St. Augustine Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour St. Augustine fishing trip is US $555, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $988 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in St. Augustine are good for families?

Fishing charters in St. Augustine that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in St. Augustine?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in St. Augustine are:

What are the top fishing techniques in St. Augustine?

The top 3 fishing techniques in St. Augustine are:

What are the top types of fishing in St. Augustine?

The top 3 types of fishing in St. Augustine are:

Do St. Augustine fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in St. Augustine provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in St. Augustine?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in St. Augustine are:

Who are the top awarded captains in St. Augustine?

Who are the top awarded captains in St. Augustine?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in St. Augustine?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in St. Augustine are:

3-hour fishing trips – US $373
4-hour fishing trips – US $527
5-hour fishing trips – US $750
6-hour fishing trips – US $724
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,059
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,495

Fishing in St. Augustine

With everything from tailing Redfish to ferocious Blue Marlin inhabiting the waters of this part of Northeast Florida, St. Augustine fishing has something for even the most hardcore anglers. Located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, angling opportunities begin right on its doorstep. From history, architecture, and good weather, to unlimited days of salt and freshwater fun, this town really does have it all!

Redfish is the main attraction in the inshore waters, but it’s closely followed by Trout and Flounder. Of course, experienced inshore fanatics always have the option to test their skills against the Silver King. In the nearshore reefs, you’ll find an abundance of Grouper and Snapper and finally, at the Continental Shelf, you’ll be able to target the sea’s biggest prizes such as Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish.

Local charters have direct access to the open waters via the St. Augustine Inlet, allowing visitors to get a taste of the ocean action even on shorter trips. The versatility of options leaves it up to you to decide how long you’d like to stay on the water and which spots you’d like to visit. However, if you’ve got your sights set on deepwater beasts, you’re going to want to set aside a full day.

Close to the inlet, you’ll find a number of large marinas where the majority of St. Augustine’s charter fleet is located. Whether you’re looking for a captain to reveal all the hidden inshore spots to you or take you to the open waters, you can begin your search here.

Rules & Regulations

No fishing license is necessary if you’re fishing aboard a guided charter, party boat, or other for-hire vessels with a valid captain or charter boat license. If you’re planning on blazing your own path, you’ll need to get a valid license before wetting your line.

St. Augustine

4.9 / 5

Based on 28579 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

St. Augustine Fishing Seasons

January

Winter in St Augustine is all about clear skies and clear waters. This is the dry season, and it is great for sight fishing the flats Bring layers - temperatures range from the 30s at night to the 70s during the day.

February

Sight fishing inshore remains excellent, with Black Drum and Redfish being caught in large schools on the flats. Offshore, Wahoo and Tuna are biting well. The weather remains pleasant and dry.

March

The weather transitions to spring, and the fishing wakes up. Trout start to spawn, with bigger ones being caught. Jack Crevalle start to invade inshore and the backcountry, and Cobia start to appear.

April

Things really start to pick up offshore, with large numbers and large sizes of Mahi Mahi making their way back to the St Augustine docks. Rainfall is low and temperatures are pleasant at 70-80 degrees.

May

As the waters warm up, St Augustine experiences some of the best offshore fishing in Florida. Celebrate with the NEFMA Summer Shootout Tournament. The rainy season begins.

June

This is one of the best times and places to catch a Blue Marlin in Florida, with offshore fishing going crazy. Inshore, Tarpon arrive and will remain through September, as long as the waters stay warm.

July

Florida's tropical climate makes thunderstorms a possibility at this time of year in St Augustine. Don't let that put you off: Trout and Tarpon are biting inshore and big game is available further out.

August

The weather is hot: most St Augustine fishing charters will encourage morning charters to avoid storms and uncomfortable weather. The fishing is as good as ever.

September

Although this is usually the wettest month of the year, it has some big rewards for anglers. Sailfish can be found balling bait just 25 miles offshore and flood tides inshore make for amazing sight fishing.

October

Catch Trout as they spawn inshore and sight cast to tailing Redfish on the flats during a flood tide. The weather starts to cool dramatically, changing up the species caught offshore on a daily basis.

November

As the water temperature cools, big Wahoo start to invade the waters offshore from St Augustine. Troll for them at high speed with heavy lures and catch a monster - they can reach over 50 lbs!

December

The holiday season is the dry season in St Augustine, and with this comes clear waters and rewarding sight fishing for big Black Drum and Redfish. Wahoo and Tuna are biting offshore.

St. Augustine Fishing Calendar

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Featured photos from St. Augustine

6 hour offshore. Amberjacks were on fire. Live bait on 20# spinning tackle (lost some) also caught two red snapper over 20#'s (released - season closed)

Amberjack otherwise known as AJs year round

Caught their limit of amberjack 14 miles offshore

Capt Jason holding a nice keeper cobia or ling.

