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Jesse Stubbs
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Jesse Stubbs

Fernandina Beach, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
We have the fish located! I'm willing to share my knowledge with you and your family. From beginners to experienced Anglers, young and old!.. An experience for ALL! I'll share the history of the area, you'll see historical sights along the historic corridor and make couple of casts that you won't soon forget.

Charter

Rating

4.9
323 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (323)

Showing 1 – 5 of 323 reviews
  • Jack Bramblett
    Jack Bramblett
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great first experience for my granddaughter!

    3hrs • 2 adults

    We met Captain Jesse at the appointed time and he was ready go. We rode out to the first spot and were catching fish right away. Third cast brought a keeper Redfish to the boat. Caught another in short order plus other species. The entire trip was similar. Captain Jesse will put you on fish and he will tell you some good stories about the area while doing so. He hustled on board to keep hooks baited, hang ups cleared and us happy. Redfish, Black Drum, Black Sea Bass, Speckled Trout, along with some “trash” fish made for a fine trip!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    ThankYou!

  • Derrick Colbert
    Derrick Colbert
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip!

    3hrs • 3 adults • 2 children

    Our trip with Captain Jesse was great. My two sons (8 and 12) and I had a great day on the water. We were all able to catch fish and we were especially happy that we were able to catch several redfish, which was our ultimate goal. We were also able to catch several other species which was a plus. He was patient and took time to help the boys learn as well. Great trip!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    ThankYou

  • Robin Tondra
    Robin Tondra
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip - Fun

    4hrs • 2 adults

    This was a fun experience with Captain Jesse. He took us where we requested and we caught a variety of fish. Hw pulled in a very pretty black sea bass and a decent flounder though a touch under size limit. That was OK with us because we like to catch and release anyway. The rock bottom was a new experience for me and he helped me learn how to work the bait over the rocks. We were surprised to find out that we knew some of the same people from Fernandina Beach. We would go back fishing with Jesse anytime.

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    ThankYou

  • Ashley Sayler
    Ashley Sayler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Crappy weather, still caught a variety of fish!

    3hrs • 4 adults • 2 children

    I was a little nervous about the weather and our fish catching abilities so last minute I changed from 2 hours to 3. The captain approved this right away which was great. This trip was PERFECT for myself and husband as we are already relatively experienced at fishing. Our son is 9 and he was able to fish completely independently and caught his own fish, too. Our daughter is 5 and pretty much just hunkered down on the floor of the boat because it was COLD that day. She could've participated but I wouldn't recommend bringing children younger than 5-6 unless it is over 70 degrees out. The captain was as helpful as possible and put us on the fish despite crappy weather (cold, windy).

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    ThankYou so much! great photos

  • David Lintz
    David Lintz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Charter

    4hrs • 2 adults

    Wound up at Fernandia for my annual birthday trip. We typically charter a trip on each trip and were totally pleased. Captain Jesse putnus on fish immediately whereb I caight my first ever speckled trout, nice five pounder. while searching in shore for more of Captain Jesse's "secret" spots, we wound up catching a bunch of speckles and a few black drum, many keepers. A high light was the vast knowledge of the local history of the island and surrounding area Captain Jesse imparted. We will definitely give Captain Jesse a vall for our next charter in Fernandina. what a great day!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    Southern Kingfish
    Response from Captain

    ThankYou

Real catches shared by our community

  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a speckled seatrout aboard a small center-console boat in a calm coastal marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Leslie B.
    Leslie B.
    Thanks Jesse for year 5 fishing with you! Always a fun adventure! See you next year!
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Derrick C.
    Derrick C.
    Our trip with Captain Jesse was great. My two sons (8 and 12) and I had a great day on the water. We were all able to catch fish and we were especially happy that we were able to catch several redfish, which was our ultimate goal. We were also able to catch several other species which was a plus. He was patient and took time to help the boys learn as well. Great trip!
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat on a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lucas S.
    Lucas S.
    Second time going with Captain Jesse. Had a great time again! Caught some fish, always entertaining and lots of laughs with Jesse! Thanks! We will be back!
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Owen W.
    Owen W.
    Captain Jesse is a cool guy and got us on fish. He told us about the history of the area and showed us some fishing tricks. Nice day on the water and we got into the reds🤘 We caught trout, jack crevalle, ladyfish and a catfish but the high light was two bull reds. He’s easy to fish with and it was relaxed and fun for us all.
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the vibrant colors of the fish against the backdrop of the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    Jesse done an awesome job. Showed up on time with both live shrimp and mullet. It was constant action. We must have caught 15 different species of fish…totaling around 25-30 total…even mangrove snapper and a snook. I would highly recommend booking with Jesse he knows how to get you on fish.
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Black Drum caught while fishing from a boat in a calm waterway.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Timothy M.
    Timothy M.
    captain Jesse was knowledgable and patient with the kids. he is also quite the history buff.
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers display a large flounder aboard a center-console boat on calm coastal waters near an industrial shoreline.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Nancy P.
    Nancy P.
    We highly recommend Captain Jesse! He did his best to find good fishing spots for us. A+++++++++++++
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    John H.
    John H.
    Grandson caught 9 flounder an 1 trout! 4 keepers for a nice meal! Jesse is the man! Great entertainment!
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Young angler holding a flounder aboard a center-console fishing boat, with another angler and rods visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Tim C.
    Tim C.
    Jesse was an awesome captain for my sons and I. It was my boys first time fishing and Jesse made it fun and easy. Everybody caught fish and he had a good sense of humor. Very enjoyable trip, would definitely suggest.
  • Amelia Light Tackle Charters
    Amelia Light Tackle ChartersFernandina Beach, FL
    Child angler and adult fishing guide display a large silver game fish aboard a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Weakfish
    Joe S.
    Joe S.
    A great trip as always with Jesse. We got on a alot of action quickly, he’s always got a great story and is an endless weath of local knowledge. This trip included my five year old son and Jesse was wonderfully entertaining and understanding having a young person on board. Could not recommend Amelia Island Light tackle Charters more!

