Hot Reels Inshore Charters

4.9/5 (103 reviews)

State licensed

Vilano Causeway 101, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States–

Up to 3 miles

St. Augustine, FL, United States

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24 ft

4.9/5 (103 reviews)

Meet the Captain

Angler's Choice

If you're looking to experience fishing in St. Augustine, we've got you covered with Hot Reels Inshore Charters. With Captain Alden at the helm, you’re in experienced local hands focused on putting you on fish safely and efficiently

These waters offer opportunities for Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, and more – with Captain Alden, you're sure to hook into a few! Captain Alden’s extensive knowledge of the waters and its wildlife will ensure you learn a thing or two!

Kids are absolutely welcome! Our trips are built around safety, patience, and creating a comfortable stress-free experience for families and first-time anglers alike.
From relaxed family adventures to focused, action-packed trips for experienced anglers, every charter is customized to your goals. Your day begins aboard a 23’ center console boat that holds up to 6 passengers. You'll find rods, reels, lures, bait, and tackle waiting for you, everything needed for a fantastic trip.

It's recommended to bring non-spray sunscreen and sunglasses. Water is included. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but please avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Light snacks will be available on board.

Now, come aboard with Hot Reels Inshore Charters and get hooked! Have a question? Drop us a line!

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Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

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Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

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Marion Williamson

Georgia, US

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Member since 2026

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Making Memories

4 Hour Inshore Trip on June 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

Captain Alden and First Mate Will run an organized, safe, fun, and top notch charter. We had a phenomenal trip on our inshore fishing experience. The boat is comfortable, the guys were experienced and great with all ages. We had 3 generations on our 6 person trip and made some wonderful memories together. These guys put us on the fish, catered to every person, keeping us baited up, taking care of things before we even asked. We caught red and black drum, enough for fresh dinner and the freezer! They were patient and very willing to answer questions and teach our first time fishers the very basics. It is a win for us when my 6 year old granddaughter now loves fishing like I do. Thank you Captain Alden and Will!!! We will definitely be back.

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June 13, 2026

great morning with you guys! 

Darrin Luedke

Georgia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great Captain - Great Time

4 Hour Inshore Trip - 1:00 PM on June 9, 2026 • 3 adults

absouktu wonderful experience with my son and future SIL.  for us the 4 hour trip was just perfect caught 3 different tyoes of fish and will be eating then tomorrow!   Fresh as fresh can get.

I highly recommend this company as the coversation, music, and most importantly the help with us novice fisherman was superb. 

This chartet woild be great fir anyone - novice to pro to family with kids to a group of friends. They were on time and even filleted all our fish. 

We would definitely go out fishing with them again!

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June 9, 2026

you guys were awesome! 

Jake Zajac

Florida, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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First time fishing on a boat

4 Hour Inshore Trip on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

we had a great time out on the water ,we did a 4hr inshore trip and did really good on flounder,the guys cleaned all keepersized fish we wanted ,and were really friendly. both guys know what there doing and dont mind explaining anything you have questions about .I would book with them again when I get the chance.

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May 26, 2026

great time with tou guys! hope to see you again! 

Nate Wilmoth

Maryland, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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Fish On!

4 Hour Inshore Trip on December 29, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

I booked a trip with Captain Alden to take my family out for a great day on the water. It was a little bit of a slow bite that day, but Capt. Alden did everything he could to put us on some fish. We ended up catching 7 different species and kept a cooler of Speckled Sea Trout , which we cooked up later for fish tacos!!! Capt. Alden was very informative and helpful  during the whole trip. Thanks Again!!!  We will definitely be using Hot Reels, when we come back to visit Florida.

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January 1, 2026

had a great time fishing and talking with you guys! I look forward to seeing you next time! 

Todd Kramer

Georgia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great trip with Captain Alden and Will

4 Hour Inshore Trip on June 3, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Our family loved our experience with Captain Alden and Will.  The boat was in great shape, the Captain kept us moving to find the fish, both guys were great with my 12 and 8 year-olds, and we caught a bunch of fish!  I'd definitely use them again, and recommend them for anyone interested in an inshore trip!

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Response from Captain

June 10, 2026

blast with you and your family! look forward to fishing with you again! 

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4 Hour Inshore Trip

4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 1:00 PM)

US $500