Atlantic Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

74 captains within 25 miles of Atlantic Beach, 5 of them in Atlantic Beach itself, 30 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,175 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 74Captains within 25 miles
  • 30Deep sea boats
  • $895–$1,175Full day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Atlantic Beach

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

74 charters in Atlantic Beach

Deep sea fishing in Atlantic Beach

30 of the 74 charters in Atlantic Beach list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Boats with a federal South Atlantic snapper-grouper permit follow federal closures in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Where to find current Atlantic Beach fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Atlantic Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Atlantic Beach boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

What a deep sea trip costs in Atlantic Beach

The rates Atlantic Beach charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$695 – $975 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $975
  • Full day (8+ hours)$895 – $1,175 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,175

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Atlantic Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Atlantic Beach

32 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Joy Fishing Charters, Hooker Charters & Guide Service, Northeast Florida Fishing Charters, SaltyGoatFishingCompany, Regardless Fishing Charters and 27 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

14 charters list half-day trips and 14 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Atlantic Beach

21 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Atlantic Beach

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for MAYPORT (BAR PILOT DOCK).

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: July to August
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 59°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 90°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • JAXJacksonville International 20 miles away
  • BQKBrunswick Golden Isles 64 miles away

Local public airports

  • CRGJacksonville Executive at Craig 7 miles away
  • FHBFernandina Beach Municipal 19 miles away
  • HEGHerlong Recreational 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Atlantic Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:47 PM6:14 PM7:34 PM7:53 PM8:13 PM8:29 PM8:29 PM8:08 PM7:31 PM6:55 PM5:29 PM5:27 PM
Water59°60°64°71°77°81°83°84°82°76°69°63°
Air (high)64°66°71°77°83°88°90°89°86°80°72°66°
Rainy days555459998645

Water temperature: NOAA Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) station (0 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, MAYPORT PILOT STN. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for MAYPORT (BAR PILOT DOCK). Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Atlantic Beach, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Atlantic Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Atlantic Beach

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Atlantic Beach?

5 Atlantic Beach charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $895 to $1,175 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,175. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,175 trip is about $195 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 19 of the 74 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Atlantic Beach?

They are different days on different water. 11 charters here list offshore only, 13 list inshore only, and 19 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How long is a trip out of Atlantic Beach?

Six and eight hours are the lengths Atlantic Beach captains list most often. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish. As Majesty Deep Sea Fishing puts it: “Our price is per person and it includes rod, reel, bait, tackle, State Fishing License, state sales tax & Fish Cleaning for an 8 hour Trip (8am to 4PM).”

What should I bring on an Atlantic Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, sunscreen, food and seasickness medication come up most often on Atlantic Beach charter sites. As Hooker Charters & Guide Service puts it: “All you need to bring are food and drinks, sun protection, clothing and footwear suitable for the weather, and seasickness medication if necessary.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Atlantic Beach?

21 charters in Atlantic Beach mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

How do I book a charter in Atlantic Beach?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

Where do state waters end off Atlantic Beach?

Florida state waters on the Atlantic run from shore to 3 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

When is the water warmest near Atlantic Beach?

July through August, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–84°F. It's coolest in January, around 59°F.

What airports are closest to Atlantic Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Jacksonville International (JAX), 20 miles away and Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK), 64 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Jacksonville Executive at Craig (CRG), 7 miles away, Fernandina Beach Municipal (FHB), 19 miles away and Herlong Recreational (HEG), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Atlantic Beach?

This page lists 74 fishing charters in Atlantic Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Atlantic Beach

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Atlantic Beach captains name that fish.

Redfish49Speckled Trout34Flounder34Tarpon31Cobia25Sheepshead22King Mackerel21Shark21Black Drum21Grouper13Sailfish12Red Snapper12Wahoo12Mahi-Mahi11Gray Triggerfish11Snapper10Amberjack9Tuna9Barracuda8Jack Crevalle7Spanish Mackerel6Pompano6Snook5Blacktip Shark5Black Sea Bass5Mangrove Snapper4Gag Grouper3Blackfin Tuna3Porgy3Bonnethead Shark3Mutton Snapper2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Hammerhead Shark2Marlin2Bluefish2Skipjack Tuna2Largemouth Bass2Tripletail2Blue Marlin2Vermilion Snapper1Striped Bass1Lane Snapper1Almaco Jack1Swordfish1Bonito1Channel Catfish1Schoolmaster Snapper1Black Bullhead Catfish1Scamp1Nassau Grouper1Black Grouper1Red Grouper1Ladyfish1Lemon Shark1Bluegill1

Charters near Atlantic Beach

Jacksonville78Neptune Beach77Jacksonville Beach61Ponte Vedra Beach83Orange Park56Fernandina Beach51

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