St Augustine Inshore Fishing Charter: Redfish & Flats

The waterways around St Augustine hold tarpon, redfish and spotted seatrout most people never know are there.

A private inshore fishing charter in St Augustine puts you on a boat with a local captain for 4 to 6 hours, fishing the backwaters, tidal creeks and coastal flats near America's oldest city. You target redfish, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, snook and tarpon depending on the season and water conditions. The captain adjusts locations and techniques based on tides and current fish activity. All fishing and safety equipment, licenses and bottled water are included. You pick a morning departure at 7am or an afternoon one at 2pm, or a longer 6-hour morning option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private inshore fishing charter

• Meet captain at Vilano Causeway
• Boat on Intracoastal river
• Fish in tidal creeks and flats
• Explore coastal shorelines
• Return to Vilano Causeway

The experience

You arrive at 101 Vilano Causeway 15 minutes before your charter time and meet your captain there. The boat ramp sits only 12 minutes from wherever you're staying in St Augustine, so even a half-day free in the afternoon leaves time to fish. The Intracoastal river runs north from the ramp and holds fish year-round. Depending on the season and tides, your captain may also run south toward downtown St Augustine or head to the flats when the currents align. A 4-hour charter covers the core fishing grounds. The 6-hour morning option reaches the spots that only work when conditions are right.

What makes St Augustine different from other Florida fishing towns is the combination of productive inshore habitat and the history woven through the waterways themselves. You're fishing the same creeks and flats that border centuries-old sites, but the focus is entirely on the fish and the water. Your captain reads the tides and adjusts on the water, so the spots you fish depend on what's active that day rather than a fixed route. Redfish, spotted seatrout and tarpon are the main targets, though black drum, sheepshead and snook show up depending on the time of year. First-time anglers and families are common on these charters. The captain handles technique and knows how to work with whoever is holding the rod.

You return to the same Vilano Causeway location when the charter ends. All fishing gear, safety equipment and licenses are provided, so you bring nothing but yourself and your willingness to cast. Bottled water is on board. The boat has local bathroom facilities and access to the marina, and the whole operation is wheelchair accessible if that matters for your group.

What’s included

• All fishing and safety equipment.
• fishing licenses.
• bottled water.
• professional captain and private boat.
• access to local bathroom facilities and marina.
• wheelchair-accessible boat and facilities.

Options for this experience

3 options

Morning charter at 7 AM, lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · 07:00Private 4-hour charter on a 24' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers, starting at 7 AM and accommodating up to 4 guests.

Afternoon charter at 2 PM, lasting 4 hoursGuide in English · 14:00Private 4-hour charter on a 24' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers, starting at 2 PM and accommodating up to 4 guests.

Morning charter at 7 AM, lasting 6 hoursGuide in English · 07:00Private 6-hour charter on a 24' saltwater boat for 1 to 4 anglers, starting at 7 AM and accommodating up to 4 guests.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 14:00

Book up to15h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour morning or afternoon slot if you want a focused half-day on the water. The 6-hour morning charter reaches the flats and creeks that only produce on the right tide, so book that one if you're willing to start early and want the full range of fishing grounds.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I expect to catch on a St Augustine inshore charter?

Redfish, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, snook and tarpon are the main species, though what bites depends on the season and water conditions. Your captain adjusts the fishing grounds and techniques based on tides and current activity, so the target species may shift during the day.

Do I need a fishing license for a private charter in St Augustine?

No. Your fishing license is included in the charter price, so you're covered to fish as soon as you step on the boat.

What time does the charter leave and how long does it take?

You can choose a 4-hour morning charter at 7am, a 4-hour afternoon charter at 2pm, or a 6-hour morning charter at 7am. All departures leave from 101 Vilano Causeway, and you return to the same location when the trip ends.

Is the charter suitable for families or first-time anglers?

Yes. The charter is designed for families and first-time anglers, and your captain adjusts the experience based on who is on the boat. All fishing and safety equipment is provided, so no prior experience is needed.

How far is the boat ramp from St Augustine hotels?

The Vilano Causeway boat ramp is 12 minutes from most St Augustine accommodations, so you can book a charter even if you have only a half-day free.

What's included in the charter price?

All fishing and safety equipment, your fishing license, bottled water, use of the boat and a professional captain are included. You provide nothing but yourself.