Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM)
About the trip
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About the charter captain
St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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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

Cobia

Flounder
Boat specs

Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)




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


Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM) on December 29, 2024
Great communication and trip!
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!
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
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!
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!
Bottled waters
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.
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!
Fish filleted by captain after the trip.
How you can pay
Pay online in full
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
US $600
Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM)
4 hour trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price up to 2 persons
US $600
Trip price
US $600
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