G.FIN Fishing Charters
G.FIN Fishing Charters
G.FIN Charters invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to join them for a fishing or scalloping adventure. Head to the beautiful waters of Steinhatchee, Florida and let Capt. Gene put his talent to work for you.
All the necessary gear will be provided for you and your party. Don't forget to bring your friends and family with you – scalloping is fun for every angler, no matter the age and expertise!
Capt. Gene is a full-time firefighter/EMT and has over a decade of professional experience in fishing and scalloping in these waters. He begins the season in the middle of June, which will go through to early September.
All you have to do is bring your sunscreen, towels, food, and drinks and hop onboard. Your boat for the day will be a 25' Anna Maria Skiff with plenty of space for up to 6 passengers.
This skiff comes powered by a 140 HP Suzuki 4-stroke engine and is fully outfitted with navigational and fishfinding electronics, safety gear, snorkeling equipment, and coolers to keep your scallops fresh during the day.
With G.FIN Charters and Capt. Gene, you will be able to enjoy good laughs, good times, and an amazing experience out on the water.
G.FIN Charters invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to join them for a fishing or scalloping adventure. Head to the beautiful waters of Steinhatchee, Florida and let Capt. Gene put his talent to work for you.
All the necessary gear will be provided for you and your party. Don't forget to bring your friends and family with you – scalloping is fun for every angler, no matter the age and expertise!
Capt. Gene is a full-time firefighter/EMT and has over a decade of professional experience in fishing and scalloping in these waters. He begins the season in the middle of June, which will go through to early September.
All you have to do is bring your sunscreen, towels, food, and drinks and hop onboard. Your boat for the day will be a 25' Anna Maria Skiff with plenty of space for up to 6 passengers.
This skiff comes powered by a 140 HP Suzuki 4-stroke engine and is fully outfitted with navigational and fishfinding electronics, safety gear, snorkeling equipment, and coolers to keep your scallops fresh during the day.
With G.FIN Charters and Capt. Gene, you will be able to enjoy good laughs, good times, and an amazing experience out on the water.
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Reviews (52)
Sarah Leonetti•
Maine, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedGreat half-day fishing
1/2 Day Fishing - 12:00 PM on April 21, 2021 • 2 adultsCapt. Gene was a great and we had a fun day on the water. He took us to several spots to catch Redfish and was patient in helping me (a novice) to bait my line and cast. At his recommendation we moved our reservation up a few hours earlier to avoid higher winds in the afternoon and he was really accommodating to our schedule. Good music, great communication and an easy transaction to give us a fun day on the water in Cedar Key. We’ll be back and hope that the fish are biting! I highly recommend booking with G. Fin.
Joey Bissinnar•Florida, USMember since 20205.0VerifiedGreat day on the water
3/4 Day Fishing Trip on March 23, 2020 • 3 adultsThis was my families 1st fishing charter experience. It is so hard to book when you are unsure of so much. I'm glad I got past that and booked with Captain Gene with G. FIN Fishing. The boat was very spacious and fun to ride in. Captain Gene was great to be around and he really took care of us. Didn't catch the trout we were hoping for, but caught many other fish. The highlight was the 20 + pound 3 foot Florida Gar. He put up a fight. He worked hard at moving us around trying to find the hot spot. We will definitely go again with G. FIN. Fishing.
Erica Slingerland•New York, USMember since 20225.0VerifiedStart of 1/2 day trip
1/2 Day Fishing on March 29, 2022 • 2 adultsCapt Gene knows the water around Cedar Key. Caught Spotted Trout and thoroughly enjoy our time on the water. All previous reviews are accurate for this 5 star charter. A must when you visit this quaint Old Florida town.
Lauren Cox•Montana, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedHalf Day inshore Trip
1/2 Day Fishing on December 30, 2021 • 5 adultsVery fun trip, we started off with trout. Had a hard time finding them but he made sure we always had bites and landing fish. Switched over to red fish, caught a puffer fish, 2 black drum, 2 stingray and 1 red fish. Would definitely go out with Gene again. P.S take your catch down the street to Dumcans and they will cook your catch for you.
Erik SmithRepeat angler•North Carolina, US•Member since 20223 trips5.0VerifiedFamily Adventure
4 Hour Scalloping Trip (AM) on July 21, 2022 • 4 adultsWhat an amazing family adventure! I have never regretting spending money on family time. Bay scallop trip in Steinhatche FL with Captain Gene Findley. Trip of a lifetime.
Merlin Benner•Pennsylvania, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedBeautiful Day on the Gulf
1/2 Day Fishing on March 3, 2021 • 4 adultsGreat hospitality and fishing. Our captain kept it interesting by helping us catch some diverse species and have a great time. We caught speckled sea trout, sand trout, mackerel, a stingray, and 3 huge black drum. We really enjoyed G.FIN Charters.
