Long Line Charters

St. Augustine, Florida

Saint Augustine Inshore Fishing Charters

with Captain Danny Ledford

Inshore ~ Offshore ~ Shark Fishing Trips

Inshore Fishing

Light Tackle Flats Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Trolling and Bottom Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Trolling and Sight Fishing

Family Friendly Fishing Trips

Kids are Welcome!

Light Tackle, Flats Fishing in Saint Augustine

The flats near Saint Augustine offer some of the best inshore fishing in Florida! Long Line Charters specializes in Inshore Fishing Trips.

Inshore fishing in Saint Augustine, Florida with St Augustine Inshore Fishing Charters by Long Line Charters

Inshore Fishing in Saint Augustine Heats Up in the Spring!

Spring is the Best Time of Year for fishing off the coast of Saint Augustine!

Spring is prime time for inshore and nearshore fishing in St Augustine. Huge mature Black Drum and Flounder are spawning near shore in the Spring. The flats near Saint Augustine provide great fishing for Redfish year round but in the Spring the fishing really picks up as the Reds get more active. Mangrove Snapper, Pompano and schools of migrating Spanish Mackerel will enter the inlets and coastal rivers and add to the fun on a St Augustine inshore fishing trip. Book an inshore fishing charter in Saint Augustine this Spring with Captain Danny for exciting fishing action on the flats!

Spring is the Time for Sight Fishing for Cobia, Sharks and Tripletails off the Coast of Saint Augustine! As the water warms, fish are migrating north just off the coast of Saint Augustine and big fish are getting closer to shore! Book a nearshore fishing charter in Saint Augustine this Spring with Captain Danny for some great fishing along the coast. The weather is great and the fishing is even better!

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Fish the Flats with Expert Local Guide Captain Danny!

St Augustine native, Captain Danny Ledford has been fishing the inshore flats and coastal rivers near St Augustine for over 30 years. Light Tackle, Flats Fishing in the rich saltwater estuaries surrounding Saint Augustine is his specialty.

Light tackle, inshore flats fishing in St Augustine for redfish, flounder, black drum and plenty more species

The Fish We Catch

On an inshore fishing charter with Captain Danny you’ll fish the flats near Saint Augustine for Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout!

Depending on the season, you can catch Pompano, Sheepshead, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalles and even Sharks in these same waters!

Redfish are the most popular catch on our St Augustine Inshore Fishing Charters

Exciting inshore fishing is waiting for you in St Augustine

Fish Beautiful Pristine Habitat! Come fish the rich, unspoiled flats, coastal rivers and inlets just minutes from Saint Augustine. When you’re ready for a memorable fishing experience, book an inshore fishing charter with Long Line Charters.

Fishing Adventures for Experienced Sport Fishermen and First Timers!
We Are Family Friendly!

Inshore fishing for redfish in St Augustine, Florida

Offshore Fishing Trips Available All Spring and Summer!

Book Your Offshore Fishing Trip Now for your Spring or Summer Vacation in Saint Augustine while the best dates are available! We’ll be Trolling for Wahoo, Sailfish, Mahi, Cobia and especially Kingfish! The warm water brings the big ones we love to catch closer to shore!
We’ll also be Bottom Fishing for Snapper, Grouper, Flounder, Triggerfish and more! Saint Augustine’s artificial reefs are also home to big predators including Amberjacks, Barracudas and Sharks!
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Summer Fishing in Saint Augustine

Summer is Shark Season in Saint Augustine

As the water warms big sharks get closer to shore. See rates for Shark Fishing Trips below.

Winter fishing for sheepshead in St Augustine, Florida

Charters & Rates

Rates for inshore fishing charters in St Augustine, Florida

Inshore Fishing Charters

Discover Amazing Fishing & Gorgeous Unspoiled Scenery Just Minutes from the center of Saint Augustine! Long Line Charters specializes in Inshore Fishing Trips on the rich saltwater flats and estuaries near Saint Augustine. You’ll be fishing the flats in Beautiful Pristine Habitat!

We’ll be fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Snook, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel and Jack Crevalle.

Inshore Fishing Rates

Inshore Fishing Charter Rates
4 hours $400
Prices are for 2 people
$50 each additional person
Maximum 6 passengers

• All Inclusive! Everything you need to fish is included. We supply fishing licenses, tackle, bait, ice and fish cleaning.
• Tipping is not required but is very much appreciated!

Cancellation Policies
• A 7 day cancellation notice is required for a deposit refund.
• If you cancel your charter less than 24 hours before departure you will be charged the full charter price.
• The captain may cancel any fishing trip prior to departure due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance and your deposit will be returned to you.

