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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater

100% (10) Guided by Adam
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Offshore Hook-Up

100% (3) Guided by Mike
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $895
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing in St. Augustine

St. Augustine Inshore Trip

100% (2) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $450
Veteran Operated
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

St. Augustine Offshore

100% (2) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Inshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Inshore Adventure - 19' Polarized

NEW Guided by Clay
19 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Half Day Run - 16' Mitzi Skiff

100% (3) Guided by Mike
16 ft 1 - 2 People From $460
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More Live Bait Fishing Charters In St. Augustine, Fl

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Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Light Tackle Nearshore Trip

100% (10) Guided by Mike
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Authentic Local Inshore Experience

100% (1) Guided by Aj
23 ft 1 - 3 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in St. Augustine

6-8 Hour Offshore - 28' Seafox

100% (4) Guided by Troy
28 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Offshore Adventure - 30’ Albemarle

100% (3) Guided by Robby
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in St. Augustine

Inshore Backwater Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Steven
20 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater Inshore

100% (10) Guided by Adam
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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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 31 live bait fishing trips in St. Augustine, and the most popular trips in the area are Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater guided by Adam, Offshore Hook-Up guided by Mike, and St. Augustine Inshore Trip guided by David.

Our guides in St. Augustine are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4488 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 inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

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

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

Prices for live bait fishing in St. Augustine can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,778, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in St. Augustine is $696. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in St. Augustine is $1,362.

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 22 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in St. Augustine.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    What a great fisherman and a super nice guy! Captain Mike put us on some beautiful redfish and trout, couldn’t have asked for a better day. I highly recommend!!!

    Katie R. | May 3, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    He was a good guide very knowledgeable and we caught fish and would book him again

    Aaron B. | March 29, 2025

    Trip: Inshore backwater fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Very awesome captain for sure!! Knows where the fish are and guarantee you will get a picture fish of a life time. Highly recommend this captain for a great time at sea!! Ty Anthony.

    Steve M. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: 6-10 Hours Fishing Trip – Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    David is the man! Friendly, fun, works well with the other guides and knows the spots. Got some fish, had a good day on the water and highly recommend.

    Everett B. | March 14, 2025

    Trip: St. Augustine Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great experience with Captain Mike. He has 20 years experience in the waters around St. Augustine and provided the exact experience I requested. Flats fly fishing for redfish. Also good personality and great conversations while moving between fishing spots. Would recommend him to anyone.

    Arthur W. | January 30, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Captain Mike! Would recommend him to anyone.

    Thomas M. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Mike is amazing. Great experience and equipment. Totally satisfied.

    Tony V. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day on the water. Will definitely be back

    Steve E. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Robbie and first mate were very friendly and fun. they were excellent fishermen and very good at putting us on the fish. Buck professionally cleaned our great haul and we will be eating great seafood in Tennesse for weeks to come. great father and son day fishing. Clean well equiped fishing boat with great friendly atmosphere. Will definitely hire Captain Robbie next season when we cpme back.

    John B. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure - 30’ Albemarle

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing guide! Had an awesome experience!

    Gracie M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure - 30’ Albemarle

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Troy was great! He put us on some big fish and we all had a blast. His boat is new, well equipped and comfortable. We look forward to going out with Captain Troy again the next time we are in St Augustine

    Chuck T. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: 6-8 Hour Offshore - 28' Seafox

  • ★★★★★
    Captain AJ was awesome! Conditions were tough but AJ still lead us to a productive trip despite the challenge.

    Bowman B. | June 3, 2024

    Trip: Authentic Local Inshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    I set up a fishing trip with Captain Mike as part of my buddies bachelor party and could not have asked for a better experience. Capt. Mike was extremely professional and was an excellent guide. He personally reached out to me a few days before our scheduled departure to check in and see if I had any questions and give me more details. The morning of the trip Captain Mike had everything set up and waiting for us when we arrived to the dock. I was very impressed with how organized he was. The Captain wasted no time getting us on fish and the entire group started reeling them in one after the other. At the conclusion of the trip Captain Mike cleaned all of the fish we caught and bagged up the filets for us to take home. I would highly recommend Captain Mike to everyone. My buddies and I had a great time!

    Nathan J. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: 4-Hour Quick Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We enjoyed our fishing trip with Mike. His boat is comfortable, safe and can go in the skinny water. Fishing was off for everyone this afternoon, but Mike worked diligently to produce. We caught a few nice fish and had a wonderful ride on a beautiful day.

    Sharon S. | March 24, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Mike got us on fish even in difficult weather. We had a great time and would do it again.

    Trent J. | February 20, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    With a huge storm the day before and winds still keeping most boats off the water we did very well. 12 fish total with 2 being sharks. One fish we caught was bit in half! Great day on the beach! Learned so many new skills as well and Kathy is too notch at sharing her techniques and working diligently to keep all three of us busey with four rods. You won't find that from a boat. Honestly with four poles soaking, most double rigs totaling 7-8 baits in the water at all times seems much more productive than one rod per angler getting snagged on a reef or baits getting stripped. Being an avid angler myself I'm very impressed with my first time surf fishing under post cold front conditions when many fish get finiky and tuff to commit to feed. Thank you Kathy!!! I'll be back!

    Brian G. | January 10, 2024

    Trip: 3-Hour Beach Fishing Trip -No Boat!

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin was awsome, put us right were the keeper were.

    Mark H. | March 27, 2023

    Trip: St. Augustine Inshore Catch

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing day ever! We told Captain Troy we were serious about getting "keeper" fish to eat, and he did not disappoint. A full 12-hour trip into the Atlantic got us 46 delicious keepers (variety of snapper species, Jacks, Cobia, trigger fish, and more) with plenty of non-stop action, thanks to Troy's laser-focus on the fish. He provided good coaching on the best methods to drop our lines and haul up the bounty. He kept the boat on top of fish continuously, and had us haul up our lines as the boat drifted off so he could reposition the boat back over the fish. We literally spent no time at all just hanging out waiting for bites in an empty ocean. He knows some good spots; for the most part we were the only boat on the water as far as the eye could see; we only noticed a couple of other boats wander over toward us in one location. Action also included fighting with one or two giant groupers (line snapped off before we could get them to the boat) and a couple of small sharks. It got exciting when we had to quickly haul in a snapper to save it from the jaws of an impressive 6-foot hammerhead. Overall an exciting, successful, exhausting day on the water from sunup to sundown. Enjoyed grilled Cobia and Jack kabobs for dinner that evening.

    Mary Lee F. | October 17, 2022

    Trip: 12-Hour Offshore - 28' Seafox

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