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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
Verified
Our Team
Steve W.
Captain
Little Donny M.
First mate
Jaden D.
First mate
Chance M.
Captain
Stephanie M.
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My Charter Listings

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 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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Garrett O.
Winchester, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on May 27, 2023
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Travis B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain

VERIFIED   6 hour nearshore trip on July 18, 2023
Great trip caught our limit on snapper
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Jimbo G.
Gray, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Donny

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on July 3, 2023
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Grant C.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Successful

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on December 27, 2023
Not great weather but still found ways to find fish. Very cool and windy but our captain did a great job finding calmer spots...
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Michael D.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on March 28, 2024
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