Florida Fishing Guide Rates & Charter Info
Rate List
All guides are U.S.C.G. licensed and Insured
Prices are subject to change without notice
*Offshore Charters may include a Mate that works solely on gratuities - consider the amount of work your mate does and please tip appropriately.
Fishing Charters
Fishing the backcounty waters of the Chassahowitzka or the clear pristine flats of Homosassa Bay is world class. Sight fishing for Tarpon, Snook and Redfish in the shallow waters will keep you on your toes. The Gulf of Mexico side of Central Florida has a multitude of habitat ranging from, flats, oyster bars, hard rock, turtle grass, rock grass and paddle grass. There are thousands of small marsh islands, covered with needle rush cord grass and mangroves.
The coastal marshes gain their extraordinary productivity from the abundance of nutrients delivered by the spring-fed fresh water rivers and the Gulf tide, which disperses the nutrients over the broad shallow backcountry and flats. Where there is food there are fish! Our goal is to provide anglers with challenging, successful and memorable fishing experiences! Discover Homosassa and Chassahowitzka, "A Fisherman's Paradise" and one of Florida 's best kept secrets, uncrowded backcountry and flats fishing at its best!
Let's Go Catching!!!
Custom Charters
We customize itineraries from one day guided excursions to also offer multi-day, all-inclusive fishing packages from a minimum of three days to one week or more. Accommodations and hospitality are sure to please.
Waiting lists are common with some of the veteran guides as we specialize in corporate groups, who return each and every year.
Photo Safaris
The primitive scenery of the Homosassa area is unsurpassed and creates and ideal setting for site seeing, bird watching and photo safaris. The saltwater flats and hammocks of Florida's Nature Coast are home to countless species of migratory and year-round birds. The Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1941, is comprised of over 31,000 acres of saltwater bays, estuaries and brackish marshes. The refuge was established primarily to protect waterfowl habitat and is home to over 250 species of birds, over 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, and at least 25 different species of mammals including the endangered West Indian Manatee. The refuge is also the prime wintering grounds for the migrating Whooping Cranes. Come experience the unspoiled beauty of Florida like it was hundreds of years ago!
*Additional time can be added to a Photo Safari for $100/hour
Book Your Fishing or
Scalloping Charter Today!
How to Reserve Your Charter Date(s):
To reserve your Fishing Charter, go our Fishing Reservations Page.
To reserve your Scalloping Charter, go our Scalloping Reservations Page.
Fishing Charter Policy
Deposit: A deposit of 50% of the booking fee will be required at the time the reservation is made. Cash, credit cards, or checks are acceptable.
Cancellation: Your 50% deposit will be refunded, if notice of cancellation is received 7 days prior to your reservation. If you cancel less than 7 days in advance, you will forfeit your entire payment.
*Please be advised that effective immediately and until further notice, NO refunds will be issued for any unforeseen circumstances or events such as natural disasters or phenomenons, pandemics or any other conditions beyond our control, like Red Tide or changes in seasons or closures of any seasons. Credits will be issued for future adventures and must be redeemed within one year of the original booking date. Sorry for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.
Cancellation Due to Weather
In case of severe weather, the guest and the captain will discuss rebooking for another day or canceling. In the event the trip is cancelled, all monies paid will be refunded through the same method as payment was made.
Tipping/Gratuity
Many times we are asked about a tipping policy. Please remember that it is customary to tip your Captain/Guide if: he has done his job professionally, he arrives on time with a neat clean boat, has very good equipment ready to fish and he works hard for you to ensure your day is outstanding, and especially, if he cleans your catch for you.
A 20% gratuity is considered a normal tipping percentage.
Who Provides What?
Your Guide Provides:
- Fishing License
- Camera
- Fuel
- Expertise
- Cooler & Ice for Day's Catch
- Pictures posted on web site
You Provide:
- Camera
- Sun Lotion or Block
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Hat
- Light Sole Shoes
- Lunch & Beverages
- Cooler & Ice for lunch, beverages & to transport catch home
What NOT to Bring - Please:
- No Pets.
- No dark or black-soled shoes unless they are mark resistant.
- No electronics, Cell Phones or especially GPS Units, our job is not to teach you how to use yours or to give you our spots. Each Captain will have a cell phone on the boat in case of emergency.
We are committed to helping the traveling angler affordably experience the best that "The Nature Coast" waters have to offer. We are eager to share our love for fishing with you, by offering an outstanding and affordable angling experience.
No GPS
No Bananas
No Snagging
No IFQ
