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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
73
Reviews
25
Fishing Reports
Our Team
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First mate
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Captain
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My Charter Listings

Coast Runner Outfitters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(58 reviews)
Angler's choice
Apalachicola
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $400

Coast Runner Outfitters โ€“ Shell Point

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Angler's choice
Crawfordville
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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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 73 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Donny
Fishing with Donny
Fishing with Donny
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Angler rating
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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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Crystal H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top notch folks!

VERIFIED   Off-Season 4hr trip on March 17, 2025
We booked a trip and weather was not on our side, but they got us some great spots! We super awesome to fish with, were wonderful...
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Cameron L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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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Great time!

VERIFIED   6 hour nearshore trip on June 20, 2025
Very knowledgeable Captain, put us on fish in every spot! We had a great time. Captain was very helpful with everything, and...
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James A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donny

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour nearshore trip on July 9, 2025
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Britany C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ St. Marks inshore on July 5, 2025
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Eric P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun day with my son

VERIFIED   Off-Season 4hr trip on April 8, 2025
Fishing started out a little slow due to weather, picked later in the trip. Had an awesome time.
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