Crystal River fishing charter rates
Every Crystal River and Homosassa trip, every price, on one page. All prices are per boat, not per person, and there are no hidden fees: licenses, tackle, bait and ice are included on every fishing trip.
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate trips only$100 deposit holds your date
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Inshore Charter Most bookedUp to 4 anglers | $600 4 hours$700 7 hours | Up to 4 anglers | 1 or 2 anglers at the base price; 3 or 4 add $100. Year-round. 23’ Carolina Skiff. | BookSee trip › |
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Backcountry Fly & Light Tackle1 to 2 anglers | $600 4 hours$700 7 hours | 1 to 2 anglers | Poling skiff, sight fishing. Fly or light spin, tackle and flies included. Year-round. | BookSee trip › |
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Homosassa Tarpon Seasonal1 to 2 anglers | $900 8 hours | 1 to 2 anglers | 6 AM to 2 PM out of MacRae’s of Homosassa. Mid-April to end of July. | BookSee trip › |
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Scalloping All agesUp to 6 guests | $600 Up to 2$700 Up to 4$800 Up to 6 | Up to 6 guests | Half day. Masks, snorkels, bags and license included. July to September. | BookSee trip › |
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Duck Hunts SeasonalUp to 3 hunters | $500 2 hunters$750 3 hunters | Up to 3 hunters | Morning hunt, boat, blind and decoys included. Mid-November to end of January. | BookSee trip › |
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Mud Boat TripUp to 3 anglers | $500 1 or 2 anglers$600 3 anglers | Up to 3 anglers | Winter negative tides, Nov to Feb, on the 1856 Prodigy. 4 to 6 hours, timed to the low tide. Kid and family friendly.Groups over 3 go out on multiple boats; call for a quote. | BookSee trip › |
Prices are per boat. Fishing licenses, rods, tackle, bait and ice are included on every fishing trip. Duck hunters bring their own shotgun, shells and stamps. A 20% tip for the captain is customary and not included.
What’s included in every charter
The price on the table is the price you pay. No gear rental, no license run, no fuel surcharge.
Licenses
The boat’s saltwater license covers everyone on board.
Rods, tackle & bait
Spin, fly and light tackle rigged before you arrive. Live or artificial bait.
Scalloping gear
Masks, snorkels, fins and mesh bags in season.
Ice & cleaning
A cooler for your catch and cleaning at the dock.
Included
Bring
Which trip is yours?
Four common groups and the trip Tanner would point them to.
- A family with kidsInshore Charter, 4 hours$600 for up to 2, $700 for 3 or 4. Short runs, steady action, Tanner coaches. In summer, Scalloping is the easiest day on the water a family can have.See trip ›
- Two serious anglersBackcountry Fly & Light Tackle, 7 hours$700 for the whole skiff. Or Homosassa Tarpon in May and June, $900 for eight hours on the migration.See trip ›
- A group of five or sixScalloping, half day$800 for up to 6 in season. For fishing, call about a second boat; the Carolina Skiff carries 4.See trip ›
- A winter morningDuck hunt or Mud Boat Trip$500 for two hunters in the marsh, or $500 for four hours in the backwater on the lowest tides of the year.See trip ›
★ 5.0 Star Rating on Google
Crystal River fishing charter reviews
“The best trip I’ve ever had!”
Capt. Tanner was able to put me on my first snook and first tarpon. 100% recommend and will be booking him again very soon!!
“Amazing trip!”
The captain was so knowledgeable regarding everything. He knew about the plant life as well as marine life. He knew the water channels like the back of his hand.
“The best day!”
Tanner was very knowledgeable and took us right to the fish! He spent a lot of time explaining our surroundings and was very personable.
“Perfect”
Captain Martin is a wonderful guide and host. His knowledge of these waters is incredible and he always has ways to adapt to changing conditions.
“Excellent Charter”
Captain Tanner Martin was raised on the river. Knows the area better than anyone. Works hard to make sure you get a good catch.
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5.0 on Tripadvisor from five reviews. $100 holds your date, the balance is due after the trip, and the price you see here is the price you pay.