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Fish the Tides of Jacksonville with Capt. Dave

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Guiding anglers across Jacksonville’s marshes, creeks, and flats for over 30 years.

Jacksonville Fishing Trips for Every ANGLER

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Kids Fishing Charter

  • 2 Hour
  • Jacksonville, FL

Capt. Dave’s famous kids fishing charter is designed for young anglers under 10. This fun and educational trip introduces children to the excitement of fishing in a relaxed environment.

$250 Limited days & time windows apply

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Half Day Fishing Charter

  • 4 Hour
  • 2 People
  • Jacksonville, FL

Enjoy a shorter but action-packed fishing trip with Capt. Dave exploring the St. Johns River and coastal salt marsh. Perfect for anglers wanting a quality fishing experience within a half-day.

$500

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Standard Day Charter

  • 6 Hour
  • 2 People
  • Jacksonville, FL

Fish the tides with Capt. Dave, a 30-year Jacksonville fishing guide, on a private inshore charter across the St. Johns River and surrounding salt marsh. 

$600

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WHAT YOU’LL CATCH

Jacksonville’s inshore waters offer year-round opportunities.

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Redfish

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Spotted Seatrout

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Flounder

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Black Drum

Fishing locations include

  • tidal creeks
  • estuaries
  • grass flats
  • oyster beds
  • river systems

Meet Capt. Dave, Jacksonville’s Veteran Fishing Guide

Capt. Dave Sipler has guided anglers in Jacksonville since 1996, earning a reputation for experience and consistency. He specializes in light-tackle inshore fishing across marshes, creeks, flats, and rivers, targeting species like Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder.

Know About Us

30+

Years hosting locals and visitors on the St. Johns River and surrounding salt marsh.

90%

Returning guests who come back year after year to fish the tides again.

As a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain, he runs year-round trips that stay small and personal for a hands-on experience. His focus is simple, patient instruction, a relaxed day on the water, and helping anglers of all skill levels fish more effectively.

Fishing Moments on the Water

Take a look at real catches, happy anglers, and memorable days spent fishing Jacksonville’s rivers and marshes.

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Why Choose Capt. dave

30 Years Guiding

Capt. Dave has spent decades on Jacksonville waters, making fishing his full-time passion.

People First

Your experience matters as much as the fish you catch — every trip is personalized.

Expert Guidance

Learn techniques, fish smarter, and explore productive inshore waters with a veteran guide.

Lasting Memories

Family trips, first catches, and stories you’ll share for years to come.

Stories From Our Guests

Captain Dave is fantastic with young kids. The 2hr trip is the perfect amount of time, a short boat ride right to the action. We brought 6 fish into the boat, my son was thrilled.

Dan F

Satisfied customer

Thank you for an great experience, excellent Captain, and exceptionally clean vessel. We’ll be back.

Cindy Martin

Satisfied customer

.Took the kids 15y and 4yr, both got seasick but Captain Dave not only handled well but with the shorter on open water experience took us up river for sightseeing and a bit of history it was a great end

Rhonda Herrmann

Satisfied customer

Went out with Dave again today, we split a day with a solo trip and then followed it up with a kids trip, went home with about 12 pounds of fish after they were filleted. Also my son had a blast trolling for Mackerel. Thank you Dave for another great day. Will be back soon.

Aaron Martz

Satisfied customer

Three of us went out and had a good time fishing and listening to more fish stories than seemingly possible. Captain Dave knows his fish and how to catch them.

Ruth Huebner

Satisfied customer

Capt. Dave has never failed to get us to the fish, from smaller fare by the jetties to 100# sharks! He’s great with kids, too. We’ve been out with him 8 times now and will be out for more.

Mike Deutsch

Satisfied customer

We had a great time with Capt Dave and Lori today. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

Alice Barnes

Satisfied customer

He told me he wanted me to catch the biggest fish of my life…..the rod doubled over and it was in fact the biggest fish of my life (monster RB)…been on the Jettywolf many times and looking forward to many more!

Michael Minton

Satisfied customer

Capt Dave took my wife and I fishing and we had a great day on the river.

Biker Don

Satisfied customer

Capt Dave will put you on fish. I highly recommend taking a fishing trip with him. Capt Dave took my wife and I fishing and we had a great day on the river.

Joe Register

Satisfied customer

Ready To Fish Jacksonville’s Best Inshore Waters?

Join Capt. Dave for a hands-on inshore fishing trip targeting Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and more. Small groups, fully equipped, book early, prime dates fill fast.

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