Rates for offshore fishing charters in St Augustine, Florida

Nearshore/Offshore Fishing Charters

Come fish the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean with Captain Danny’s Long Line Charters. Depending on conditions, we’ll venture up to 20 miles off the coast for trolling, sight fishing and bottom fishing.

Troll or Sight Cast for Cobia, King Mackerel, Mahi, Wahoo, Tripletails, Barracuda and Sharks!  Bottom Fish for a wide variety of Snapper and Grouper, Triggerfish, Amberjacks, Bull Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Sea Bass and more! We can even fish along the coast for Pompano and Jack Crevalle.

Nearshore/Offshore Rates

Nearshore/Offshore Fishing Charter Rates
4 hours $500
Prices are for 2 people
$50 each additional person
Maximum 6 passengers

• All Inclusive! Everything you need to fish is included. We supply fishing licenses, tackle, bait, ice and fish cleaning.
• Tipping is not required but is very much appreciated!

Cancellation Policies
• A 7 day cancellation notice is required for a deposit refund.
• If you cancel your charter less than 24 hours before departure you will be charged the full charter price.
• The captain may cancel any fishing trip prior to departure due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance and your deposit will be returned to you.

Rates for shark fishing trips in St Augustine, Florida

Shark Fishing Trips

Shark Fishing Trips Begin Just Minutes from Saint Augustine! Sharks are never far from shore in Saint Augustine. Long Line Charters offers nearshore shark fishing trips along the coast where the sharks are biting! These are Family Friendly shark fishing trips.

Some of the species we’ll be fishing for include Bull Sharks, Hammerheads, Black Tips, Atlantic Sharp Nosed Sharks, Lemon and Spinner Sharks.

Shark Fishing Rates

Shark Fishing Charter Rates
3 hours $400
Prices are for 2 people
$50 each additional person
Maximum 6 passengers

• All Inclusive! Everything you need to fish is included. We supply fishing licenses, tackle, bait, ice and fish cleaning.
• Tipping is not required but is very much appreciated!

Cancellation Policies
• A 7 day cancellation notice is required for a deposit refund.
• If you cancel your charter less than 24 hours before departure you will be charged the full charter price.
• The captain may cancel any fishing trip prior to departure due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance and your deposit will be returned to you.

Rates for private boat charters in St Augustine, Florida

Specialty Charters

Sightseeing Trips and EcoTours are available! Let Captain Danny know what you want to do and he will be glad to arrange it for you! Captain Danny is also available as a free lance captain for your vessel.  These are Private Charters.
Contact Captain Danny for prices.

Specialty Charter Rates

Specialty Charters are customized for you. Please contact Captain Danny for prices.

Cancellation Policies
• A 7 day cancellation notice is required for a deposit refund.
• If you cancel your charter less than 24 hours before departure you will be charged the full charter price.
• The captain may cancel any fishing trip prior to departure due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance and your deposit will be returned to you.

The Captain

Captain Danny Ledford of St Augustine Inshore Fishing Charters by Long Line Charters

Captain Danny Ledford is a 3rd generation fishing boat captain. He is native of Saint Augustine, Florida, a USCG licensed captain, an expert fishing guide and a commercial fisherman for over 25 years. Captain Danny loves to share his life long passion for fishing and the Florida outdoors with visitors to Saint Augustine whether they’re experienced anglers or first timers. Captain Danny is an expert at both inshore fishing and offshore fishing in the waters near St Augustine. His fishing guide service specializes in light tackle, inshore fishing on the flats near St Augustine.

The Boat

The fishing boat of St Augustine Inshore Fishing Charters by Long Line Charters

Captain Danny’s Boat is all about fishing! Captain Danny’s boat is a completely refitted 2011 23-foot Carolina Skiff designed for stability on the water with plenty of deck space for anglers.

Carolina Skiffs are the perfect craft for inshore fishing with the size and stability to double as a nearshore and offshore fishing boat.

The boat also has a new 4-stroke 200 HP Suzuki motor. Captain Danny’s fishing boat is clean, safe and reliable with State-of-the-Art technology and safety gear.

Family Friendly Charters

All our fishing charters are family friendly

Children are Welcome on All Our Fishing Charters! Top off your Florida family vacation with a truly memorable experience fishing with Captain Danny and Long Line Charters.

Inshore Fishing Charters are especially fun for kids and families where they get to see natural Florida up close! Dolphins, Manatees, Turtles and Alligators are often seen on our Saint Augustine Inshore Fishing Trips as well as plenty of beautiful waterbirds.