- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Trip Types
- Private nearshore and offshore fishing, including bottom-fishing trips
- Phone
- 904-838-7381
Fishbuster Charters offers Jacksonville fishing with Captain Robert Bishop, also called Robbie. The operation welcomes beginners and experienced anglers aboard a 24-foot Bluewater center-console boat.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Fishbuster Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Departure / address | Jacksonville departure point confirmed with Captain Robert for the booked trip |
| Phone | 904-838-7381 |
| fishbuster1@bellsouth.net | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Fishbuster Charters |
| Trip options | Private nearshore and offshore fishing, including bottom-fishing trips |
A local guide and a four-person boat
Robert is described as a Jacksonville native with more than 40 years spent fishing northeast Florida water. His charter service focuses on nearshore and offshore outings. The boat is listed with twin Mercury 150-horsepower four-stroke engines and a maximum of four guests.
That size allows a small party to fish together. Talk with the captain about whether your group wants help learning the basics or a more focused attempt at a particular species. The boat’s electronics help locate fishing areas, but the route still depends on the day.
What kind of fishing to book
The site offers bottom-fishing outings and more general offshore trips. Snapper, grouper, black sea bass and sheepshead appear in its beginner-trip description. Other listings mention amberjack, barracuda, tarpon and wahoo.
Those species belong to different fishing situations. Ask Robert which targets suit your trip length and the season. A four-hour reservation should not be treated as a promise to reach distant wahoo grounds and also fish nearshore for tarpon.
Rates and supplied services
The main booking list advertises four hours from $650, six hours from $750 and eight hours from $850. Confirm the price for the selected date and number of guests. The listings state that fishing equipment and license coverage are supplied.
Fish cleaning is also advertised. Guests are asked to provide their own food and drinks. Contact the captain about cooler space, sun protection and any personal tackle you want to use. Children are welcome, but give their ages before booking so the trip can be planned appropriately.
Payment and meeting arrangements
Some trip descriptions call deposits nonrefundable. Ask which terms apply if the captain cancels for weather or equipment problems, and keep those details with your reservation. A broad description of a trip is not a substitute for its checkout terms.
The official contact page gives a direct phone number and email. Use either to confirm the current marina, arrival time and assigned captain. The website notes that replies may be delayed while the crew is fishing.
Details checked October 2, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Fishbuster Bluewater center-console fishing boat offshore. Photo from Fishbuster Charters.
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