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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Augustine topwater fishing charter

What are the best topwater fishing charters in St. Augustine?

The best topwater fishing charters in St. Augustine are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 57 topwater fishing trips in St. Augustine, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Deep Sea Fishing guided by Chris, 4 Hour Inshore guided by Tony, and Inshore Fishing guided by Cullen.

Our guides in St. Augustine are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9499 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in St. Augustine? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in St. Augustine.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in St. Augustine are: 1. flounder, 2. redfish, 3. speckled trout, 4. tarpon, and 5. blacktip shark.

How much do St. Augustine topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in St. Augustine can range anywhere from about $495 to $1,799, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in St. Augustine is $800. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in St. Augustine is $1,295.

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 topwater fishing charter in St. Augustine?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in St. Augustine is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 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

  • ★★★★★
    The best in the business!! We had the best time with Captain Frank. He was so nice and patient with us. The weather wasn’t great but he adjusted the plan and we still caught lots of fish and had a great time. You would have a hard time finding a better guide in the area. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about fishing and I hope we have the chance to go with him again. We learned a lot from him and I would highly recommend him for anglers of any experience level.

    Robert K. | September 25, 2026

    Trip: Speckled Trout Inshore Fun

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Captain Bill! The weather ended up keeping us inshore but he made sure to let us know ahead of time so we could stay flexible. He made sure to find us a few spots where we could get on some fish.

    Brian H. | September 11, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Nearshore/ Offshore

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

    Charles B. | September 3, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome captain had a great tim

    Charles M. | September 1, 2026

    Trip: Sizzling Summer Special 5hrs

  • ★★★★★
    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

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