Captain
Clay Philips

Member since August 2020 St. Augustine, United States
Background
Captain Clay Philips has over 50 years of fishing experience in the coastal waters of the St. Augustine area. Captain Clay Philips grew up fishing on the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway. A seasoned fisherman, he learned the. 'family business' from his father, a well-known guide for over forty years.
Techniques
Prefer fishing live bait, such as fingerling mullet and mud minnows, it is usually the best bait for redfish flounder, trout , I will troll with artificial for trout during the winter months, and fish the docks with artificial and live bait. Also fishing the creeks for flounder, and the inlet for sheep head, and big bull reds in September, October.

Hey, I'm Captain Clay Philips

St. Augustine, United States
Background
Captain Clay Philips has over 50 years of fishing experience in the coastal waters of the St. Augustine area. Captain Clay Philips grew up fishing on the St. Johns River and Intracoastal Waterway. A seasoned fisherman, he learned the. 'family business' from his father, a well-known guide for over forty years.
Techniques
Prefer fishing live bait, such as fingerling mullet and mud minnows, it is usually the best bait for redfish flounder, trout , I will troll with artificial for trout during the winter months, and fish the docks with artificial and live bait. Also fishing the creeks for flounder, and the inlet for sheep head, and big bull reds in September, October.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(109 reviews)
St. Augustine
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Greg R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Day on the water!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 3, 2026
Fished with Capt Clay. Worked hard to put us on fish. Expert on the local waters and best spots. We all caught fish. Very chill...
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Jon L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Damn legend in my book !

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 18, 2025
my boys and i had a great time fishing is hit or miss regardless mr. phillips put us on them and we got our...
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Jim H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best guide ive had in ages

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 7, 2026
trust me go fishing with clay
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Kimberly R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 16, 2025
We had a great day on the water! Our boat captain was super friendly and got us on some nice fish!ย  Caught 2 shark!ย  We will...
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Gary K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Greenhorn caught some fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 19, 2025
Capt. Clay was so awesome, friendly, attentive, just a wonderful experience. Caught some sea bass, puffer fish, Sheepshead,...
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