Private 4 Hour Fishing Adventure In Jacksonville
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Private 4hour inshore fishing adventure for up to 2 guestsTarget redfish, trout, and flounder with provided gear and licensingExperienced guides provide live bait, lures, and refreshments included
Jacksonville's inshore waters offer some of the best light tackle fishing on Florida's First Coast, and this private 4-hour trip puts you right in the middle of the action. You'll be working productive grass flats, oyster bars, and creek mouths where redfish, sea trout, and flounder call home. With everything provided – from spinning tackle to live bait and artificial lures – you can focus on what matters most: putting fish in the cooler. Your guide knows these waters like the back of their hand and will put you on fish while teaching you the techniques that keep locals coming back season after season.
This top-rated Jacksonville fishing experience starts early when the fish are most active and feeding heavily in the shallows. You'll launch from one of the area's premier boat ramps and head straight to the hottest spots based on tide, weather, and recent fishing reports. The boat is rigged with quality light tackle spinning gear that's perfect for the size fish we're targeting – sensitive enough to feel every bite but strong enough to handle that bull redfish when he makes his run. Your guide provides everything from terminal tackle to a full spread of artificial lures, plus premium live bait like shrimp and finger mullet that these inshore species can't resist. Ice and water keep you comfortable throughout the trip, and your fishing license is already covered so you can wet a line the moment you arrive at the first spot.
Jacksonville inshore fishing is all about reading the water and matching your technique to what the fish want on any given day. You'll master sight fishing on shallow grass flats where redfish cruise with their backs out of the water, learn to work soft plastic baits around oyster structure where trout hold, and perfect the art of bouncing jigs along sandy bottoms where flounder lay in ambush. The light spinning tackle we use gives you maximum sensitivity to detect subtle bites while providing the backbone needed when a big red decides to make a long run toward deeper water. Your guide will teach you how to read the signs – nervous baitfish, diving birds, and subtle water movement that indicates feeding fish below. Whether you're pitching live shrimp under docks or working topwater plugs over grass beds at first light, you'll learn techniques that translate to better fishing long after your trip ends.
Summer Flounder are the chameleons of Jacksonville's inshore waters, and they're absolute masters of disguise. These flatfish bury themselves in sandy bottoms near creek mouths and channel edges, waiting to ambush unsuspecting baitfish. Summer runs from May through September offer the best action, with fish ranging from keeper-sized 15-inchers up to genuine doormat flounder pushing 5 pounds or more. What makes flounder fishing so exciting is the challenge – you need to keep your bait moving along the bottom just fast enough to trigger a strike, but slow enough that the flounder can catch up. When one grabs your jig or live bait, there's often just a subtle tick in your line, then suddenly your rod loads up with dead weight as the fish tries to bury back into the sand.
Sea Trout are Jacksonville's most reliable inshore species and the fish that keeps guides busy year-round. These beautiful spotted fish love grass flats and are suckers for both live shrimp and soft plastic baits worked slowly over the bottom. Spring and fall offer the best trout fishing when schools of keeper-sized fish between 15-20 inches move onto the flats to feed. Trout hit with authority – there's no mistaking when one grabs your bait – and they put up a great fight on light tackle, often jumping and making short runs before coming to the net. The sound they make when you lift them from the water gives them their nickname "weakfish," but don't let that fool you about the fight they'll give you.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Jacksonville inshore fishing and the species that brings anglers back trip after trip. These copper-colored bruisers patrol shallow flats, mangrove shorelines, and oyster bars in schools that can number in the hundreds during fall months. Reds between 18-27 inches are slot-sized keepers that make excellent table fare, while oversized "bull" reds over 27 inches provide pure adrenaline on light tackle. What makes redfish special is their aggressive feeding behavior – they'll crush topwater plugs, inhale live shrimp, and absolutely demolish soft plastic baits worked near structure. When a big red feels the hook, get ready for long runs and bulldogging fights that'll test both your drag and your arms.
This customer favorite Jacksonville fishing adventure fills up fast, especially during prime fall and spring seasons when the fish are most active. With only 2 spots available per trip, you're guaranteed personal attention from your guide and plenty of room to cast without crowding. Every detail is handled – world-class light tackle gear, premium bait, fishing license, and refreshments – so you can focus entirely on catching fish. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to learn new techniques or a beginner ready to experience Jacksonville's renowned inshore fishing, this private trip delivers the goods. The fish are biting, the guides know where to find them, and your spot on the water is just a booking away.
Step aboard our 24-foot Lake And Bay center console and get ready to chase redfish, trout, and flounder through Jacksonville's prime inshore waters. This 2011 bay boat cuts through the shallows with ease, powered by a reliable 300HP Yamaha that'll get you to the hot spots fast when the fish are biting. The boat's equipped with everything serious anglers need - a fish finder to locate schools, GPS to mark your productive spots, and radar for those early morning trips when visibility's low. The wireless trolling motor lets you sneak up on spooky fish without spooking them, while the onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during those long summer fishing sessions. With space for just 2 guests, you'll have plenty of elbow room to work your lines and fight fish without getting tangled up. The multimedia system keeps things entertaining during longer runs between fishing spots. Our experienced captain knows exactly where the fish are holding based on tides, season, and conditions - whether that's working the grass flats for trout or targeting structure for redfish and flounder. All your tackle, live bait, artificial lures, and fishing licenses are provided, plus ice and water to keep you comfortable while you're focused on filling the cooler.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing here in Jacksonville. These copper-colored fighters with their signature black spots near the tail are found in super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs stick out. Most of our fish run 20-32 inches and put up a serious fight on light tackle. You'll find them around oyster bars, grass flats, and creek mouths in 1-4 feet of water. They're year-round residents, but fall and spring offer the most consistent action when they're actively feeding. Guests love targeting reds because they're aggressive, powerful, and make great table fare with their mild, sweet flavor. The best local trick is to look for "tailing" fish - when you see that tail sticking up as they root around for crabs and shrimp, cast just ahead of them and let your bait settle. A well-placed live shrimp or gold spoon rarely gets refused.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are one of our most popular inshore targets, and for good reason. These silvery fish with distinctive black spots typically run 14-24 inches and are known for their aggressive strikes. Around Jacksonville, you'll find them over grass flats and shallow waters, especially at night when they move up to feed. They love areas with moving water near drop-offs and structure. Spring through fall offers the best action, though we catch them year-round. What guests really enjoy is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificial lures - they're not too picky when they're feeding. Plus, they're fantastic eating with delicate, flaky white meat. My go-to tip is to work the grass flats early morning or late evening with a popping cork and live shrimp. The sound draws them in, and once you locate a school, the action can be non-stop.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer flounder are fascinating flatfish that live right on the bottom with both eyes on one side of their head. They're masters of camouflage, changing colors to match the sand and mud they lie on. Most run 15-20 inches, but we catch some real doormat-sized ones that'll surprise you. Around Jacksonville, you'll find them in our inshore waters, especially around structure and sandy bottoms in 10-30 feet. Fall months from September through November are prime time when they're most active and easier to locate. What makes them fun to target is their strong fight and they're excellent table fare - firm, white meat that's hard to beat. The key trick I share with guests is to use a circle hook with live bait like mullet or croakers, and be patient - they often mouth the bait before fully committing, so give them time to take it.
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