Old Salt Charters 

4.9/5 (200 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Vilano Causeway 101, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States

Old Salt Charters 

Up to 3 miles
St. Augustine, FL, United States
19 ft
3
4.9/5 (200 reviews)

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Running angling trips out of St. Augustine, Old Salt Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Douglas Cole aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning. You're looking at 3 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum, depending on the weather and time of year.

You'll be fishing from a 19' Action Craft boat with enough room for up to 3 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain, so you don't have to worry about it.

You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure. Be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Old Salt Charters.

Running angling trips out of St. Augustine, Old Salt Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Douglas Cole aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning. You're looking at 3 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum, depending on the weather and time of year.

You'll be fishing from a 19' Action Craft boat with enough room for up to 3 anglers at any single time. It also includes an ice box.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain, so you don't have to worry about it.

You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure. Be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Old Salt Charters.

Cole Oesterle
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Cole Oesterle
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Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Late afternoon 3 hour
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat)
Tarpon
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat)
Tarpon
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat)
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+6
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+2
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (235)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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David Oberheuser
David Oberheuser
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Capt Cole was great and we had a fun trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 30, 20262 adults

My wife and I booked a 4 hour (a.m.) inshore trip with Capt Cole. Took us approx 10-15 minutes to get to our spot where we started fishing. He put is on the fish immediately….I was extremely fortunate to have caught a fish on my first cast. We caught about a dozen fish; catfish, jack crevalle, redfish, black drum, trout and a few other species. Capt Cole was personable and fun to be around. He kept us moving around trying to keep us on the fish and he was constantly on alert with action around us in order to give us the best opportunity in getting fish in the boat. I would recommend Capt Cole for your charter fishing trip. His experience and professionalism were great, his boat was just right, and his prices were tolerable and comparable to other charters.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Heidi Boone
Heidi Boone
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The One that Got Away
3 hour morning on July 12, 20263 adults

Really enjoyed our trip with Captain Cole. we ended up only catching 2 fish (ladyfish and a flounder), but it wasn’t for a lack of effort by Cole. He trued to get us on the fish, but sometimes nature has other ideas. We did hook a monster stingray, which gave my 13yo and my husband a helluva fight. It ended up getting off, but what fun nonetheless. i think what impressed me most, was the true guidance Cole gave my son. You can tell Cole loves what he does. I would 100% book with Cole again if Im in St Augustine.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Phyllis Berry
Phyllis Berry
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 10, 20262 adults

The fishing trip and Capt Cole was great. It is not always about how many fish are caught. Capt Cole traveled to various spots and worked hard to put the guys on fish. A beautiful 23” Redfish was caught and the filets taken to the Conch restaurant, fresh and absolutely delicious !! I would definitely recommend Capt Cole for your next fishing adventures. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced to the area!! 5 Stars 👍

Reported catch:
Redfish
Shannon Ramos
Shannon Ramos
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
First fishing trip in St. Augustine was Amazing!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on January 30, 20262 adults

First fishing trip in St. Augustine and Captain Cole was fantastic. We caught a good amount of fish while having great conversations about the local waters and St. Augustine. He was very easy going and moved us around a lot to get to areas where the fish were. We felt very relaxed and safe and knew we were with someone who had extensive knowledge of the fish and where they like to hide. We would highly recommend Captain Cole and we will be using him for future fishing trips. It was the perfect day to be on the water. Thank You So much for making my husbands birthday trip so memorable.

Cole Oesterle
Response from Captain

Great time with you guys! Hope to see you again soon!

Therese Kurtz
Therese Kurtz
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Capt. Cole for the W!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 22, 20263 adults

From the second we got on board until the last cast we had a blast with Captain Cole. He knew the water ways like the back of his hand, was a great coach and always had a plan. We caught red fish, jack, toad fish and the ELUSIVE Northern florida Snook! 100% recommend booking his charter!

Cole Oesterle
Response from Captain

Thank you Therese! I had a blast with you guys!

FAQs about Old Salt Charters

Old Salt Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Late afternoon 3 hour (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Old Salt Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Old Salt Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing for live bait is part of the trip depending on the time of year. It's included in the overall price as well.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge )
  • Drinks (I have waters on board but feel free to bring any beverage you'd like )
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included in price and covers all guest)
Old Salt Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Old Salt Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Old Salt Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Cole Oesterle
Cole Oesterle
Cole Oesterle

St. Augustine, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
200 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022

Get ready for an adventure with Captain Cole! He runs trips from St. Johns, Florida, on a 19' Action Craft Flats Boat. These waters are teeming with Redfish, Flounder, Trout, and lots more exciting fish. Capt. Cole is your fishing guide and is a pro at helping you catch them all. Whether you prefer trolling, spinning, or bottom fishing, he's got the tricks to make your trip unforgettable. With years of experience, Capt. Cole knows these waters like the back of his hand.

Our Team
Cole O.

Cole O.

Captain

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
200 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022

Get ready for an adventure with Captain Cole! He runs trips from St. Johns, Florida, on a 19' Action Craft Flats Boat. These waters are teeming with Redfish, Flounder, Trout, and lots more exciting fish. Capt. Cole is your fishing guide and is a pro at helping you catch them all. Whether you prefer trolling, spinning, or bottom fishing, he's got the tricks to make your trip unforgettable. With years of experience, Capt. Cole knows these waters like the back of his hand.

Our Team
Cole O.

Cole O.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Action Craft
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
39 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing for live bait is part of the trip depending on the time of year. It's included in the overall price as well.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge
Drinks
I have waters on board but feel free to bring any beverage you'd like
Fishing license
Fishing license is included in price and covers all guest

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 not included

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

Child friendly
5 years of age
You keep catch

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 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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Augustine right now

RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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