William Cochran
Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide tucked in the furthest nook of Northeast, FL, 35 minutes from the Jacksonville Int’l Airport.
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William Cochran
Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter
Highlights
- Redfish to tarpon, bass to bowfin
- Explore the estuaries surrounding Amelia Island, including but not limited to, the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve, St. Mary’s River, and Okefenokee Swamp
- Experience the origins of the Lowcountry and its Southern hospitality
- Rates start from $450 for a 4-hour adventure
- Not season-dependent. (Tarpon run from May-September), (Floodtides occur August-November)
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
Learn More- Rendezvous at designated boat ramp
- Depart for 4-, 6-, or 8-hour endeavor
- Average travel time to destination is 10-15 minutes
- Apparel recommended: Long-sleeved shirt, shorts, or breathable pants, hat, Buff, sunglasses, closed-toe shoes mandated for near-shore outing. Otherwise, whatever makes you comfortable
- Sunscreen and bug spray provided
- Snacks, lunch, and beverages provided. Dietary restrictions and special requests should be noted prior to engagement
- All rods and reels provided
- Trip ends at origin
The Lowcountry is most notable for its fields of Spartina grass accompanied by mud flats with scattered oyster formations, hosting your more commonly targeted species such as redfish, black drum, and sheepshead. Cruising sharks of these shallow flats are just an added bonus. When targeting more seasonal offerings like tarpon and albacore tuna, we will cruise the near shore areas. This will also allow more chances at crevalle jack and sharks over the 4ft. mark, maybe even the occasional cobia. Traveling farther back into the estuaries, where freshwater and saltwater meet, we will have a mixed bag of inshore offerings as well as the periodic striped bass, along with various sub-species of largemouth. Observing this transition is an experience. Dedicated endeavors inland will focus on the lightest tackle and an array of panfish with the likeliness of landing a bowfin or bass in the mix. In this case, it is strictly freshwater outlets, but the opportunity offers a beautiful chance to immerse yourself in a unique environment of lush cypress tree formations and associated flora and fauna.
Boated:
Half-Day (4 hours) $500
¾-Day (6 hours) $650
Full-Day (8 hours) $800
Floodtide (2-3 hours) $400
Kayaked:
Low Tide (4-6 hours) $450
Other:
Flood Wade (2-3 hours) $250
What are some timeframes to be aware of?
Tarpon run from May-September; floodtides occur August-November.