Running angling trips out of St. Johns, 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,

Shark, Bluefish, 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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Morning 3-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Afternoon 3-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Late afternoon 3 hour
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $400
    Late afternoon trip includes sunset and great fishing just like the morning with the sunrise.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    The 4-hour fishing trip is enough time to find some fish and get a glimpse of the beautiful wildlife and scenery.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    Enjoy an afternoon 4-hour trip.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Late afternoon 4 hour
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    Late afternoon trip includes sunset and great fishing just like the morning sunrise. Targeting redfish trout and flounder.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Enjoy a 5-hour morning trip.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $700
    Target various species in this 6-hour morning trip.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $900
    Enjoy 8 hours fishing, which allows for more time to target various fish!
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Not just fishing, catching!
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Dawn G.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Not just fishing, catching!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on September 22, 2024
Captain Cole was knowledgeable, friendly, and Very focused on insuring that we caught fish when you go out with captain Cole,...
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Jonathan M.
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 1, 2024
Second time out with Captain Cole, and it did disappoint. Captain Coleโ€™s knowledge of the fishing spots helped on what could...
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Michael S.
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing experience ever.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 20, 2024
Cole is an incredible man. He is intelligent, kind, caring, and an absolute animal when it comes to fishing. We hit so many...
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Kevin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience & Kid Friendly

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 2, 2024
We had a great experience today! The charter was well-planned out, and we went to several different spots to fish. The kids...
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Maria F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishingโ€”very knowledgeable

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on October 19, 2024
Catered to what we wanted to catch, was very knowledgeable of the area and fishing in the area, and we caught some nice fish....
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FAQs about Old Salt Charters

Old Salt Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
  • 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 $500 per group - Late afternoon 4 hour (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 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. Itโ€™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 youโ€™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
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Douglas Cole Oesterle
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
134 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
Get ready for an adventure with Captain Douglas! He runs trips from St. Johns, Florida, on a 19' Action Craft Flats Boat. These waters are teeming with Redfish, Flounder, Sharks, and lots more exciting fish. Capt. Douglas 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. Douglas knows these waters like the back of his hand.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is 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

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Whichย amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Whatโ€™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. Itโ€™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 youโ€™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.

Whatย the listing policiesย 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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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.

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