Captain
Alden Sheils

Member since June 2023 St. Augustine, United States
Background
My fishing career started at just age 13 as a fishing mate in the Florida Keys. At 15, I expanded my knowledge to St. Augustine waters by exploring the backwaters by myself and working on local boats. After graduating high school, I got my captains license and was the youngest in the class to do so. Since then, I've been running my own charters and also working under local captains in order to continue learning as much as possible to be the best captain I can be. To me, fishing is about more than just catching fish - it's about being present with ourselves and each other while enjoying time in nature.
Techniques
I prefer to use soft plastic lures and live bait when fishing. Every species requires different techniques, all of which I am prepared for and happy to teach you about.

Hey, I'm Captain Alden Sheils

St. Augustine, United States
Background
My fishing career started at just age 13 as a fishing mate in the Florida Keys. At 15, I expanded my knowledge to St. Augustine waters by exploring the backwaters by myself and working on local boats. After graduating high school, I got my captains license and was the youngest in the class to do so. Since then, I've been running my own charters and also working under local captains in order to continue learning as much as possible to be the best captain I can be. To me, fishing is about more than just catching fish - it's about being present with ourselves and each other while enjoying time in nature.
Techniques
I prefer to use soft plastic lures and live bait when fishing. Every species requires different techniques, all of which I am prepared for and happy to teach you about.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Augustine
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Trips from US $399

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Alden S.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Alden

4 Hour Inshore Trip on June 8, 2023
He was a great captain, knew what he was doing and was really good at helping us learn new things. Would surely fish with him...
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Micah P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Made good memories

VERIFIED   3 Hour Inshore Trip on October 28, 2023
This was a last minute father and son trip and it definitely did not disappoint.
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Mike H.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain Alden

4 Hour Inshore Trip on June 3, 2023
He did a great job and was able to get me and my son on some big redfish.
Mike H. recommends Hot Reels Inshore Charters
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Marty A.
Newborn, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Inshore Trip on June 30, 2023
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Mike D.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Alden

VERIFIED   3 Hour Inshore Trip on March 3, 2025
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