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
(94 reviews)
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St. Augustine
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Michael N.
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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AMAZING experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on September 19, 2024
My dad surprised me with a fishing trip while we were vacationing in Florida.ย  Clay was absolutely wonderful.ย  We really...
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Anissa D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

SO GLAD WE PICKED CLAY!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 16, 2024
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our inshore fishing trip with Captain Clay Philips! His experience and knowledge of...
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Kimberly M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on May 5, 2025
We had a great trip- even if the fish didnโ€™t cooperate as much as we had hoped. Still caught some and had a great time!
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Jimmy D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Capt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 19, 2025
Put us on fish within 10 minutes. Keep our rods baited and was always there with the fish net to get them into boat. Lay back...
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Frank K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Overall

Great guide worked hard to find fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on January 29, 2025
Bad weather so we didnโ€™t get any fish to keep but Clay was great and worked hard to find any that might be around. Would...
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