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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Join Captain Austin, a Jacksonville Native for over 42 years, as we take in all the beautiful, natural wonders that the St. John's River has to offer along with wrestling big river fish on light tackle! Beginners or experienced anglers will enjoy learning and employing techniques like sight casting redfish, deep water jigging, live bait presentation, and proper casting. Your catch will be cleaned and ready to enjoy as a tasty treat afterwards.

Upon boarding, the Captain will give a safety brief and ensure everyone is properly situated and ready for a trip of a lifetime! Your safety is our number one concern on this trip. We operate a 100% Drug Free Vessel. We do not have subcontracted Captains and you will be fishing with the Owner and Operator.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$625.00
2 People	$625.00
3 People	$675.00
4 People	$725.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

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Austin N.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Austin N.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Captain Austin offers light tackle inshore fishing trips in the St. Johns River and along miles of green/gold grass in our beautiful backcountry tributaries.

The St. Johns River is an ancient intercoastal lagoon system, which gets its tea color from tannins, a natural color caused by decaying plant material. As sea levels dropped, barrier islands became an obstacle that prevented water from flowing east to the ocean. The water collected in the flat valley and slowly meandered northward, forming the St. Johns River.

Captain Austin has been a Jacksonville Native for over 40 years and has fished the St. John’s since the young age of 6 with his Father.

Captain Austin is a member of the Maritime Drug Testing Consortium and we are a 100% Drug-Free vessel.

We specialize in Family Fun Adventures that include light tackle fishing trips for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. We can accommodate any trip to fit your needs within reason. With us you will get a Captain with over 40 years of St. John’s River Knowledge that is USCG Certified and is the owner and operator, not a subcontracted Captain.

Our Vessel is the 24’ Lake And Bay boat that is designed and built to handle the rough bay and nearshore waters of the St. John’s River and the Atlantic Ocean with comfort and style. With a draft of only 13 inches of water, the modified VEE hull with an 8’6” beam creates a stable, spacious platform for fishing or enjoying the day on the water with friends and family powered by the reliable Yamaha engine.

So go ahead and Book your next Adventure with Us!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Massive Sharks

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish Tacos of course

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Massive Sharks

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish Tacos of course

What’s your favorite band?

I love Reggae so I'd have to say "Stick Figure"

What’s your favorite movie?

I have a lot but since I have to pick just one I'll go with "Sandlot" I played baseball for many years and it's a great movie.

What’s your favorite sports team?

DuuuuuuVALLLL! GO JAGS!

What’s your drink of choice?

Caffeine

What was your last halloween costume?

I dressed up as Luigi from super mario cart. Great Game!

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing on Christmas is always fun!

How did you get started guiding?

I grew up fishing and playing baseball. When my baseball years were over I dove headfirst into fishing. It's the Best Job on the Planet!

What makes you different from other guides?

There are many great guides out there and I've learned from some of the best. Clients do not get to fish as much as guides so I do my very best to make sure they have a memorable experience.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Jacksonville, Florida

Areas Fished

St Johns River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Lake and Bay
Year Built: 2010
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Lake and Bay
Year Built: 2010
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Cushioned seats, livewell, i-pilot trolling motor, spot lock anchoring, power poles, Garmin chart plotter, cooler with ice and waters, seadek, rod holders, Bluetooth stereo, leaning post, 6-8 rods and reels.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Please wear hats, sunglasses and comfy clothing for your trip. Ice and waters are provided for every trip but you're more than welcome to bring anything extra that you may want to drink or eat. With a longer day on the water we are able to explore more. We can have lunch by water at our local restaurants or take in the extra time to learn more about our fishery.
Sunscreen is a must during hot months so please apply before boarding our vessel as sunscreen is not friendly on fiberglass or vinyl seats.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

David

Verified Review

June 1

Austin was fantastic! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get on the fish. Very professional and personable. All around good dude.

David

Verified Review

June 1

Austin was fantastic! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get on the fish. Very professional and personable. All around good dude.

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Response from Austin:

Thank you so much for the kind review David! You guys were great to have on onboard and I look forward to our next Adventure together! - Captain Austin

Response from Austin:

Thank you so much for the kind review David! You guys were great to have on onboard and I look forward to our next Adventure together!

- Captain Austin

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.