Captain
Gerald Wilder

Member since August 2017 Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
I was born and raised here in the Amelia Island area. My father was a commercial shrimper for 40 years. We worked on the shrimp boat during summers. My family also had Littlefield fish camp during my teenage years, so I am well acquainted with the local waters. My goal is to go out and be safe and catch fish, with sightseeing along the way. I enjoy watching people catch fish and having a good time. We take out a lot of kids, and they are always welcome.
Techniques
Casting live shrimp on cork riggs and also we fish on botom with cut crab and shrimp.

Hey, I'm Captain Gerald Wilder

Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
I was born and raised here in the Amelia Island area. My father was a commercial shrimper for 40 years. We worked on the shrimp boat during summers. My family also had Littlefield fish camp during my teenage years, so I am well acquainted with the local waters. My goal is to go out and be safe and catch fish, with sightseeing along the way. I enjoy watching people catch fish and having a good time. We take out a lot of kids, and they are always welcome.
Techniques
Casting live shrimp on cork riggs and also we fish on botom with cut crab and shrimp.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(83 reviews)
Fernandina Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
85%
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Teresa B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gorgeous morning with Gerald

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on November 17, 2025
This was our first time fishing as a family, and it did not disappoint! We knew that going in the off-season meant beautiful...
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Vaseun S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best captain in Florida

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on January 3, 2026
Captain saved our boysโ€™ fishing trip. We didnโ€™t catch anything for days on our own. Captain took us to some great fishing...
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Ravi G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip - our son loved catching a fish and we saw lots of dolphins!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on January 2, 2026
Thanks Capt Gerald for a great trip! Our son had a blast on his first fishing trip & was really chuffed to land a big...
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Barb M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gerald

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip - Sightseeing & Fishing on July 16, 2025
Captain Gerald is an island native so heโ€™s very knowledgeable of the area. We are traveling with a special needs adult and...
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Brittany P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gerald was fantastic!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (Great for kids) on July 7, 2025
I canโ€™t express how much fun we had. Our Captain Gerald was fantastic. He was such a joy and our kids warmed up to him instantly....
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