If you fish in Florida, you know how great the fishing can be in the spring. You also know the fickle the weather can be.
My wife and I are from Tampa and have always fished the west coast for redfish, trout and snook. We decided to try the other coast for a change.

I found Captain Clay Philips online and was able to book a trip in late March with him.

Mother Nature threw a rough day at us with wind and tides. Captain Clay worked hard despite the conditions and although we didn’t load the boat, we managed to catch dinner.

To me, anyone can catch fish when the conditions are great. The mark of a good Captain is how they handle it when the fishing is tough and Captain Clay pulled out all the stops, trying different techniques and locations. 

His combination of patience and personality would suit any angler, from the novice to the old pro.

We are already planning a fall trip with him and I would recommend him to anyone looking to fish in the Crescent Beach/St. Augustine area.

I booked the fishing trip as a treat for my parents who were visiting. My dad loves fishing but isint able to go much. We also took my 9 year old daughter for her first time fishing. I loved that Clay had everything and did everything so my family could just enjoy, hold the pole and catch the fish. Clay has done this for a very long time so he knew everything about the river, the fish and where to go. We saw turtles, dolphins and even caught a shark. Clay cleaned the red fish we caught and we ate it for dinner. It was a trip my family will remember and we will definitely call Clay for a trip next time my parents visit!

The best fishing charter I have ever had. Captain Clay Phillips was excellent. He put us on the fish early in the season and we had a wonderful experience. I would recommend Capt. Clay without any reservations. A true professional.

My wife and I had a great 1/2 day fishing trip with Captain Clay.  He was ready and waiting when we arrived a few minutes early.  The fish didn’t cooperate early, but Captain Clay found them and we ended up having a lot of fun with several Red and Black drum.  It was a very pleasant and relaxing trip, and we would definitely book with him again if in the area. Highly recommended!

Clay was a great guide with an intimate knowledge of the back waters of the Matanzas River.  We fished different techniques that I hadn’t before and caught my PB redfish.  Saw lots of wildlife too.