St. Augustine · Freshwater · St. Johns County

St. Augustine bass fishing charters

Guided largemouth bass trips near St. Augustine.

From $325 · 4 hours4, 6 or 8 hoursBoat & tackle included
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Boat, fuel & tackle includedBoat & tackle included Free weather reschedule

Book a local fishing guide for a freshwater bass trip near St. Augustine. Your guide picks the water based on conditions. Trips start at $325 for 4 hours, $425 for 6 hours and $525 for 8 hours, with the bass boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures included.

Family holding a big largemouth bass

Book your bass trip

Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.

Most popular

4-hour bass charter

Best value

6-hour bass charter

8-hour bass charter

Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Quick answer

Where can you go bass fishing near St. Augustine?

iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour guided bass trips near St. Augustine. Your guide picks the water based on conditions and confirms the meeting spot before the trip. Trips start at $325 for 4 hours, $425 for 6 hours and $525 for 8 hours, with the bass boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures included. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.

Prices come from the live booking calendar.

What’s included and what to bring

Included in the price
  • Professional local fishing guide
  • Bass boat and fuel
  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Artificial lures
  • Life jackets
Not included
  • Florida freshwater fishing license (each angler 16 or older, unless exempt)
  • Live wild shiners (optional; ask your guide about the cost)
  • Guide tip (10–20% is customary)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to the boat ramp

What to bring

Your Florida freshwater fishing licensePolarized sunglassesSunscreenHatLight rain jacketWater and snacksCamera or phone in a dry bag

Reviews from St. Augustine bass trips

5.06 reviews

★★★★★

Great experience

St Augustine Freshwater Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)

Richard Debroisse · October 2023

★★★★★

Highlight of our trip to St Augustine

This fishing trip with Captain Peter was definitely the highlight of our trip to St Augustine! I’d never actually fished before and neither had my daughter and by the end he had us casting on our own. My husband and son were in heaven and none of us wanted the charter to end. He took us to several…

Ashley N · May 2021

★★★★★

Highlight of our trip

This fishing trip with Captain Peter was definitely the highlight of our trip to St Augustine! I’d never actually fished before and neither had my daughter and by the end he had us casting on our own. My husband and son were in heaven and none of us wanted the charter to end. He took us to several…

Ashley · May 2021

★★★★★

Captain Pete was a Blast!

Booked a trip with Captain Peter T on Rodman and had a great trip. Boated a 7lb 12oz and 5lb 8oz bass fishing during the day of fishing. Not easy for me, but Peter made it easy! The trip was great and I would come back next week if I could!

James Frait · February 2021

★★★★★

Family Fun Time in St Augustine Fl

My son and I had a great time fishing with Capt T while vacationing in FL this month. We had a great time, everything we could expect on a fishing trip.

John J · January 2020

★★★★★

Family Fun Time in St Augustine Fl

My son and I had a great time fishing with Capt T while vacationing in FL this month. We had a great time, everything we could expect on a fishing trip.

John J · January 2020

What’s biting by season

Full St. Augustine fishing calendar

Winter Dec–Feb

  • Largemouth bass; big fish start to move shallow

Spring Mar–May

  • Spawn and post-spawn bass

Summer Jun–Aug

  • Early-morning topwater bass

Fall Sep–Nov

  • Bass feed up as the water cools

Fish you can catch near St. Augustine

Largemouth bass are the target on these trips.

Illustration of a largemouth bass
Freshwater

Largemouth bass

Florida bass

Caught all year; big fish move shallow to spawn in late winter and early spring.

Size limits, bag limits and seasons change: see the FWC freshwater fishing regulations.

Where you’ll fish

Freshwater bass: your guide picks the water near St. Augustine based on conditions.

Meeting spot: your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time with you before the trip.

Prefer saltwater? See St. Augustine inshore fishing. More lakes are close by in Palatka.

St. Augustine bass fishing questions

How much does a bass fishing trip in St. Augustine cost?

Trips start at $325 for 4 hours, $425 for 6 hours and $525 for 8 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.

Where do St. Augustine bass trips fish?

Your guide picks the water near St. Augustine based on conditions and confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.

How many people can come on a bass trip?

Bass boats take up to 4 people. The booking calendar shows the price for your group.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. You can buy it online before the trip.

What’s included in the price?

The guide, bass boat and fuel, life jackets, rods, reels, tackle and artificial lures. Not included: your freshwater fishing license, live shiners if you want them, the guide’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.

Which trip length should I pick?

A 4-hour trip suits families and first-timers. Longer trips give your guide time to try more spots.

Are bass trips good for kids and first-timers?

Yes. Your guide sets up the rods and shows you how.

Can we keep the bass?

Most bass are released. Your guide can tell you the current rules.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.

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