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Edward Swain
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Edward Swain

St. Augustine, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Edward retired in 2021 and that gave him the chance to pursue his dream of becoming a charter captain and share his love of the outdoors and fishing. The captain started with a Zebco 202 freshwater fishing when he was 5, moved to St. Augustine 46 years ago, and hasn't stopped fishing.

Charter

Rating

4.9
124 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (124)

Showing 1 – 5 of 124 reviews
  • Ronald Hood
    Ronald Hood
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Our grandsons loved it!

    6 Hour Trip –Bottom/Offshore • 4 adults • 1 child

    My daughter and I did a little of the fishing, but the trip was mainly for the two boys, ages 8 and 13. All together, I think we caught more than 32 fishes of several different species. And a few more were hooked but pulled off before we could get them in the boat. That is even though this is generally not the best time of the year for fishing in this area. Captain Swain was very personable and did his best to instruct our boys in technique. At the end of the trip, Captain Swain cleaned all of the catch that we kept, And we were able to take the catch to a seafood restaurant not far away, where they cooked it for our lunch. We really enjoyed that!

    Response from Captain

    thank you for the kind words and great review. It was a pleasure taking you and your grandsons on the fishing trip, hope to see you again. Fishstick Fishing Charters.

  • Adam Schooler
    Adam Schooler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    6 Hour Trip –Bottom/Offshore • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Ed was awesome! The surf was too rough to go offshore, but he didn’t miss a beat and took us to the intercoastal where he knew exactly where to find the fish. We caught a bunch, had a great time, and he cleaned everything for us at the end. Absolutely recommend him — we’ll be booking again next summer.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review, sometimes mother nature has different plans but we made the best of it and some great catches! Fishstick Fishing Charters.

  • Mark Fields
    Mark Fields
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Excursion & Service

    4 Hour Trip – Intracoastal • 4 adults • 1 child

    We thoroughly enjoyed our excursion. Our captain was courteous, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We were able to navigate a few spots and in each location reeled in a few keepers. The conversation and great service were icing on the cake. Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the recommendation and I’m glad you enjoyed your fishing trip. Fishstick Fishing Charters.

  • Nate Brooks
    Nate Brooks
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Exactly what we were looking for

    6 Hour Trip –Bottom/Offshore • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time on the 6 hr trip. Our party included two adults and two teenagers. We Couldn’t have asked for better weather. Edward was very professional and welcoming. We caught mackerel and Cobia pretty consistently during our whole trip.

    Response from Captain

    Glad you had fun! Fishstick Fishing Charters

  • Lora Robinson
    Lora Robinson
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good with kids!

    6 Hour Trip –Bottom/Offshore • 4 adults • 1 child

    Took our 8 year old grandson out to catch a few big fish. He reeled in 2 10 pounders (with some help). Ed was a good coaching him through the process and making sure he had fun. The adults also cought 1 each.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the recommendation, Till next time. Fishstick Fishing Charters.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Adult angler holding a large king mackerel aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Lora R.
    Lora R.
    Took our 8 year old grandson out to catch a few big fish. He reeled in 2 10 pounders (with some help). Ed was a good coaching him through the process and making sure he had fun. The adults also cought 1 each.
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    A variety of fish including Snapper and Trout displayed on a boat's cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Adam S.
    Adam S.
    Captain Ed was awesome! The surf was too rough to go offshore, but he didn’t miss a beat and took us to the intercoastal where he knew exactly where to find the fish. We caught a bunch, had a great time, and he cleaned everything for us at the end. Absolutely recommend him — we’ll be booking again next summer.
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Adult angler proudly holds a large flounder aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Flounder
    Mark F.
    Mark F.
    We thoroughly enjoyed our excursion. Our captain was courteous, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We were able to navigate a few spots and in each location reeled in a few keepers. The conversation and great service were icing on the cake. Highly recommend!
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Amberjack while enjoying a day on the water.
    Daniel W.
    Daniel W.
    He put us on fish in multiple different spots! We caught some nice Amberjack, a 10ft or so shark, & a few other species. Had a great time on the water, wouldn’t hesitate to book with Fishstick Charters again!
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large Cobia at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Jeffrey S.
    Jeffrey S.
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mike K.
    Mike K.
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a Sheepshead fish at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Clifford M.
    Clifford M.
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Russell F.
    Russell F.
    Everything was great. We were catching fish literally within 1 minute of our bait hitting water. First time all 4 of us couldn’t keep count of how many fish we caught. You will be put on fish.
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Krista C.
    Krista C.
    My husband and i had a great time with Captain Ed on our fishing excursion. He is an awesome Captain. We only wished for better weather conditions. We will see you on our next trip to Florida. Thank you!
  • Fishstick Fishing Charters
    Fishstick Fishing ChartersSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Jr W.
    Jr W.

What's biting with Fishstick Fishing Charters in St. Augustine

As the water temperature cools, big Wahoo start to invade the waters offshore from St Augustine. Troll for them at high speed with heavy lures and catch a monster - they can reach over 50 lbs!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a boat after a successful fishing trip.

Trout are biting

May 5, 2024 • St. Augustine
6 hr Intracoastal trip was good with a hot trout bite, book now while they’re still biting
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and Tuna on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.

May Offshore slam

Apr 29, 2023 • St. Augustine
Your chance to catch Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish during May and early June
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