Going Coastal and Captain Dustin specialize in inshore, nearshore and flats fishing anywhere from Hudson to Clearwater Beach. Explore the West Coast in comfort and style and have a fun and relaxing day on the water.

You will be able to target any fish species that patrol those waters if the season allows. The list of your potential catches with Capt. Dustin includes Snook, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout which can be found close to shore and Black Seabass, Red Snapper, and Blacktip Shark which you could target just a bit further out.

Capt. Dustin specializes in light tackle drift fishing using rods, reels, and tackle by Open Face. He will also provide you with live bait which will be prepared for the trip, fishing licenses, lures, drinks, and a complimentary fish cleaning service.

Apart from fishing, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the abundant wildlife. Your boat for the day will be a 2015 2’ Nautical Star center console. It comes powered by a single 150 HP Yamaha engine and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. The boat is equipped with a GPS, a fish finder, and a live well.

Just hop onboard, sit back, and relax. A day out with Going Coastal is a truly relaxing adventure that no-one should miss.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $350
    This half-day morning trip will take you fishing the waters close to shore. You will be targeting Seatrout, Redfish, Snook, and who knows what else? Capt. Dustin will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and soft drinks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $350
    This afternoon trip is great for those anglers who want to spend their morning relaxing and their afternoon fishing. You will be provided with gear and tackle by Open Face to land Seatrout, Redfish, and Snook.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $550
    This full-day trip will take you targeting anything from Redfish, Snook, and Seatrout to Black Seabass and Red Snapper when the season allows. Everything is provided but snacks and food.
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FAQs about Going Coastal

Going Coastal offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Going Coastal, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Going Coastal include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Open Face)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Coca-Cola, water)
  • Fishing License

Going Coastal offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Going Coastal offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Going Coastal include:
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Dustin Anderson
Port Richey, Florida, United States
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Captain Dustin Anderson has been living in the area for the past 23 years, 21 of which he spent fishing. Those prolific waters are his happy place. Dustin enjoys spending his time outdoors and find fishing truly relaxing. He has been guiding as a professional captain for the past couple of years and hasn’t looked back.

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Snapper (Red) Red Snapper

Boat specs

Nautical Sta (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Open Face
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Coca-Cola, water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
9 and over; vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
Half day turned full day with Capitan Dustin!
Half day turned full day with Capitan Dustin!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Sabrina B.
NEW PRT RCHY, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day turned full day with Capitan Dustin!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 13, 2021
My mom and I went out with Capitan Dustin and Scott as a birthday present to me. We started off as a half a day morning trip...
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Stephen C.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Dustin Anderson

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 2022
Me, my son, and his best friend caught a good amount of fish and learned a ton. Captain Anderson was very knowledgeable, had...
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Dominic N.
Fort Blackmore, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dustin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2022
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 26, 2022
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Heather L.
Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2018
Had a half day trip, fish we’re biting well although we only had a few keepers but that was ok no fault to our Captain, some...
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