Nocturnal Fish-Whacker

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100% (1) Crystal River, FL 1 - 6 People 4 Hours From $500 Trip #2979


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Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Head out under the cover of darkness with Captain Janot for a chance to fish the rich waters of Crystal River, FL when boat traffic is minimal and the water is peaceful. On this 4 hour inshore adventure you will target great-fighting and good-eating fish including Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and more. Whether you're looking for your next trophy or filling your freezer, this trip is for you! On the night...

About Your Trip

Head out under the cover of darkness with Captain Janot for a chance to fish the rich waters of Crystal River, FL when boat traffic is minimal and the water is peaceful. On this 4 hour inshore adventure you will target great-fighting and good-eating fish including Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and more. Whether you're looking for your next trophy or filling your freezer, this trip is for you!

On the night of your trip, you'll be fishing from Captain Janot's 21' Carolina Skiff, equipped with a bow light and a shallow draft enabling you to search for target fish far off the beaten path. It comfortably fits 4 passengers plus the captain. Its most notable feature is the 10 foot custom scouting tower, which gives Captain Janot the advantage to scout fish from dock to dock at night. This fishing machine comes rigged with a 9" Garmin navigation system, 24V Minnkota iPilot trolling motor, and 2 live wells. And there is dry space to store your personal belongings and a cooler on board to keep your food and drinks cold for the night!

Captain Janot recommends you bring any food and drink (especially water!) you would like to enjoy on your fishing adventure. Bring what you need to be comfortable outdoors for the length of your trip. Basic clothing to consider bringing based upon season and weather includes a rain jacket, windbreaker, sweatshirt, etc. Captain Janot will also be in touch with you the day before your charter to make sure you are properly prepared for your saltwater adventure!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Janot V.

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Instructional
Talkative
Adventurous
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Expert Oriented
Captain Janot has been fishing since he was a little boy, whacking freshwater fish like Bass and Crappie. Now, he's an expert invasive species guide and saltwater charter captain who knows how to put you on fish and help you land 'em! Whether you're a newbie or experienced, Captain Janot will show you a great time and do everything you can to get that trophy picture. A trip with him is sure to be a...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Janot

Janot V.

Independent Guide
Captain Janot has been fishing since he was a little boy, whacking freshwater fish like Bass and Crappie. Now, he's an expert invasive species guide and saltwater charter captain who knows how to put you on fish and help you land 'em! Whether you're a newbie or experienced, Captain Janot will show you a great time and do everything you can to get that trophy picture. A trip with him is sure to be a blast!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Crystal River, Florida
Areas Fished
  • Crystal River

About Your Boat

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Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Year Built
2015
Boat Length
21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Year Built
2015
Boat Length
21'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
130
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Spearfishing Equipment, Ice Box
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Sight Casting

Everything Else to Know

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%).
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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

Kim

Verified Review

July 25

Captain Experiences - I discussed my trip (with Captain Janot) with Jake from Captain Experiences on Sunday 07/28/24.
My Egyptian Goose and Iguana hunt with Captain Janot:
Pros: Janot was a nice, pleasant guy with a clean boat, who gave me good safety instructions and had plenty of cold beverages. He made some adjustments to accommodate my health and age impairments. Janot got me on a good Egyptian Goose that I shot for a...

Kim

Verified Review

July 25

Captain Experiences - I discussed my trip (with Captain Janot) with Jake from Captain Experiences on Sunday 07/28/24.
My Egyptian Goose and Iguana hunt with Captain Janot:
Pros: Janot was a nice, pleasant guy with a clean boat, who gave me good safety instructions and had plenty of cold beverages. He made some adjustments to accommodate my health and age impairments. Janot got me on a good Egyptian Goose that I shot for a mounter in the first 30 minutes of the hunt.
Cons: Janot hunted me for only 3.25 hours instead of the contracted 4 hours. Janot took me to his "honey hole" and we found darn few iguanas; Janot even openly admitted that the City had very recently been in the "honey hole" to take out the iguanas. Instead of 1) taking me to another hunting area with a substantial number of shootable iguanas or 2) letting me know ahead of time that the City had all but wiped out the iguana crop so I could try to book another hunt with some other outfitter or 3) hooking me up with another outfitter, Janot chose to take me to an area he knew was nearly devoid of iguanas. And Yes, there was a few, but nearly all of the iguanas that we saw were less than 1.5 pounds. Prior to the hunt, Janot told me that I should be able to harvest 15-20 and maybe as many as 30 iguanas depending on how long it would take us to get me a goose. In 2.75 hours, he managed to get me 6 iguanas - a good 5 pounder, a tailless 4 pounder, two 1.25 pounders and two .75 pounders. We may have seen about 200 total iguanas of which about 28-30 were shootable. Of those 28-30 shootable iguanas, we harvested only 6, wounded about 14-15 that got away, and missed about 8-10. Janot did not have a retrieving dog which would have really helped with those wounded iguanas that made it into the water or that crawled away into an area where shooting wasn't possible but retrieval was possible.

All in all, based solely on my hunt with Janot, I give Janot as a man a thumbs up. I give Janot as a boat captain a thumbs up. I give Janot as an outfitter a thumbs down. And I give the hunt two thumbs down.

I would never ever book another hunt with Janot unless he paid my way back and forth to the hunt site from Montana and gave me a free hunt. This was an expensive hunt that was almost completely a bust !!! Janot could have and should have done much better!

Kim Latterell
Billings, Montana
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