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4-Hour Inshore Fishing with Charley's Charters

Looking for a solid half-day on the water that actually produces fish? Captain Charley's 4-hour inshore trips are built around one simple promise: we're going to put you on fish, and we're going to have a blast doing it. This isn't about cruising around hoping something bites – it's about hitting the proven spots where snook, snapper, and drum are actively feeding. Whether you're bringing the family for their first real fishing experience or you're a weekend warrior looking to dial in your technique, these trips deliver consistent action in some of the most productive inshore waters around.

What to Expect on the Water

Four hours gives us the perfect window to hit multiple spots and target different species as conditions change throughout the day. We'll start early when the fish are most active, working the mangrove shorelines and grass flats where snook and trout love to ambush baitfish. The boat handles up to six anglers comfortably, so there's plenty of room to spread out and work different techniques without getting in each other's way. Captain Charley knows these waters like the back of his hand – no wandering around burning fuel and daylight. We head straight to where the fish are holding, and you'll be casting within minutes of leaving the dock. The focus is on teaching you the techniques that actually work here, from proper bait presentation to reading the water like a local.

Proven Techniques & Prime Spots

Inshore fishing is all about understanding structure, tides, and timing – and that's exactly what you'll learn on these trips. We'll work live bait around dock pilings and bridge structures where sheepshead and black drum patrol for crabs and shrimp. When the tide is moving, we'll drift the grass flats with soft plastics, targeting trout and pompano cruising the edges. Captain Charley breaks down the why behind every spot we fish, showing you how to read the water, identify productive structure, and match your technique to the conditions. You'll leave knowing not just where to fish, but how to think like the fish you're targeting. The gear is all provided, but if you've got your own rods and reels, bring them along – there's nothing better than landing a big snook on your favorite setup.

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

"By far, the best fishing charter I have been out on. We left the dock and were on fish in no time. I can't believe HOW MANY FISH WE CAUGHT! And this was only in 4 hours! Captain Charley was so easy to talk to and knew exactly where to fish. There was no driving around the river hoping and praying. Nice spacious boat, ride was comfortable. Definitely will book with him again." - Maryann

"What an awesome morning charter. I learned so much. The guys worked so hard for us ! Highly recommend!!!! Worth every penny!" - Danielle

"Great trip with Charley. A true native of STUART he's full of information about fishing in the history of Stuart, recommend him as a guide highly." - Lewis

Species You'll Want to Hook

Crevalle Jack are the bulldogs of the inshore waters, and when you hook into one, you'll know it immediately. These fish fight way above their weight class, making screaming runs and testing your drag system to its limits. They're most active during the warmer months and often travel in schools, so when you find one, there are usually more nearby. Jacks will eat just about anything that moves, making them perfect targets for beginners, but their raw power keeps even experienced anglers coming back for more.

Florida Pompano are the gold standard of eating fish in these waters, and they're as fun to catch as they are delicious on the plate. These silver bullets prefer sandy bottom areas and are notorious for their acrobatic fights, often jumping multiple times once hooked. Spring and fall offer the best pompano action, and they can be finicky eaters, making each hookup that much more satisfying. Their preference for small jigs and live shrimp means you'll be working on finesse techniques that translate to better overall angling skills.

Grey Snapper, or mangrove snapper as the locals call them, are the ultimate inshore gamefish. They're smart, structure-oriented, and absolutely delicious. These fish live around docks, bridges, and mangrove edges, using their keen eyesight and wariness to avoid most anglers' offerings. That's what makes catching them so rewarding – you have to outsmart them with the right bait presentation and stealthy approach. They bite year-round but are most active during the summer months when they move into shallow water to spawn.

Black Drum are the heavyweights of the inshore scene, with larger fish capable of making powerful runs that will have your arms burning. They're bottom feeders that love crabs and shrimp, often found around oyster bars and bridge pilings where these crustaceans are abundant. Winter months bring the big spawning drum into shallow water, offering shots at fish in the 20-40 pound range. Their drumming sound, created by muscles vibrating against their swim bladder, often gives away their location before you even see them.

Snook are the crown jewel of inshore fishing, combining explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and stunning beauty in one package. These ambush predators lurk around structure waiting for baitfish to get too close, then attack with lightning speed. They're incredibly structure-oriented, rarely straying far from docks, mangroves, or bridge pilings. The closed season during summer months protects them during spawning, but when they're open, there's no more exciting fish to target in these waters. Their gill-rattling jumps and powerful runs make every snook fight memorable.

Time to Book Your Spot

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