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Shallow Water Fishing Company 

5.0
(57 reviews)
 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States–
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Shallow Water Fishing Company 

St. Augustine, FL, United States
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22 ft
4
5.0
(57 reviews)
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Tired? Under a lot of stress? You deserve a proper break and a chance to recharge your batteries. Luckily, the Shallow Water Fishing Company has the right idea – nothing melts stress like the combination of relaxation and excitement that inshore fishing offers!

Captain Fred Laager runs his trips out of the lovely St. Augustine and Palm Coast estuaries, places known locally for their excellent productivity (and a great view to boot!). Join him aboard his 22' flats boat, along with your best fishing buddy; she can hold up to 3 anglers in comfort at the same time. The boat was manufactured by Pathfinder, and powered by a 200 HP Suzuki outboard engine – she'll take you to the hottest fishing spots in no time.

Capt. Fred will take you after a wide range of gorgeous inshore species. If you're looking for a fight the local Bull Redfish are happy to oblige! Bottom fishermen will be happy to know that the Flounder in this area is fantastic. Other species you'll go after are Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, as well as anything you may run into. Capt. Fred can even take you fly fishing, though you'll have to provide your own equipment.

The charter will supply you with all the required fishing equipment, as well as fishing licenses. All you have to do is bring sunscreen and a camera to take pictures of your trophy catch! If you want to use live bait you can, it will stay active and appetizing long after it's caught thanks to the onboard live bait well.

So, if you're ready to set off on a memorable and pleasant fishing experience, you're ready to book a trip with the Shallow Water Fishing Company.

Tired? Under a lot of stress? You deserve a proper break and a chance to recharge your batteries. Luckily, the Shallow Water Fishing Company has the right idea – nothing melts stress like the combination of relaxation and excitement that inshore fishing offers!

Captain Fred Laager runs his trips out of the lovely St. Augustine and Palm Coast estuaries, places known locally for their excellent productivity (and a great view to boot!). Join him aboard his 22' flats boat, along with your best fishing buddy; she can hold up to 3 anglers in comfort at the same time. The boat was manufactured by Pathfinder, and powered by a 200 HP Suzuki outboard engine – she'll take you to the hottest fishing spots in no time.

Capt. Fred will take you after a wide range of gorgeous inshore species. If you're looking for a fight the local Bull Redfish are happy to oblige! Bottom fishermen will be happy to know that the Flounder in this area is fantastic. Other species you'll go after are Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, as well as anything you may run into. Capt. Fred can even take you fly fishing, though you'll have to provide your own equipment.

The charter will supply you with all the required fishing equipment, as well as fishing licenses. All you have to do is bring sunscreen and a camera to take pictures of your trophy catch! If you want to use live bait you can, it will stay active and appetizing long after it's caught thanks to the onboard live bait well.

So, if you're ready to set off on a memorable and pleasant fishing experience, you're ready to book a trip with the Shallow Water Fishing Company.

Fred Laager
Captain
Fred Laager
21 years of experience
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Inshore Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
57 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (58)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

Reviews (57)

  • Michael Richardson
    Michael Richardson
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Day!

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on May 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    Another GREAT day on the water with Capt Fred yesterday! We caught 9 fish (not all keepers) and a young black tip shark. He is very knowledgeable and helpful/patient with inexperienced fisherman like me and my wife. Thank you again!

  • Steven Messier
    Steven Messier
    us
    Vermont, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on April 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    What a great experience! The Captain was very knowledgeable and patient and explained all that was needed. We caught 4 different types if fish, all that was on our list. Two f these were actually too bug to keep, including a monster Redfish!

  • Michael Richardson
    Michael Richardson
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another Great Trip With Captain Fred!

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on May 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    My wife and I had another great day on the water with Cpt. Fred yesterday. He was extremely patient, helpful, and knowledgeable as usual. We caught 10 fish (2 keepers which were delicious) and are looking forward to our next excursion with him.

  • Jake Rumfelt
    Jake Rumfelt
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on March 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Fred is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. He knew where the fish were, how to get to them and was able to walk me through each step. 100% would recommend to others!

  • Conrad Becker
    Conrad Becker
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day on the water

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on April 17, 2024 • 1 adult

    Very happy with my day of fishing with Captain Fred. He was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I hopefully will return for another trip in the near future.

  • Brian Prendergast
    Brian Prendergast
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with CAPT Fred on the 15th of June.

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on June 14, 2021 • 2 adults

    From the time we got on the boat until CAPT Fred dropped us off back at the dock, we had a great time. CAPT Dave is a really nice guy and knows the waters around St Augustine like the back of his hand. We landed a couple really nice fish. We should have had a few more in the live well but they got off right at the boat. That's fishing though and we will definitely book another trip with CAPT Fred. Thanks CAPT Fred, we will try to cast closer to the grass next time. LOL.

