Great Daye Fishing Charters

St. Augustine, Florida
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4 Hour Inshore

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Tony Nesbitt

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Beginner Oriented
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Comfortable
Quality
Laid-back
Talkative
Captain Tony is USCG certified and insured, with more than 25 years of fishing and boating experience.

Growing up on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, Tony spent a lot of his time on the water. Whether fishing with friends or enjoying time with his family at the sand bar, if Tony was on the water he was happy. Since joining the U.S. Navy in 2005 and now with a family of his own, little has changed and the enjoyment of being on the water has only grown as he passes the knowledge, fun and love of the water on to his daughter.

Captain Tony is a proud U.S. Navy veteran who honorably served for 20 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he traveled the globe as a C-130T Loadmaster and Flight Engineer, playing a vital role in countless missions that spanned continents. His time in the Navy was marked by adventure, purpose, and deep camaraderie. From delivering critical supplies to remote regions to supporting operations around the world, Captain Tony describes his military career as both rewarding and extraordinary. Now...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Tony Nesbitt

Tony Nesbitt

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Captain Tony is USCG certified and insured, with more than 25 years of fishing and boating experience.

Growing up on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, Tony spent a lot of his time on the water. Whether fishing with friends or enjoying time with his family at the sand bar, if Tony was on the water he was happy. Since joining the U.S. Navy in 2005 and now with a family of his own, little has changed and the enjoyment of being on the water has only grown as he passes the knowledge, fun and love of the water on to his daughter.

Captain Tony is a proud U.S. Navy veteran who honorably served for 20 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he traveled the globe as a C-130T Loadmaster and Flight Engineer, playing a vital role in countless missions that spanned continents. His time in the Navy was marked by adventure, purpose, and deep camaraderie. From delivering critical supplies to remote regions to supporting operations around the world, Captain Tony describes his military career as both rewarding and extraordinary. Now retired, he reflects on his service with pride and gratitude for the experiences and the people he encountered along the way.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
13' Tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened Cobia on the grill
What’s your favorite band?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
What’s your favorite movie?
Forrest Gump

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
13' Tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened Cobia on the grill
What’s your favorite band?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
What’s your favorite movie?
Forrest Gump
What’s your favorite sports team?
San Francisco 49ers.
What’s your drink of choice?
Flor De Caña and Ginger Ale
What makes you different from other guides?
Im more fun to be on a boat with!
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Great Daye Fishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in St. Augustine

4 Hour Inshore

100% (13) Guided by Tony
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $525
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

4 Hour Nearshore

100% (13) Guided by Tony
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

6 Hour Offshore

100% (13) Guided by Tony
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $850

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Recent Reviews of Great Daye Fishing Charters

5.0
based on 10 reviews

Jesse

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Tony was great!! Within minutes of getting lines in the water we were on fish. Tony’s experience showed throughout the trip. He had a positive and energetic attitude that just added to the day. Will definitely book him again!

Jesse

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Tony was great!! Within minutes of getting lines in the water we were on fish. Tony’s experience showed throughout the trip. He had a positive and energetic attitude that just added to the day. Will definitely book him again!
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Andrew

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Awesome captain and awesome trip.

Andrew

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Awesome captain and awesome trip.
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Kevin

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Fishing with Tony was great! We all had a great time fishing and all landed fish to take home and eat!

Kevin

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Fishing with Tony was great! We all had a great time fishing and all landed fish to take home and eat!
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Billy

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We had an awesome time, our captain Tony was very nice and knowledgeable about putting us on the fish. He had a great personality and it was a pleasure to be on his boat! We caught lots of fish and he was very patient with the newer fishermen. I would recommend his charter to everyone, we’ll definitely be using him again!

Billy

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We had an awesome time, our captain Tony was very nice and knowledgeable about putting us on the fish. He had a great personality and it was a pleasure to be on his boat! We caught lots of fish and he was very patient with the newer fishermen. I would recommend his charter to everyone, we’ll definitely be using him again!
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Chad

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Family fishing trip was excellent with Captain Tony. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating. It was a great trip for myself and my sons. I would definitely use him in the future.

Chad

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Family fishing trip was excellent with Captain Tony. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating. It was a great trip for myself and my sons. I would definitely use him in the future.
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Ian

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Great time! Nice boat! Good experience!

Ian

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Great time! Nice boat! Good experience!
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Brandon

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Great experience out on the open water with Capt Tony.

Brandon

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Great experience out on the open water with Capt Tony.
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Casey

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Tony was an excellent captain. He put us onto multiple fish throughout the day. Our family had an excellent day out in the water with, Highly recommend.

Casey

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Tony was an excellent captain. He put us onto multiple fish throughout the day. Our family had an excellent day out in the water with, Highly recommend.
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Patrick

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Tony was great!! Extremely knowledgeable, we weren’t able to go on the out shore trip due to weather, but he ensured we still caught some flounder and jacks inshore. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend Tony! Definitely planning on going with him again!

Patrick

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Tony was great!! Extremely knowledgeable, we weren’t able to go on the out shore trip due to weather, but he ensured we still caught some flounder and jacks inshore. Overall great experience, would definitely recommend Tony! Definitely planning on going with him again!
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Ivan

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Had an absolute blast bought fish and had a great time! Capt Tony and Logan were both very professional and just a good time to fish with! Definitely pick them for your next fishing trip!

Ivan

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Had an absolute blast bought fish and had a great time! Capt Tony and Logan were both very professional and just a good time to fish with! Definitely pick them for your next fishing trip!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Flats
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid July 2026
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Late April 2026
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Mid March 2026
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