Viking Coastal Charters in St. Marks

Viking Coastal Charters is Captain Leif Lundquist's guide service on Florida's Big Bend coast. His fishing range includes St. Marks and neighboring waters, with the wider program extending from the Econfina River toward Apalachicola Bay. The company offers several kinds of coastal outings, so a fishing reservation should specify the location and style of trip your group wants.

Contact and booking details

A captain rooted in the northern Gulf

Leif's biography describes growing up in Panacea and developing his fishing interest around the local waterfront. The official site connects that background to his guiding around St. Marks. Redfish and spotted seatrout are familiar inshore targets in the program, with cobia, tripletail, sheepshead and other coastal species also listed.

The species available depend on the date, location and conditions. If your goal is a particular fish, bring it up before choosing a package. Viking also advertises scalloping and other seasonal activities, but those are separate possibilities that should not be assumed to fit a standard fishing departure.

The Carolina flats boat

The charter description identifies a 21-foot Custom Carolina flats boat, originally built in 2006 and restored in 2021, powered by a Yamaha VMAX 150. The listed capacity is four people. Ask how many anglers the quoted package covers and how the seating arrangement works for your full party.

Light tackle, spinning, jigging, popping and drift fishing appear among the advertised techniques. Leif can explain which approaches suit your chosen target and the day's water. This variety provides room to tailor an outing, while a small boat keeps the experience different from a large offshore party-boat trip.

Get the launch instructions directly

The official contact page gives a Highway 98 St. Marks mailing reference rather than a precise public boarding ramp. Request an exact launch address and parking instructions when reserving. The company also mentions lodging options, which should be discussed separately if you are hoping to combine fishing with an overnight stay.

Use Leif's call or text number or email to confirm current rates, trip length, tackle, bait and license inclusions. Ask about fish cleaning and any supplies you should bring, then plan for sun coverage, refreshments and a cooler after the outing. Explain children's ages and any mobility requirements early enough for the captain to advise on the suitability of the boat and meeting site.

Details checked October 21, 2026, against published operator information. Confirm rates, departure details and policies directly before booking. Fishing targets depend on conditions, applicable seasons and the trip selected.

Featured photo: The Viking Coastal Charters boat running across open coastal water. Photo from Viking Coastal Charters.

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