- Location
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore; offshore; shark fishing; wading; instruction on your boat
- Phone
- 904-669-3210
Wide Open Charters and Guide Service offers St. Augustine fishing with Captain Chris Castle and a network of captains. Its options include offshore trips, local inshore fishing, shark outings and instruction for boat owners.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Wide Open Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | St. Augustine, Florida |
| Departure / address | St. Augustine Shipyard, 117 Dockside Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084. |
| Phone | 904-669-3210 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Wide Open Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore; offshore; shark fishing; wading; instruction on your boat |
Boat and captain background
Castle’s experience includes offshore fishing in North Florida and the Keys. The published boat is a 27-foot Edgewater center console with twin four-stroke Yamaha engines, an enclosed bathroom and a freshwater shower.
Offshore groups can include up to six passengers. Tell the service about children, first-time boaters or any special needs so it can recommend a suitable outing and crew.
Offshore, inshore or sharks
Offshore trips are advertised in four-, six-, eight- and twelve-hour lengths. Possible targets across the menu include kingfish, cobia, mahi, wahoo and billfish. The longer options allow a different route from a short coastal day.
Inshore fishing focuses on redfish, trout, flounder, jacks and black drum. Natural bait, lures or fly tackle can be used, with instruction included. Wading trips and guided instruction aboard a customer’s own boat are also offered.
Shark outings run four, six or eight hours. The service describes chumming and slow-trolling live bait and encourages release. Discuss the current fishing plan rather than assuming a particular shark species will be found.
Supplies and custom arrangements
The website lists licenses, ice, bait, tackle and fish cleaning as provided. Catering, transportation and custom event packages can be arranged separately. Contact the operator for current prices and the exact inclusions of any special package.
Charters meet at the Shipyard boat location, not the separate Anastasia Boulevard office address. Request a dock pin, payment terms and the weather policy when confirming your reservation.
Details checked October 9, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Wide Open Charters center console at the dock. Photo from Wide Open Charters.
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