Charter Fishing Activities for Amelia Island Visitors - By: emoryhubach

Amelia is an island in the northernmost coast of Florida home to rich fishing charters where numerous fish species are found. The Amelia Island fishing charters bring sport explorers and anglers to clear blue waters on a medium-sized fishing boat with a hard chine hull that practically glides on water.

There are various ways to fish in these fishing charters, with different species found in various areas in Amelia Island. Trolling is one method of catching fish. This uses one or more fishing lines, each with a lure, to entice various marine creatures to come near the vessel. This method allows fish to be caught with little or no bodily damage so they can later be released, as is the practice in many sport fishing events.

In Amelia Island, anglers can go inshore or "jetty" fishing. Inshore recreational fishing from an area close to shore with waters only about thirty meters deep. Strong rods and sturdy fishing lines are used here because of large, powerful catches. One can catch beautiful black-and-white drum fish (Sciaenidae), the stout red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and the elusive flounder (Paralichthys) from inshore fishing.

Anglers can also go wreck fishing or reef fishing. The coastal waters of Florida are home to lush coral reefs though many of these are found in southern Florida, along the Florida Keys. There are many shipwrecks near Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, which have become rich artificial reefs and the habitat of many sport fish species.

The Amelia Island charter fishing areas offer different species which includes the big-mouthed grouper (Epinephelinae) and its silvery relative, the sea bass (Moronidae). The flat, colorful triangle-faced triggerfish (Balistidae) is also found here. Medium-sized sharks and the torpedo-like king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) are also available in wreck and reef fishing areas.

Enthusiasts in the Amelia Island fishing charter can also enjoy offshore trolling. Offshore fishing is better known as deep sea or open water fishing. This is done in waters more than thirty meters deep, often requiring bigger boats. The wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is also silvery and torpedo-like in shape, also called ono in Hawaiian and peto in Spanish. The dolphin fish (Coryphaenidae) are so-called because of its resemblance to the dolphin. The majestic sailfish (Istiophoridae) and the tuna (Scombridae) are valuable catches.

The Amelia Island fishing charters can also be a place for sightseeing. Families can go on island cruises in the area. Cruisers and fishers alike can enjoy a day in Amelia Island.

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