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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Whether it's your first trip or your 100th, head out with Captain Jason to catch fish and have fun doing it down on Cedar Key!

Captain Jason offers Half Day, Super Half Day, and Full Day trips (4,6,8hrs respectively) down on these beautiful South West Florida waters. Aboard his 24ft Carolina skiff, Captain Jason will take you to the best spots and show you the best techniques to target Redfish, Trout, and others while stalking around the inshore waters. When conditions are right he also likes to hit it a little further away from shore to hit the Nearshore waters for bigger Sharks and Cobia! Captain Jason likes to keep a weathered eye on the forecast to determine what time slots will be best to catch the right tides, but generally, half-day trips start around 8am and 1pm, and Super Half and Full Day trips start around 8 am.

No matter what duration you choose for your adventure or what time you start you can rest assured knowing Captain Jason will put all his knowledge, experiences, and expertise to work for you to ensure you have a safe and incredible time out on the water!

Feel free to bring your own fly gear if that's your flavor of choice. But Captain Jason will provide all the best light tackle rods, lures, and bait you need for success. He will also supply a cooler with ice and water. Jason recommends you bring any other snacks and drinks you'd like to enjoy while onboard, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain jacket bug repellant, camera, and don't forget: a desire to have fun and catch fish!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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 for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$350.00	$450.00	$550.00
2 People	$350.00	$450.00	$550.00
3 People	$450.00	$550.00	$650.00
4 People	$550.00	$650.00	$750.00

Pay $50 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Jason L.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Jason L.

Independent Guide

Captain Jason grew up fishing….from bass in the fresh waters of Central Florida to Redfish, Trout, Cobia and Sharks in the salt water of Cedar Key, he loves being on the water. He loves sharing what he has learned with others. He feels blessed to have been able to enjoy the outdoors and loves sharing that with others. He loves seeing the excitement of people catching fish and enjoying the outdoors.

Since he was a boy, Cedar Key has held a special place in his heart; from fishing off the Cedar Key pier as a child with his grandparents and family to putting his own family on his boat as a young man, he has always loved the excitement-never knowing what that next cast may bring. Jason loves sharing his love of fishing with others. He enjoys seeing their excitement when they hook into that fish and put it in the boat. It is truly a passion for him to help others experience what he has been blessed to experience his whole life….the outdoors.

“One More Cast” is one of his favorite sayings. It is always about the unknown of what that next cast holds, it could hold the fish of a lifetime or it could hold our thoughts captive so you reel in and make “one more cast”.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

40 lb black drum

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

Fish or venison Maybe hamburgers lol

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

40 lb black drum

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

Fish or venison Maybe hamburgers lol

Whats your favorite band?

Oh that’s tough.

Whats your favorite movie?

Top gun

Whats your favorite sports team?

Florida Gators

Whats your drink of choice?

Sweet tea

How did you get started guiding?

Just wanted to chase a dream and went for it

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m pretty laid back. I like teaching people. I like seeing kids get fired up about fishing. But I can also switch gears, if I’ve got expert fishermen on the boat then I just let them fish. I don’t need to do much teaching. You really have to adapt to any situation and custoner knowledge.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Cedar Key, Florida

Areas Fished

Crystal River

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Cedar Key Family Fun - 24’ Carolina

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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 for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Cooler, sunscreen, food and drinks. Fishing License, 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. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Forrest

Verified Review

May 17

I’d give him a 100 stars if I could! He was fabulous! My husband and I are retired charter captains and we know the business well. Jason was great. We fished hard, he knew the area well and provided assistance when needed. We will definitely be chartering with him again. We highly recommend him to experienced and novice fishermen. He knew the right baits, had several rods rigged for different...

Forrest

Verified Review

May 17

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.