Damn Good St. Augustine Beach Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 47 trips in St. Augustine Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Fishing guided by Cullen, 4-6 Hour Inshore Trip guided by Wills, and 4-Hour Quick Fishing Trip guided by Mike.

Our guides in St. Augustine Beach are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in St. Augustine Beach as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in St. Augustine Beach are: 1. flounder, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. tarpon, and 5. cobia.

The most common fishing techniques in St. Augustine Beach are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but heavy tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices in St. Augustine Beach can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip in St. Augustine Beach is $722. The average price for a full day trip in St. Augustine Beach is $1,308.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in St. Augustine Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in St. Augustine Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in St. Augustine Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in St. Augustine Beach.