Jacksonville Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 17 Jacksonville fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Jacksonville

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

17 charters in Jacksonville

Deep sea fishing in Jacksonville

5 of the 17 charters in Jacksonville list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Jacksonville from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

What a trip costs in Jacksonville

The rates Jacksonville 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 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$400 – $800 9 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $500
  • Full day (8+ hours)$750 – $1,800 8 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,100

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Jacksonville charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Fishing grounds they name

  • St Johns River6 charters

    “Sail the Atlantic via the St Johns River - A full day on the water for those who crave adventure”

Fishing trips in Jacksonville by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Jacksonville

4 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Magnum Fishing Charters, Always Hookin Fishing Charters, Regardless Fishing Charters, Jacksonville Fishing Trips.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 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

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

Planning a trip to Jacksonville

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 Fulton.

Typical conditions by month

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

Closest airports

With airline service

  • JAXJacksonville International 11 miles away
  • GNVGainesville Regional 58 miles away

Local public airports

  • CRGJacksonville Executive at Craig 9 miles away
  • HEGHerlong Recreational 10 miles away
  • VQQCecil 15 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Jacksonville.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:48 PM6:14 PM7:34 PM7:54 PM8:13 PM8:29 PM8:29 PM8:08 PM7:32 PM6:55 PM5:29 PM5:27 PM
Water59°61°66°73°79°83°85°86°83°76°69°63°
Air (high)65°68°73°79°84°89°91°90°86°80°73°68°
Rainy days5554599109544

Water temperature: NOAA Dames Point station (4 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, JACKSONVILLE CRAIG MUNI AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Fulton. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Jacksonville, 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 city.

What you can keep out of Jacksonville in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Questions about fishing charters in Jacksonville

How many fishing charters are in Jacksonville?

This page lists 17 fishing charters in Jacksonville, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

When is the water warmest near Jacksonville?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–86°F. It's coolest in January, around 59°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Jacksonville?

5 of the 17 charters listed in Jacksonville say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 4 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Jacksonville in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Red snapper is closed to harvest. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Jacksonville?

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.

How do I book a charter in Jacksonville?

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.

What airports are closest to Jacksonville?

The closest airports with airline service are Jacksonville International (JAX), 11 miles away and Gainesville Regional (GNV), 58 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Jacksonville Executive at Craig (CRG), 9 miles away, Herlong Recreational (HEG), 10 miles away and Cecil (VQQ), 15 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Jacksonville?

2 charters in Jacksonville 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.

Fish you can catch out of Jacksonville

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Redfish11Speckled Trout8Flounder7Black Drum4Shark4Cobia3Grouper3Mahi-Mahi3Tarpon3Red Snapper2

Charters near Jacksonville

Atlantic Beach5Jacksonville Beach4Ponte Vedra Beach3Yulee3Fernandina Beach17St. Augustine31

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