Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine 

4.9
(40 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1039 Shore Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086, United States–

Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine 

St. Augustine, FL, United States
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20 ft
3
4.9
(40 reviews)

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Come explore the oldest city with reel finesser fishing! Cpt. Isaiah is a native too St. Augustine knows the waters like the back of his hand if you wanna target trophy inshore fish or just fill up the freezer cpt. Isaiah is the one too call !

We target redfish, snook, tarpon, blackdrum, flounder and trout all year round. Even have a chance too see our native wildlife !

Your trip begins aboard an 18' Ranger boat with a capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything else you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, livebait and all the tackle you need too reel in the big one!

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! You may keep the catch if its within the legal slot size limit! 

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Reel Finesser Fishing?

Come explore the oldest city with reel finesser fishing! Cpt. Isaiah is a native too St. Augustine knows the waters like the back of his hand if you wanna target trophy inshore fish or just fill up the freezer cpt. Isaiah is the one too call !

We target redfish, snook, tarpon, blackdrum, flounder and trout all year round. Even have a chance too see our native wildlife !

Your trip begins aboard an 18' Ranger boat with a capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything else you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, livebait and all the tackle you need too reel in the big one!

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. A few items to bring include snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! You may keep the catch if its within the legal slot size limit! 

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Reel Finesser Fishing?

Isaiah Michael
Captain
Isaiah Michael
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2 hour fun run ( day trip )
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+6
US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+2
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 hour ( day trip )
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
+3
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 hour night charter (pm)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
+3
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 hour night charter (pm)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
+1
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 hour Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+4
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.9
40 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (22)

What anglers say

80%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (40)

  • Dan Geurtsen
    Dan Geurtsen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    4 hour ( day trip ) on July 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We went night fishing for tarpon and wow, we were on em! We hooked several fish and got one next to the boat for pictures. The 13 year old is now hooked! (pun intended).

  • Marie Gamble
    Marie Gamble
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience in St Augustine for our son.

    2 hour fun run ( day trip ) on May 28, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Isaiah was super knowledgeable and friendly! Easy going, flexible and a perfect guide for a family setting. Our son had an epic day and catch!

  • Christopher Davis
    Christopher Davis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2018
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    3 Hour charter on April 3, 2026 • 3 adults

    Issah was great. The boat is decked out with tech abs he put us over the fish we just didn’t get as much as hoped. One big red and a little jack. Still it was a good morning and he offered 25% off next time which was nice. I will be fishing with him again soon and hope to get on some tarpon

  • Delee Murray
    Delee Murray
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful Time 🤩. Highly Recommend

    3 Hour charter on June 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Guide was very knowledgeable! He did a great job !!

  • Castor Cooper
    Castor Cooper
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    4 hour night charter (pm) on July 24, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Tristen Ladden
    Tristen Ladden
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    Fishing with captain Isaiah

    on March 21, 2024

    My family and I booked a last minute trip with captain Isaiah in June 2023. Although conditions weren't favorable that day Isaiah kept us out until we hooked up. Isaiah is knowledgeable and extremely personable. We enjoyed our trip and him so much that we booked another trip when we were back in Florida the following March. Again, we had a fantastic time and caught tons of fish in just a couple hours. It's been a pleasure getting to know Isaiah and we look forward to fishing with him again in the future.

  • James Cordiano
    James Cordiano
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0

    Vibing with Captain Zay!

    4 hour night charter (pm) on October 1, 2024

    Zay loves his artificial lures, and takes the time to make sure you leave loving them too! We were on a PACK of big reds and despite other captains around, continuously hooked up on those big big red drums he's known for! Other captains fish live bait, but with the technology in his bottom scanning sonar and the techniques of how to entice a bite, Zay tricks these monsters into eating that rubber!

  • Lashauna Williams
    Lashauna Williams
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Experience

    3 Hour charter on January 18, 2025 • 2 adults

    Going on our first Fishing boat experience with Isaiah he made us comfortable. He had a lot of knowledge about Saint Augustine in the Fishing and it was a joyful moment. We look forward to this adventure again.

