8-Hour Jacksonville Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Inshore Fishing Charter

An 8-hour inshore fishing charter is the most comprehensive way to experience Northeast Florida’s shallow-water fishery, offering maximum flexibility, depth, and opportunity over a full tide cycle. Designed for anglers who want to slow down, adapt, and fully immerse themselves in the day, this trip showcases the diversity and rhythm of inshore fishing in Jacksonville.
 
The day begins with a strategic plan built around tides, weather, and seasonal movement, but the real advantage of an 8-hour trip is adaptability. With ample time on the water, your guide can adjust locations and techniques as conditions change—fishing early low-light periods, tracking water movement through the middle of the day, and capitalizing on late-stage feeding windows. This often means covering more ground and fishing a broader mix of environments, from shallow grass flats and oyster bars to winding tidal creeks and marsh shorelines connected to the St. Johns River and surrounding estuaries.
 
An 8-hour charter is ideal for anglers looking to target specific species or refine advanced techniques. Redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, black drum, and seasonal juvenile tarpon are common targets, with extended sight-fishing opportunities and time to patiently work productive areas. Fly fishing and light-tackle spinning gear are both used, and instruction is tailored to your experience level—whether you’re learning fundamentals or dialing in precision presentations.
 
All rods, reels, tackle, bait, water, and ice are provided, and conservation-minded catch-and-release practices are emphasized. For dedicated anglers, repeat guests, or those seeking the most complete inshore experience possible, an 8-hour charter delivers unmatched flexibility, learning, and connection to Jacksonville’s dynamic coastal waters.