Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters has all you need for a great day on the water with family or friends. Join them for a fishing adventure out of St. Augustine, where you’ll have world-class sportfishing opportunities. Captain Dalton Shank has been fishing these waters for a long time so he’ll make sure to take you to all the secret spots and put you on the fish.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 57’ Smith.  She’s a custom sportfish known for her smooth, dry, and stable ride.  She can get you there quickly and comfortably.

The sportfish design features a large cockpit, big salon, and a large galley. The boat is equipped with all the standard safety gear, and there’s a life raft as well to give you some peace of mind. You’ll find all the navigational equipment onboard so you’ll always find the fish. There is a full head onboard as well as a bunkroom. The galley features a convection oven, sink, and coffee pot. The salon has 2 sofas, a stereo, TV, and all of the cabin is climate controlled.

There’s a variety of fish species you can target here. Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, sharks, and Sailfish are just some of the fish that call these waters their home. Capt. Dalton will be happy to clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day, so you can take it home straight to table for a delicious meal.

You’ll be provided will all the fishing gear you need – rods, reels, and tackle. You’ll be fishing using live bait and a range of artificial lures. Kids are welcome to come on board, so don’t hesitate to bring them with you for a fun day of fishing making some amazing family memories along the way. All you need to bring is some food and drinks for your refreshment.

Everyone has seen the movies but rest assured when fishing with us. We are the bigger boat.

Book a trip with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters and have the time of your life fishing the waters of Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Near shore shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Fishing around the inlet for a variety of shark species
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Nearshore shark trip noon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,000
    Fishing for a variety of sharks around the inlet.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Sunset shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    US $1,000
    Fishing for a variety of sharks around the inlet.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Half day summer
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1
    US $1,400
    Fishing within 15 miles of land for quick action. Fishing with dead or live bait(depending on conditions) for kingfish and sailfish on the local wrecks.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
  • Private trip
    Half day winter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Apr 30
    US $1,400
    Fishing 10/15 miles offshore for bottom fish such as snappers, triggerfish, and seabass.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,950
    Fishing out to 25 miles of land for snapper or king mackerel and sailfish. Live and dead bait fishing depending on conditions.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
  • Private trip
    8 hour
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,300
    Fishing 30-45 miles from land for snappers jacks and other bottom fish.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 hour
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,700
    Trolling around the break for mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo, and sailfish.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 blue water
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $3,000
    40 to 60 miles from land trolling for pelagics such as marlin and mahi-mahi in the spring to tuna, wahoo, and sailfish in the winter months.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Extended blue water day
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    US $3,500
    The longest day trip we offer leaving at 4am means we’re the first to the fishing grounds. On this trip we’ll be fishing for pelagics such as Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, Blue Marlin. With a extended day means extended range as well fishing from 60 to 80 miles offshore in the center of the gulf stream.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Overnight sword fish trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    18 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $5,000
    Fishing 70 to 90 miles from land for sword fish at night. Contact us about meals while we’re out there.
    Targeted fish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
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FAQs about Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters

Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Near shore shark trip (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Nearshore shark trip noon (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Sunset shark trip (3 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Half day summer (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Half day winter (4 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - 3/4 day (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 8 hour (8 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 10 hour (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 blue water (12 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - Extended blue water day (14 hours)
  • US $5,000 per group - Overnight sword fish trip (18 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We offer a air conditioned head onboard with a electric pump.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We don’t use live bait everyday as we don’t have a huge live bait fishery here in north Florida. Occasionally we will in the summer time but it is always free of charge. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge to clean fish )
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary for the crew. A first mate is onboard all trips. )
  • Fishing License (All guests are covered no need to stress on your vacation )

Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (10nm to 90nm and everything Inbetween)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Dalton Shank
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
87 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
I was born and raised in St. Augustine. I have been fishing in the Saint Augustine area since I was 3 years old. My life has always revolved around fishing – I became hooked on fishing after winning the junior angler category in a local tournament. This is why I strongly encourage young kids to join in on fishing trips to start learning and loving the sport. My father and I would go offshore fishing almost every weekendNot only did I learn from my father, but also from various captains, who have taught me almost everything I know. This varies in type of fishing from live bait fishing on nearshore wrecks to high speed trolling for Wahoo.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Smith (Sportfishing) originally built in 1978. Powered by 2 700HP Man engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
57 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
10nm to 90nm and everything Inbetween
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
We offer a air conditioned head onboard with a electric pump.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We don’t use live bait everyday as we don’t have a huge live bait fishery here in north Florida. Occasionally we will in the summer time but it is always free of charge.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge to clean fish
First Mate
20% tip is customary for the crew. A first mate is onboard all trips.
Fishing License
All guests are covered no need to stress on your vacation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
It’s great having kids onboard love seeing them get hooked on fishing but we don’t want them ti be scared so under 5 is not recommended.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Mahi Mania 2024
Mahi Mania 2024
March 30, 2024
We went fishing Saturday before Easter with mom dad and the 3 boys who wanted action. Its the very start of the season but its heating up every day. We had a slow start due to green water pushing offshore but we went deeper to fimd the blue water amd the fish. In 600ft and 60 miles from home we found them on a little current edge. We were hooking them 3 to 5 at a time and ended the day with 13. We definitely left them biting as the boys had to be back to a ball game at 3:30. Its the time of year everyone waits for days are filling up and the fish are biting. The larger fish are always close behind so we’re expecting them in the next week or two the weather is beautiful lets go fishing.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (110)
Great father & son outing!!!
Good family fun
Good family fun
+107
Angler rating
80
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
88%
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Tracy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good family fun

VERIFIED   NEW  10 hour on March 27, 2024
We took a ten hour offshore trip. Captain Dalton put us on fish pretty much right away and Ansley (the first mate) worked her...
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Spencer W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great father & son outing!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  10 hour on April 13, 2024
The crew knew what they were doing and were friendly. Captain Dalton put us on fish immediately. Boat was great. Looking forward...
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Tim J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great set up

VERIFIED   10 hour on March 5, 2024
Captain Dalton and his crew were excellent and worked hard to help us have a great day.  Excellent equipment and accommodations.
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Arthur B.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Whole day trip

VERIFIED   8 hour on June 11, 2023
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Cassidy S.
Fayetteville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on May 2, 2023
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