What's biting with Amelia Light Tackle Charters in Fernandina Beach

This is when the season slows down, but inshore fishing still provides plenty of exciting opportunities for anglers looking to take advantage of quieter waters. Target the last of the bull Redfish, as well as Black Drum.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout caught along the shoreline, showcasing the excitement of a successful fishing trip.

The cooler weather Mix of fish

Jan 21, 2025 • Fernandina Beach
The cooler weather is the best time of year to catch Speckled Seatrout. Redfish, sheepshead and blackdrum (puppy drum) are plentiful as well! You wont see as many charter Captains with alot of bookings because it is the slow season… however it is my Favorite time to go fishing with my family and friends as well as a few fishing charters and a handfull of regular Clients! I personally like to fish for Trout with an artificial lure and use the trolling motor to keep the boat moving and cast! Covering alot of ground and always introducing the lire to a fish that hasn’t seen it yet! I always feel like once you cast in the same spot a dozen time whatever is there youd have cuaght on the first few cast! If he’s there he’s gonna EAT IT!? (i call everthing oit there “he”?)
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Woman proudly holding a flatfish catch aboard a center-console boat on open coastal waters.

Flounder Redfish Sheepshead and Black Dr

May 14, 2024 • Fernandina Beach
Theres always a good chance to land a few of these species year round! As the warmer weather moves in the bite has changed as well, where alot of fast moving fish are overtaking and dominating key spots along the rivers edge and the inlets! Typically bluefish, ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel, little nibblers and Sharks!!!
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Two anglers actively reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.

Tarpon

Sep 18, 2022 • Fernandina Beach
Tarpon are fish of the genus Megalops. They are the only members of the family, Of the two species, one is native to the Atlantic, and the other to the Indo-Pacific Oceans.atlanticus is found on the western Atlantic coast from Virginia to Brazil, throughout the Caribbean and the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Tarpon are also found along the eastern Atlantic coast as well as the African coast, throughout Southeast Asia, Japan, Tahiti, and Australia. Both species are found in both marine and freshwater habitats, usually ascending rivers to access freshwater marshes. They are able to survive in brackish water. Due to their swim bladders, which they use primarily to breathe. They are also able to rise to the surface and take gulps of air, which gives them a short burst of energy. The habitats of tarpons vary greatly with their developmental stages, salt marshes, tidal pools, creeks, and rivers. Their habitats are characteristically warm, shallow, dark bodies of water with sandy mud bottoms. Tarpons commonly ascend rivers into fresh water. As they progress from the juvenile stage to adulthood
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An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.

The Specked Trout Season

Aug 10, 2022 • Fernandina Beach
Speckled trout, is a common estuarine fish found in the southern United States along coasts of Gulf of Mexico and the coastal Atlantic Ocean from Maryland to Florida. While most of these fish are caught on shallow, grassy flats, spotted seatrout reside in virtually any inshore waters, from the surf of outside islands to far up coastal rivers, where they often come for shelter during cold weather. Contrary to its name, the spotted seatrout is not a member of the trout family (Salmonidae), but of the drum family (Sciaenidae). It is popular for recreational fishing. Adults reach 19-37 inches in length and 3-17 pounds in weight.
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Young angler fishing from a small boat with a flounder hooked near the rail, surrounded by calm coastal water.

Flounder

Aug 10, 2022 • Fernandina Beach
the southern flounder, is a species of large-tooth flounders native to the eastern and gulf coasts of the United States. It is a popular sports fish and is the largest and most valuable flounder in the western North Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
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Close-up of a Sheepshead fish displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing its distinctive black and white stripes.

Sheepshead

Aug 10, 2022 • Fernandina Beach
The sheepshead, is a marine fish that grows to 30 in, but commonly reaches 10 to 20 in. It is deep and compressed in body shape, with five or six dark bars on the side of the body over a gray background. It has sharp dorsal spines. Its diet consists of oysters, clams, and other bivalves, and barnacles, fiddler crabs, and other crustaceans. It has a hard mouth, with several rows of stubby teeth – the frontal ones closely resembling human teeth – which help crush the shells of prey.
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