Private Amelia Island Inshore Fishing Charter

Cast into tidal creeks and marsh-lined backwaters with a captain who reads the season and the tide.

A private inshore fishing charter on Amelia Island's tidal creeks and backwaters, where a licensed local captain customizes the trip around current conditions and targets redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon, cobia and other coastal species depending on the season. The captain provides all rods, reels, tackle, safety equipment and fishing licenses. You choose between a 4-hour morning or afternoon departure, or a 6-hour morning charter. Bottled water and access to marina facilities are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private inshore fishing charter

• Meet at boat ramp area
• Board boat and start fishing tour
• Fish targeting seasonal species
• Return to original docking area

The experience

You arrive at the boat ramp area in Fernandina Beach, where the captain has his boat in the water and the restrooms and park facilities are open. Once aboard, the captain makes you comfortable and heads out into the Amelia River and surrounding backwaters: a mix of tidal creeks, marsh-lined shorelines and productive inshore habitat. The ride time varies depending on the season and which species are running, but the captain knows where to find them and adjusts the route around tides and weather as the day unfolds.

Redfish are the local favorite here, but the waters hold spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon, cobia and other species that shift with the seasons, so there's something to target whether you've fished before or this is your first time casting a line. The captain provides all the rods, reels and tackle you need, along with the safety equipment and your fishing license. Nothing to arrange beforehand. His job is to put you on the fish and teach you how to work the conditions. The variety of species and habitat means anglers of different skill levels find something to pursue.

When your scheduled time is up (whether you've booked four hours or six), the captain returns you to the original docking area. The whole experience stays on the water, so you get the natural side of Amelia Island without leaving the boat.

What’s included

• Private charter with a licensed local captain.
• all fishing rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment.
• fishing licenses for all anglers.
• bottled water.
• access to marina restrooms and facilities.

Options for this experience

3 options

Morning charter of 4 hours - starts at 7 AMGuide in English · 07:00Private charter lasting 4 hours on a 24' saltwater boat for 1-4 guests, starting at 7 AM.

Afternoon charter of 4 hours - starts at 2 PMGuide in English · 14:00Private charter lasting 4 hours on a 24' saltwater boat for 1-4 guests, starting at 2 PM.

Morning charter of 6 hours - starts at 7 AMGuide in English · 07:00Private charter lasting 6 hours on a 24' saltwater boat for 1-4 guests, starting at 7 AM.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 14:00

Book up to14h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 6-hour morning charter if you want to fish through multiple tidal shifts and explore more of the backwaters. The 4-hour options work better if you're fitting the charter into a half-day around other plans in Fernandina Beach or Jacksonville.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I expect to catch on an Amelia Island inshore charter?

Redfish are the local favorite and a reliable target year-round, but the waters also hold spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon, cobia and other coastal species depending on the season and current conditions. The captain adjusts the fishing strategy around what's running and where they're feeding.

Do I need to bring my own fishing rod and tackle?

No. The captain provides all rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment, along with your fishing license. You show up ready to fish.

What's the difference between the 4-hour and 6-hour charter options?

Both depart from the boat ramp in Fernandina Beach, but the 4-hour charter runs either in the morning at 7am or the afternoon at 2pm, while the 6-hour charter departs at 7am. The longer trip gives you more time to explore different areas of the Amelia River and backwaters as conditions and fish activity change through the day.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

There are restrooms at the marina and boat ramp area where you meet the captain, but not on the boat itself. The facilities are accessible before and after your charter.

Can I bring food and drinks on the charter?

Bottled water is provided on the boat. Food and other drinks are not included, so bring what you'd like to have during the trip.