Jacksonville, Florida: A Wonderful Place for Sportfishing

Whether you are an avid fisherman or a newcomer to the sport, you will have a great time fishing with an experienced guide in the waters around Jacksonville, Florida. Newbies will be enthralled, while enthusiasts will embrace the area's natural beauty and fishing bounty. A charter captain can take you on a productive fishing trip in the protected saltwater of the St. Johns River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, an area locals call the Mayport Jetties. You may also venture to the natural and artificial reefs near Jacksonville Beach and Amelia Island.

When you go on a charter fishing trip you can bring your own rod and reel or use the tackle that is provided. After you and your friends take your seats seasoned hands can help you set up your hooks and line. If you want they will instruct you on the fine points of the sport. Before you know it you will be catching king fish, speckled sea trout, king mackerel, tarpon, and cobia. If you don't know a weakfish from a sheepshead, the captain or crewmembers will tell you what you've got on your line and show you how to bring it in. If your line gets tangled or you lose your bait, the helpful crew will set you right back up. They will even clean your fish for you, making your catch ready for the grill! (Of course, you are free to release any fish you don't want.) From start to finish the crew takes care of the dirty work so you can spend your time catching fish.

A veteran, licensed fishing guide knows where and when to fish so you are not wasting your time. If you're looking for a guide in the Jacksonville area, check out their fishing reports before your sign up for a charter. A captain's fishing reports will give you an idea of his or her skill, experience, and knowledge about local waters. The more years a guide has spent locally the better they will know the fine points of the sport. You can have a fun time even if you don't catch anything, but it is a much better day if you haul in the fish. And it's not a matter of luck; an experienced guide is your key to a great day on the water.

You can join other people on a big fishing boat or charter a smaller boat just for you and two or three friends. A typical trip lasts four to six hours; shorter trips can be arranged for families with small children. For extra fun try a night fishing trip on the St. John River, with a glowing green light to draw in the fish. If you want to be on the water but don't care to fish, you can charter a captain to take you on a pleasure cruise in the Jacksonville waters.

Like with any nature activity, you don't know what you are going to encounter when you head out onto the water. You just have to find a good fishing guide and head out for an adventure. Once you go, you will probably be back for more.

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