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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
4 People	$880.00
3 People	$770.00
2 People	$660.00
1 Person	$660.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Robert to explore the endless maze of beautiful mangroves, backcountry flats, and shallow-water honey holes that make Crystal River, and Florida's Nature Coast, the go-to destination for inshore fishing and especially scalloping adventures.

The Gulf Coast of Florida is home to some of the best inshore fishing and scalloping in the country. This trip gives you the opportunity to kick back, relax and catch some awesome inshore species like Redfish, Snook, Trout. And Captain Robert is notorious for putting people on big specimens. After you've caught your fill with rod and reel, Captain Robert will take you back to his favorite grass flats to snorkel for delicious bay Scallops. His expansive knowledge and experience will surely let your dreams come true.

Spend a full 8-hour day aboard Captain Robert’s 24’ SeaKing Skiff powered by one 200 HP Yamaha. Captain Robert’s rig is equipped with top-of-the-line GPS, Fishfinder, Safety Equipment, Live Bait Well, Cooler, and even a Wireless Trolling Motor to sneak right up on the fish without scaring them off!

All snorkeling equipment, rods, reels, lures, and licenses are included, as is the cleaning and filleting of all your fish. Don't forget to bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and shades. Enjoy catching some of the tastiest inshore fish and diving for delicious Scallops. Captain Robert does not disappoint!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain Robert

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 20 yrs of exp.

Laid-back

Talkative

Quantity

Comfortable

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Join Captain Robert for an amazing trip on the beautiful waters of Crystal River. He is extremely knowledgeable with over 14 years of experience running charters in this area. Captain Robert has been fishing since he was a child and lives for putting people on fish. He loves showing people a great time on his home waters and helping them find, hook, and land great fish. A trip with Captain Robert is sure to be...

About Your Guide

Captain Robert

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 20 yrs of exp.

Join Captain Robert for an amazing trip on the beautiful waters of Crystal River. He is extremely knowledgeable with over 14 years of experience running charters in this area. Captain Robert has been fishing since he was a child and lives for putting people on fish.

He loves showing people a great time on his home waters and helping them find, hook, and land great fish. A trip with Captain Robert is sure to be a blast for everyone!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

14 ft hammer head Or 300+ Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Red beans and rice

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

14 ft hammer head Or 300+ Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Red beans and rice

Whats your favorite band?

Anything Chris Cornell Or Brantley Gilbert

Whats your favorite sports team?

Tampa

Whats your drink of choice?

Rum

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Cold weather and family

How did you get started guiding?

By going on a guided trip

What makes you different from other guides?

I love to take people fishing it's not about the money.

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Start Location

2380 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States

Areas Fished

Crystal River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: SeaKing
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: SeaKing
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Wireless, Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Redfish
Scallop
Snook
Speckled Trout

Techniques

Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Fishing License, Snorkeling Equipment, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 1 review

Verified Review

August 26

Great day scalloping with Captain Robert. Very friendly and personable. Being a local to the area, Robert was very knowledgeable of the waters and even provided recommendations of things to see, eat and drink in the nearby communities. Robert also helped shuck our scallops. I look forward to scalloping and ...Read More fishing with Robert again!

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!