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 – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    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 – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    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
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    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
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    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 (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    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
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    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
    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
    Just booked! Last booked: 30 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $750
    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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FAQs about Old Salt Charters

Old Salt Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (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)
  • US $750 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 (No fishing for live bait I’ll already have it )
  • 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
  • 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

Meet the Captain

Douglas Cole Oesterle
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
102 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.

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
No fishing for live bait I’ll already have it
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

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.
Child Friendly
5 years of age
You Keep Catch

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (128)
Fishing Fun!
Great Day on the Water
Great time with my son!
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Angler rating
97
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Brian S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 29, 2024
Cole was fantastic on our afternoon fishing trip with my Mom and my son.  He took care of all of the details and put us on...
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Chuck W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Last minute trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 5, 2024
Capt. Cole was very responsive from the onset. We came to an agreeable time and place to meet. And he was there when we arrived....
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James B.
Saint Augustine, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning 3 hour inshore

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 29, 2023
It was a glorious morning, with towering cumulus illuminated by the rising sun the day before the storm. Captain Doug was there...
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Douglas Cole

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 19, 2023
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Hunter B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Douglas Cole

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 7, 2023
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