Captain Eric and Captain Bryce Schmidt run Schmidt Happens Fishing Charters in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Combining local knowledge, quality equipment and a genuine love for fishing, Schmidt Happens Fishing always guarantees an incredible day on the water. We'll do our best to contact you within 24 hours of booking to confirm your charter reservations
George Meadows —
We had a great time out there with Captain Bryce. He tailored the day to what we asked and the next thing you know, Schmidt
A lot! The Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and Jacksonville areas offer a wide variety of fish in deep and shallow water, rock piles, nearshore rocks, various sandbars and grass flats. Many locations are near shore allowing us to maximize your fishing time. We know what fish are biting the best for the time and day and the different seasons throughout
Dane S. —
It was awesome for Brian to accept us on such short notice. Extremely hot day, but Brian was still able to put us on some
Anchors Aweigh Charters, Inc., based in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, FL is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides no cost fishing charters to those with permanent physical and/or developmental disabilities as well as those diagnosed with a terminal illness. They believe that the objective of fishing is not always to catch fish, but
Sherri Lynn —
Excellent sail, fun and entertaining staff!! Love the personality and attention from the Captain and the Deck hand, great
Northeast Florida native. Capt Kenny has over 40 years experience fishing inshore and offshore. Capt Kenny is one of the most respected Captains in Northeast Florida, not to mention one of the friendliest and respectable people you will ever meet. He is an accomplished Charter Captain maintaining his USCG License since 1995.
His credentials includes
Jeff Sell —
We were looking for a charter that would go the extra mile so we could bring home some groceries and tug on some beasts from
Looking to have wonderful day of Inshore Charter Fishing Amelia Island! With every inshore charter fishing trip, our goal is to produce smiles on every persons face. We will travel the backwaters of Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach area in search of Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Tarpon and other backwater species.
You will be fishing aboard a 2012 Pathfinder