Old Salt Charters
Old Salt Charters
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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.
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Reviews (201)
David OberheuserRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCapt Cole was great and we had a fun trip
4 Hour Trip on May 30, 2026 • 2 adultsMy 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.
Heidi Boone5.0VerifiedThe One that Got Away
3 hour morning on July 12, 2026 • 3 adultsReally 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.
Shannon Ramos5.0VerifiedFirst fishing trip in St. Augustine was Amazing!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on January 30, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst 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.
Therese Kurtz5.0VerifiedCapt. Cole for the W!
4 Hour Trip on April 22, 2026 • 3 adultsFrom 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!
Brendan Bersey5.0VerifiedCaptian Cole was On it!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 9, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain Cole was on it! started the morning right on time which is always a huge plus. My wife and I had a wonderful time and we learned all about the Florida Coastal fishing and how to catch reds in the oyster flats. Cole is wonderful captial and guide, everything was straitfoward, easy and exciting. would definitely recommend and I plan on coming back in the Spring!
Dominique Robinson5.0VerifiedFishing with Cole
3 hour morning on July 8, 2026 • 3 adultsMann captain cole was the best 10/10 must recommend we didn’t catch any bigins so he allowed us to stay out an extra hour also took us to a clear spot lets us fish man he is the goat
Evan Smith5.0Verifiedgreat trip!
4 Hour Trip on April 1, 2026 • 2 adultsHad the best time with captain Cole! He used his vast knowledge of the local waterways to find some good fishing spots, landing us some 8 lb red drums! We even saw dolphins and a small shark! Good times!
Lena Nahorna5.0VerifiedHad so much fun
3 hour on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults
Willie BlackwellRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Cole
5 Hour Trip on May 2, 2026 • 2 adults
Kevin O’hareRepeat angler5.0Verifiedoutstanding trip
3 hour on March 20, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Cole provided a fun and interactive tour for my son and I. i Would highly recommend Cole to anyone.
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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.
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.
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.
Great time with you guys! Hope to see you again soon!
Cole was super knowledgeable on fishing the area. The bite was tough but was pretty cool sight fishing the flats for Reds. Good time! Thanks Cole.
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!
Thank you Therese! I had a blast with you guys!
FAQs about Old Salt Charters
- US $400 per group - 3 hour (3 hours)
- US $500 per group - 4 hour AM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - 4 hour late afternoon (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Night trip (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- 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)
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bull)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your captain
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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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.
Cole O.
Captain
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.
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