Captain
Dalton Shank

Member since May 2020 St. Augustine, United States
Background
I was born and raised in St. Augustine. I have been fishing in the Saint Augustine area since I was 3 years old. My life has always revolved around fishing – I became hooked on fishing after winning the junior angler category in a local tournament. This is why I strongly encourage young kids to join in on fishing trips to start learning and loving the sport. My father and I would go offshore fishing almost every weekendNot only did I learn from my father, but also from various captains, who have taught me almost everything I know. This varies in type of fishing from live bait fishing on nearshore wrecks to high speed trolling for Wahoo.
Techniques
I’ve fished with different captains and learned many different styles but one of my favorite tactics is trolling natural baits for billfish.

Hey, I'm Captain Dalton Shank

St. Augustine, United States
Background
I was born and raised in St. Augustine. I have been fishing in the Saint Augustine area since I was 3 years old. My life has always revolved around fishing – I became hooked on fishing after winning the junior angler category in a local tournament. This is why I strongly encourage young kids to join in on fishing trips to start learning and loving the sport. My father and I would go offshore fishing almost every weekendNot only did I learn from my father, but also from various captains, who have taught me almost everything I know. This varies in type of fishing from live bait fishing on nearshore wrecks to high speed trolling for Wahoo.
Techniques
I’ve fished with different captains and learned many different styles but one of my favorite tactics is trolling natural baits for billfish.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(85 reviews)
St. Augustine
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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trips from US $1,000

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
87%
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Tim J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great set up

VERIFIED   NEW  10 hour on March 5, 2024
Captain Dalton and his crew were excellent and worked hard to help us have a great day.ย  Excellent equipment and accommodations.
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Arthur B.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Whole day trip

VERIFIED   8 hour on June 11, 2023
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Cassidy S.
Fayetteville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on May 2, 2023
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Leo P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dalton

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on February 4, 2023
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Doug C. J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 3, 2023
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