Captain
Timothy Altman

Member since August 2020 Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
Capt Tim says he became a Charter Captain because he loves to put people on fish and is committed to go the extra mile to do so. He has been fishing all of his life, but for the last 25 years, he's concentrated mostly offshore and in competitive tournament fishing. His real joy is watching someone catch something they've only dreamed about. Capt. Tim is a retired military veteran, serving on active duty from 1981 to 2009. He created the Facebook Group "Wahoo Junkies" that has around 12,000 members worldwide. Tim has been featured in the Florida Sportsman Magazine and does High-Speed Wahoo Trolling seminars throughout the state for the Florida Sportsman Expos. In addition, he authors 2 for columns for Florida print publications and does Podcasts and Livestreams about Offshore Fishing. So if you're willing, there is a great chance your charter would be featured in one of his media outlets with pictures of your epic day. Fishing is his passion.
Techniques
Specializes in High Speed Wahoo Trolling, slow trolling, Kite Fishing, Live bait fishing and bottom fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Timothy Altman

Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
Capt Tim says he became a Charter Captain because he loves to put people on fish and is committed to go the extra mile to do so. He has been fishing all of his life, but for the last 25 years, he's concentrated mostly offshore and in competitive tournament fishing. His real joy is watching someone catch something they've only dreamed about. Capt. Tim is a retired military veteran, serving on active duty from 1981 to 2009. He created the Facebook Group "Wahoo Junkies" that has around 12,000 members worldwide. Tim has been featured in the Florida Sportsman Magazine and does High-Speed Wahoo Trolling seminars throughout the state for the Florida Sportsman Expos. In addition, he authors 2 for columns for Florida print publications and does Podcasts and Livestreams about Offshore Fishing. So if you're willing, there is a great chance your charter would be featured in one of his media outlets with pictures of your epic day. Fishing is his passion.
Techniques
Specializes in High Speed Wahoo Trolling, slow trolling, Kite Fishing, Live bait fishing and bottom fishing.
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Fishing Reports

Mahi mayhem!
Mahi mayhem!
Apr 20, 2024 Fernandina Beach
Mahi our crew caught on an 11hr trip!
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Big Wahoo on Live Bait!
Big Wahoo on Live Bait!
Mar 21, 2024 Fernandina Beach
This trip was amazing! 4 Wahoo up to 70lbs caught on light tackle while live baiting! Yes the fights were awesome and the fish were tasty. These folks went home with over 100lbs in Wahoo fillets! **My personal highlight of the day was when a 13-14ft Great White Shark swam 6 feet away from the boat!!! It was an amazing sight!!
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Great 11 Hour Charter with Great Folks!!
Great 11 Hour Charter with Great Folks!!
Mar 14, 2024 Fernandina Beach
A great 11 Hour Charter with a great family down from Virginia! A big box of assorted bottom fish to take home!
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Kids Sheepshead Winner!
Kids Sheepshead Winner!
Mar 2, 2024 Fernandina Beach
A GREAT DAY with the Offshore Sheepshead bite! We had a 3 person limit of Sheepshead and 7yr old TJ won 3rd place in the El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament and took home a slew of prizes!
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Nearshore Bottom Fishing at itโ€™s best!
Nearshore Bottom Fishing at itโ€™s best!
Feb 9, 2024 Fernandina Beach
On 02/09/24 we had a crew who caught their limit of Black Seabass on a 8hr trip. After the trip the anglers got to enjoy their fresh catch cooked at Kitchen 251 at Amelia Island Marina.
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Hot Offshore Sheepshead Bite
Hot Offshore Sheepshead Bite
Dec 1, 2023 Fernandina Beach
The early season OFFSHORE SHEEPSHEAD bite IS ON! We have great weather forecasted and both boats available for Tue 12/5, Fri 12/8 and the Saltwater Challenge (36ft Triple Engine) open for Sat 12/9! 22 Sheepshead up to 7lbs Friday 12/1 on a 6 Hour Trip With 3 Anglers!
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Roy L.
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Trip for Roy on May 9, 2025
Catch a lot fish but I got sea sick gotta head back ๐Ÿคฃ but I goo again next time
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Barry S.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day 4-Hour Nearshore (PM) on May 25, 2024
Had a great time with Captain Chris. He was very good and accommodating. He put us on the fish that we wanted to catch and...
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Donna L.
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Amazing bday trip for my son

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) โ€“ Jetty/Inshore on November 16, 2024
We had a great time and caught some sheepshead and a few other fish! Tim was amazing and really added to the fun of the trip!
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Kevin M.
Saint Augustine, Florida
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4 hour afternoon trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM - Kingfish Trip on August 26, 2023
Our trip began with a cruise along the beach looking for live bait. The baitfish were scarce so Captain Chris headed offshore...
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Alfredo R.
Dacula, GA
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Best Half Day Jetty/Inshore Fishing Charter Ever!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Jetty/Inshore on April 7, 2023
Hoodoo Sportfishing Charter is the only option you should consider in all of North Florida! Donโ€™t even consider anyone else....
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