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Coast Runner Outfitters

Member since April 2023 Apalachicola, United States
Background
Capt. Donny runs trips out of Apalachicola aboard a 23’ Epic bay boat. These waters are known for Cobia, Flounder, and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling, popping, or spearfishing. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him 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
Capt. Donny runs trips out of Apalachicola aboard a 23’ Epic bay boat. These waters are known for Cobia, Flounder, and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling, popping, or spearfishing. With excellent knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Chumming with live and cut bait for cobia, snapper, and sight fishing tripletail.
Anglers Choice
75
Reviews
25
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Steve W.
Captain
Little Donny M.
First mate
Jaden D.
First mate
Chance M.
Captain
Stephanie M.
Business associate

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Coast Runner Outfitters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(59 reviews)
Angler's choice
Apalachicola
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Trips from US $400

Coast Runner Outfitters โ€“ Shell Point

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Angler's choice
Crawfordville
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Trips from US $375

Coast Runner Outfitters โ€“ Tier 1

Just added to our fleet
Crawfordville
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Trips from US $650

Fishing Reports

Tarpon bite is on fire!
Tarpon bite is on fire!
Jul 13, 2025 Crawfordville
Tarpon fishing has been insanely good lately! Weve been getting multiple opportunities and even getting them to eat artificials most days. If you want to check tarpon off your bucket list, now is the time to go.
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David and Goliath
David and Goliath
Jul 13, 2025 Apalachicola
The Goliath grouper fishing has been phenomenal lately. Our best day so far we boated three of the behemoth fish. Hooking these giants isnt the hard part, getting them off the structure is. Broken lines and busted tackle is the price of doing business with these beast. Once you get one to the boat, the excitement builds even more as most people decide to get in the water for a picture! This is quickly becoming one of our favorite fish to target.
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David and Goliath
David and Goliath
Jul 13, 2025 Apalachicola
The Goliath grouper fishing has been phenomenal lately. Our best day so far we boated three of the behemoth fish. Hooking these giants isnt the hard part, getting them off the structure is. Broken lines and busted tackle is the price of doing business with these beast. Once you get one to the boat, the excitement builds even more as most people decide to get in the water for a picture! This is quickly becoming one of our favorite fish to target.
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David and Goliath
David and Goliath
Jul 13, 2025 Apalachicola
The Goliath grouper fishing has been phenomenal lately. Our best day so far we boated three of the behemoth fish. Hooking these giants isnt the hard part, getting them off the structure is. Broken lines and busted tackle is the price of doing business with these beast. Once you get one to the boat, the excitement builds even more as most people decide to get in the water for a picture! This is quickly becoming one of our favorite fish to target.
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Scallops everywhere!
Scallops everywhere!
Jul 11, 2025 Apalachicola
This is shaping up to be our best scallop season in many years! This is truly fin for the whole family.
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Nonstop action!
Nonstop action!
Jul 10, 2025 Apalachicola
The nearshore bottom foshing is as good as it gets right now. If your looking to fill your freezer or take some mids fishing, this is the trip for you!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (82)
Great boating trip
Great boating trip
Fishing with Donny
+79
Angler rating
72
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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David H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tobyโ€™s birthday

VERIFIED   Off-Season 4hr trip on March 7, 2025
Book a trip with Don. You will not be disappointed!! He went above and beyond to make my son have the best time for his birthday...
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Paul L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Piles of fish!

VERIFIED   6hr nearshore fishing trip St Marks on June 11, 2025
My family had a trip with captain Steve.ย  He immediately dropped us on a spot with fish, as soon as the pace was not up to...
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Terrie F.
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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Great boating trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4hr trip afternoon St Marks on August 2, 2025
We loved our day on the boat. We were able to catch enough fish for dinner and still have time to swim and enjoy the experience...
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Joe R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time with 3 generations!

VERIFIED   6 hour nearshore trip on June 17, 2025
Capt Donny and LD gave us a great morning of fishing! Our group consisted of my FiL, BiL, myself, and my boys; they did great...
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Doug H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Successful and fun trip

VERIFIED   Full day nearshore fishing trip on October 22, 2024
My brother-in law and I booked a 8 hour trip and wanted to catch fish we could eat.ย  We told the outfit that we were flexible...
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