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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Come enjoy this fishing charter for species such as redfish, snook, trout, mangrove snapper, flounder, sheephead, mackerel, and many other inshore species. Everything will be provided on the charter including license, all gear, bait, and bottled water. Anglers may want to bring anything else they would like to eat or drink outside of water and any gear they choose of their own to use. This is a full service fishing charter so all ages and fishing levels are welcome. Fishing techniques vary based on client ability, species of fish, and time of the year. Fish cleaning service will be provided at the end of the charter for no extra cost. Fishing departure time will be determined on a trip by trip basis by tides or weather and may not be accurate at booking.

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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	8 hours
1 Person	$500.00	$600.00
2 People	$500.00	$600.00
3 People	$600.00	$700.00
4 People	$700.00	$800.00
5 People	$800.00	$900.00
6 People	$900.00	$1,000.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,400.00	$1,600.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,400.00	$1,600.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,600.00	$1,800.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,600.00	$1,800.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,800.00	$2,000.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,800.00	$2,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Gavin S.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Gavin S.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

My name is Captain Gavin and I am an inshore fishing guide in the Ozello / Crystal River Florida area. I have fished the nature coast my entire life and have absolutely fallen in love with the fishery here. I have always dreamed of becoming a fishing guide to share my passion with people from all over the world and through some work I was successful. I began the journey as a manatee swim guide, earning sea time towards my captains license. That turned into captaining manatee swim trips, Eco tours, and airboat rides, until I had saved enough money to purchase my own boat and start my guide business. I run my trips specific to the client, meaning we will pursue certain fish species, as well as fish at the level of fisherman the client is. I enjoy my kid trips, inexperienced adults, educational, as well as professional level angler trips all the same. All trips are a private experience tailored to the client ensuring a good time in a phenomenal environment. Expect wonderful sights, great conversation, a few laughs, and of course some fish!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Crystal River, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 22'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor

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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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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 .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Crystal River Fishing Reports »

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

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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 3 reviews

Jena

Verified Review

July 11

Great trip, Gavin and Liz were very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed and would definitely use again!

Jena

Verified Review

July 11

Great trip, Gavin and Liz were very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed and would definitely use again!

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Krista

Verified Review

August 31

Gavin was an amazing Captain! Our group of six women had a blast and enjoyed every minute. Gavin was knowledgeable, polite, fun, and considerate! We filled our bucket! We will return and use him again for sure!!

Krista

Verified Review

August 31

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Trip: Scalloping Trips

Kathleen

Verified Review

July 3

Great time with Captain Gavin! We had a family of experienced scallopers and one newbie! His crew helped the newbie and put us on to the scallops. I would highly recommend Gavin and his crew.

Kathleen

Verified Review

July 3

Great time with Captain Gavin! We had a family of experienced scallopers and one newbie! His crew helped the newbie and put us on to the scallops. I would highly recommend Gavin and his crew.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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, 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.