Fernandina Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

51 captains within 25 miles of Fernandina Beach, 22 of them in Fernandina Beach itself, 24 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,350 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 51Captains within 25 miles
  • 24Deep sea boats
  • $950–$2,400Full day, typically
  • Fernandina Harbor MarinaLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Fernandina 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.

51 charters in Fernandina Beach

Deep sea fishing in Fernandina Beach

24 of the 51 charters in Fernandina 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 Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Fernandina 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.

Records caught at Fernandina Beach

2 of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records list Fernandina Beach as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

Goliath grouper

680.00 lb

Lynn Joyner · May 20, 1961

Why this one is here

The record names Fernandina Beach as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record
  • 96.00 lb Black drum · April 12, 2001 · James E. Cartwright source

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What a deep sea trip costs in Fernandina Beach

The rates Fernandina 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.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$500 – $800 12 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $650
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$700 – $1,000 8 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $950
  • Full day (8+ hours)$950 – $2,400 10 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,350

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 Fernandina Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Fernandina Beach

22 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Pipe Dream Charters, Amelia Family Fishing Charters, Amelia Island Charters, Hoodoo Sportfishing, Beat The Oddz Charters and 17 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

7 charters list half-day trips and 8 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 Fernandina Beach

13 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 Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach, Amelia River.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: July to August
  • Fewest rainy days: November and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 59°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • JAXJacksonville International 18 miles away
  • BQKBrunswick Golden Isles 42 miles away

Local public airports

  • FHBFernandina Beach Municipal 3 miles away
  • CRGJacksonville Executive at Craig 23 miles away
  • 01JHilliard Airpark 27 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Fernandina Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:47 PM6:14 PM7:34 PM7:54 PM8:14 PM8:30 PM8:30 PM8:08 PM7:32 PM6:55 PM5:29 PM5:26 PM
Water59°60°64°71°77°81°83°84°82°76°69°63°
Air (high)64°67°72°77°84°88°91°90°86°80°72°66°
Rainy days6665499109545

Water temperature: NOAA Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) station (18 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, FERNANDINA BEACH. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Fernandina Beach, Amelia River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Fernandina 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, Fernandina Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Fernandina Beach

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

10 Fernandina Beach charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $950 to $2,400 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,350. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,350 trip is about $225 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 — 14 of the 51 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 5 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

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

They are different days on different water. 10 charters here list offshore only, 8 list inshore only, and 14 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 Fernandina Beach?

Three and six hours are the lengths Fernandina Beach captains list most often, with longer days at twelve. 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.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Fernandina Beach?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Fernandina Beach charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Amelia Island Time Charters puts it: “All tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included in the trip.”

Do Fernandina Beach charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Amelia Backwater Fishing Co puts it: “We even offer to fillet and store your catch.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Fernandina Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, drinks, sunscreen and snacks come up most often on Fernandina Beach charter sites.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Fernandina Beach?

13 charters in Fernandina 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 Fernandina 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 Fernandina 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 Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Jacksonville International (JAX), 18 miles away and Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK), 42 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Fernandina Beach Municipal (FHB), 3 miles away, Jacksonville Executive at Craig (CRG), 23 miles away and Hilliard Airpark (01J), 27 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Fernandina Beach?

This page lists 51 fishing charters in Fernandina Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Fernandina Beach

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

Redfish32Speckled Trout25Flounder22Tarpon21Cobia16King Mackerel16Black Drum16Sheepshead15Shark15Grouper13Red Snapper10Gray Triggerfish10Mahi-Mahi9Amberjack9Wahoo9Sailfish8Snapper8Spanish Mackerel6Barracuda6Tuna6Pompano5Jack Crevalle4Blackfin Tuna3Bonnethead Shark3Mangrove Snapper3Gag Grouper3Black Sea Bass3Blacktip Shark3Blue Marlin2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Nassau Grouper2Bluefish2Hammerhead Shark2Marlin2Snook2Skipjack Tuna2Swordfish1Bonito1Channel Catfish1Schoolmaster Snapper1Black Bullhead Catfish1Scamp1Black Grouper1Red Grouper1Ladyfish1Lemon Shark1Bluegill1Striped Bass1Vermilion Snapper1Mutton Snapper1Porgy1Largemouth Bass1

Charters near Fernandina Beach

Yulee51Nassau Village-Ratliff69Atlantic Beach74Jacksonville78Callahan43Neptune Beach77

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