Hooker Charters & Guide ServiceΒ
Hooker Charters & Guide Service is located in Jacksonville, Florida. Run by Captain Bill Perkins, a full-time,USCG licensed Captain. He's a professional, knowledgeable guide who goes above and beyond to put his guests on the fish. This is the perfect chance to explore these productive waters. If you want to have a fun day out on the water with a professional guide, look no further.
Your trip will take place aboard Captain Billβs 25β Contender boat powered by a new 4.3L Yamaha 350. Its navigational electronics include two Garmin GPS, two Garmin fish finders, a Garmin AIS VHF radio, EPIRB and Garmin In reach satellite communication Device. The vessel is equipped with a live bait tank, a wireless trolling motor, an icebox for your refreshments, and an anchoring system to keep you on top of the fish. The vessel also includes a enclosed toilet. Up to six anglers are welcome on board.
Captain Bill uses a variety of fishing techniques to make sure you will get the most out of your day on the water, whatever the season. If the weather permits, you will be able to go see whatβs biting nearshore, head offshore, or fish the flats, wrecks and reefs..
During your trip, you may try anything from fishing with light and heavy tackle to jigging, trolling, bottom fishing and drift fishing. Captain Bill is great with kids, so a day out with him is an excellent opportunity to have fun with your family or friends and enjoy your children landing their first fish!
There is a wide range of fish you can catch, including Mahi Mahi, Cobia, King Mackerel, Tarpon, Vermilion Snapper, Trigger fish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Sea trout, Black Sea bass, and Red fish.
Your trip with Captain Bill will include all the needed fishing equipment and tackle as well as live bait. Fish cleaning and filleting is also included.
Please note: All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver and release form prior to departure. This will be provided to you on the day of the charter by the Capt.
Hooker Charters & Guide Service is located in Jacksonville, Florida. Run by Captain Bill Perkins, a full-time,USCG licensed Captain. He's a professional, knowledgeable guide who goes above and beyond to put his guests on the fish. This is the perfect chance to explore these productive waters. If you want to have a fun day out on the water with a professional guide, look no further.
Your trip will take place aboard Captain Billβs 25β Contender boat powered by a new 4.3L Yamaha 350. Its navigational electronics include two Garmin GPS, two Garmin fish finders, a Garmin AIS VHF radio, EPIRB and Garmin In reach satellite communication Device. The vessel is equipped with a live bait tank, a wireless trolling motor, an icebox for your refreshments, and an anchoring system to keep you on top of the fish. The vessel also includes a enclosed toilet. Up to six anglers are welcome on board.
Captain Bill uses a variety of fishing techniques to make sure you will get the most out of your day on the water, whatever the season. If the weather permits, you will be able to go see whatβs biting nearshore, head offshore, or fish the flats, wrecks and reefs..
During your trip, you may try anything from fishing with light and heavy tackle to jigging, trolling, bottom fishing and drift fishing. Captain Bill is great with kids, so a day out with him is an excellent opportunity to have fun with your family or friends and enjoy your children landing their first fish!
There is a wide range of fish you can catch, including Mahi Mahi, Cobia, King Mackerel, Tarpon, Vermilion Snapper, Trigger fish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Sea trout, Black Sea bass, and Red fish.
Your trip with Captain Bill will include all the needed fishing equipment and tackle as well as live bait. Fish cleaning and filleting is also included.
Please note: All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver and release form prior to departure. This will be provided to you on the day of the charter by the Capt.
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Donald Ledrick5.0Verifiedgreat captain
Half Day Trip β Inshore - 1:00 PM on January 17, 2026Β β’Β 2 adultsMe and my son took a trip to Jacksonville to drop off a few things and since we was going we was going to make a day out of and do some fishing. I booked with Bill because his prices was cheaper and since I was looking for a half day. The departure hours fit my schedule. once I made reservations I got a message that he would call me at 4. When we got to the boat he went over 3 rules, and rule 1 and 2 was don't hook the captain. He was exciting to try out the new Garmin fish finder and put us on a lot of fish. We ended up catching 9 sheep head.
Zinn McCottry5.0Verifiedbest offshore trip ever.
