Amelia Angler Outfitters in Fernandina Beach

Amelia Angler Outfitters brings together fishing trips, local outfitting and group charter arrangements in Fernandina Beach. Captains Terry Lee Lacoss and Terry D. Lacoss are central to the business, which offers choices from beach fishing to offshore outings.

Contact and booking details

An outfitter with a long fishing history

The business says it has arranged group outings since 1978. Terry Lee Lacoss is also a fishing writer, with books and articles about redfish, king mackerel and other fishing subjects. The site describes both father and son as active in the local fishery.

Its Centre Street store is a useful starting point for advice and reservations. The shop location is not a boarding dock. Ask which captain, boat and departure location are included in the trip being quoted.

Fishing from the beach or a boat

Guided surf trips are available with gear and bait. The store also advertises surf rod and reel rentals for visitors who want to fish independently. Those are separate services, so say whether you want a guide or equipment only.

Boat options include backwater, jetty, bay, beach and deep-sea fishing. The inlet descriptions discuss St. Marys and Nassau waters, where the target can change from smaller inshore fish to larger seasonal fish. Request a trip based on your experience and the time available.

Group outings need their own plan

Amelia Angler can arrange larger fishing groups and has advertised friendly fishing competitions as part of those outings. That can require several boats. Confirm how the group will be divided, whether departures are together and what each vessel provides.

The website also lists sailing and sightseeing services. Their passenger capacities should not be applied to the fishing boats. A large sightseeing vessel is a different booking from a small private angling trip.

Local advice and booking

The outfitter’s fishing notes discuss using tides around oyster areas and dock structure, with shrimp and artificial baits among its recommendations. Ask the guide which approach is working for your date instead of relying on an older report.

Current charter prices, cancellation deadlines and deposits need a direct quote. Call the shop or email with the dates, ages and size of your party. Confirm licenses, tackle, food, fish cleaning and boarding instructions for the specific service selected.

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: Amelia Angler surf fisherman beside rods on the beach. Photo from Amelia Angler Outfitters.

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