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Coast Runner Outfitters

Member since April 2023 Apalachicola, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Chumming with live and cut bait for cobia, snapper, and sight fishing tripletail.

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Apalachicola, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Chumming with live and cut bait for cobia, snapper, and sight fishing tripletail.
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Our Team
Steve W.
Captain
Little Donny M.
First mate
Jaden D.
First mate
Stephanie M.
Business partner

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(72 reviews)
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 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $400
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5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
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Crawfordville
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Trips from US $375
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Crawfordville
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Trips from US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Apalachicola
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Cade Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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WE GOT A TARPON

VERIFIED   NEW  Night time shark trip on June 10, 2026
Captain Steve was the man with the plan. We hooked a huge tarpon (about 100-120 pound roughly) that even had captain impressed....
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Gregory K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tough Conditions Still Did Great

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ inshore (AM) on April 9, 2026
Captain Donny knew the conditions would be tough. He called us and discussed options and what we wanted as the weather forecast...
Gregory K. recommends Coast Runner Outfitters โ€“ Tier 1
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Darby S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Family Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on June 9, 2026
We have a family vacation each year at St. George Island. The cousins crew has enjoyed fishing from the shore and pier in recent...
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Zachary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Definite MUST!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on May 21, 2026
Started inshore in the morning. Nothing was biting, Capt Steve made decision to head a little offshore. withing minutes we...
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Kelley P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donny

VERIFIED   NEW  Tier 1 4hr inshore (am) on May 28, 2026
Great experience with Captain Donny and his first mate! We caught grouper and mangrove snapper. We definitely recommend fishing...
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