Redfish Country Where the St. Johns River Meets the Marsh
A private inshore charter for up to four on the St. Johns River and its marsh creeks, with rods, tackle and licenses on board.
One boat, one group, on the St. Johns River and the coastal backwaters around it. The listing calls the St. Johns the river that runs north and says much of the boating and fishing happens on it.
A licensed local captain picks the water on the day, moving with the tide, the weather and where fish are active. You book a block of time on the water. The route is the captain's call.
The listing names redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon and cobia as targets, each one tied to season and conditions.
Three versions sell on the listing, all private and all on a 24-foot saltwater boat for one to four guests: four hours from 7:00 AM, four hours from 2:00 PM, or six hours from 7:00 AM.
As of October 14, 2026, the four-hour boat is USD 700 in total for one or two anglers, then USD 775 for three and USD 850 for four. The six-hour morning charter is USD 825 for one or two, then USD 900 and USD 975. The listing quotes a per-person price, and its lowest figure is each person's share when two book the four-hour boat.
Rods, reels, tackle, safety gear, bottled water and fishing licenses are included. Tips are not; iOutdoor, the company that sells the trip, says in its FAQ that a tip is generally around 10% to 20% of the package price. Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) exempts anyone fishing from a for-hire boat with a valid charter license from needing a saltwater fishing license of their own.
Private Jacksonville Inshore Fishing CharterPrivate boat for one to four guests, four or six hours. Tackle, safety gear, bottled water and fishing licenses included.www.viator.comThe Season Picks the Fish
Every species on the listing carries the same hedge: depending on the season and conditions. Redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, tarpon and cobia are named, and the listing credits the mix of river fishing, protected backwaters and coastal water for the variety.
The listing sells time on the water with a guide. It does not promise a catch, a count or a particular fish on a given day. Beginners and experienced anglers are both in its pitch, along with personalized guidance from the captain.
What you can take home is set by FWC. Flounder harvest closes statewide every year from October 15 through November 30, so a flounder caught in that window goes back. Tarpon is catch-and-release only, and a tarpon over 40 inches stays in the water unless the angler holds a tag for a state or world record attempt.
Jacksonville falls in FWC's Northeast Region. A redfish you keep has to measure 18 to 27 inches, one per angler and four per boat. Spotted seatrout has to measure 15 to 19 inches, three per angler. Cobia has to reach 36 inches to the fork of the tail, one per angler and no more than two per boat. On a charter, the captain and crew cannot keep a bag limit of redfish or seatrout for themselves.
The catch photos on the listing show redfish and a deck of spotted seatrout. The listing does not say where or when each one was taken.
A Boat With No Shade and No Toilet
Two exclusions on the listing shape the whole trip. It excludes on-board restrooms, and it excludes sun protection, a T-top or any shaded cover.
Expect open sky overhead and no toilet until the boat is back at the ramp, for four or six hours. Restrooms are available at the ramp, and the listing counts local bathroom and marina facilities among its inclusions.
Pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a long-sleeved layer. Bottled water comes aboard. Food and other drinks are not included; bring your own. If you plan to keep fish, iOutdoor's FAQ says to bring a cooler to carry the catch home and to allow up to 30 to 45 minutes after the trip for the captain to clean and package it.
Who Fits on the Boat
A booking takes one to four guests, and the boat carries your group only. The listing prices everyone from age 1 to 99 in a single adult band, with no separate child rate.
The listing ticks boxes for wheelchair access, strollers and infants on laps, yet it describes no way of boarding a 24-foot open boat from a public ramp. Treat those boxes as unconfirmed, and use the special-requirements question at checkout for any mobility or small-child need.
The listing does not recommend the trip for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Booking Cutoff, Refunds and Weather
Online booking closes 14 hours before departure. For a 7:00 AM start, that is 5:00 PM the day before, Eastern time.
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund; inside 24 hours there is no refund. The listing marks the trip as weather-dependent, and a weather cancellation comes with the offer of a new date or a full refund. iOutdoor's FAQ says the captain makes the weather call, with safety in mind.
iOutdoor's FAQ for charter captains describes how the company works: it advertises a captain's trips, keeps a commission on each trip that takes place, and once the captain accepts a booking, puts the captain in direct contact with the customer. The same FAQ requires every captain to hold a valid captain license and to carry liability insurance for the boat.
Before the day, the captain reaches out to confirm the details. A mobile ticket is accepted.
📍 The listing describes the meeting point only as the boat ramp, with ample parking and restrooms. Its location pin sits at Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek, 8203 Heckscher Drive, in northeast Jacksonville, and the trip starts and ends at the same spot.
The City of Jacksonville lists the park as open 24/7, with car and boat trailer parking, docks and restrooms. The listing never names the ramp in words, and iOutdoor's own Jacksonville inshore page gives a different address: 2510 2nd Ave N in Jacksonville Beach. Its FAQ says to meet at the boat ramp unless the captain says otherwise, so go by the ramp the captain confirms before the trip.
From the ramp, the day runs on the tide and on whatever is feeding in it.