Amelia Fishing Adventures in Fernandina Beach

Amelia Fishing Adventures offers fishing with Captain Jeremiah Joost-Miller around Amelia Island. Guests can choose a bay boat or a shallow-water poling skiff, with separate options for children, fly anglers and seasonal tarpon fishing.

Contact and booking details

Choose the boat for the fishing

The fleet includes a 22-foot bay boat and an 18-foot technical poling skiff. The bay boat is presented as the family option, while the skiff is intended for shallow-water access and sight fishing. Passenger allowances vary by trip.

Jeremiah fishes tidal creeks, docks, flats, jetties and nearby beaches. Redfish are a central target, with trout, black drum, flounder and seasonal tarpon among the other possibilities. Fly tackle is available by request, so mention it before the trip.

Backwater, fly and family prices

The four-hour backwater trip is listed at $550 for up to three people, with six hours at $700. Fly or sight fishing is $550 for four hours or $750 for six, for up to two people.

Children’s outings are $375 for two hours or $475 for three, for up to four guests. The shorter sessions focus on introducing fishing and learning about the catch. Tarpon packages start at $600 for four hours, $800 for six and $1,000 for eight; confirm the party allowance for the selected duration.

What is supplied and what to pack

The operator includes fishing licenses, bait, gear, water and ice. Its fleet page specifically mentions coverage for the Florida and Georgia waters it fishes. Ask the captain which side of the state line the proposed route will use.

Bring sunglasses, a hat, nonspray sunscreen and insect protection. Large bags and hard coolers are discouraged. Fish-cleaning services are advertised, but the captain determines which catches can legally be retained.

Understand the deposit before booking

A 50% deposit is due when reserving, with the remainder collected after the trip. The website’s wording about the seven-day customer-cancellation window is ambiguous. Ask Jeremiah to state the actual refund deadline in writing before paying.

The posted policy promises a full refund if the captain cancels for weather or mechanical issues. Arrange the meeting location directly because the two boats may use different launches. Include children’s ages, preferred fishing method and any special needs in your first message.

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 Fishing Adventures bay boat tied beside a dock. Photo from Amelia Fishing Adventures.

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