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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 33 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’ Mako guided by Robby.

Our guides in St. Augustine are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9498 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 jetty fishing.

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

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 $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in St. Augustine is $923. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in St. Augustine is $1,325.

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

  • ★★★★★
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Experience with Captain Anthony! 100% hands down, we highly recommend Captain Anthony! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and an all-around great person. As complete beginners on an inshore trip, he helped us catch so many different species of fish, taught us about each one, and made sure we had a fun and successful day on the water. We had an absolute blast and can’t wait to come back again. If you’re looking for a skilled, patient, and genuinely enjoyable captain, book with Captain Anthony—you won’t be disappointed!

    Alyssa L. | September 27, 2026

    Trip: 4 - 6 Hour Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was professional and polite. He also cleaned up!

    Charles B. | September 3, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    If you’re looking to have a great time, book with Chris! He and Kathy took excellent care of us on our first deep sea fishing trip. With his guidance on fishing and Kathy’s boat driving, we were able to catch quite a few fish. We will definitely be back!

    Mary W. | August 30, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mike took us out a little over a month ago on two boats with Captain Steve running the 2nd boat for our family. These guys did an excellent job of putting us on the fish. Very professional and knowledgeable of the area. Caught several reds, trout, flounder and my daughter was lucky enough to land a tarpon. Would recommend to anyone looking to fill their coolers. Thanks guys for the great time and experience.

    James S. | August 29, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fish were slow to bite but had an excellent time.

    Riley H. | August 12, 2026

    Trip: St. Augustine Inshore Trip

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