Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI 

5.0
(6 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320, United States–

Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI 

Apalachicola, FL, United States
–
28 ft
6
5.0
(6 reviews)

If you're ready to go fishing in Apalachicola, book a trip with Coast Runner Outfitters. With Captain Donny at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

King Mackerel (Kingfish), Great Barracuda, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Sailfish, Red Grouper, Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season.

On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Donny can also help you try kite fishing.

You'll be casting lines from a 28' Center console with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Capt. Donny will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), 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.

For more information about fishing with Coast Runner Outfitters, you can send Capt. Donny a message down below.

If you're ready to go fishing in Apalachicola, book a trip with Coast Runner Outfitters. With Captain Donny at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

King Mackerel (Kingfish), Great Barracuda, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Sailfish, Red Grouper, Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season.

On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Donny can also help you try kite fishing.

You'll be casting lines from a 28' Center console with space for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, everything you need for a productive day on the water.

Capt. Donny will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), 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.

For more information about fishing with Coast Runner Outfitters, you can send Capt. Donny a message down below.

Coast Runner Outfitters
Charter Operator
Coast Runner Outfitters
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
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Tier 1 4hr inshore (am)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jul 31
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Black)
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tier 1 nearshore 6hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jul 31
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tier 1 nearshore 8hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jul 31
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Tier 1 nearshore 10hr
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jul 31
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

Reviews (6)

  • Carlos Markyna
    Carlos Markyna
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Not Fishing on Credit

    Tier 1 nearshore 6hr on July 9, 2026 • 6 adults

    The Captain and Mate were very attentive and made sure we were always set up to catch fish. From bait to rigs, the equipment was well-maintained, and we had a variety of bait options. He was knowledgeable of the area and seemed to know exactly where the fish were. Even though we had to throw some back, we stayed busy and angled right through lunch. He was an excellent guide, and made the trip memorable

  • Darby Sewell
    Darby Sewell
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Trip!

    Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 9, 2026 • 6 adults

    We have a family vacation each year at St. George Island. The cousins crew has enjoyed fishing from the shore and pier in recent years. So, we went together on a cousin fishing charter this year and it did not disappoint! It was a 4 hour inshore charter. The Captain and First Mate were great! All caught fish!

  • Kelley Partin
    Kelley Partin
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Donny

    Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on May 28, 2026 • 4 adults

    Great experience with Captain Donny and his first mate! We caught grouper and mangrove snapper. We definitely recommend fishing with this crew!

  • Chris Boswell
    Chris Boswell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!

    Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Great trip! Captain Donnie put us on fish and his deck hand little Donnie was awesome! We look foward to out next trip with them.

  • Teresa Carroll
    Teresa Carroll
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    great day fishing

    Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 10, 2026 • 4 adults

    Donny and his son Donny (11) were wonderful! we will for sure fish with them again !

  • Jordan Hafer
    Jordan Hafer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Catch Yet

    Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults

Rating

5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

All reviews (6)

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Carlos Markyna
Carlos Markyna
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Not Fishing on Credit
Tier 1 nearshore 6hr on July 9, 2026 • 6 adults

The Captain and Mate were very attentive and made sure we were always set up to catch fish. From bait to rigs, the equipment was well-maintained, and we had a variety of bait options. He was knowledgeable of the area and seemed to know exactly where the fish were. Even though we had to throw some back, we stayed busy and angled right through lunch. He was an excellent guide, and made the trip memorable

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Coast Runner Outfitters
Response from Charter operator

Your crew was amazing! We joked around, laughed, and listened to music all day. They fought big fish like the bosses they were! We truly hope to do this again next year!

Darby Sewell
Darby Sewell
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great Family Trip!
Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 9, 2026 • 6 adults

We have a family vacation each year at St. George Island. The cousins crew has enjoyed fishing from the shore and pier in recent years. So, we went together on a cousin fishing charter this year and it did not disappoint! It was a 4 hour inshore charter. The Captain and First Mate were great! All caught fish!

Coast Runner Outfitters
Response from Charter operator

We had a great time with your crew! we look forward to doing it again next year!

Kelley Partin
Kelley Partin
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Donny
Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on May 28, 2026 • 4 adults

Great experience with Captain Donny and his first mate! We caught grouper and mangrove snapper. We definitely recommend fishing with this crew!

Coast Runner Outfitters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much! we had a great time with you and cant wait to do it again!

Chris Boswell
Chris Boswell
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!
Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Great trip! Captain Donnie put us on fish and his deck hand little Donnie was awesome! We look foward to out next trip with them.

Coast Runner Outfitters
Response from Charter operator

We had ab incredible time with! we cant wait to do it again!

Teresa Nance
Teresa Nance
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2017
5.0
Verified
great day fishing
Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 10, 2026 • 4 adults

Donny and his son Donny (11) were wonderful! we will for sure fish with them again !

Coast Runner Outfitters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks Teresa! We cant wait to have you back again!

FAQs about Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI

Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Tier 1 nearshore 6hr (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Tier 1 nearshore 8hr (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - Tier 1 nearshore 10hr (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We always buy live bait if needed and if available locally. On days when we can't buy it we will catch it with either rod and reel or cast net. We also have pinfish traps out at several different locations.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do all basic filleting and bag them up for you to take home.)
  • First mate (10-20% is customary and all Tier 1 trips have a fist mate available. Some days the mate does have something come up and we run the trip without them, but that is rare in the summer months.)
  • Fishing license (All licenses are included in the price of the trip.)
Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Coast Runner Outfitters Tier 1 SGI include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Coast Runner Outfitters
Coast Runner Outfitters
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
26 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
CRO runs trips out of Apalachicola, Carabelle, St Marks, Shell Point, and Lanark. These waters are known for the incredible inshore and nearshore fishing opportunities. With excellent knowledge of the area, we definitely have a trick or two up out sleves, and the only way to learn is to join us out on the water!
Our Team
Steve W.
Steve W.
Captain
Little Donny M.
Little Donny M.
First mate
Jaden D.
Jaden D.
First mate
Stephanie M.
Stephanie M.
Business partner
Coast Runner Outfitters
Coast Runner Outfitters
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
26
reports
121
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
CRO runs trips out of Apalachicola, Carabelle, St Marks, Shell Point, and Lanark. These waters are known for the incredible inshore and nearshore fishing opportunities. With excellent knowledge of the area, we definitely have a trick or two up out sleves, and the only way to learn is to join us out on the water!
The crew
Steve W.
Steve W.
Captain
Little Donny M.
Little Donny M.
First mate
Jaden D.
Jaden D.
First mate
Stephanie M.
Stephanie M.
Business partner

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Best Catch Yet
    Jordan H.
    Jordan H.
  • Not Fishing on Credit
    Carlos M.
    Carlos M.
  • Awesome Trip!
    Chris B.
    Chris B.
  • great day fishing
    Teresa C.
    Teresa C.
  • Great Family Trip!
    Darby S.
    Darby S.
  • Fishing with Donny
    Kelley P.
    Kelley P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2018
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
BlueWave
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We always buy live bait if needed and if available locally. On days when we can't buy it we will catch it with either rod and reel or cast net. We also have pinfish traps out at several different locations.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do all basic filleting and bag them up for you to take home.
First mate
10-20% is customary and all Tier 1 trips have a fist mate available. Some days the mate does have something come up and we run the trip without them, but that is rare in the summer months.
Fishing license
All licenses are included in the price of the trip.

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You keep catch

How you can pay

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Apalachicola right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
TarponTarpon

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