What anglers said about fishing in St. Augustine

Just make sure to call the captain ahead of time. Find out what species is biting and ask what you should bring along that is not provided

5.0 / 5

Just make sure to call the captain ahead of time. Find out what species is biting and ask what you should bring along that is not provided

Endless Summer Charters

Captain Ed, personable, service minded, found the fish, provided a great experience, great fun. I'd recommend Fishstick

5.0 / 5

Captain Ed, personable, service minded, found the fish, provided a great experience, great fun. I'd recommend Fishstick

Fishstick Fishing Charters

Captain Chris provides everything needed to fish and knows the area well and will travel to multiple locations to find the fish. Captain Chris is very patient with new anglers and helps in every aspect including baiting, casting, fish removal, and explaining what type of fish you catch.

5.0 / 5

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

Call or email the Captain if you are able, just give them an idea of what you would like to do on your trip so they can help male it happen for you!

5.0 / 5

Call or email the Captain if you are able, just give them an idea of what you would like to do on your trip so they can help male it happen for you!

Knot Tied Down Fishing Charters

bring sunscreen. Mike has an awesome song selection so be prepared to sing!

5.0 / 5

bring sunscreen. Mike has an awesome song selection so be prepared to sing!

Legacy Fishing Florida – 33’

It is a great service that he did for us on Thursday, March 14, but the filleting does not do it well.

4.3 / 5

It is a great service that he did for us on Thursday, March 14, but the filleting does not do it well.

Old Coast Charters

Book it!! You'll have guaranteed fun. We booked 4 hour's. But decided to add 2 hour's because we were having to much fun.

5.0 / 5

Book it!! You'll have guaranteed fun. We booked 4 hour's. But decided to add 2 hour's because we were having to much fun.

MisStress Sportfishing Charters

Remember it's fishing not catching. It might be slow in the winter months but pay attention to what your guides tell you is key to having a great time fishing.

5.0 / 5

Remember it's fishing not catching. It might be slow in the winter months but pay attention to what your guides tell you is key to having a great time fishing.

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

Weather prevented offshore fishing, nothing to do with the charter we booked, but inland was fun

5.0 / 5

Weather prevented offshore fishing, nothing to do with the charter we booked, but inland was fun

Game On Fishing Charters

Very cold and windy which was unusual for this time of year. Still had a great time.

5.0 / 5

Very cold and windy which was unusual for this time of year. Still had a great time.

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

St. Augustine can be cold and windy in February considering it is North Florida. Even a little chop can cause you to get splashed or wet so the larger boats are so much dryer and comfortable to get away from getting splashed and the wind. The larger the boat the less wind rain and splashing you will get. Offshore on smaller crafts one side of the boat will get wet on the way out while the other side will get wet on the way in.

5.0 / 5

Old Coast Charters Leesburg, Georgia

Don't be disappointed if you can't keep any fish. Our first fishing trip was over Labor Day weekend 2023, all we caught were red snappers and couldn't keep them since they weren't in season.

4.7 / 5

Don't be disappointed if you can't keep any fish. Our first fishing trip was over Labor Day weekend 2023, all we caught were red snappers and couldn't keep them since they weren't in season.

Legacy Fishing Florida – 33’

Book a fall or spring trip! The water is cold and the fish didn’t cooperate as well as we wanted but the captain still got the lines tight!

5.0 / 5

Book a fall or spring trip! The water is cold and the fish didn’t cooperate as well as we wanted but the captain still got the lines tight!

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

December can get cold. Keep that in mind, jackets, hoodies, coffee thermos maybe, & it'll be great.

5.0 / 5

December can get cold. Keep that in mind, jackets, hoodies, coffee thermos maybe, & it'll be great.

Everett's Adventure – St. Augustine

For intracoastal in the winter we caught a decent amount of fish, it was a great time!

5.0 / 5

For intracoastal in the winter we caught a decent amount of fish, it was a great time!

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

If the weather supported, I guarantee we would have caught more and more keepers. My dad was visiting and rain or completely unsafe conditions were the only things that would have kept us from fishing.

5.0 / 5

Great White Charters LLC

Inshore fishing isn't party boat fishing, so expect a more personalized experience. Captain Cole knew the water and where to find fish, and we moved from location to location till we were on the fish, enjoy the trip and the experience, catching fish is the bonus!

5.0 / 5

Old Salt Charters

Weather was perfect and variety of fish caught for someone with minimal saltwater experience is a great way to gather knowledge.

5.0 / 5

Weather was perfect and variety of fish caught for someone with minimal saltwater experience is a great way to gather knowledge.

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

In the fall it is pretty cold in the mornings even if it’s set to reach 80s in the afternoon.

5.0 / 5

In the fall it is pretty cold in the mornings even if it’s set to reach 80s in the afternoon.

Old Salt Charters

Bring lots of sunscreen, sun glasses, and hats. The sun is brutal and relentless. Do the morning trip if you can and go on a week day or Sunday when there is less boating traffic and less people out fishing.

5.0 / 5

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC Eastman, Georgia

How did anglers rate fishing charters in St. Augustine?

For What It's Worth Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(190 reviews)

Took my daughter on her first fishing trip with Capt Chris and we had an amazing time. He got us on the fish and she clearly was our good luck charm. She had an absolute blast and had already asked when the next trip is.

Nathan W.

