Amelia Island fishing charters
Inshore fishing in the rivers and sounds, plus reef, jetty and offshore trips.
Book a local captain for inshore fishing in the rivers, marsh and sounds around Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Inshore trips start at $500 for 4 hours. Reef & jetty and offshore trips are booked by phone.
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Where do you want to fish? How longPick a trip to see your options and the live calendar.
Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Your guide or captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip. Distances are straight-line estimates; drive times vary with traffic.
What fishing charters can you book on Amelia Island?
iOutdoors books inshore fishing trips in the rivers, marsh and sounds around Amelia Island for redfish, seatrout, flounder and sheepshead, from $500 for 4 hours, $700 for 6 hours and $900 for 8 hours. Reef & jetty trips (4 hours) and offshore trips (6 or 8 hours) are booked by phone at (407) 392-4593. Trips include the licensed captain, fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel.
Inshore, reef & jetty or offshore?
| Inshore | Reef & jetty | Offshore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Rivers, marsh and sounds | Jetties and near shore reefs | The Atlantic |
| Main target | Redfish, seatrout, flounder | Sheepshead, black drum and more | Red snapper, kingfish, mahi-mahi |
| Trip lengths | 4, 6, 8 hours | 4 hours | 6, 8 hours |
| Price | From $500 | Call to book | Call to book |
| License | Covered by the captain | Covered by the captain | Covered by the captain |
| Best for | Families, first-timers, light tackle | Fish for dinner | Big fish and experienced anglers |
| Book inshore | Call to book | Call to book |
What’s biting by season around Amelia Island
Full Amelia Island calendarWinter Dec–Feb
- Inshore: Redfish, black drum and sheepshead
- Offshore: Bottom fishing on the reefs
Spring Mar–May
- Inshore: Redfish, seatrout and flounder
- Offshore: Cobia and kingfish move up the coast
Summer Jun–Aug
- Offshore: Mahi and kingfish; snapper (in season)
- Inshore: Early mornings for redfish and trout
Fall Sep–Nov
- Inshore: The fall run: bull redfish and flounder
- Offshore: Kingfish along the coast
What fish can you catch on Amelia Island?
Amelia Island fish species depend on where you fish:
- Inshore (rivers, marsh and sounds): redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder and sheepshead. See Amelia Island inshore fishing.
- Reef & jetty: sheepshead and black drum around the jetties and near shore reefs. See Amelia Island reef fishing.
- Offshore (the Atlantic): red snapper, kingfish and mahi-mahi, by season. See Amelia Island deep sea fishing.
Redfish
Red drumOn the oyster bars, creeks and grass edges of the rivers and sounds.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver grass and in the deeper creeks; a good fish for beginners.
Flounder
Southern flounderBest in the fall run around the inlet.
Sheepshead
Convict fishAround pilings, docks and the jetties, best in the cooler months.
Kingfish
King mackerelAlong the beaches and reefs in the warmer months.
Red snapper
SnapperOn the offshore reefs; open only in short seasons.
Mahi-mahi
DolphinfishSummer, farther offshore along weed lines.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply to many species: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Red snapper and grouper have seasons.
Where you’ll fish
Open in Google Maps: Fernandina Beach · St. Marys Inlet
Inshore: trips fish the Amelia River, the marsh creeks and the sounds around Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.
Reef & jetty and offshore: trips run out to the jetties, the near shore reefs and the Atlantic. Call to book; your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time before the trip.
Planning a fishing trip on Amelia Island
Amelia Island is Florida’s northernmost barrier island, with marsh, rivers and sounds on one side and the Atlantic on the other.
Inshore, reef & jetty or offshore: how to choose
Choose inshore for redfish, seatrout and flounder in protected water; it suits families and first-timers, and you can book online. Choose reef & jetty for sheepshead and black drum, or offshore for snapper, kingfish and mahi; call (407) 392-4593 to book those.
The best time of year
Inshore fishing is good all year, with the fall run bringing bull redfish. Sheepshead are best in the cooler months, and summer brings kingfish and mahi offshore.
Good to know before you book
- Licenses: saltwater licenses are covered by the captain.
- Group size: the booking calendar shows the price for your group.
- Weather: if the captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
- Cancellation: free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Amelia Island fishing questions
How much does a fishing charter on Amelia Island cost?
Inshore trips start at $500 for 4 hours, $700 for 6 hours and $900 for 8 hours. Reef & jetty and offshore trips are booked by phone at (407) 392-4593. The booking calendar shows the exact inshore price for your date and group.
What can I catch inshore on Amelia Island?
Redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder and sheepshead in the rivers, marsh and sounds.
How do I book an offshore or reef trip?
Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm. Offshore trips run 6 or 8 hours, and reef & jetty trips run 4 hours.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. On saltwater trips the captain’s license covers you.
What’s included in a Jacksonville fishing trip?
The licensed captain, fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel. Not included: the tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Are these trips good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
