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, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning. You’re looking at 3 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Seabass, King Mackerel, Snapper, 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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $350
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 3 hour
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    $350
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 12 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $450
    The 4 hour fishing trip is enough time to find some fish and get a glimpse of the beautiful wildlife and scenery.
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 4 hour
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    $450
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $650
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    $900
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About the Captain

Douglas Cole Oesterle
St. Johns, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
Capt. Douglas runs trips out of St. Johns, Florida, aboard a 19' Action Craft Flats Boat. These waters are known for Redfish, Flounder, Sharks, and many more. He will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling, spinning, or bottom fishing. With many years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Action Craft (Flats boat) originally built in 1991, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 150HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 39 knots.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
PayPal

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Great trip
Great trip
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Angler Rating
6
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
50%
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Art S.
Shipman, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Cole

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on January 2, 2023
Captain Cole was great all the way around. He was born and raised in St Augustine, so he knows the area well. We had a great...
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Blair F.
Springfield, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip on March 30, 2023
Cole was a great guide and worked hard to keep us in the fish. He’s very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We would...
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Jason H.
Clinton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on January 3, 2023
Not only was the captain great at finding the fish.  We learned a ton about the local marine life and fishing knowledge in...
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Mark N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great time.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on March 4, 2023
Enjoyed the day with my friend and the captain.Peaceful and relaxing.We had fun
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Lisa F.
Overland Park, KS
Excellent
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Great fishing teip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on February 17, 2023
Very knowledgeable, fun respectful we had a great time. Weather was gorgeous. I would absolutely do it again.
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FAQs about Old Salt Charters

Old Salt Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • $350 per group - Afternoon 3 hour (3 hours)
  • $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • $450 per group - Afternoon 4 hour (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $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
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Old Salt Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Old Salt Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Old Salt Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Old Salt Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon