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
(95 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 95 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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Kimberly M.
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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Great guide!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 5, 2025
We had a great trip- even if the fish didn’t cooperate as much as we had hoped. Still caught some and had a great time!
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Kevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Second trip with captain clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 22, 2024
We just came back from our second trip with captain clay. He had fresh bait ready and even though it was a slow day, he still...
Kevin C. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides – 19'
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Harry P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 25, 2024
Clay is super professional and has a lot of knowledge of where the fish should be and when they are running whenever we stopped...
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Derek P.
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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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on December 17, 2024
Captain was knowledgeable and easy to talk to and we caught fish
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Linda M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hooked!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 16, 2024
First timers and we love fishing now! Captain Clay is a native Floridian with decades of experience. We had a great time and...
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