We target fish just off the beaches sometimes, and all the way out to 25 miles depending on seasons, weather, and sea conditions.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Bailey

Jacksonville, United States

Background: I believe it's not only about the fish you hook up on, or the great photos and memories of fish caught, but getting to enjoy life on the water as we Floridians proudly call it. Welcome to my backyard! I have fished all my life, and passionate about seeing people catch fish, even more than I love to. Creating lasting memories and a day out on the water catching fish is my goal.
Techniques: My passion is to take people of ALL skill levels offshore fishing here in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. We target fish just off the beaches sometimes, and all the way out to 25 miles depending on seasons, weather, and sea conditions.

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My Charter Listing

Bailey's Charters

5.0 / 5

(19 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(19 reviews)

Angler's choice

Jacksonville • 25 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 5 days ago

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Trips from US $550

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Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 19 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Alex B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour inshore

VERIFIED 6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on February 22, 2025

Alex B.

5.0 / 5

Feb 22, 2025

6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

Had a great time with Captain Stephen on our 6 hour trip. Started at the Jetties jigging, caught a sheepshead and a black drum. Was a windy day with a little bit of chop. Took a 15-20 minute ride inland and used Carolina rigs and jigging to try and catch more sheepshead around a bridge. Moved one last time to an underwater grass area where we used float rigs to catch 5 reds( kept 2),and 2 bluefish. Overall a great day of fishing. Captain was knowledgeable of the area and was set up to try different... More

Had a great time with Captain Stephen on our 6 hour trip. Started at the Jetties jigging, caught a sheepshead and a black drum....

Alex B. recommends Bailey's Charters

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on February 23, 2025

Thank you Alex, much appreciated and for the thoughtful time you spent writing your review. I always love to hear kind words and praises, but I really love seeing enjoying their time fishing, and actually learning and then catching the fish we set out to catch and learn about. Thank you for books charter with me for you and your friend Kevin, and also for your 30th b day gift to yourself. Congrats! May you have many more head and happy years to come. Captain Stephen Bailey

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on February 23, 2025

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Jake I.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

High School Graduation Fishing Trip

VERIFIED 4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on May 25, 2024

Jake I.

5.0 / 5

May 25, 2024

4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

High School Graduation Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

Can’t say enough good things about Captain Stephen Bailey. We booked a 6 hour AM nearshore trip. Captain Stephen responded immediately and even rearranged his schedule to make the trip happen for us! He maintained contact with me from the time of booking until the morning of departure. Captain Stephen went above and beyond in every way, from going out before start time to catch bait, to taking us further out than anticipated due to the perfect weather conditions and being super helpful with... More

Can’t say enough good things about Captain Stephen Bailey. We booked a 6 hour AM nearshore trip. Captain Stephen responded...

Jake I. recommends Bailey's Charters

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on May 26, 2024

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a great review. Yes, I don’t have many reviews on FishingBooker as I’m new on THIS site. I have over 60 Five star reviews on Google, from Bailey’s **hidden content**. I certainly try to go above and beyond, and I treat every charter just like I would want when I book a personal charter to go fishing. Your family was great, and I enjoyed taking them out fishing for their first time and sharing with them some of what I love so much about... More

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on May 26, 2024

Captain replied

Creighton B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great 6 hour offshore fishing charter for new and experienced fisherman!

VERIFIED 6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea on July 3, 2024

Creighton B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 3, 2024

6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea

Great 6 hour offshore fishing charter for new and experienced fisherman!

VERIFIED

I booked an 6 hour offshore fishing charter for me, my wife, my 14 year old son and another friend of mine. Captain Bailey was professional and very helpful for those of us new to offshore. His boat was clean, effective and a nice ride offshore. He did a great job of putting us on some fish by going to multiple spots and cleaned/prepped the fish we caught when we got back to shore. It was a memorable experience for all of us, especially my son and we will book again with Captain Bailey in the... More

I booked an 6 hour offshore fishing charter for me, my wife, my 14 year old son and another friend of mine. Captain Bailey...

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on July 6, 2024

Thank you Creighton for booking a charter with me through Fishing Booker, and great to hear again how much you and your family had out fishing with Bailey’s Charters! It was a great day, and you all took to it like you had been fishing all your life out in the deep blue waters off Jacksonville. Thank you again for the kind words, and look forward to seeing you again. Best regards, Captain Stephen Bailey

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on July 6, 2024

Captain replied

Ashley L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic day with Captain Bailey!

VERIFIED 4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on March 2, 2025

Ashley L.

5.0 / 5

Mar 2, 2025

4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

Fantastic day with Captain Bailey!

VERIFIED

Had an awesome time with Captain Bailey! Despite the weather not being in our favor, he was determined to ensure we caught some fish. Captain Bailey was professional, friendly, and really knowledgeable. He took the time to teach us various fishing techniques. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and memorable day on the water!

Had an awesome time with Captain Bailey! Despite the weather not being in our favor, he was determined to ensure we caught...

Ashley L. recommends Bailey's Charters

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on March 6, 2025

Yes, weather and the cold front wasn’t great, but we found a few fish that wanted to play, and seas we could fish in. Thank you very much for the review and booking a charter with me. Hope you land that job interview and get to move to Jacksonville! We have a great city, people, and fishing of course!

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on March 6, 2025

Captain replied

Adam C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Work hard to put you on the fish!

VERIFIED 4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on October 12, 2024

Adam C.

5.0 / 5

Oct 12, 2024

4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

Work hard to put you on the fish!

VERIFIED

After hurricane Milton went through we decided to give it a couple of days to settle the water, but there was so much water that the conditions were still less than ideal. But Captain Bailey found several fish of different species for me and my boys. Had a blast and brought home enough fish for a good meal or two.

After hurricane Milton went through we decided to give it a couple of days to settle the water, but there was so much water...

Adam C. recommends Bailey's Charters

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High School Graduation Fishing Trip

High School Graduation Fishing Trip

Great 6 hour offshore fishing charter for new and experienced fisherman!

Great 6 hour offshore fishing charter for new and experienced fisherman!

Fantastic day with Captain Bailey!

Fantastic day with Captain Bailey!

Work hard to put you on the fish!

Work hard to put you on the fish!

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