Name: Coastal Valley Charters
Address: St. Augustine, FL
Price range: $550 - $1500

About Your Guide

Wills Hardegree

Independent Guide

Captain Wills is a passionate fishing guide based in Northeast Florida, where he grew up exploring the Intracoastal Waterway and chasing everything that swims. With a lifetime of local experience and a deep respect for the region’s marine ecosystem, he brings energy, knowledge, and a laid-back approach to every trip.

From redfish to trout and more, Wills knows the patterns, tides, and spots that make for a successful day on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or casting for the first time, he’ll tailor your experience to fit your goals and skill level. With a background built on time spent fishing, observing, and learning, Wills has turned his lifelong passion into a full-time career—and now he’s ready to share it with you.

If you’re looking to explore the waters of Northeast Florida with someone who truly lives and breathes fishing, Captain Wills is your guide.

About Your Guide

Wills Hardegree

Independent Guide

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4-6 Hour Inshore Trip

NEW Palm Valley, FL 1 - 4 People 4 - 6 Hours From $550

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

The Intracoastal Waterway through Palm Valley is a beautiful stretch of Northeast Florida coast, and Captain Willis runs a four-hour trip that balances genuine fishing with the kind of scenery that makes time on the water worth it regardless of what's biting. Cruising spot to spot on an 18-foot skiff, you'll work the marshes, grass flats, and tidal structure that make this fishery worth exploring.

Redfish, snook, flounder, and tarpon are the targets, all species that use the Intracoastal's varied habitat in different ways and at different times of day. The skiff format keeps things accessible and intimate, with a two-person max that makes every trip a personal experience rather than a group outing. Captain Willis works the water with light tackle, reading conditions and moving when the bite calls for it.

Palm Valley sits between Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine, putting you on some of the most scenic inshore water in Northeast Florida. The Intracoastal through this stretch winds past marsh islands, tidal creeks, and open flats with the kind of natural backdrop that reminds you why fishing from a skiff is hard to beat. Captain Willis works the area thoroughly, covering ground between productive spots while giving you a tour of the waterway along the way.

Flexible start times are available throughout the day, making it easy to fit a four-hour trip around whatever else you have going on.

Book a trip with Captain Willis and come see what Palm Valley looks like from the water.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.