8 hr American Red snapper trip on June 13, 2026Β β’Β 6 adultsBest offshore charter Iβve had in a long time. Highly recommend. I love the hands on approach of letting people bait their own hooks and get the fish off the hooks for experienced anglers. Definitely puts you in the fish. Capt Bill was just one of the guys on our trip. Highly recommend. Just hope he has availability when Iβm ready again. Thanks Capt from the 6 of us.
Ben HoganRepeat angler5.0Verified3/4 Day Trip
3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on July 12, 2026Β β’Β 3 adultsCaptian Bill was absolutely awesome. Hes a great teacher and he had us on the fish from the very beginning and kept us on them the entire trip. We caught a large variety of fish and even got to take home two keepers, that he fileted and packaged for us to take home! I would highly recommend this charter.
- Bradley Rodriguez5.0Verified
Great Captian
3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 25, 2026Β β’Β 2 adultsmy wife and I did a six hour trip with Captain Bill and had an amazing time. from catching fish to knowledge of ship handling a 10 out of 10 experience. I would recommend to anyone thatβs wanting to catch fish. I want to gain knowledge of seamanship and an easy person to work with. οΏΌοΏΌ
Tawnya AndersonRepeat angler4.0VerifiedFamily fishing trip
6hr American Red Snapper trip on June 12, 2026Β β’Β 3 adultsWhat a fun and beautiful two days out fishing with Hooker Charters & Guide Service! πβοΈ The ocean was calm, the weather was perfect, and Captain Bill worked hard to keep us on the fish the entire trip. Everyone caught fish, which made me happy BUT you know what made me ecstatic? I caught the MOST and the BIGGEST fish! π€π£ πͺ The boys were good sports about it. I tried not to rub it in too much. Kaden caught the only trigger fish of the trip, and Jon? Well, he caught a sunburn. βοΈπ₯π€£ So many laughs, memories and salty ocean air. These are the kind of family days Iβll hold onto forever.
Ashley Andrews4.7VerifiedNewBad weather but still good fishing
3/4 Day Inshore Trip on October 17, 2026Β β’Β 3 adultsIt was a rough day, captain Bill had to pivot more inshore and we had at least 25 flounder, out of season by 2 days, huge reds and bull reds, some trout and more. My boys were happy. Would recommend captain Bill.
- Tawnya AndersonRepeat angler4.0Verified
Family Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore on June 11, 2026Β β’Β 3 adultsWe had an amazing two days on the water with Hooker Charters & Guide Service! The ocean was calm, the weather was perfect, and Captain Bill worked hard to keep us on the fish the entire trip. Everyone caught fish, which made for some great family memories. Kaden caught the only trigger fish of the trip, Jon caught a sunburn, and somehow I managed to catch the most fish and the biggest fish! π If youβre looking for a fun fishing trip with a knowledgeable captain who works hard for his clients, we highly recommend Captain Bill and Hooker Charters!
Austin Willis5.0VerifiedCaptain Bill is the only captain. Don't look any further
Full Day Trip - Nearshore/Offshore on February 15, 2026Β β’Β 5 adultsWow what a captain that truly cares for his clients. We had a truly horrible mother nature day but Capt Bill made the day so much better. We didn't get the fishing we wanted but the day was truly enjoyable thanks to captain Bill. If you looking for someone who cares about your trip and what kind of day your going to have book Captain Bill. Can't wait to go fishing again, thanks for the laughs and the great day in mother nature.
Tyler DonoughRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFantastic 4 hours.
Half Day Trip β Inshore on October 1, 2026Β β’Β 6 adultsCaptain Bill put us right on some fish, and we spent the next four hours reeling them in. We counted up 8 difference species of fish we caught, and brought home a good bit of flounder, sea trout, and some croaker. All in all, awesome trip!
Kenneth HeavnerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedPut us on the meat
Half Day Trip β Inshore on May 27, 2026Β β’Β 3 adultsCaught stingray, shark, Red Fish and other fish can't remember the name! Captain Bill was awesome and very patient taught my kids many things. It was money well spent. Memories made for a lifetime!
