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Hot Fun Fishing Charters

State licensed
109 reviews
101 Vilano Causeway Vilano Bo…
St. Augustine FL, United States

Departing from Camachee Cove Marina, Hot Fun Fishing Charters will take you fishing the on the intracoastal waters and beaches off St. Augustine, Florida. If you are looking for a lot of fun and plenty of action, you have found the right place.

Fish with a local like the locals. Let Captain Dennis show you the most productive spots close to shore or a bit further off the coast. While fishing with Capt. Dennis, you will be able to try your hand at numerous techniques, from live bait and lure casting inshore, drifting, and live bait trolling further out.

The list of your potential catches will depend on the season and will include the “Silver King” Tarpon, Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Bonito, Little Tunny, and even various types of Sharks, including Blacktip, Lemon, and Tiger. Reds, Trout, and Flounder are all abundant most of the year, while Tarpon, Cobia, and Sharks bite best in late spring through fall.

The ‘Hot Fun’ is a 22’ Skeeter center console, fresh on the water in 2002. It comes powered by a 200 HP Evinrude E-Tech engine and has plenty of fishing space for up to 4 anglers. The boat also features a T-top to hide from the sun, modern navigational and fishfinding and electronics, and professional accessories.

The trips with Capt. Dennis are all-inclusive; you will only need to bring your own food and drinks with you. All aboard!

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

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Nearshore/Coastal
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jul 18 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
    $700
    price breakdown
    $700
    On this trip, you will target Tarpon, Cobia, Kingfish, and Sharks 1-6 miles out or around the Shrimpboats near the beach in the summer. Afternoon departure is available upon request – contact the captain once the reservation is made.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Nearshore/Coastal
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
    $500
    price breakdown
    $500
    You will fish for Tarpon, Cobia, Kingfish, and Sharks near the coast (1-6 miles out) or around the Shrimpboats near the beach in the summer. Afternoon departure is also available – contact the captain after the reservation is made.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
    $500
    price breakdown
    $500
    Add a couple more hours to your time on the water and get your hands on Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and other species. Afternoon departure is available upon request – contact the captain after the reservation.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
    $400
    price breakdown
    $400
    This trip will depart at around 7 am. You will be fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and more. Afternoon departure is available upon request – contact the captain once the reservation is made.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
    $300
    price breakdown
    $300
    This morning trip is great for those who are too busy later in the afternoon but still want to enjoy the thrill of inshore fishing. You will target Flounder, Redfish, Trout, and more.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
    $300
    price breakdown
    $300
    Avoid traffic and enjoy the afternoon bite, targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Bonito, and more.
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About the Captain

Dennis Goldstein
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
109 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2015
Hot Fun Fishing Charters is run and operated by Captain Dennis Goldstein. A Florida native, he grew up fishing the area and exploring these waters. Dennis has been guiding his clients and friends through the productive waters of St. Augustine for over three decades and has never looked back. He specializes in inshore live bait and lure casting and live bait trolling off the coast.

About this listing

Targeted Species

Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Redfish Redfish
Sailfish Sailfish
Shark (Blacktip) Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Lemon) Shark (Lemon)

Shark (Tiger) Shark (Tiger)
Tarpon Tarpon

Boat Specs

Skeeter (Center console) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 200HP Evinrude E-Tech engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Fighting Chair
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 3 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

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 25% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

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Customer Reviews

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Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
79%
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Joe C.
Oceanside, NY
 5.00
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Best fishing trip ever with Captain Dennis

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on January 6, 2021
Our family fishing experience with Captain Dennis was amazing!!! Captain Dennis was so patient and great with our young boys...
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Greg W.
Dawsonville, GA
 5.00
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What great fun!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) on November 4, 2020
Took my wife fishing for the first time. Captain Dennis patiently taught her how to cast, hook & reel in a fish. He did...
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Elias E.
Clarkesville, GA
 5.00
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Half Day Trip with Dennis

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on October 12, 2020
This was an awesome experience as I took my brother in law our fishing for the first time and he caught a 40lbs Red fish and...
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George R.
Streetsboro, OH
 5.00
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A great day

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on December 30, 2020
Captain Dennis was a great host, knew were the fish were and cleaned them all for a nice lunch. Would recommend to...
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Melissa M.
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Half Day Trip with Captain Dennis

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Inshore on August 7, 2020
Captain Dennis was awesome!! He had all of the equipment we needed along with some great fishing spots. He even told us some...
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