Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM)

4 hour trip, starts at 7:00 AM
by Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC
St. Augustine
4.9/5 (399 reviews)

About the trip

Saint Augustine's near coastal fishing is extremely diverse. Target species include Kingfish, Cobia, Big Jacks, Tarpon, Bonita, Snapper, Flounder and a variety of different Shark species. From trolling to bottom fishing to sight casting, If you want big fish this is the trip for you! You never know what you'll catch out on the open ocean!

Available trips

Private trip
Half Day Trip - Inshore

4 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $500

Private trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 12:30 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $500

Private trip
Half Day Nearshore (PM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 12:30 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $600

Private trip
Full Day Trip - Inshore

6 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $700

Private trip
Full Day Trip – Nearshore

6 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $800

Private trip
8 Hour Offshore

8 hour trip,
starts at 7:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,200

About the charter captain

Chris Driver

St. Augustine, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
399 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2020
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.

Captain Chris Driver is a lifelong local of Saint Augustine and second generation captain with loads of knowledge of our local waters. He is offering inshore and near coastal fishing adventures targeting a multitude of species with the ability to change tactics depending on what you want to do. Children of all ages, lady anglers and families are more than encouraged to join. There’s nothing better than putting a kid on their first fish or helping to grow their love of the water and fishing!

Which fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha F300
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (45)
Charter Reviews (399)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (36)

Great experience
Outstanding service!
Outstanding service!
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Gabriel S.
Gabriel S.
5.0/5

Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM) on May 29, 2025

Great experience

VERIFIED
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Captain Chris was an awesome guide, he put us on some good kingfish and had a great personality. 10/10 would recommend if your in the St Augustine area.

Captain Chris was an awesome guide, he put us on some good kingfish and had a great personality. 10/10 would recommend if your in the St Augustine area.  

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 Gabriel S. recommends Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC

Megan R.
Megan R.
5.0/5

Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM) on December 29, 2024

Great communication and trip!

VERIFIED

The weather wasn’t great on our originally planned day. He was super communicative and worked with us to reschedule. Our group had a great time and caught a lot of fish. He was super knowledgeable and it made for a great afternoon!

The weather wasn’t great on our originally planned day. He was super communicative and worked with us to reschedule. Our group had a great time and caught a lot of fish. He was super knowledgeable and it made for a great afternoon!  

 Megan R. recommends Captain Chris Fishing Charters LLC
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Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait

Live bait is always included in the trip price and we never leave the marina without it. If you prefer artificial that is provided as well. Live bait is key in our area to catch the most fish!

Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning is included in the trip price. Your fish will be filleted and put in gallon ziplock bags for you to take home or to one of the local restaurants to have it prepared for you. Fish are cleaned at the marina at clean fish cleaning stations!

Drinks

Bottled waters

Fishing License

Fishing licenses are included for all guests at no additional cost.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Children of 5 and up are always welcomed aboard! Accommodations can be made for children a little younger, ask and I’ll see what we can work out. I love getting the kids on some fish!

You Keep Catch

Fish filleted by captain after the trip.

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

US $600

Private trip

Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM)

4 hour trip, starts at 7:00 AM

Price up to 2 persons 

US $600


Trip price

US $600

Free cancellation before June 26.

You won' t be charged yet

Available trips