Great White Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(318 reviews)

Trip was very fun and captain Dave was very hospitable. We caught a bunch of fish, even though the big ones weren't biting, it was still an awesome trip! Thank you captain!

Zachary K.

Back At It Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(38 reviews)

captain Mike was a very knowledgeable great guy and put me right on the fish. Great experience 👍 I'd definitely use him again!

Travis T.

Shark Infested Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(111 reviews)

We caught so many red snapper our arms were tired!!They had us catching fish in minutes of stopping the boat.It was a fabulous day,

Damon L.

Old Coast Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

4.3 / 5

(30 reviews)

We had a good day on the water and caught fish, but I would have liked more hands on time. Capt. Will and Caleb did 90% of the fishing then gave us the rod once a fish was on to bring it in. As someone who loves to fish, I would have liked to have been more involved in the fishing. This isn’t my first charter, but next time I charter a fishing trip, I’ll ask some specific questions to make sure we get to cast, hold a rod, and bring in the fish. Boat, Captain and first mate were all good.

Debra P.

Hot Reels Inshore Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(15 reviews)

Ever get that thing when something you planned is coming up and feels anticlimactic? This trip was awesome even with that foreshadowing. Alden our guide is a good dude and knows his stuff. He explained why and where we were and was comfortable to be around as the whole trip was comfortable. Our party of 3 all had a great time and took home more than what we deserve from the ocean all cleaned and fileted by our guide. Thanks again Alden.

Christopher K.

Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(321 reviews)

Chris is a seasoned professional with a nice clean boat. Can’t brag about the fish today but he is clearly knowledgeable. That’s fishing.

Donald L.

Todd's Rods Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(30 reviews)

We had a fantastic day with Captain Todd. Caught redfish, keeper flounder,trout, bluefish, Black Sea bass,jack cravelle, and toad fish. Great guy to spend a half day on the water. Very knowledgeable and personable. Fish on!!

Jerrald W.

Shallow Water Fishing Company
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(50 reviews)

Very happy with my day of fishing with Captain Fred. He was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I hopefully will return for another trip in the near future.

Conrad B.

Todd's Rods Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(30 reviews)

Great day. Fantastic with my 12 year old. Caught fish and spent a wonderful day.

Guy S.

MisStress Sportfishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(378 reviews)

I had a great time! Guy told us to expect 100 fish and we got darn close in only a few hours! Knowledgeable and personable too! Will definitely be going again!

Garrett A.

Back At It Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(38 reviews)

Captain Mike was the best guide we have had the opportunity to work with. He was Johnny on the spot with bait. He worked very hard to find the fish. He was personable and friendly. The price was very fair for the work he did and the value received. We will definitely call him again if we are ever in the area. Thank you Mike!

Patty E. Pampa, TX

Island Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

We had 3 generations on the boat with Capt. Mike for our Florida trip this year, and Island Fishing Charters did not disappoint! Capt. Mike was great with the kids and got us into fish all morning. Everyone caught fish and we ended up with 11 species total, including a 7.5 lb flounder! Capt. Mike cleaned our keepers and we had Flounder, Pompano and Bluefish for dinner that night! Couldn't be happier with Island Fishing Charters!!

Matthew B.

Wide Open Charters & Guide Service
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

4.7 / 5

(10 reviews)

Capt. Chris and mate Kathy were awesome! Caught a wide variety of catch including Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Grouper, Gray Snapper, Shark, Triggerfish and a Jack. Also saw a lot of other fish and marine animals including Spadefish, King Mackerel, Manta Ray, Leatherback Turtle and a large pod of Atlantic Spotted Dolphin who swam along side of the boat for a long time on our way back to the dock. It was an awesome day for my wife and myself.

Phil D.

Great White Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(318 reviews)

Awesome experience, David. The captain was super very knowledgeable, friendly professional a real pleasure to be on his boat would highly recommend him to all other fisherman.

Russell H.

Fishstick Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(69 reviews)

Captain Ed, personable, service minded, found the fish, provided a great experience, great fun. I'd recommend

Aspen T.

Reel Pleasures Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(87 reviews)

The crew knew what they were doing and were friendly. Captain Dalton put us on fish immediately. Boat was great. Looking forward to doing it again. Definitely recommend!!

Spencer W.

Great White Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(318 reviews)

Captain 🧑‍✈️ Dave, the sunrise, the boat, the fish 🐠.. the laughs … everything was complete Perfection !!! Will be planning our next trip real soon !!! Ps .. it wax a perfect double date morning too with our best friends !!! BONUS - 1000 stars ⭐️

Karalee S.

Old Coast Charters
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(30 reviews)

My wife and I had a great time with Will and Jake on our afternoon trip. I liked being on a private trip compared to the bigger group charters. Despite windy conditions, they got us anchored well in a couple of spots. We had lots of bites, and caught a pair of really nice red fish. They were extremely knowledgeable and we would go again!

Nathan P.

Rod Bender Fishing Charters LLC
Fishing charter in St. Augustine

5.0 / 5

(165 reviews)

Captain Anthony was very accommodating throughout the day. Weather was challenging for off shore so Anthony took us to inland areas where we caught a varied catch.