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)
Angler's choice
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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Extremely knowledgeable guide
Extremely knowledgeable guide
Great Capt
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Angler rating
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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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Mark P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Found the fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 28, 2023
Captain Clay is very knowledgeable and found the fish in December, even when raining and cold. My wife, who has never fishedโ€ฆ...
Mark P. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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Bing M.
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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Fishing with Clay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 3, 2024
First time in a while I caught fish ! Had awesome time! We saw flipper and manatee. Planning on going out again.
Bing M. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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Christine T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 30, 2023
We have never been to Saint Augustine, but booked with Captain Clay. He was easy going, knew where all the fish were, and helped...
Christine T. recommends Clay Philips Fishing Guide & Rides โ€“ 19'
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THOMAS S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Fishing trip with grandkids

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2024
Was a great captain and made sure my grandkids learned how to cast and catch
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Pam T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Guide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 5, 2024
Didnโ€™t catch as much as hoping, but we did catch 2 to keep. It was still a great experience.
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