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Clay Philips

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 35 years

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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

Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides – 19'

State licensed

4.9 / 5

(104 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(104 reviews)

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St. Augustine • 19 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 3 days ago

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Trips from US $450

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 104 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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4 stars		4
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2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	94%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	92%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	92%

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Robert B.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Last minute trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025

Robert B.

4.7 / 5

Jul 10, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Last minute trip

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Are previous fishing trip had canceled because the boat broke down. 12 hours before heading out we messaged the boat captain and he quickly accepted are group and showed us a great morning

Are previous fishing trip had canceled because the boat broke down. 12 hours before heading out we messaged the boat captain...

Robert B. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides – 19'

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Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on July 12, 2025

What was wrong with the equipment, that way I can fix it for future trips, thanks again

Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on July 12, 2025

What was wrong with the equipment, that way I can fix it for future trips, thanks again

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Nikki G.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Good times

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip on July 9, 2025

Nikki G.

4.7 / 5

Jul 9, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Good times

VERIFIED

Our two 10 year old boys had a great time fishing with Clay. He did an excellent job with them and getting them hooked on fish. We would definitely go again.

Our two 10 year old boys had a great time fishing with Clay. He did an excellent job with them and getting them hooked on fish....

Nikki G. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides – 19'

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Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on July 10, 2025

Thanks again.

Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on July 10, 2025

Thanks again.

Captain replied

Jimmy D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Capt

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip on February 19, 2025

Jimmy D.

5.0 / 5

Feb 19, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Great Capt

VERIFIED

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 personality easy to get along with. Will definitely use Capt Clay again.

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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Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on February 19, 2025

Thanks for sharing your catch with me. We are having them tonight, finally a productive fishing day with around 20 keeper fish, thanks again.

Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on February 19, 2025

Thanks for sharing your catch with me. We are having them tonight, finally a productive fishing day with around 20 keeper fish, thanks again.

Captain replied

Frank K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great guide worked hard to find fish

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip on January 29, 2025

Frank K.

5.0 / 5

Jan 29, 2025

4 Hour Trip

Great guide worked hard to find fish

VERIFIED

Bad weather so we didn’t get any fish to keep but Clay was great and worked hard to find any that might be around. Would love to come back in a better season and would definitely book Clay again.

Bad weather so we didn’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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Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on January 31, 2025

Pretty sure not biting very good after a two week cold snap, tried just about every good spot with not much luck other than small black drum, thanks again.

Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on January 31, 2025

Pretty sure not biting very good after a two week cold snap, tried just about every good spot with not much luck other than small black drum, thanks again.

Captain replied

Linda M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Hooked!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip on November 16, 2024

Linda M.

5.0 / 5

Nov 16, 2024

4 Hour Trip

First timers and we love fishing now! Captain Clay is a native Floridian with decades of experience. We had a great time and appreciated his patience with beginners. We caught our limit and enjoyed lots of fish tacos.

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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Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on November 16, 2024

Y’all did a great job catching over your limit on redfish and a few black drum, hope you enjoy the fish tacos, thanks again

Clay Philips (The Captain)

Replied on November 16, 2024

Y’all did a great job catching over your limit on redfish and a few black drum, hope you enjoy the fish tacos, thanks again

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