
“Fishing with a local” is a staple of what experienced anglers are looking for, someone who knows the local fishing spots, the habits of the fish, and all the hidden bays and holes that produce the best catch. Local Knowledge Fishing Charters does precisely that, bringing you to the hottest fishing spots around and putting you on the best bite. His boat has a very shallow draft, allowing for excellent movement in the inshore waters around St. Augustine. The engine is an outstanding 225 HP Yamaha SHO, allowing you to fly across the water at 60 knots. It’s also equipped with a wireless trolling motor, to keep her steady as you measure that first cast.
Captain Lehman Norman will be your guide and assistant on this charter. He’s a 4th generation Floridian that has been fishing the St. Augustine area since he was a kid, he knows his locale well. You can expect to target a variety of species on this charter, from Redfish, Flounder, and Black Drum, all the way to Cobia, Mangrove Snappers, Jack Crevalles, and many more species you run across.
Live bait is prepared for customers before they arrive for their trip. All equipment that is required is provided by the captain. There is no minimum age policy for kids and Local Knowledge Fishing Charters invites anglers of all sizes and ages to join them on this excellent fishing adventure!
Rating summary
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+211Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
Jun 22, 2025
Full Day Trip - Inshore
Phenomenal captain with more knowledge than most. Went out of his way to show us spots for fishing so that we could keep catching fish even when the charter was done. I look forward to booking with him again.
Phenomenal captain with more knowledge than most. Went out of his way to show us spots for fishing so that we could keep catching...

Jul 21, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore
Lehman was a great guide. Personable, knowledgeable and took good care of us. We caught a wide variety of fish and took a good amount home for a fry.
Lehman was a great guide. Personable, knowledgeable and took good care of us. We caught a wide variety of fish and took a good...
Sep 18, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore
great trip. awesome captain. highly recommended
great trip. awesome captain. highly recommended
Apr 13, 2025
Full Day Trip - Inshore
This was our second time with Local knowledge and the captain has never disappointed us. Awesome Captain
This was our second time with Local knowledge and the captain has never disappointed us. Awesome Captain





Apr 26, 2024
Full Day Trip - Inshore
We had the most wonderful time and it was even far more enjoyable than I had imagined! This was my 1st inshore trip, Ever, and I can't even find words great enough to express how Great of a time we had. Not just a great time in itself, but we had an Amazing Captain! Lehman definitely deserves to be called Captain because he for sure has earned that title. He is Very knowledgeable about the area, the waters, how to fish and how to fish for the targeted species. He always made sure we had what we needed, made sure our lines were either baited or retied, showed us how we needed to 'fish' the lures, and overall made us feel like we were friends and not just another charter customer. We are spoiled when it comes to freshwater fishing and I can see why ocean fishing is a kind of it's own. After just 1 trip I am Hooked! Definitely something we plan on doing again and it will for sure be with Captain Lehman. We caught several species of fish which made the time very entertaining! There was never a dull moment, plenty of laughs and a great time. We saw manatees, the Spanish fort and even got to see some dolphins right at the end. I highly recommend Captain Lehman to anyone thinking about booking an inshore charter. I Guarantee you will enjoy yourself and will have a Great time fishing as well. Thanks again for such an Awesome time! We greatly appreciate your hospitality and for making it a goal to make sure we had a great time! Great example of what a true Captain should be!
We had the most wonderful time and it was even far more enjoyable than I had imagined! This was my 1st inshore trip, Ever, and...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (214)


+211Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
99%
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Full Day Trip - Inshore on June 22, 2025
Phenomenal captain with more knowledge than most. Went out of his way to show us spots for fishing so that we could keep catching fish even when the charter was done. I look forward to booking with him again.
Phenomenal captain with more knowledge than most. Went out of his way to show us spots for fishing so that we could keep catching fish even when the charter was done. I look forward to booking with him again.

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Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore on July 21, 2025
Lehman was a great guide. Personable, knowledgeable and took good care of us. We caught a wide variety of fish and took a good amount home for a fry.
Lehman was a great guide. Personable, knowledgeable and took good care of us. We caught a wide variety of fish and took a good amount home for a fry.
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Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) - Inshore on September 18, 2025
great trip. awesome captain. highly recommended
great trip. awesome captain. highly recommended
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Full Day Trip - Inshore on April 13, 2025
This was our second time with Local knowledge and the captain has never disappointed us. Awesome Captain
This was our second time with Local knowledge and the captain has never disappointed us. Awesome Captain






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Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Trip - Inshore on April 26, 2024
We had the most wonderful time and it was even far more enjoyable than I had imagined! This was my 1st inshore trip, Ever, and I can't even find words great enough to express how Great of a time we had. Not just a great time in itself, but we had an Amazing Captain! Lehman definitely deserves to be called Captain because he for sure has earned that title. He is Very knowledgeable about the area, the waters, how to fish and how to fish for the targeted species. He always made sure we had what we needed, made sure our lines were either baited or retied, showed us how we needed to 'fish' the lures, and overall made us feel like we were friends and not just another charter customer. We are spoiled when it comes to freshwater fishing and I can see why ocean fishing is a kind of it's own. After just 1 trip I am Hooked! Definitely something we plan on doing again and it will for sure be with Captain Lehman. We caught several species of fish which made the time very entertaining! There was never a dull moment, plenty of laughs and a great time. We saw manatees, the Spanish fort and even got to see some dolphins right at the end. I highly recommend Captain Lehman to anyone thinking about booking an inshore charter. I Guarantee you will enjoy yourself and will have a Great time fishing as well. Thanks again for such an Awesome time! We greatly appreciate your hospitality and for making it a goal to make sure we had a great time! Great example of what a true Captain should be!
We had the most wonderful time and it was even far more enjoyable than I had imagined! This was my 1st inshore trip, Ever, and I can't even find words great enough to express how Great of a time we had. Not just a great time in itself, but we had an Amazing Captain! Lehman definitely deserves to be called Captain because he for sure has earned that title. He is Very knowledgeable about the area, the waters, how to fish and how to fish for the targeted species. He always made sure we had what...