Josh Hammer•Indiana, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedHalf day with Captain Gene
1/2 Day Fishing on July 7, 2021 • 2 adultsGreat day on the water! Captain Gene got us on the fish quick and we had a blast. If you’re looking for an experienced captain I highly recommend Gene! We will be coming back next year
Lynda SwenkRepeat angler•Florida, US•Member since 20212 trips5.0VerifiedHalf Day Scalloping with Captain Gene
4 Hour Scalloping Trip (PM) on June 19, 2021 • 6 adults • 1 childWe had a great multi-generational family day with a most professional captain and a very comfortable boat. Our 7 year old loved it.
Ashley Brown•Florida, USMember since 20195.0VerifiedFUN day full of scallops!
4 Hour Scalloping Trip (PM) on July 27, 2019 • 4 adultsWe had a group of 4 people on the afternoon charter and it was PEFECT ! Would recommend this charter to anyone ! Very knowledgeable and great overall experience ! Out captain was in the water with us most of the time helping find scallops and supper helpful the whole time ! Our friends would even consider coming back before season is up to book another !
Linda VotrubovaRepeat angler•Sri Lanka•Member since 20202 trips5.0VerifiedHalf day trip with capitan Gene
4 Hour Scalloping Trip (AM) on September 7, 2020 • 6 adults • 4 childrenWe had a great couple hours with capitan Gene, it was very fun morning. He helped us with everything and showed us how to find the scallops. The kids loved the trip. Would recommend to everyone!
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Captain Gene managed to give us a great scalloping trip on a weather day that could have been a disaster. We had a huge front of lightning storms light up the whole area about the time we were supposed to set off, and we were pretty sure we were going to have to cancel. Gene managed to push our start time by 3:00 hours and we headed out once the front had passed and it was safe. We still got the full time in and it turned into a really nice day. We were all first time scallopers and several in the party were not such strong swimmers to dive down in the deeper areas, but we still managed to get enough scallops to make a meal out of it (and would have gotten a lot more if we were more experienced and dedicated). Gene was very understanding and moved us to a shallower spot when several of our party were not able to get down to the deeper spots. Boat was very clean and well-equipped for scalloping. Adult easter egg hunt with a delicious reward at the end...
Tough day for fishing with windy and hot conditions but Captain Gene worked hard to get us on fish and even extended the time a little to try another location. Nice boat with everything we needed to fish shallow water and plenty of quality equipment and tackle. He was very patient with the 8 and 9 year olds we brought along. It’s obvious that he knows the area and loves the job.
Capt. Gene was a great and we had a fun day on the water. He took us to several spots to catch Redfish and was patient in helping me (a novice) to bait my line and cast. At his recommendation we moved our reservation up a few hours earlier to avoid higher winds in the afternoon and he was really accommodating to our schedule. Good music, great communication and an easy transaction to give us a fun day on the water in Cedar Key. We’ll be back and hope that the fish are biting! I highly recommend booking with G. Fin.
This was my families 1st fishing charter experience. It is so hard to book when you are unsure of so much. I'm glad I got past that and booked with Captain Gene with G. FIN Fishing. The boat was very spacious and fun to ride in. Captain Gene was great to be around and he really took care of us. Didn't catch the trout we were hoping for, but caught many other fish. The highlight was the 20 + pound 3 foot Florida Gar. He put up a fight. He worked hard at moving us around trying to find the hot spot. We will definitely go again with G. FIN. Fishing.
Capt Gene knows the water around Cedar Key. Caught Spotted Trout and thoroughly enjoy our time on the water. All previous reviews are accurate for this 5 star charter. A must when you visit this quaint Old Florida town.
FAQs about G.FIN Fishing Charters
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 1/2 Day Fishing (4 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 1/2 Day Fishing - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Fishing Trip (6 hours)
- US $450 per group - 4 Hour Scalloping Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $450 per group - 4 Hour Scalloping Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Fishing trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge Tower
- Snorkeling equipment
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle (All Snorkeling gear provided)
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing (Steinhatchee)
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Drift fishing
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Scallop
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
Your captain
Cedar Key, Florida, United States
My love for the water has always been a part of my life. From the time I could hold a fishing pole, I was casting that bad boy anytime I could. When I began taking friends and family out for the first time, I was hooked on the fact that I was able to show them how to catch a certain species of fish, and then for them to have success was the icing on the cake for me. Their smiles and memories had me hooked. I am also a full-time firefighter/EMT for the city of High Springs, Florida. I have been there for 12 years. I enjoy making a difference in people's lives by being there in the moment of need. It's a sense of purpose I believe I was born to do. So if you enjoy good laughs, times, and making memories out on the water, contact me and together, we will make it happen!
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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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Cedar Key right now
Cobia
Redfish
Scallop
Speckled Trout
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