Jacksonville deep sea fishing charters
Kingfish, snapper and mahi on the Atlantic.
Book a local captain for a deep sea or sport fishing trip out of the St. Johns River onto the Atlantic. Trips start at $750 for 4 hours, $950 for 6 hours and $1,150 for 8 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Book your deep sea trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour deep sea charter
6-hour deep sea charter
8-hour deep sea charter
Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What can you catch deep sea fishing out of Jacksonville?
iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour deep sea and sport fishing trips out of the St. Johns River onto the Atlantic for kingfish, red snapper and gag grouper (in season), mahi-mahi and cobia. Trips start at $750 for 4 hours, $950 for 6 hours and $1,150 for 8 hours. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
What’s biting offshore by season
Full Jacksonville fishing calendarWinter Dec–Feb
- Bottom fishing on the reefs
Spring Mar–May
- Cobia and kingfish move up the coast
Summer Jun–Aug
- Mahi and kingfish
- Snapper (in season)
Fall Sep–Nov
- Kingfish along the coast
Fish you can catch deep sea fishing in Jacksonville
Kingfish, snapper, grouper and mahi-mahi. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Kingfish
King mackerelFast fish on the reefs and edges off the coast.
Red snapper
Red snapperOn the offshore reefs and wrecks, when the season is open.
Gag grouper
GagBottom fish on the offshore reefs and ledges, when the season is open.
Mahi-mahi
DolphinfishSpring and summer, often under weed lines and floating debris.
Cobia
LingCobia move up the coast in the spring.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Open in Google Maps: Mayport
Deep sea trips run out of the St. Johns River mouth at Mayport onto the Atlantic.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions.
Prefer calmer water? See Jacksonville inshore fishing.
Jacksonville deep sea fishing questions
How much does a deep sea fishing charter in Jacksonville cost?
Trips start at $750 for 4 hours, $950 for 6 hours and $1,150 for 8 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch deep sea fishing out of Jacksonville?
Kingfish, red snapper and gag grouper (when the seasons are open), mahi-mahi and cobia.
Do you offer sport fishing charters in Jacksonville?
Yes. Sport fishing and deep sea trips book on the same calendar on this page, in 4, 6 or 8 hours.
Where do Jacksonville deep sea trips go?
Out of the St. Johns River mouth onto the Atlantic. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Which trip length should I pick?
Longer trips give your captain more time to run farther offshore and try more spots. A 4-hour trip is a good start if you are new to offshore fishing.
Is offshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Offshore trips run on the open ocean, so they suit anglers who are comfortable on a boat in some swell. For young kids or first-timers, an inshore trip in protected water is often a better fit.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide 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.