Captain
Fred Laager

Member since November 2015 St. Augustine, United States
Background
Captain Fred Laager spent his youth fishing and hunting the east end waters and woods of Long Island. After visiting family in his teens in St. Augustine he made the move. Celebrating 25 years on the water in St. Augustine fishing the flats and guiding outdoor enthusiasts has been one of his greatest accomplishments and adventures. Whether you are on family vacation or a work trip or just looking to fish in a new place, join Captain Fred out on the water. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Florida sunshine and go on an adventure catching fish in St. Augustine!

Hey, I'm Captain Fred Laager

St. Augustine, United States
Background
Captain Fred Laager spent his youth fishing and hunting the east end waters and woods of Long Island. After visiting family in his teens in St. Augustine he made the move. Celebrating 25 years on the water in St. Augustine fishing the flats and guiding outdoor enthusiasts has been one of his greatest accomplishments and adventures. Whether you are on family vacation or a work trip or just looking to fish in a new place, join Captain Fred out on the water. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Florida sunshine and go on an adventure catching fish in St. Augustine!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(52 reviews)
St. Augustine
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 52 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Awesome experience
Awesome experience
A great day on the water
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Jake R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Inshore Trip on March 19, 2025
Captain Fred is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. He knew where the fish were, how to get to them and was able to walk...
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Conrad B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip on April 17, 2024
Very happy with my day of fishing with Captain Fred. He was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I hopefully will return...
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Dylan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip on May 28, 2024
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Anthony T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fred is a well rounded captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip on November 21, 2023
Fred had a great plan for the trip he put us on a variety of fish in several locations. He kept the boat in position and advised...
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Josh T.
Grand Ledge, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Fred

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Trip on October 13, 2022
AWESOME Trip in St. Augustine **hidden content** three were a bunch of rookies in the salt water world but we still got on...
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