Rock Island Charters
Rock Island Charters
Rock Island Charters invites you to team up with Captain Francisco Garcia for some awesome fishing in Florida's beautiful Nature Coast. He's very passionate about what he does, and his enthusiasm can be quite contagious. Doesn't matter if you're an experienced veteran or someone just getting started, you'll be hooked all the same.
You'll be doing all the fishing from a 22' Xpress performance fishing boat that's powered by a single 175 HP Yamaha engine. This is an agile vessel that is just perfect for braving these inshore waters. Thanks to a GPS unit and fishfinder, you'll stay on the fish at all times, and there's also a livewell on board for bait storage.
If you're new to the world of fishing, Capt. Francisco will be more than happy to show you one of the best methods for catching Redfish - dead sticking. You just put some cut bait on a hook without any weights and just let it sit on the water. More experienced anglers can make use of the artificial lures that will be provided, so feel free to pick your favorite method for the job.
Other than Redfish, these waters are also home to the likes of Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, and more besides. Looking for something other than fishing? Sign up for a fun scalloping trip then!
Capt. Francisco will make sure you have all the necessary fishing gear for the job, and will also clean and fillet your catch after the trip. Complimentary light snacks and water can be found on board, but do bring your own if you're so inclined. The only thing missing here is you, so come on aboard!
Rock Island Charters invites you to team up with Captain Francisco Garcia for some awesome fishing in Florida's beautiful Nature Coast. He's very passionate about what he does, and his enthusiasm can be quite contagious. Doesn't matter if you're an experienced veteran or someone just getting started, you'll be hooked all the same.
You'll be doing all the fishing from a 22' Xpress performance fishing boat that's powered by a single 175 HP Yamaha engine. This is an agile vessel that is just perfect for braving these inshore waters. Thanks to a GPS unit and fishfinder, you'll stay on the fish at all times, and there's also a livewell on board for bait storage.
If you're new to the world of fishing, Capt. Francisco will be more than happy to show you one of the best methods for catching Redfish - dead sticking. You just put some cut bait on a hook without any weights and just let it sit on the water. More experienced anglers can make use of the artificial lures that will be provided, so feel free to pick your favorite method for the job.
Other than Redfish, these waters are also home to the likes of Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, and more besides. Looking for something other than fishing? Sign up for a fun scalloping trip then!
Capt. Francisco will make sure you have all the necessary fishing gear for the job, and will also clean and fillet your catch after the trip. Complimentary light snacks and water can be found on board, but do bring your own if you're so inclined. The only thing missing here is you, so come on aboard!
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The half day fishing trip with my grandson was a birthday gift from my wife I will cherish forever. We caught a lot of fish and learned so much from Captain Garcia. He was very knowledgeable, knew the area, gave us a lot of good information on improving our fishing skills, he was concerned about our comfort and provided snacks and water. He skillfully cleaned our catch, double bagged it and put it on ice. Captain Garcia helped us catch our limit and went above and beyond what we hoped for. We highly recommend Capt. Garcia and will use him again in the future. My grandson said he'd like to be a guide some day just like Captain Garcia!
Thank you Soo much for the review Charles, it was a pleasure having you guys aboard. Looking forward to fishing with you in the future. Stay salty my friends!
Had a good day on the water with captain Chico! Conditions were really tough as we were fishing following the coldest weather in 20 years and he really worked to put us on fish. He did a good job explaining what we were doing and why and I learned a lot which was my main goal. Totally recommend going out with him, just pray for good weather! Lol! I’m definitely going to book another charter with him in the future just waiting for the better time of the year
It was a pleasure having you aboard Daniel, looking forward to getting you back out on the water again, stay salty my friend!
My Dad and son had a fantastic day! We hope to book another trip next time we are in Florida.
We had an absolute blast with Captain Francisco! Took our reservation last minute, put us on fish right away, and I had just as much fun with him piloting through the mangroves. Really cares about his clients and it shows! Couldn't recommend Captain Francisco Garcia with Rock Island charters enough! We cannot wait to be on the water with him again!
Thanks so much guys, totally enjoyed having you gentlemen aboard. Looking forward to fishing with y’all again. Stay salty my friends!
I highly recommend this charter. The Captain was extremely nice and friendly. He took us to quite a few spots and we caught a good number of fish. He's very knowledgeable in fishing and the waterways. He was just as happy as we were catching the fish. He will help you in every way possible to enjoy the day. Definitely going out again in the future.
FAQs about Rock Island Charters
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Beef Jerky)
- Drinks (Dozen Bottled Waters)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Redfish
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Captain Francisco Garcia has been fishing the area for over 25 years. His father got him into fishing when he was young, and he hasn't looked back since. He loves nothing more than to put people on fish and see them get their personal bests. He's a big fan of Redfish, having caught a huge 36" one during an especially lucky day.
Captain Francisco Garcia has been fishing the area for over 25 years. His father got him into fishing when he was young, and he hasn't looked back since. He loves nothing more than to put people on fish and see them get their personal bests. He's a big fan of Redfish, having caught a huge 36" one during an especially lucky day.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
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