Damn Good Fly Fishing Charters In St. Augustine

The best fly fishing charters in St. Augustine are:

• Gone Fishing Guide Service
• Rocketman Charters
• Recess Sportfishing Fishing Charters
• Amelia Island Outfitters
• Backwater fishing adventures

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 35 fly fishing trips in St. Augustine, and the most popular trips in the area are Backcountry Light Tackle Trips guided by Michael, Flood Tides guided by Cullen, and Inshore Light Tackle Trip guided by Mike.

Our guides in St. Augustine are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 7075 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.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in St. Augustine? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in St. Augustine.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in St. Augustine as well as flats fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in St. Augustine are: 1. redfish, 2. black drum, 3. flounder, 4. sheepshead, and 5. speckled trout.

Prices for fly fishing in St. Augustine can range anywhere from about $495 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in St. Augustine is $736. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in St. Augustine is $1,050.

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 to go on a fly fishing charter in St. Augustine is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

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