Spend the day with VLand charters and find out what fishing in St. Augustine is all about! Captain David will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of angling experience.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Tripletail, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. David also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

You’ll find yourself aboard a 33’ Eduardono center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials.
Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can’t go wrong when you bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with VLand charters is just a click away.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    Inshore/ river
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    4-6-8 hour inshore fishing for redfish , trout, flounder, mangrove snapper, drum and more!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $650
    Sight fishing for Cobia and Tarpon. Bottom fishing near shore reefs/wrecks Trolling for Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Sailfish.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,200
    On our 8-hour bottom fishing trip, we can make it out to deeper water with more and bigger fish.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,400
    Just like the 8-hour but with more time to fish.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Slow Troll
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,500
    This trip will take you out to the deep water for our local pelagic fishery.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – High Speed
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    $1,650
    Let's go get some Wahoo! Trolling at 13-16 knots is super exciting. Cover lots of ground to find the fish.
    Targeted fish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    12 Hour custom trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    $1,800
    Custom trips availabe at request. Price will depend on what you want to do
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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FAQs about V-Land Charters

V-Land Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • $250 per person - Inshore/ river (8 hours)
  • $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • $1,400 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom fishing (10 hours)
  • $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Slow Troll (10 hours)
  • $1,650 per group - 10 Hour Trip – High Speed (10 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - 12 Hour custom trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with V-Land Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with V-Land Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

V-Land Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

V-Land Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with V-Land Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tripletail
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

David Leibowitz
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
Born and raised in NE Florida. Have been fishing since I could walk. Lived abroad in Nosara, Costa Rica for 2 years.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Eduardono (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 350HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Brian C.
Alpharetta, GA
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Excellent trip and crew

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 2, 2023
The boat is great.  Fast and smooth.  Had beanbags to sit in while the boat was cruising. We went out just off the...
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Dustin S.
Fly, OH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip near shore trip with Captain David!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 18, 2023
This trip was so worth it! The captain and first mate a father and son were very informative and fun. We were on fish quickly....
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Shannon G.
Brooksville, FL
Excellent
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1/2 day trip with Captain David

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 22, 2023
We were so happy to be able to book a last minute. 4 hour trip with Captain David and his son.  He was able to put us on a...
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Lisa P.
Wellington, Florida
Excellent
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Excellent
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8 Hour Trip with Captain David

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 19, 2023
Captain David and his son were extremely hospitable. His years of experience shows through his knowledge while on the water....
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Jim P.
Excellent
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Great charter!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on August 5, 2023
David and Fletcher were great. Very knowledgeable of places to fish and worked hard to hook us up on fish. Got everyone in...
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