St. Augustine inshore fishing charters
Redfish, seatrout and flounder on the Intracoastal.
Book a local captain for an inshore trip on the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks and inlet around St. Augustine. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours and $550 for 6 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Book your inshore trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour inshore charter
6-hour inshore 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.
What does a St. Augustine inshore fishing charter include?
iOutdoors books 4- and 6-hour inshore fishing trips on the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks and inlet around St. Augustine for redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder and black drum. Trips start at $500 for 4 hours and $550 for 6 hours. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
Reviews from St. Augustine trips
5.06 reviewsfrom all St. Augustine trips
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 inshore by season
Full St. Augustine fishing calendarWinter Dec–Feb
- Redfish and black drum
- Seatrout in the deeper creeks
Spring Mar–May
- Redfish, seatrout and flounder
Summer Jun–Aug
- Early mornings for redfish and trout
Fall Sep–Nov
- The fall run: redfish and flounder
Fish you can catch inshore in St. Augustine
Redfish, seatrout and flounder are the main targets. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Redfish
Red drumOn the grass flats, oyster bars and shorelines.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver grass beds and in the creeks; a good fish for beginners.
Flounder
Southern flounderOn sandy and muddy bottoms near inlets and docks.
Black drum
DrumAround docks, oyster bars and deeper holes, often in the cooler months.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Open in Google Maps: St. Augustine Inlet · Matanzas Bay
Inshore trips fish the Intracoastal Waterway, the creeks and the inlet around St. Augustine.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions.
Want bigger water? See St. Augustine offshore fishing. For freshwater, see St. Augustine bass fishing.
St. Augustine inshore fishing questions
How much does an inshore fishing charter in St. Augustine cost?
Trips start at $500 for 4 hours and $550 for 6 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch inshore in St. Augustine?
Redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder and black drum.
Where do St. Augustine inshore trips fish?
On the Intracoastal Waterway, the creeks and the inlet around St. Augustine. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’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. A 6-hour trip gives you more time to move between spots.
Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.
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.