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

(21 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(21 reviews)

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Jacksonville • 25 ft • 4 persons

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Trips from US $550

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Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 21 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
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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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 NEW 4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip on May 22, 2025

Kristin P.

5.0 / 5

May 22, 2025

4 hr Inshore/Nearshore Trip

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...

Kristin P. recommends Bailey's Charters

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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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Reynold M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED NEW 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 NEW

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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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

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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

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Awesome Trip!

Awesome Trip!

6 hour inshore

6 hour inshore

6 hour inshore trip

6 hour inshore 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!

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