Coast Runner Outfitters 

4.9/5 (70 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States

Coast Runner Outfitters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (70)
 Angler's Choice
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1 Bay Avenue
Apalachicola, FL, United States

Apalachicola has a fish with your name on it, so let Coast Runner Outfitters help you catch it! Captain Donny will be your guide, bringing aboard years of local experience.

Top targets include Tripletail, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Tarpon, Cobia, Flounder, Black Drum, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Blacktip Shark, Pompano, Spotted Seatrout, and more if conditions allow.

During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Donny can also take you Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's bowfishing.

Coast Runner Outfitters is a kid-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Epic bay boat with space for 6 passengers. It has downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Coast Runner Outfitters!

**typically fishing cleaning is covered in cost of trip. For special requests let us know before trip to, for an added cost and if time permitts we can arrange it**

Apalachicola has a fish with your name on it, so let Coast Runner Outfitters help you catch it! Captain Donny will be your guide, bringing aboard years of local experience.

Top targets include Tripletail, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Tarpon, Cobia, Flounder, Black Drum, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Blacktip Shark, Pompano, Spotted Seatrout, and more if conditions allow.

During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Donny can also take you Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's bowfishing.

Coast Runner Outfitters is a kid-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Epic bay boat with space for 6 passengers. It has downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Coast Runner Outfitters!

**typically fishing cleaning is covered in cost of trip. For special requests let us know before trip to, for an added cost and if time permitts we can arrange it**

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Rating

4.9
70 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (75)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Zachary Scheidecker
Zachary Scheidecker
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Georgia, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Definite MUST!!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 21, 20265 adults1 child
Started inshore in the morning. Nothing was biting, Capt Steve made decision to head a little offshore. withing minutes we were on them! Ended up with over 35 fish! Spanish mackerel, grey snapper, and seabass. Taking them down to Carabelle to a local restaurant to have them for dinner.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Response from Captain
May 21, 2026
Captain Steve is the man! we are so happy that you guys had a blast and caught some really incredible fish for dinner!
Jae Gerardot
Jae Gerardot
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Children Friendly
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 13, 20262 adults3 children
Capt steve was great, he was nice, knowledgeable and a great CAPTAIN! humble, interacted with kids and out us on some fish! catchs inclused a big Red at 22”, hand fulls of trout, blue fish, even some cats and a few lady fish! kids enjoy reeling then in! thanks for the good time!
Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
Response from Captain
May 19, 2026
Thank you so much! Captain Steve is definitely our go to for kids fishing charters! he loves nothing more than helping create the next generation of fishers!
James Foster
James Foster
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great trip
6 hour nearshore trip on April 29, 20263 adults
Caught our limit of Red Grouper and 35+ additional keepers of different types. Also caught a 20 lb red Snapper that was released because it was out of season. An overall great trip beginning to end. I would highly recommend a trip with this outfit. I certainly hope to go with them again.
Response from Captain
April 29, 2026
Thank you so much! I had a blast with the three of you! Next time lets go catch some mahi and red snapper!
Joe Reber
Joe Reber
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Great time with 3 generations!
6 hour nearshore trip on June 17, 20253 adults2 children
Capt Donny and LD gave us a great morning of fishing! Our group consisted of my FiL, BiL, myself, and my boys; they did great putting us on fish even though the wind wasn’t great and fish weren’t biting hard. They kept the boys engaged and catching as much as possible. We really enjoyed our time and are enjoying some fresh ceviche and fried fish tonight!😁 We will definitely book again when we are in the area!
Response from Captain
June 18, 2025
We had a blast! You guys did great! That was some pretty sloppy weather today and we still made it happen! Thank you so much and we really hope you enjoy your fish!
Joseph Willett
Joseph Willett
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent fishing experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 29, 20264 adults
when others are unable to find fish, captain Donny and Steve will put you on fish.
Response from Captain
May 30, 2026
Thank you so much! it was an absolute pleasure and we cant wait to do it again!

Trip availability and prices

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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Dolphin Tour
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Island hopping
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Scalloping trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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Jul 1 - Sep 1
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Shark fishing
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half day inshore PM
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3hr bowfishing trip
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Night time shark trip
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 hour gigging trip
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
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Sep 1 - Jul 31
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour nearshore trip
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day nearshore fishing trip
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jun 30
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US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
Tier 1 8hr Nearshore fishing trip
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jun 30
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
(Tier 1)10hr nearshore fishing trip
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jun 30
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US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
70 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (75)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Zachary Scheidecker
Zachary Scheidecker
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Definite MUST!!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 21, 20265 adults1 child
Started inshore in the morning. Nothing was biting, Capt Steve made decision to head a little offshore. withing minutes we were on them! Ended up with over 35 fish! Spanish mackerel, grey snapper, and seabass. Taking them down to Carabelle to a local restaurant to have them for dinner.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
Response from Captain
May 21, 2026
Captain Steve is the man! we are so happy that you guys had a blast and caught some really incredible fish for dinner!
Jae Gerardot
Jae Gerardot
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Children Friendly
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 13, 20262 adults3 children
Capt steve was great, he was nice, knowledgeable and a great CAPTAIN! humble, interacted with kids and out us on some fish! catchs inclused a big Red at 22”, hand fulls of trout, blue fish, even some cats and a few lady fish! kids enjoy reeling then in! thanks for the good time!
Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
Response from Captain
May 19, 2026
Thank you so much! Captain Steve is definitely our go to for kids fishing charters! he loves nothing more than helping create the next generation of fishers!
James Foster
James Foster
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great trip
6 hour nearshore trip on April 29, 20263 adults
Caught our limit of Red Grouper and 35+ additional keepers of different types. Also caught a 20 lb red Snapper that was released because it was out of season. An overall great trip beginning to end. I would highly recommend a trip with this outfit. I certainly hope to go with them again.
Response from Captain
April 29, 2026
Thank you so much! I had a blast with the three of you! Next time lets go catch some mahi and red snapper!
Joe Reber
Joe Reber
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Great time with 3 generations!
6 hour nearshore trip on June 17, 20253 adults2 children
Capt Donny and LD gave us a great morning of fishing! Our group consisted of my FiL, BiL, myself, and my boys; they did great putting us on fish even though the wind wasn’t great and fish weren’t biting hard. They kept the boys engaged and catching as much as possible. We really enjoyed our time and are enjoying some fresh ceviche and fried fish tonight!😁 We will definitely book again when we are in the area!
Response from Captain
June 18, 2025
We had a blast! You guys did great! That was some pretty sloppy weather today and we still made it happen! Thank you so much and we really hope you enjoy your fish!
Joseph Willett
Joseph Willett
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent fishing experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 29, 20264 adults
when others are unable to find fish, captain Donny and Steve will put you on fish.
Response from Captain
May 30, 2026
Thank you so much! it was an absolute pleasure and we cant wait to do it again!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Epic
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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