  • Fred Collins
    Fred Collins
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Captain and trip

    6 hour Day Trip (AM) on October 14, 2023 • 2 adults

    Just had a great time on the water with Capt Isaiah. Very knowledgeable native to the waters who used top line equipment and electronics. Caught some nice fish and had a great tour of the area too! Saw a huge tarpon, some dolphins and beautiful skies and water. An enjoyable day fishing with a very nice young man. Book with him in confidence and enjoy the day! F n L Raleigh NC

  • FishingBooker Member
    FishingBooker Member
    5.0

    2 separate full day trips

    Full Day Trip on June 15, 2024

    When I go with captain Isaiah it never disappoints. Been on 2 trips, caught the targeted species both times. Family friendly, professional, and will put you on the fish. Highly recommended for the whole experience.

FAQs about Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine

Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2 hour fun run ( day trip ) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour charter (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour ( day trip ) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour night charter (pm) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 hour night charter (pm) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 hour Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes live bait fishing is part of the trip I do like too switch it up every now and then and try artificial lures as well ! Everything is included in the overall price ! )
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Captain Isaiah provides cold bottles of water and an ice chest filled with ice in case clients want too bring other beverages! )
  • Fishing license (My charter license and Fwc charter license covers everyone and everything while fishing with reel finesser fishing llc )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Finesser Fishing — St. Augustine include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Isaiah Michael
Isaiah Michael
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
82 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023
Captain Isaiah is a Florida native that is a full-time fishing guide out of north and Central Florida that has been fishing this area for over 20 years Captain Isaiah specializes in artificial and live bait charters. What makes Captain Isaiah so unique and stand out from other guides is hes targets and teaches his clients how to not only use certain lures but how properly fish in certain situations so they can land giant snook, giant redfish, giant tarpon and giant black drum!! Captain Isaiah targets trophy fish 365 days a year if you want to get on the Bite, the time is now!!
Isaiah Michael
Isaiah Michael
Fully verified
4
reports
82
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Captain Isaiah is a Florida native that is a full-time fishing guide out of north and Central Florida that has been fishing this area for over 20 years Captain Isaiah specializes in artificial and live bait charters. What makes Captain Isaiah so unique and stand out from other guides is hes targets and teaches his clients how to not only use certain lures but how properly fish in certain situations so they can land giant snook, giant redfish, giant tarpon and giant black drum!! Captain Isaiah targets trophy fish 365 days a year if you want to get on the Bite, the time is now!!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Snook caught at night, showcasing the vibrant colors of the fish against the illuminated backdrop of the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Alot of big snook around if you want to target snook on artificial the time is now.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing at night, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Castor C.
    Castor C.
  • Young angler landing a long fish alongside the boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Dan G.
    Dan G.
    We went night fishing for tarpon and wow, we were on em! We hooked several fish and got one next to the boat for pictures. The 13 year old is now hooked! (pun intended).
  • Angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, aboard a boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Delee M.
    Delee M.
    Guide was very knowledgeable! He did a great job !!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Marie G.
    Marie G.
    Isaiah was super knowledgeable and friendly! Easy going, flexible and a perfect guide for a family setting. Our son had an epic day and catch!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish during a scenic sunrise fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Christopher D.
    Christopher D.
    Issah was great. The boat is decked out with tech abs he put us over the fish we just didn’t get as much as hoped. One big red and a little jack. Still it was a good morning and he offered 25% off next time which was nice. I will be fishing with him again soon and hope to get on some tarpon
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook caught during a night fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The moon phase, we are in right now, and the water temperatures we have are producing some of the biggest snook in North Florida that I have ever seen fish up to 43” and the redfish are everywhere right now redfish up too 35lbs
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing at night on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    If you want too target trophy size tapron 100-180lb fish on artificial lures / fly the time is now. We also catching tons of bull redfish in the mix of tarpon.!
  • Angler holding a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lashauna W.
    Lashauna W.
    Going on our first Fishing boat experience with Isaiah he made us comfortable. He had a lot of knowledge about Saint Augustine in the Fishing and it was a joyful moment. We look forward to this adventure again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing at night, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Giant bullreds slurping big swim baits as we slowly reel then in is a bite u wont forget possible 100+ lb tarpon are in the mix as well!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
East cape vantange
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercery
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes live bait fishing is part of the trip I do like too switch it up every now and then and try artificial lures as well ! Everything is included in the overall price !
Lures
Drinks
Captain Isaiah provides cold bottles of water and an ice chest filled with ice in case clients want too bring other beverages!
Fishing license
My charter license and Fwc charter license covers everyone and everything while fishing with reel finesser fishing llc
Fly fishing equipment

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Kids ages 10 and up !
You keep catch
If the fish is within legal limits.
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Augustine right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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