  • Michael Mathews
    Michael Mathews
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Capt Fred

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on March 16, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Great time with my son. Captain Fred was very personable and accommodating. Caught many different species of fish. Would definitely go again.

  • Jason Jehorek
    Jason Jehorek
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun half day with Captain Fred!

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on April 11, 2022 • 2 adults

    This was a terrific outing. Captain Fred was fantastic and we really enjoyed spending time on the water. I highly recommend Shallow Water Fishing Company for a one-of-a-kind experience!

  • Jack Hoy
    Jack Hoy
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Fred was awsome, kept us on fish all trip long, and very knowledgeable of the water.

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on September 14, 2023 • 2 adults
  • Tim Leonhartsberger
    Tim Leonhartsberger
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Inshore Trip

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on May 25, 2022 • 2 adults

    Had a great time with Capt. Fred! Well equipped with gear, knowledge, and bait on your hook. Felt like we were fishing with an old friend.

FAQs about Shallow Water Fishing Company

Shallow Water Fishing Company offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Inshore Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Shallow Water Fishing Company, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Shallow Water Fishing Company include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Shallow Water Fishing Company offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Shallow Water Fishing Company offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Shallow Water Fishing Company include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Fred Laager
Fred Laager
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2015
Captain Fred Laager spent his youth fishing and hunting the east end waters and woods of Long Island. After visiting family in his teens in St. Augustine he made the move. Celebrating 25 years on the water in St. Augustine fishing the flats and guiding outdoor enthusiasts has been one of his greatest accomplishments and adventures. Whether you are on family vacation or a work trip or just looking to fish in a new place, join Captain Fred out on the water. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Florida sunshine and go on an adventure catching fish in St. Augustine!
Fred Laager
Fred Laager
1
reports
57
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Fred Laager spent his youth fishing and hunting the east end waters and woods of Long Island. After visiting family in his teens in St. Augustine he made the move. Celebrating 25 years on the water in St. Augustine fishing the flats and guiding outdoor enthusiasts has been one of his greatest accomplishments and adventures. Whether you are on family vacation or a work trip or just looking to fish in a new place, join Captain Fred out on the water. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Florida sunshine and go on an adventure catching fish in St. Augustine!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a boat in a coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Redfish
    Chris M.
    Chris M.
    We had an excellent trip with Shallow Water Fishing Company and Captain Fred out of St. Augustine. Parking and launching were easy, and the fishing was fun from start to finish. We caught a wide variety of species, including flounder, trout, redfish, and even saltwater catfish. We used everything from shrimp and mud minnows to artificial lures, live bait with popping corks, and even spent time fly fishing. The Pathfinder 2200 provided an incredibly smooth ride, and Captain Fred made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. He was patient, knowledgeable, and easy to fish with helping us cast, rig rods, bait hooks, and offered great insight on where to cast at each location. We fished multiple spots throughout the day, enjoyed great music, cold drinks, and had an all-around fantastic time on the water. It was a memorable trip. Already looking forward to booking another trip with Shallow Water Fishing Trips in the future.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    Another GREAT day on the water with Capt Fred yesterday! We caught 9 fish (not all keepers) and a young black tip shark. He is very knowledgeable and helpful/patient with inexperienced fisherman like me and my wife. Thank you again!
  • Adult angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, aboard a center-console boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Steven M.
    Steven M.
    What a great experience! The Captain was very knowledgeable and patient and explained all that was needed. We caught 4 different types if fish, all that was on our list. Two f these were actually too bug to keep, including a monster Redfish!
  • Angler displaying two Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    My wife and I had another great day on the water with Cpt. Fred yesterday. He was extremely patient, helpful, and knowledgeable as usual. We caught 10 fish (2 keepers which were delicious) and are looking forward to our next excursion with him.
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jake R.
    Jake R.
    Captain Fred is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. He knew where the fish were, how to get to them and was able to walk me through each step. 100% would recommend to others!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Conrad B.
    Conrad B.
    Very happy with my day of fishing with Captain Fred. He was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I hopefully will return for another trip in the near future.
  • Solo angler holding a large redfish on a center-console boat in a calm coastal marsh inlet.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jack H.
    Jack H.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of a Redfish and a Flounder while out on the water in St. Augustine, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jack S.
    Jack S.
    Asked to target specific species and that’s exactly what we did. Excellent knowledge of the water on the intercostal and where to find fish. Had good equipment and a clean boat. Highly recommend.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Great time with my son. Captain Fred was very personable and accommodating. Caught many different species of fish. Would definitely go again.
  • Solo angler proudly holding a spotted seatrout on a boat in calm marsh water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Nick R.
    Nick R.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in St. Augustine right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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