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Full Day Trip - 31' Contender

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St. Augustine Inshore Hook-Up

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Offshore Adventure - 30’ Albemarle

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Inshore Light Tackle Trip

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Inshore Adventure - 19' Polarized

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Deep Sea Fishing in St. Augustine

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Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater

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4-Hour Quick Fishing Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Augustine live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in St. Augustine?

The best live bait fishing charters in St. Augustine are:

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in St. Augustine with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 29 live bait fishing trips in St. Augustine, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Trip - 31' Contender guided by Ricky, St. Augustine Inshore Hook-Up guided by Mike, and Offshore Adventure - 30’ Albemarle guided by Robby.

Our guides in St. Augustine are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7441 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in St. Augustine? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in St. Augustine.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in St. Augustine?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in St. Augustine as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in St. Augustine are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. cobia, 4. flounder, and 5. redfish.

How much do St. Augustine live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in St. Augustine can range anywhere from about $600 to $1,786, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in St. Augustine is $873. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in St. Augustine is $1,334.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in St. Augustine?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in St. Augustine is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

Do I need a St. Augustine fishing license and what are the bag limits in St. Augustine?

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in St. Augustine.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip, we'll be going again very soon

    Charley L. | June 7, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mike was a great guide, put us right on some huge snapper and the biggest flounder I’ve ever caught! Bean bag chairs in the back for the ride out were pretty comfy, first time seeing that and really helped with some of the choppy areas. Kids had a great time! Very responsive after we booked with info. Will definitely book again, next time a night time flounder trip!

    Casey R. | June 6, 2026

    Trip: Afternoon Red Snapper Special

  • ★★★★★
    Very safty organized also knowledgeable of the local water way an we caught fish great guy good conversations on the water

    Shenan F. | May 28, 2026

    Trip: Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience out on the open water with Capt Tony.

    Brandon M. | May 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    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 F. | May 22, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Offshore

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