Join Great Daye Fishing Charters for a day of adventure in St. Augustine. Captain Tony Nesbitt is USCG certified and insured, with more than 30 years of fishing and boating experience.

Growing up on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, Tony spent a lot of his time on the water.  Whether fishing with friends or enjoying time with his family at the sand bar, if Tony was on the water, he was happy. Since joining the U.S. Navy in 2005 and now with a family of his own, little has changed and the enjoyment of being on the water has only grown as he passes the knowledge, fun, and love of the water onto his daughter.

You’ll be fishing on a 2022, 24’ Pair Marine Custom that can accommodates up to 4 anglers. This bay boat is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine and reaches speeds in excess of 50 MPH if necessary.

The trips are split between inshore and offshore fishing. Every change in the seasons can bring different styles for any angler. When it comes to inshore, the winter and early spring months are great, where you get to stalk schooling Redfish in the cool clearer water with both hard and soft artificial baits. In the late summer, the Flounder fishing picks up, which can make for an exciting time in the creeks and around the docks.

Wintertime is also a great time to head offshore for Cobia, Wahoo, and other pelagics. In the spring, Cobia make their migration north close to the beach, which can produce some exciting sight fishing. Additionally, the Spanish and King Mackerel start to show up on the nearshore reefs and wrecks.

Like most anglers here in NE Florida, Capt. Tony tailors what style of fishing he’s going to do based on the weather and the local conditions. 

Capt. Tony looks forward to discussing your favorite style of fishing and help get you on the species you prefer to target. Book your trip with Great Daye Fishing Charters!

Great Daye Fishing Charters is a Veteran owned and operated business.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Shark Trip (afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30
    US $375
    Fishing just offshore of St. Augustine inlet, looking for big Blacktips, Spinners, Sand Bar, and Hammer Head sharks. This trip is family friendly so feel free to bring your kids along for the fun! This trip is available from June through November and is catch and release only.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Shark Trip (morning)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30
    US $375
    Fishing just offshore of St. Augustine inlet, looking for big Blacktips, Spinners, Sand Bar, and Hammer Head sharks. This trip is family friendly so feel free to bring your kids along for the fun! This trip is available from June through November and is catch and release only.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore (afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Cant make it fist thing in the morning? Schedule a trip for the afternoon.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    These inshore fishing trips can be scheduled and will be in the surrounding areas of St. Augustine, FL from Palm Valley to the Matanzas River for Redfish, Flounder, and Trout. Just pack your snacks, drinks, and sunscreen.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Offshore (afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    This short afternoon offshore trip will give you an opportunity to catch close range reef fish like King Mackerel, Sailfish, and Cobia. See what's it like to target bigger fish and come for more!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    This short offshore trip will give you an opportunity to catch close range reef fish like King Mackerel, Sailfish, and Cobia. See what's it like to target bigger fish and come for more!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    6-hour inshore trips give you the chance to fish a good majority of the tide swing for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. Use this great opportunity to catch this tasty fish and treat yourself with a delicious lunch after the trip.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $750
    A 6-hour trip gives you a little more time to search the nearshore wrecks in search of the targeted species. Your fishing license and equipment are fully covered by the captain. Pack your snacks and drinks for the day.
  • Private trip
    4 hour red snapper - (afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 14 - Jul 15 (Fri, Sat)
    US $800
    Afternoon trip for red snapper 2023.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 hour red snapper - (mid day)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 14 - Jul 15 (Fri, Sat)
    US $800
    Mid day for snapper season 2023.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 hour red snapper - (morning)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 14 - Jul 15 (Fri, Sat)
    US $800
    This will be a 4 hour offshore trip targeting red snapper for the 2023 season.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    You can take the time to target any of the desired species within 45 miles of the beach, hunting for King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Cobia, Sailfish, and more. An 8-hour trip will gives you the best opportunity to catch the fish you desire.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    We're talking about a full day of fishing fun! Anything from tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and more. This trip allows targeting multiple species and different depths of water and gives you a variety of options to choose from to ensure you have the best day on the water.
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FAQs about Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC

Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Shark Trip (afternoon) (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Shark Trip (morning) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (afternoon) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Offshore (afternoon) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 hour red snapper - (afternoon) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 hour red snapper - (mid day) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 hour red snapper - (morning) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad NSS Evo 3s
  • Fishfinder Simrad NSS Evo 3s
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar SiriusXM Marine Weather radar

Trips booked with Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (bottled water)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Great Daye Fishing Charters, LLC include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Meet the Captain

Tony Nesbitt
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
44 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since August 2020
Growing up in eastern North Carolina, I spent most of my time on the water learning to fish from my grandfather. Many years later and now that I am approaching the end of my Navy career, I have decided to help share my love for fishing and boating to you. One thing that brings me a lot of enjoyment is seeing others catch a fish of a lifetime followed by the biggest smiling faces and memories that will last a lifetime. I look forward to helping you make those memories.
Our Team
Tony N.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Pair Marine Custom (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Simrad NSS Evo 3s
Fishfinder
Simrad NSS Evo 3s
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
bottled water
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
Catch and release is recommended.

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience.
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Jesus C.
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Awesome experience.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 13, 2024
Tony was fantastic. Put us on fish all day! He was super attentive and kept us baited and ready at all times. He was real focused...
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Miguel G.
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Offshore (afternoon) on June 25, 2023
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James C.
Jacksonville, Florida
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4 Hour Fishing Trip with Captain Tony

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 31, 2023
My son and I had a great experience from start to finish. My son caught his first Atlantic Sailfish and we put enough King...
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Rachel G.
Jacksonville, FL
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Great Adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 29, 2023
We had a wonderful day, even if the fish weren’t biting. We were out for an adventure, Captain was professional, helpful,...
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Shark fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Shark Trip (morning) on July 28, 2023
Captain Tony was great he was very knowledgeable and it was a great time. Caught sharks and just had a blast. Would do it again...
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