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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

(24 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(24 reviews)

Angler's choice

Jacksonville • 25 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 6 hours ago

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Trips from US $550

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Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 24 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
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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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Robert P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Wow what a spectacular trip!

VERIFIED NEW 6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea on June 20, 2025

Robert P.

5.0 / 5

Jun 20, 2025

6 Hr. Offshore Fishing Deep Sea

Unforgettable Offshore Fishing Trip with Bailey’s Charters I booked an offshore charter with Bailey’s Charters for my son’s 16th birthday, and it was hands-down one of the best experiences we’ve ever had on the water. Captain Stephen Bailey was incredible from start to finish—professional, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. We did an 8-hour offshore trip, and let me tell you, we filled the cooler! We caught all kinds of fish—Bee-Liners, Amberjack,... More

Unforgettable Offshore Fishing Trip with Bailey’s Charters I booked an offshore charter with Bailey’s Charters...

Robert P. recommends Bailey's Charters

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on June 23, 2025

Thank you Rob for the time you spent in writing this great review for me, I really appreciate it and know how busy you must be. Thank you! We had a gorgeous day to get offshore and focus on some quality fish. Lots of hands on offshore fishing training and your son was dialed in, aka Snapper King! Great to have you all on board and certainly look forward to taking you out fishing again. Call anytime. Captain Stephen

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on June 23, 2025

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Kristin P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED 4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on May 22, 2025

Kristin P.

5.0 / 5

May 22, 2025

4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED

My wife and I booked this trip as part of our vacation! We are from Ct and had never fished in Florida. Captain Steve was a true professional! He was very patient, courteous and a wealth of knowledge! We caught 2 red fish, 1 sheep’s head, 2 sting ray & 1bonnet head adult shark! We had fun and I learned allot… At the end of our trip we took our catch ( just the red 2 red fish & the sheep’s head) to a local hole in the wall restaurant called Singleton’s Seafood Shack ( very close to... More

My wife and I booked this trip as part of our vacation! We are from Ct and had never fished in Florida. Captain Steve was a...

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2025

Hi Kristen, and thank you for the great review and taking the time to do it. So glad you and your wife had a great time fishing with me. You did great a for your first Saltwater fishing experience! Till next time! Captain Bailey

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2025

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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

6 hour inshore

VERIFIED

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....

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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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John R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Slow day turned GREAT day

VERIFIED NEW 6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on July 5, 2025

John R.

5.0 / 5

Jul 5, 2025

6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

Slow day turned GREAT day

VERIFIED NEW

It took us a while to find the fish and Capt Stephen was trying all his usual spots, but the fish just weren’t bitting, till we got to his last spot and then they were bitting for a solid hour! He’s committed to finding the fish and his efforts paid off, had a great day on the water!

It took us a while to find the fish and Capt Stephen was trying all his usual spots, but the fish just weren’t bitting, till...

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Reynold M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED 6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on June 6, 2025

Reynold M.

5.0 / 5

Jun 6, 2025

6 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

6 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED

We did a 6 hour inshore trip. Captain Bailey brought the gear for all of us and did nearly all the work for the inexperienced fishers. Not only was he a phenomenal guide but an amazing mentor as well. Within the first few minutes we all were reeling in fish. He cheered us on and helped us to success. He truly is a professional at this and we plan on doing another trip with him!!

We did a 6 hour inshore trip. Captain Bailey brought the gear for all of us and did nearly all the work for the inexperienced...

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Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2025

Lots of cheering going on, lol! Thanks for booking a charter with me, it was a fun day and happy to share with your girlfriend her first fishing trip, or at least in a long time. He was a natural pro, and little man Luca, well he’s is a league of his own. Great young boy, thanks for having him come along too. Hope to see you again, let’s go offshore next time if you can. Thank you again, Captain Bailey

Stephen Bailey (The Captain)

Replied on June 7, 2025

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Wow what a spectacular trip!

Wow what a spectacular trip!

Awesome Trip!

Awesome Trip!

6 hour inshore

6 hour inshore

Slow day turned GREAT day

Slow day turned GREAT day

6 hour inshore trip

6 hour inshore trip

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