Vilano Beach & St. Augustine, Florida
I will not just take you fishing. I will teach you to fish this water yourself.
Guided inshore kayak fishing for one or two anglers at a time, around Vilano Beach and St. Augustine. Every kayak, rod and piece of tackle is provided. Beginners genuinely welcome — most of my trips are someone who has never done this before.
- Trips from
- $125
- per person, 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–2
- anglers, always
- You bring
- Nothing
- gear is all mine
Why one or two people
A big charter sells you a seat. This sells you the skill.
On a six-person boat you get a rod handed to you, a spot pointed at, and a net when something happens. That is a fine day out. It is not how anyone learns.
I take one or two anglers because that is the number where I can actually watch what your hands are doing — where the cast is going wrong, why the boat keeps swinging off the fish, when to let the tide carry you instead of fighting it. You will be told what I am doing and, more importantly, why.
People finish a trip here able to go back out on their own. That is the point, and it is the only real measure of whether the day worked.
Trips & pricing
Four lengths. All prices per person.
Tides decide start times more than clocks do, so the hour we launch may not be the hour you expect. Longer trips are not just more time — they are more water, and more chances to change the plan when a spot is not producing.
2-hour trip
$125per person
A short, focused session. Enough to learn the paddle, the cast, and the water.
First-timers, tight schedules, and anyone testing the water before booking longer.
4-hour trip
$200per person
The trip most people book. A full tide window and real time on the fish.
Most anglers, most days. The best balance of time, cost, and fish.
6-hour trip
$275per person
Cover more ground, chase more than one species, fish both sides of the tide.
Anglers with some experience, or beginners who want to go all-in on day one.
8-hour full day
$350per person
Dawn to done. The whole tide, the whole system, everything I know.
Anglers who want to walk away genuinely able to fish this water alone.
What comes with every trip
- A fishing kayak and paddle, sized to you
- A properly fitted life jacket
- Rods, reels, tackle and bait, matched to what we are chasing
- Cold drinks
- Instruction the whole way through, not a demo at the start
What you bring
- Your Florida saltwater fishing licence
- Polarised sunglasses
- A brimmed hat and sunscreen
- Shoes that can get soaked and stay on your feet
- A change of clothes for the car
What we chase
Redfish, trout, flounder, black drum.
Which one we go after depends on the season, the tide, and what the water is doing that week — not on what was promised in an email a month earlier. I would rather put you on a species that is genuinely feeding than chase the one that sounds best.
Most trips launch around Vilano Beach and St. Augustine. If conditions are wrong there, I know other water nearby and will say so before you drive out.
- Redfish
- Flounder
- Speckled trout
- Black drum
Common questions
The things people ask before they book
I have never fished from a kayak. Is that a problem?
No — it is the normal case. Most of my trips are someone who has never done this before, and a good number have never seriously fished at all. The whole reason I cap trips at one or two people is so a beginner gets taught rather than carried along.
Do I need my own kayak or gear?
No. The kayak, paddle, life jacket, rods, reels, tackle and bait are all provided, along with cold drinks. You bring a fishing licence, sun protection, and shoes you do not mind soaking.
Do I need a fishing licence?
Yes — every angler is responsible for their own Florida saltwater fishing licence, unless they are exempt. It takes a few minutes to buy online from FWC. Turning up without one means we cannot fish, so sort it before the trip.
How much is it, and when do I pay?
Trips are $125 for 2 hours, $200 for 4, $275 for 6, and $350 for a full 8-hour day — per person. You pay on the day, at the launch: cash, Zelle, Venmo or Cash App. There is no deposit and no card on file.
How many people can come?
One or two anglers, and that limit does not move. Two is the most I can keep genuinely safe in separate boats on open water while still watching closely enough to be any use to you.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If I judge it unsafe or unfishable, I call the trip off — usually the night before — and you owe nothing. You either reschedule to any date that suits you, or walk away. Plain rain without lightning or wind is not bad weather; fish often feed better in it, and that trip goes ahead.
Can I bring my child?
Yes, with a parent or legal guardian's written consent on the release of liability. The guardian does not have to come on the trip, but they do have to sign. For younger children, message me first — whether it works depends far more on the child and the conditions than on an age.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
Not strong, but you do need to be comfortable in open water and able to keep yourself afloat if you end up in it. Kayaks tip. It is rarely dramatic. You will wear a life jacket the whole time you are on the water, and that is a condition of coming rather than a suggestion.
What will we catch?
Redfish, speckled trout, flounder and black drum are what this water holds. Which is realistic depends on season, tide and conditions that week. Ask me when you request a date and I will tell you honestly what is feeding and what is a long shot. Nobody can guarantee a fish, and anyone who does is selling something.
How do I book?
Send a trip request with the dates you are considering. I check the tide and the forecast and write back, usually the same day. Nothing is held until I confirm it in writing — and once we have a date, you sign the release of liability online before we launch.
Tell me when you want to go.
No deposit, no card on file. Send a request, I check the tide and the forecast for your dates, and I write back — usually the same day.