Sports Fishing
Made for a Saturday with the kids. We bait hooks, coach small hands on the reel and fillet whatever you keep, so it's fresh fish for supper back in St. Johns.
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Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing in St. Johns, FL
From the new neighborhoods off CR-210 and SR-16, it's a short I-95 run to a full day on the Atlantic.
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St. Johns Sport Fishing, Close to Home
Sport fishing in St. Johns, FL doesn't take a boat in the driveway or a week of planning. Load the car, get on I-95 or SR-16, and you'll reach our St. Augustine dock in roughly 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your side of the county. Capt. Bill Hunsicker runs this veteran-owned charter, and every trip starts at that dock.
St. Johns keeps growing, and plenty of families in the newer neighborhoods have never fished past the beach. A St. Johns fishing charter changes that in one weekend: Snapper and Grouper on the bottom, or Mahi-Mahi when the trolling bite is on.
Trips run 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours. Look over our charter rates by trip length and pick what fits your Saturday and the kids' attention span.
Call (904) 501-7374 to hold a date. If you've been searching for sport fishing near me from St. Johns, the dock is closer than most people think.
Trip Types
St. Johns Fishing Charter Trip Types
Most St. Johns sport fishing groups land on one of these three. Each one leaves from St. Augustine, a quick hop south once you're on the interstate.
Deep Sea Fishing
Work the offshore bottom for Snapper, Triggerfish and Amberjack, or troll for Mahi-Mahi and Wahoo. Pick 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours.
Deep Sea FishingTeam Building Outings
Neighbors from the same subdivision, coworkers, a youth coaching staff. One boat seats 12, and a larger group can split across boats on the same day.
Charter Trips Deep Sea Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing Charters in St. Johns, FL
St. Johns sits inland, so the day begins with a drive and ends with a cooler of fillets. Our deep sea fishing charters for St. Johns groups head out through the St. Augustine Inlet, and the water opens up quickly from there.
Spring into summer is the stretch for Mahi-Mahi. Red Snapper has a short federal season, usually in summer, so book early if that's the fish your family wants. Cooler months bring more Wahoo and Sailfish, and calm winter days suit bottom fishing. Read about our offshore trolling and bottom trips before you choose.
What St. Johns Anglers Get on Board
- A Veteran Captain: Capt. Bill runs the boat and picks the spots for the day.
- Gear Covered: Rods, reels, tackle and bait are supplied, so the garage gear stays home.
- Fillets to Go: The crew cleans your catch before you point the car back up I-95.
Packing List for a St. Johns Offshore Day
- Hat and Sunscreen: The sun offshore hits harder than it feels in the driveway.
- Food and Drinks: Pack lunch and plenty of water. Beer is allowed too.
- A Cooler in the Trunk: Leave it in the car for the fillets on the ride home.
- Shoes That Grip: Wet decks get slick, so pick rubber soles over flip-flops.
- Motion Sickness Medicine: Take it before you leave the house, not once you feel queasy.
- A Light Layer: Early mornings on the water can run cool, even in summer.
Call (904) 501-7374 and tell us how many are coming and how long you want to fish.
Charter Trips
Charter Trips in St. Johns, FL
Not every group from St. Johns is chasing a trophy. A birthday, a retirement or a Saturday with the neighbors all work on a charter, and nobody aboard has to have fished before.
Bachelor and bachelorette groups from the county book our party fishing charters, while young families often keep it to 4 or 6 hours. Every option is listed on our charter trip lineup.
Why St. Johns Groups Book Capt. Bill
- Veteran-Owned: Capt. Bill Hunsicker runs the operation himself.
- Room for Everyone: Up to 12 per boat, and more than one boat when the guest list grows.
- Help All Day: The crew rigs lines, unhooks fish and shows beginners what to do.
- Easy Drive: I-95 and SR-16 both get you to St. Augustine without fuss.
Before You Leave St. Johns
- Photo ID: One for each adult in the group.
- Final Headcount: Confirm your number so we can plan seats and boats.
- Snacks and Lunch: Food is on you, so bring what your crew likes.
- Sun Gear: Sunglasses, a hat and a bottle of sunscreen.
- Phone in a Zip Bag: Keeps it dry for pictures of the catch.
- Extra Time: Leave a little slack for interstate traffic on the way down.
Questions before you commit? Send us a note or call (904) 501-7374. If you've been looking up fishing charters near me from St. Johns, this one is well under an hour from your front door.
Why Book With Us
What St. Johns Families Can Expect Offshore
Safe Vessels
Our boats are Coast Guard inspected, so parents can watch the kids and the rod tips instead of worrying about the hull.
Knowledgeable Staff
Never held a rod? The mate shows you how to drop a bait to the bottom and keep pressure on a fish that wants to run.
Completed Preliminaries
Fishing licenses are part of the charter. Nobody in your St. Johns crew has to stop for one on the way down.
Book a Weekend Sport Fishing Day from St. Johns, FL
St. Johns sport fishing goes best when you plan around the calendar: Mahi-Mahi in late spring, Snapper when the federal season opens, Wahoo once it cools off. Tell us what you'd like to catch and we'll suggest a trip length.
Kids usually do well on a 4 or 6 hour trip. Anglers who want more time on the deeper bottom tend to go 8 or 10. For a picture of the day itself, read about sport fishing out of St. Augustine, our home port.
A search for sport fishing near me from St. Johns mostly turns up beach towns. Our dock is an easy drive from the county's inland side, and photos from recent trips are in the catch gallery.
Anyone in St. Johns typing fishing charters near me into a phone can stop scrolling. Call (904) 501-7374 and pick your weekend.
Book Your St. Johns Fishing Charter
Tell us your date, group size and trip length, and we'll set up your St. Johns sport fishing day out of St. Augustine.