Reel Joy Fishing Charters in Jacksonville

Reel Joy Fishing Charters offers Jacksonville inshore and offshore trips with Captain Charlie. Its 22-foot Hydra-Sports carries small fishing parties from the Mayport area, with packages ranging from a half day to extended offshore outings. Charlie's background includes fishing in the Philippines, Wisconsin and North Carolina before establishing the Jacksonville charter service.

Contact and booking details

River fishing or an offshore run

Inshore outings explore local river and Intracoastal water for species such as redfish, trout, flounder, sheepshead and tarpon. The operator offers live bait and artificial-lure approaches, with the choice discussed around the group's preferences. A separate enquiry can cover shrimping and fishing near Doctors Lake if that is the intended activity.

Offshore trips combine trolling or bottom fishing, with the service describing grounds roughly ten to thirty miles out. Its broad target list includes king mackerel, cobia, snapper, grouper, mahi and other seasonal fish. Ask Charlie to recommend the booked hours for a realistic target and explain how the forecast may affect the intended run.

The Hydra-Sports and three anglers

The boat is described as a 22-foot Hydra-Sports with a Yamaha F200 outboard, Garmin and Raymarine electronics and storage for equipment and personal items. Individual fishing packages specify up to three anglers. Confirm the booked boat and talk through shade, seating and any access concerns before bringing children or passengers unfamiliar with small offshore boats.

The advertised fishing packages include licence coverage, rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice and bottled water. Bring personal food and preferred drinks after checking available cooler space. Ask about fish cleaning and lawful retention if dinner is a priority. The captain can also explain how equipment and methods change between an inshore and offshore reservation.

Mayport meeting and current quote

Reel Joy lists 4870 Ocean Street in Mayport for the operation. Obtain the exact boarding instructions and arrival time with the confirmation. Some service-page price ranges differ from individual packages, so request a current total. Military discounts and cash-payment enquiries are handled directly with Charlie; confirm any card fees, deposit and weather terms at the same time.

Details checked October 21, 2026, against published operator information. Confirm rates, departure details and policies directly before booking. Fishing targets depend on conditions, applicable seasons and the trip selected.

Featured photo: Angler with a large fish aboard the Reel Joy boat. Photo from Reel Joy Fishing Charters.

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