Whether you are looking for a family getaway or an offshore fishing adventure, Franklintown fishing charters will put you in the best spots.
Franklintown fishing charters will put you on Redfish, Southern Flounder, Cobia, King Mackerel, and many more.
Good to Know
- Average inshore price $436 for 4-hour trip / 2 anglers
- Average offshore price $682 for 4-hour trip / 2 anglers
- Number of fishing charters 103 in Franklintown and nearby cities
- Best months for fishing June, September and July
Inshore fishing charters in Franklintown
Franklintown is home to some of the best inshore fishing experiences.
Bays, intels, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for a great trip.
Anglers favorite Franklintown for its backcountry rivers, bays, and shallow flats.
Redfish, Southern Flounder, Cobia, King Mackerel, and Redfish could be your next catch.
Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.
Inshore fishing trip prices
On average, the base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers.
Add $50 for an extra angler.
Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.
$200 is the lowest price for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Franklintown.
You can find more than 190 fishing companies in Franklintown and nearby cities.
It’s easy to book your next fishing retreat in Franklintown.
Best time for inshore fishing
The best time to go inshore fishing in Franklintown are considered to be June, September and July.
Popular inshore fish species
- Redfish
- Southern Flounder
- Cobia
What is included in the price?
Most trips are all-inclusive.
You will have everything you need for a fishing trip: rods, reels, tackle, lures, and cooler with ice.
Usually, Captains clean the catch with no additional payments.
The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license.
This license covers all the people on the vessel.
An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit to fish in the federal waters.
What to bring on a fishing charter trip
Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.
Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.
Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.
How to book a fishing charter trip
You can reserve a trip with a 10-30% deposit.
The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.
The deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip before the cancellation deadline.
It's usually within 2-14 days of your trip date.
Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.
Boat ramps and marinas near Franklintown
There are several boat ramps and marinas near Franklintown. Most of the fishing charters launch from:
- Mayport Boat Ramp, 4870 Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32233
- Jim King Boat Ramp, 8203 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
- Amelia Island Marina, 251 Creekside Dr, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034