Back At It Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (45 reviews)
  Recent reports
 
State licensed
 Nix Boat Yard Road 220, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States

Captian Mike is a world traveled Professional Captain and Mate and has spent most of his life fishing up and down the East Coast, the Bahamas, Bermuda and Mexico. He started fishing at a young age becoming a 4th generation fisherman. His passion is fishing and enjoys teaching others. Captian Mike would love to show you our year round local fishery and what it has to offer! From - Backwater to Bluewater he’s got you covered! We have a wonderful fishery here in the nations oldest city and Captain Mike will show you an unforgettable experience!

Behind the helm of Back At It Fishing Charters, he specializes in St. Augustine’s famous flats, backcountry waters, inlets, and nearshore fishing grounds, home to a huge host of incredible species – Redfish, feisty Tarpon, and plenty more. Get ready to experience inshore Florida fishing at its finest!

You’ll be fishing from Capt. Mike’s 22’ Pathfinder bay boat, perfectly built to navigate Florida’s seriously shallow flats and skinny backcountry waters. She can accommodate up to 4 guests, so bring along your family, or indulge in some friendly competition with your best angling buddies. On board, you’ll find top-notch navigational and safety gear, and a wireless trolling motor so you can sneak up on your catch.

There’s a reason why Capt. Mike named his charter “Back At It” – he specializes in exploring this area’s incredible backcountry, as well as the flats and local inlets. You’ll have the chance to experience light tackle backwater fishing, head to the Intracoastal waterway, and even bottom fish, depending on what will provide the best experience.

Mike Cacchio

Captain

Mike Cacchio

28 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
Fall / Winter Special AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 30 - Dec 1
Price for 2 people
US $500 
Fall / Winter Special PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Dec 25 - Jan 1
Price for 2 people
US $500 
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Near Coastal
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 31 - Jan 1
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $600 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $800 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

A very flexible, knowledgeable charter
Family Fishing trip
Family Fishing trip
+33

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 45 reviews
John F.
John F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

“Back At It “

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2024

Nobody works harder to find fish and put you in a position to catch them than Captain Mike Cacchio. He has a first class operation. We will definitely be repeat customers. Thanks Mike for a Great Day!

Nobody works harder to find fish and put you in a position to catch them than Captain Mike Cacchio. He has a first class operation. We will definitely be repeat customers. Thanks Mike for a Great Day!  

 John F. recommends Back At It Fishing Charters
Mike Cacchio
Mike Cacchio (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2024
Thanks for that ! Look forward to the next time.

Traci S.
Traci S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun morning

VERIFIED

Near Coastal on June 15, 2024

Had a great time fishing with Capt Mike. He worked hard to help us catch fish. He was super patient and had a lot of knowledge. Boat was great too. He takes pride in his work. Great way to spend a day..

Had a great time fishing with Capt Mike. He worked hard to help us catch fish. He was super patient and had a lot of knowledge. Boat was great too. He takes pride in his work. Great way to spend a day..  

 Traci S. recommends Back At It Fishing Charters
Mike Cacchio
Mike Cacchio (The Captain)
Replied on June 16, 2024
You all did a great job! Good luck in Gainesville.

Sophia A.
Sophia A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with Mike!

VERIFIED

Near Coastal on July 12, 2024

We had an awesome time catching fish with Mike! We were all beginners and we left with 2 big mackerels, and we caught other fish on the water as well. Highly recommend this trip!

We had an awesome time catching fish with Mike! We were all beginners and we left with 2 big mackerels, and we caught other fish on the water as well. Highly recommend this trip!  

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 Sophia A. recommends Back At It Fishing Charters
Mike Cacchio
Mike Cacchio (The Captain)
Replied on July 13, 2024
Great time with all of you on board today!! Let me know if you have any questions about things to do around town.

Peter R.
Peter R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A very flexible, knowledgeable charter

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on October 5, 2024

We had bad weather and bad luck fishing but Capt. Mike did his best with the situation and we were still able to have a great time. Thanks Mike!

We had bad weather and bad luck fishing but Capt. Mike did his best with the situation and we were still able to have a great time. Thanks Mike!  

 Peter R. recommends Back At It Fishing Charters
Mike Cacchio
Mike Cacchio (The Captain)
Replied on October 7, 2024
Look forward to the next time.
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Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Family Fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 16, 2024

We had an awesome time! The captain worked hard to keep us catching fish on our half day trip! Myself, my wife, and son would highly recommend the trip!

We had an awesome time! The captain worked hard to keep us catching fish on our half day trip! Myself, my wife, and son would highly recommend the trip!  

 Chris C. recommends Back At It Fishing Charters
Mike Cacchio
Mike Cacchio (The Captain)
Replied on August 17, 2024
Great haveing you all on the boat today! Look forward to the next time!
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FAQs about Back At It Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Back At It Fishing Charters?

Back At It Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Fall / Winter Special AM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Fall / Winter Special PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Near Coastal (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Back At It Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Back At It Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Back At It Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Back At It Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Mainly Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Caught on the way out or purchased beforehand)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish with in legal limits can be cleaned and bagged up to take home.)
  • Drinks (We offer water bottles)
  • Fishing License (All licenses are included )
What types of fishing does Back At It Fishing Charters offer?

Back At It Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Back At It Fishing Charters offer?

Back At It Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Back At It Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Back At It Fishing Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Mike Cacchio

St. Augustine, Florida, United States

47 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2018

Captain Mike spent his early childhood fishing on the local creeks and marshlands for redfish, trout, flounder, black drum and several other local species. It is safe to say that a love for angling runs in the family – he’s a 4th generation fisherman, so fishing came naturally to him! During his teenage years he worked as a mate on several boats, and after high school, he continued his education in the fishing and boating industry. He spent the next period of his life traveling and fishing the offshore canyons of the Western Atlantic, Bermuda, St. Thomas, the Bahamas, Mexico and other prime fishing locations. In 2009, he decided to settle in St. Augustine, and started running inshore trips. He welcomes every type of angler on his vessel, from novices to experts. He loves teaching kids how to fish and introducing them to the world of saltwater fishing. From novice to seasoned vet, you wont be disappointed.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Popping

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Mainly Shimano

Live Bait

Caught on the way out or purchased beforehand

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

All fish with in legal limits can be cleaned and bagged up to take home.

Drinks

We offer water bottles

Fishing License

All licenses are included

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Aged 5 and up

You Keep Catch

Within legal sizes/limits

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Augustine right now

CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PompanoPompano
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
TarponTarpon

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