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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
92%
Spring Hill, FL
Jul 15, 2023
Half Day Trip
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!
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...
East Lansing, MI
Dec 30, 2022
Half Day Trip
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
Had a good day on the water with captain Chico! Conditions were really tough as we were fishing following the coldest weather...
Mar 15, 2024
Half Day Trip
My Dad and son had a fantastic day! We hope to book another trip next time we are in Florida.
My Dad and son had a fantastic day! We hope to book another trip next time we are in Florida.
Cary, NC
Nov 5, 2022
Half Day Trip
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!
We had an absolute blast with Captain Francisco! Took our reservation last minute, put us on fish right away, and I had just as...
Spring Hill, FL
Jul 30, 2022
Half Day Trip
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.
I highly recommend this charter. The Captain was extremely nice and friendly. He took us to quite a few spots and we caught a...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
92%
Spring Hill, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip on July 15, 2023
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!
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...
East Lansing, MI
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip on December 30, 2022
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
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip on March 15, 2024
My Dad and son had a fantastic day! We hope to book another trip next time we are in Florida.
My Dad and son had a fantastic day! We hope to book another trip next time we are in Florida.
Cary, NC
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip on November 5, 2022
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!
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!
Spring Hill, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip on July 30, 2022
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.
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.