Viking Coastal Charters 

4.9/5 (17 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Riverside Drive 95, St. Marks, FL 32355, United States

Viking Coastal Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (17 reviews)
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Riverside Drive 95
St. Marks, FL, United States
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Choose Viking Coastal Charters for your next fishing adventure on the St. Marks River and Apalachee Bay! Captain Leif Lundquist will give you a personalized experience and professional guidance while fishing inshore for some of Florida’s most popular species.

Welcome aboard a 21’ fully custom Carolina skiff. This boat was designed with shallow waters in mind, giving you the ability to fish with stealth and dexterity. On board, you will find advanced fishing technology along with Penn and Shimano fishing gear. There is room for up to 4 passengers on board and children are welcome.

Capt. Leif is a professional fisherman with more than 20 years of experience fishing in northern Florida. He will use his expertise to help you target the fish of your choosing based on the best time, location, and technique.

You can join him year-round and target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, and more. Your options will vary depending on the season, with Cobia making an appearance in summer, while Bull Redfish and large Drum become numerous in the rivers during winter. Trips are available from St. Marks, Panacea, and Econfina.

While fishing with Capt. Leif, you may try your hand at various techniques such as trolling, drift fishing, popping, jigging, or live bait fishing. He can also take you gigging for Sheepshead, Mullet, and Flounder when you join him in the evening. You can keep your catch and Capt. Leif will clean and fillet it for you.

Viking Coastal Charters provides a fishing license and all the gear you need. Trip times are flexible based on your requests and fishing conditions.

Come aboard today for great fishing and a memorable experience!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

June fishing trip
Memories Made Scalloping
Memories Made Scalloping
+14

Angler rating

14
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews
Showing: 5 of 17 reviews
LaNitra Berger
LaNitra Berger
United States
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing with Captain Leif
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 7, 20232 adults1 child
We had an awesome fishing excursion with Captain Leif! He was prompt, knowledgeable, and flexible in looking at the weather to make sure we had the best experience. We all learned a lot about the local waters and had a great day on the sea. He was especially helpful to my 11 year old son, working with him on his fishing skills. My son caught the most fish, including a shark that we released back into the ocean. I highly, highly, recommend Viking Coastal Charters for anyone who wants to have an excellent day with family and friends fishing and enjoy the area!
Reported Catch:
Blacktip Shark
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 10, 2023
Thank you looking forward to the next trip
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Tiffany Cooper
Tiffany Cooper
Galena, IN
5.0
Verified
Memories Made Scalloping
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 20214 adults
Booked a morning 4hr scalloping trip with Captain Leif .. He’s very personable and has an excellent Captain. Was very knowledgeable to the area about questions we had about the area, what kind of sea life we “could” encounter, taught us “first timers” how to snorkel & scalloping.. I’d say it’s similar to Easter Egg hunting but seaside 😂. We made our quota on lbs allowed per person.. He even helped us catch some too to make sure we had our limit. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone. He’s definitely an honest & reliable Captain that knows what he’s doing. Thanks again Leif for creating memories for my family & I.
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Clay Molitor
Clay Molitor
Fuquay-Varina, NC
5.0
Verified
8 he trip
Full Day Trip on April 12, 20223 adults
Captain Leif definitely knows where to find the fish. Great guide. He even hooked us up with a last minute charter when another guide stood us up. This is someone you can absolutely count on. Don’t bother looking elsewhere.
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Christian Caba
Christian Caba
Tallahassee, FL
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 20223 adults
Caught my personal best redfish during the slowest season of the year. Captain Leif tried his best to get us on some action and he pulled through. Great overall trip definitely booking again.
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Response from Captain
June 30, 2022
Thank you sir definitely some tough conditions
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Savannah Britt
Savannah Britt
Tallahassee, FL
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Leif
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 20232 adults
Reported Catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
June 5, 2023
Thank you look forward to the next trip
0

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Scalloping (4 MAX)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Scalloping
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

June fishing trip
Memories Made Scalloping
Memories Made Scalloping
+14

Angler rating

14
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews
Showing: 5 of 17 reviews
LaNitra Berger
LaNitra Berger
United States
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing with Captain Leif
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 7, 20232 adults1 child
We had an awesome fishing excursion with Captain Leif! He was prompt, knowledgeable, and flexible in looking at the weather to make sure we had the best experience. We all learned a lot about the local waters and had a great day on the sea. He was especially helpful to my 11 year old son, working with him on his fishing skills. My son caught the most fish, including a shark that we released back into the ocean. I highly, highly, recommend Viking Coastal Charters for anyone who wants to have an excellent day with family and friends fishing and enjoy the area!
Reported Catch:
Blacktip Shark
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 10, 2023
Thank you looking forward to the next trip
0
Tiffany Cooper
Tiffany Cooper
Galena, IN
5.0
Verified
Memories Made Scalloping
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 20214 adults
Booked a morning 4hr scalloping trip with Captain Leif .. He’s very personable and has an excellent Captain. Was very knowledgeable to the area about questions we had about the area, what kind of sea life we “could” encounter, taught us “first timers” how to snorkel & scalloping.. I’d say it’s similar to Easter Egg hunting but seaside 😂. We made our quota on lbs allowed per person.. He even helped us catch some too to make sure we had our limit. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone. He’s definitely an honest & reliable Captain that knows what he’s doing. Thanks again Leif for creating memories for my family & I.
Review media 0
Review media 1
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0
Clay Molitor
Clay Molitor
Fuquay-Varina, NC
5.0
Verified
8 he trip
Full Day Trip on April 12, 20223 adults
Captain Leif definitely knows where to find the fish. Great guide. He even hooked us up with a last minute charter when another guide stood us up. This is someone you can absolutely count on. Don’t bother looking elsewhere.
0
Christian Caba
Christian Caba
Tallahassee, FL
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 20223 adults
Caught my personal best redfish during the slowest season of the year. Captain Leif tried his best to get us on some action and he pulled through. Great overall trip definitely booking again.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
June 30, 2022
Thank you sir definitely some tough conditions
0
Savannah Britt
Savannah Britt
Tallahassee, FL
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Leif
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 20232 adults
Reported Catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
June 5, 2023
Thank you look forward to the next trip
0

FAQs about Viking Coastal Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Custom Carolina
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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