Great White Charters LLC

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Great White Charters LLC,

On a new Pathfinder 2400 Open fishing out of the premier marina Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor(not a boat ramp).Veteran Owned, is the name to remember if you’re looking for huge hookups with a focus on keeping things fun. Captain David Ballard is a St. Augustine native who loves nothing more than sharing his local waters with anglers from all over.

Spend your day fishing either inshore or offshore for a range of species. Inshore, you will be going after local staples like Red and Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more. Book in for an offshore trip, and you will be heading up to 25 miles out in search of King Mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Seabass, and Sharks.

Whatever you’re after, Capt. David’s NEW Pathfinder 2400 Open center console is the perfect tool for the job. At 24’long, she strikes the perfect balance between nimble inshore and stable offshore. She has a full array of Garmin electronics and all the necessary safety equipment to keep you safe and happy throughout your time onboard.

You can use a variety of techniques on your trip, depending on the species you’re after. Whether you’re bottom fishing cut baits for Seabass, slow-trolling live baits for Cobia, or throwing lures for Trout and Redfish inshore, you can always count on quality light tackle to let you bring in your fish with confidence.

Seasoned pros and complete beginners will both be warmly-welcomed onboard. You will get a trip tailored to your skills and wishes. In short, Great White Charters aims to offer nothing less than the perfect fishing trip, whatever that means to you.
Child Policy: 6 year or older is recommended. Balance of the trip paid on the boat, no credit card fees charged.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $450
    Three hour trip, perfect for a first time angler experience or adults who just want to go fishing! Perfect for up to 4 customers.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    Enjoy a great morning inshore, fishing with live bait, dead bait, and artificial lures using spinning rods. Target species include Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Enjoy a great morning inshore, fishing with live bait, dead bait, and artificial lures using spinning rods. Target species include Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and more. (Price includes a $50 fuel surcharge)
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    This trip focuses on bottom fishing for Seabass, Vermilion Snapper, Triggerfish and seasonal species such as Grouper, mangrove snapper and lane snapper.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    Spend the day live bait slow-trolling for King Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks, Baracuda,and more.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Vlad C.
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Wonderful time on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on October 23, 2024
Captain David was a great host and teacher giving us all the basic skills we needed to get fishing right away. He made it clear...
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William C.
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A Good Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 5, 2024
It was a beautiful day for fishing. Nice weather with a gentle breeze.  Unfortunately, it was not a good day for catching. ...
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Greg O.
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Great White Charters = A Great Day Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 13, 2024
Dave Ballard is a seasoned Captain. He’s home grown St. Augustine, and knows the waters and how to catch the fish. Accommodating...
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George A.
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Awesome

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on August 30, 2024
Great fishing. David took care of everything! Caught tons of fish. Unfortunately, due to regulations, we couldn’t keep any...
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Eric W.
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Great Trip and amazing new Boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on August 20, 2024
Great trip!!!  Captain David altered our start time to take better advantage of the tide based on his recent catching trends....
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FAQs about Great White Charters LLC

Great White Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Great White Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin and Epirb
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well 2 live wells 40 gal , 20 gal
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box Ice chest ,bottled water.

Trips booked with Great White Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn)
  • Live Bait (Caught in summer, bought in winter.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Great White Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Creeks, docks, inlets, and intracoastal waters)
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 25 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Great White Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (King Makerel , cobia, sailfish, bonito, sharks)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Great White Charters LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

David Ballard
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
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347 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2018
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Captain David Ballard is a St. Augustine, FL native. He has fished these waters since he was a boy, and has surfed and scuba dived in the area for many years. He has always loved the sea, so it seemed only the natural thing to share the experiences on the water with like-minded people. Meeting these people is his favorite part of the job. He loves passing on all he has learned over his decades-long fishing career, and hopefully creating lasting memories along the way.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Brand new, Pathfinder 2400 Open
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yahama 300 2024 and 2024 Garmin trolling mtr.
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Creeks, docks, inlets, and intracoastal waters
Offshore Fishing
Up to 25 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
King Makerel , cobia, sailfish, bonito, sharks
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin and Epirb
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
2 live wells 40 gal , 20 gal
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Ice chest ,bottled water.

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Penn
Live Bait
Caught in summer, bought in winter.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Aged 6 and up, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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