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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
81
Reviews
24
Fishing Reports
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Apalachicola
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Coast Runner Outfitters โ€“ Shell Point

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
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Crawfordville
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Trips from US $375

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Fishing Reports

Cool weather and hot bites
Cool weather and hot bites
Feb 21, 2026 Apalachicola
The inshore and nearshore fishing has been exceptionally productive lately. With constantly changing conditions we have been spot hopping a lot lately. We fish a spot for a few minutes and if we dont get any action, its on to the next. Luckily, our spots are so close together that most of the time we dont even have to put the boat on plane to get to a more productive area. Our ability to change with yhe conditions has provided our clients with some really cool mixed bags lately. Get in on the action while the bite is hot!
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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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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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The big trout are back on the flats!
The big trout are back on the flats!
May 8, 2025 Apalachicola
The trout fishing is heating up as temps stabilize and the schools of bait coming in more and more every day. Its going to get better by the day. Next week the weather looks incredible and it should provide some incredible fishing!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Epic for sure!!!!
Epic for sure!!!!
Epic for sure!!!!
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Randall S.
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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First time out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on December 27, 2025
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April S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Donny

VERIFIED   4hr trip afternoon St Marks on September 13, 2025
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Kevin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   6hr nearshore fishing trip St Marks on August 29, 2025
Highly recommend Coast Runner Outfitters. We had a slow start but Captain Steve knew what he was doing and we eventually ended...
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Eric P.
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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Jesse D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome charter

VERIFIED   4hr trip afternoon St Marks on March 20, 2025
This guy knows his stuff, excellent captain!
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