Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC

Want to experience the bountiful fishing grounds of Saint Augustine, FL? Why not do it onboard a charter with years of experience cruising these waters?  Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC offers a truly luxurious charter experience onboard a top-of-the-line sportfishing vessel. The crew are determined to get you on fish and help you reel in your dream catch. Come aboard for the adventure of a lifetime!

Your crew pride themselves on knowing the diverse waters of the Atlantic Ocean intimately – they’ve fished all the way from South Carolina to the Florida Keys. Whether you’re looking to cruise nearshore waters for a bounty of reef fish, or want to head out to the Gulf Stream to battle Mahi Mahi, he offers fully-customizable fishing trips targeting a huge host of fishing grounds. If there’s a species you’ve always wanted to tackle, just let your captain know!

You’ll be traveling on a 48’ Ocean Yachts sportfishing vessel. She can accommodate 6 guests, and no luxury has been ignored. Onboard, you’ll find a spacious deck area, air-conditioning, fishfinder, life jackets in a variety of sizes, a private toilet, 2 bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen…the list goes on! It’s fair to say you could happily live on this boat. For hardcore anglers, there are outriggers and a fighting chair to maximize your fishing potential.

The species you’ll be going after depends on how far you want to travel and how many hours you want to spend on the water. Target nearshore waters for King and Spanish Mackerel, as well as a variety of Snapper and Grouper, or head a whopping 50 miles offshore to go after some world-famous big game fish, including Mahi Mahi and Blackfin Tuna.

Your trip includes top-quality Penn and Shimano rods and reels, tackle, live bait, and a valid fishing license for all guests. If you want to experience some first-class Floridian fishing while cruising in the lap of luxury, then join Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC and get ready to reel ‘em in!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,000
    If you want to troll or bottom fish some seriously plentiful offshore waters, then join your captain on this full day excursion. You'll be traveling out for the chance to reel in a variety of species, including King and Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, a variety of impressively-sized Grouper, and plenty more. Your trip includes Penn rods and reels, tackle, live bait, and a valid fishing license. Feel free to bring your favorite drinks and snacks, as there's a fridge onboard to store it in.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,496
    Offshore trolling!
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $2,500
    Get ready to target world-famous big game fish in the Gulf Stream on this overnight trip. Depending on the season, you'll get the chance to target Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and plenty more. You'll sleep on the boat, so this trip offers hardcore anglers plenty of time to reel in their dream catch. For more details, please contact your captain. You'll be provided with top-notch Penn rods and reels, live bait, tackle, and a fishing license.
  • Private trip
    Extended Day Trip – Big Game
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,750
    If you want to battle some seriously impressive big game fish, then join your captain for this extended day trip that lasts between 10 and 12 hours. You'll head offshore, where you'll come face-to-gills with Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, huge King Mackerel, and whatever else is biting. You'll be provided with top-quality Penn rods and reels, tackle, live bait, and a valid fishing license. Bring along your favorite drinks and snacks to keep your energy up!

FAQs about Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC

Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,496 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per day per group - Overnight Trip (1 day)
  • US $2,750 per group - Extended Day Trip – Big Game (11 hours)

When you book a trip with Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Salt Run Fishing Charters LLC include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Matt Wood
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
24 Customer reviews
Member since July 2018

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Ocean Yachts (Sportfishing) originally built in 1989. Powered by 2 480HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
48 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (37)
Count em!
Huge shark we caught
Lounge chill on the way out!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
86%
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Christopher T.
Saint Cloud, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wow!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 17, 2021
The captain and 1st mate were extremely knowledgeable when it came to getting us on the fish, techniques, and locations! They...
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Amy M.
United States
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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8 Hr trip with Captain Matt Wood

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 6, 2021
What an awesome day.  Even with Hurricane Elsa headed our way, Capt Wood managed to get us in and out thru the rough seas...
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Terri F.
Hinesville, GA
Excellent
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 4, 2021
Awesome trip, Love the personal attention you get on these trips.  My second time going and will be planning another next...
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Kerry C.
Talking Rock, GA
Excellent
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Full day

VERIFIED   Extended Day Trip – Big Game on November 26, 2021
it was a great trip . the captain was great and the 1st mate was too. both very knowledgeable seamen. didnt catch but...
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Jeremiah C.
Memphis, TN
Excellent
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Awesome day with Matt and Paul!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 27, 2021
We had an absolute blast with these guys! They put us on the sweet spot for snapper and we filled the boat! Will definitely...
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