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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Augustine sailfish fishing charter
What are the best sailfish fishing charters in St. Augustine?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 sailfish trip in St. Augustine: 12-Hour Offshore - 28' Seafox guided by Troy.
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Another popular city nearby for booking a Sailfish charter is Atlantic Beach.
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What types of sailfish fishing charters are common in St. Augustine?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for sailfish in St. Augustine as well as nearshore fishing and jetty fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in St. Augustine are trolling, live bait fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but bottom fishing and jigging are popular as well.
How much do St. Augustine sailfish fishing charters cost?
for sailfish in St. Augustine prices can range anywhere from an affordable $650 to $2,740, but the average price for a half day trip for sailfish in St. Augustine is $750. The average price for a full day trip for sailfish in St. Augustine is $1,562.
What month is best for sailfish fishing in St. Augustine?
The most popular season for sailfish fishing in St. Augustine is spring, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.
Do I need a St. Augustine fishing license for sailfish and what are the bag limits for sailfish in St. Augustine?
You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in St. Augustine don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in St. Augustine.
What is sailfish fishing in St. Augustine all about?
In St. Augustine, sailfish are esteemed game fish known for their remarkable speed, agility, and striking appearance. These majestic creatures inhabit the offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean, making St. Augustine a sought-after destination for anglers seeking the thrill of battling these powerful pelagic predators. Sailfish are recognizable by their distinctive sail-like dorsal fin and iridescent blue and silver coloration, making them a prized catch for anglers looking to test their skills against one of the ocean's most iconic species.
Sailfish season in St. Augustine typically aligns with the warmer months, from late spring through early fall, when these fish migrate closer to the coast in search of prey. During this time, anglers can target sailfish using various techniques, including trolling, live bait fishing, or casting with artificial lures. Trolling is a popular method for targeting sailfish, with anglers deploying rigged baits or lures behind the boat and covering a wide area of water to locate schools of feeding fish. Live bait fishing, using offerings such as ballyhoo, mullet, or pilchards, can also be highly effective for enticing strikes from sailfish.
Sailfish are renowned for their acrobatic leaps and high-speed runs once hooked, providing anglers with exhilarating battles against these formidable adversaries. Anglers must be prepared to react quickly to strikes from sailfish, as these fish are known for their aggressive feeding behavior and tendency to strike with lightning speed. Whether trolling offshore, live bait fishing around structure, or casting with lures, anglers in St. Augustine can enjoy thrilling encounters with sailfish against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal waters.
What are the most popular months to fish for sailfish in St. Augustine?
In St. Augustine, the sailfish season unfolds during the warmer months, typically spanning from late spring through early fall. This period coincides with the migration of sailfish closer to the coast in search of prey, offering anglers prime opportunities to target these magnificent pelagic predators. As temperatures rise and coastal waters warm up, sailfish become more abundant and active in the offshore waters of St. Augustine, creating optimal conditions for anglers to pursue these prized game fish.
Late spring marks the onset of the sailfish season in St. Augustine, as these fish begin their migration into the area's coastal waters. As summer progresses, sailfish numbers typically peak, providing anglers with abundant opportunities for thrilling offshore fishing adventures. During this time, anglers can target sailfish using various techniques, including trolling, live bait fishing, or casting with artificial lures. The warmer months offer favorable weather conditions and stable ocean currents, making it an ideal time for anglers to venture offshore in search of sailfish.
As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool, the sailfish season in St. Augustine begins to taper off. While sailfish may still be present in the area's offshore waters, their numbers and activity levels typically decrease as they begin their migration southward in search of warmer waters. However, anglers may still encounter sailfish sporadically during this time, particularly during periods of favorable weather and ocean conditions. Overall, the sailfish season in St. Augustine provides anglers with exciting opportunities for offshore fishing adventures against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal landscape.
What techniques are popular for catching sailfish in St. Augustine?
In St. Augustine, anglers employ various effective techniques to target sailfish, capitalizing on the fish's behavior and the dynamic conditions of the offshore waters. Trolling is a widely favored method for pursuing sailfish, as it allows anglers to cover a large area of water and locate schools of feeding fish. Anglers typically troll rigged baits or lures behind the boat at varying speeds, ranging from 6 to 10 knots, to entice strikes from sailfish. Popular baits for trolling include skirted ballyhoo, plugs, or brightly colored lures designed to mimic the movement of prey.
Live bait fishing is another productive technique for targeting sailfish in St. Augustine. Anglers commonly use live baits such as ballyhoo, mullet, or pilchards rigged on circle hooks and drifted or slow-trolled behind the boat. Live bait presentations can be particularly enticing to sailfish, especially when presented around structure such as offshore reefs, wrecks, or weed lines where these fish congregate to feed. Anglers must be prepared to react quickly to strikes from sailfish, as these fish are known for their aggressive feeding behavior and rapid swimming speeds.
Casting with artificial lures is also a viable method for targeting sailfish in St. Augustine, particularly when fishing around structure or working specific areas of concentrated fish activity. Anglers often use lures such as diving plugs, spoons, or skirted baits to mimic the movement of baitfish or squid that sailfish prey upon. Casting and retrieving with fast, erratic movements can help trigger aggressive strikes from sailfish, particularly when fishing in areas with strong currents or turbulent water conditions. Whether trolling offshore, live bait fishing around structure, or casting with lures, anglers in St. Augustine can enjoy exhilarating encounters with sailfish against the backdrop of the city's scenic offshore waters.
What other species are popular in St. Augustine?
Aside from sailfish, St. Augustine offers a rich diversity of offshore species for anglers to target, ensuring thrilling fishing experiences year-round. Mahi mahi, also known as dolphin fish or dorado, are a popular target species prized for their vibrant colors, acrobatic leaps, and delicious flesh. These pelagic predators inhabit offshore waters, often found around floating debris, weed lines, or offshore structures. Anglers commonly target mahi mahi using trolling techniques with skirted baits, plugs, or rigged ballyhoo. The warmer months, from late spring through early fall, are prime times to pursue mahi mahi in St. Augustine's offshore waters.
Another sought-after species in St. Augustine is wahoo, renowned for their speed, powerful runs, and aggressive strikes. These pelagic predators inhabit offshore waters and are often found patrolling the edges of weed lines, underwater structures, or steep drop-offs. Anglers targeting wahoo typically employ high-speed trolling techniques with lures such as diving plugs or skirted baits. Wahoo fishing in St. Augustine is particularly productive during the cooler months of the year, from late fall through early spring, when these fish are more abundant and active in the area's offshore waters.
St. Augustine's offshore waters also provide opportunities to target species such as blackfin tuna, king mackerel, and yellowfin tuna. Blackfin tuna are prized for their firm flesh and hard-fighting nature, often found around offshore structures, wrecks, or underwater ridges. King mackerel, also known as kingfish, are popular game fish known for their speed and powerful runs. Yellowfin tuna are prized for their size, strength, and delicious flesh, inhabiting offshore waters and often found patrolling the edges of underwater structures or feeding on baitfish. Whether targeting sailfish or exploring other productive fishing grounds, anglers in St. Augustine can enjoy exhilarating encounters with a diverse range of offshore species against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal waters.
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Other Fishing Species in St. Augustine
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Drum
- Black Grouper
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Goliath Grouper
- Jack Crevalle
- Kingfish
- Lane Snapper
- Mahi Mahi
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Scamp Grouper
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Triggerfish
- Vermillion Snapper
- Wahoo
- Yellowfin Tuna
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