Captain
Zach Timmons

Member since July 2015 St. Augustine, United States
Background
I am a fourth generation charter boat captain who grew up on fishing boats and I've never stopped loving it. I like to troll for striking fish and also love to bottom fish for reef species. I tend to prefer lighter tackle for more of a fair fight but when it's necessary, I'll pull out the big guns! I'm open to trying other peoples' favorite styles and methods as well because in this line of work if you aren't trying new things and experimenting, then you won't go too far!

Hey, I'm Captain Zach Timmons

St. Augustine, United States
Background
I am a fourth generation charter boat captain who grew up on fishing boats and I've never stopped loving it. I like to troll for striking fish and also love to bottom fish for reef species. I tend to prefer lighter tackle for more of a fair fight but when it's necessary, I'll pull out the big guns! I'm open to trying other peoples' favorite styles and methods as well because in this line of work if you aren't trying new things and experimenting, then you won't go too far!
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First City Fishing Charters โ€“ 26โ€™

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(317 reviews)
St. Augustine
trips from US $550

First City Fishing Charters โ€“ 17'

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
St. Augustine
trips from US $600

First City Fishing Charters โ€“ 34'

St. Augustine
trips from US $2,000

Fishing Reports

Cool temps = great fishing!
Cool temps = great fishing!
Nov 29, 2019 St. Augustine
When the water temp falls the trout bite gets great! Many large fish and tons of small ones. Great time of year for the angler who is a fan of artificial fishing!! Soft and hard plastics are fun and exciting to fish with. Bait also works great! Reds begin to school up and and like to move around on the low tides, making sight fishing possible. This is one of my favoite times of year to fish inshore! Looking forward to putting you on some fish! -capt. Zach
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Cobia time!
Cobia time!
Apr 16, 2019 St. Augustine
Its the time of year when cobia are cruising the beach and near shore wrecks. They are running up the beach with the migrating manta rays. Great chance to sight cast a nice cobia!
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Trout galore! Reds still fired up
Trout galore! Reds still fired up
Nov 1, 2018 St. Augustine
The speckled trout bite has propelled to epic levels!! So if throwing morning top water, artificial bait, or catching lots of fish in general is your thing, then the time is now!! Still a good redfish bite going on and some nice flounder also!
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Reds and trout!
Reds and trout!
Feb 3, 2018 St. Augustine
The reds and trout have been fired up for the past few weeks. Many upper slot reds, and some real nice trout some over 20in. This is one of my favorite time of year to fish for reds, with many opportunities to catch them by sight fishing. Exciting stuff! Let get out and get on then while the getting is good!
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Mangrove snapper spawn!
Mangrove snapper spawn!
Jun 16, 2017 St. Augustine
The big mangrove snapper are getting amped up for the spawn. It is the best time of year to go out and get them. They are a great eating fish and fight hard! It is a fun style of fishing for them also. Using light line and lots of chum. So let get out there and get them while they are fired up!! I have the end of the month and beginning of July openings.
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Off shore fishing bonanza!
Off shore fishing bonanza!
May 12, 2017 St. Augustine
The bite is on! Trolling the wrecks for kings is about as close to a guarantee as you can get. Cobia are around in packs and the chance for a sailfish is as good as it gets right now. Plus the bottom fishing is great to go along with it. Big mangroves and muttons with the occasional grouper! Let get out there and get while they are hot!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Jeff F.
Jacksonville, FL
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Evening Shark Trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Coastal Fishing on July 7, 2020
Had an awesome time. We were on the shark in no time.
Jeff F. recommends First City Fishing Charters โ€“ 26โ€™
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Lee M.
Saint Augustine, FL
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Fishing with Zach

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Offshore Fishing on June 19, 2020
Will reschedule another trip at a future date.
Lee M. recommends First City Fishing Charters โ€“ 26โ€™
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Dan L.
Sanford, NC
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Half day intercoastal trip with Capt Zach

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inshore Fishing on January 26, 2020
Capt Zach knows where to go to put you on fish. Great time.
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Bret L.
Maryville, TN
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Trip with Captain Zach!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Offshore Fishing on May 28, 2019
Captain Zach is the man!!!!!!! We had an incredible day on the water!!!ย  Awesome service, fun fishing, very knowledgeable,...
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Rachel W.
Orlando, FL
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Inshore Fishing on February 13, 2019
The whole day was a blast! Zach was super helpful. He helped me every step of the way and had some great spots where we found...
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