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
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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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Jim L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Inshore slam +1

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 31, 2024
Clay was a great guide with an intimate knowledge of the back waters of the Matanzas River.ย  We fished different techniques...
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Angela M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We got to catch and bring home dinner!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 1, 2024
Thanks Captain Philips! We not only caught fish but we even got to bring home dinner to our family who loved every bite!!!...
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Gary M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of Fun!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 2, 2024
Clay was great! Very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. We didnโ€™t catch a whopper this time but had lots of fun catching...
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Richard C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Clay was Great! Would gladly fish with him again.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 23, 2024
First fishing trip with my grandsons and their Dad. Highlights; 9yr old caught a nice bluefish & my 5yr old pulled in an 8lb...
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Mark P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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...
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