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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(102 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Augustine
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 102 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (162)
Fishing with Clay
Fish on!
Good times
+159
Angler rating
97
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Anglers claimed
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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Anthony T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 20, 2024
Anthony T. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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Steve H.
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 Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 4, 2024
Steve H. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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Kenneth B.
Palm Coast, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gray day fishing with Clay Phillips.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 17, 2023
My family and I had a Great time fishing with Clay Phillips. It Was just a great family day, lots of fun and I truly recommend...
Kenneth B. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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Lindsay M.
Newberne, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day air boat with Captain Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 26, 2022
Our trip was absolutely wonderful!ย  It was very relaxing and Captain Clay was excellent!ย  The fishing started slow but got...
Lindsay M. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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Brian B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great memories

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 2, 2024
Captain Clay took us to several spots and we had a great time fishing
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