Jacksonville Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

61 captains within 25 miles of Jacksonville Beach, 6 of them in Jacksonville Beach itself, 24 running offshore. A half day is typically $400 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 61Captains within 25 miles
  • 24Deep sea boats
  • $250–$600Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Jacksonville 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.

61 charters in Jacksonville Beach

Deep sea fishing in Jacksonville Beach

24 of the 61 charters in Jacksonville 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Jacksonville Beach

The rates Jacksonville 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)$250 – $600 9 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $400

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 Jacksonville Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Jacksonville Beach

26 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Jax Fishing Charters – El Cazador Charters, Salt Air Charters, Northeast Florida Angling Fishing Charters, Always Hookin Fishing Charters, First Coast Inshore Fishing and 21 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

11 charters list half-day trips and 11 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 Jacksonville Beach

17 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach.

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 89°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • JAXJacksonville International 24 miles away
  • GNVGainesville Regional 67 miles away

Local public airports

  • CRGJacksonville Executive at Craig 9 miles away
  • SGJSt. Augustine 22 miles away
  • FHBFernandina Beach Municipal 24 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Jacksonville Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:47 PM6:14 PM7:34 PM7:53 PM8:13 PM8:29 PM8:29 PM8:07 PM7:31 PM6:55 PM5:29 PM5:27 PM
Water59°60°64°71°77°81°83°84°82°76°69°63°
Air (high)65°68°72°77°83°87°89°89°86°80°73°67°
Rainy days6654498109644

Water temperature: NOAA Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) station (8 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, JACKSONVILLE BEACH. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Jacksonville Beach. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Jacksonville 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, Jacksonville Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Jacksonville Beach

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

9 Jacksonville Beach charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $250 to $600 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $400. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $400 trip is about $65 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 — 18 of the 61 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 Jacksonville Beach?

They are different days on different water. 6 charters here list offshore only, 8 list inshore only, and 18 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.

What should I bring on a Jacksonville Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Water, cooler, sunscreen and food come up most often on Jacksonville Beach charter sites. As Jax Fishing Charters – El Cazador Charters LLC puts it: “Remember to bring layers of clothing as temperatures on the water can be cooler.”

How many people can come along in Jacksonville Beach?

Four is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six and three — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit. As Beaches Fishing Charters puts it: “This boat can comfortably fish up to 4 anglers and has the ability to get way back in those skinny water creeks.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Jacksonville Beach?

17 charters in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Jacksonville International (JAX), 24 miles away and Gainesville Regional (GNV), 67 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Jacksonville Executive at Craig (CRG), 9 miles away, St. Augustine (SGJ), 22 miles away and Fernandina Beach Municipal (FHB), 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Jacksonville Beach?

This page lists 61 fishing charters in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Jacksonville Beach

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

Redfish42Flounder30Speckled Trout29Tarpon23Sheepshead21Cobia19Black Drum17Shark17King Mackerel16Mahi-Mahi11Sailfish11Wahoo10Grouper10Red Snapper9Gray Triggerfish8Snapper7Jack Crevalle7Tuna6Snook6Amberjack5Barracuda4Pompano3Porgy3Mangrove Snapper3Spanish Mackerel3Blacktip Shark3Black Sea Bass3Largemouth Bass3Mutton Snapper2Blackfin Tuna2Tripletail2Yellowfin Tuna2Marlin1Vermilion Snapper1Gag Grouper1Striped Bass1Hammerhead Shark1Atlantic Sharpnose Shark1Bluefish1Lane Snapper1Almaco Jack1Skipjack Tuna1Ladyfish1Crappie1Bluegill1Blue Marlin1Swordfish1

Charters near Jacksonville Beach

Neptune Beach77Jacksonville78Atlantic Beach74Ponte Vedra Beach83Fruit Cove64Orange Park56

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