If you are looking for something different on your next vacation in Florida, give Buccaneer Westcoast Charters a try. They offer exciting scalloping trips out of the beautiful Chazzahowitzka River and through the National Wildlife Refuge area.
Scalloping is an underwater Easter egg hunt, you find tender scallops in the pristine grass flats

Join Capt. Randy for a fun and productive day on the water. Enjoy searching for your dinner in the untouched and unspoiled waters. Bring your whole family and friends with you – a lot of fun is guaranteed!

The motto of the day will be “Scallop Till You Drop.” All the equipment you might need for a successful day out on the water is included. There is also snorkeling equipment available for everyone aboard – even for those who just want to take a dip in the morning waters.

Buccaneer Westcoast Charters will take you scalloping aboard their 24’ Sea ark (Flats boat) originally built in 2006, and restored in 2019. It is powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots and it can accommodate up to 6 passengers.

Let your captain show you what scalloping in the Chazzahowitzka is all about and create memories that will last a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Fishing Trip 2 ppl 4 max
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Dec 30
    $450
    Inshore fishing with one of the best! We will target Trout Redfish and Snook. Live bait fishing and also possibility of lure fishing. Some species of fish are seasonal. Buccaneer Westcoast Charters will take you fishing aboard their 24’ Sea ark (Flats boat) originally built in 2006 and restored in 2019. It is powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots and it can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    $450
    "Scallop till you drop" with all the necessary equipment provided. 6 - 8 hours total. It is a fun filled day! Scallop Season starts July 1st and continues through September 24th.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
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FAQs about BWC Charters

BWC Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $450 per group, additional $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Fishing Trip 2 ppl 4 max (8 hours)
  • $450 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl (8 hours)

When you book a trip with BWC Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with BWC Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa rods and spinning reels provided. )
  • Live Bait (Piltchers and pinfish)
  • Lures (Unfair Lures )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

BWC Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Chazzahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Area )
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

BWC Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with BWC Charters include:
  • Scallop
  • Snook

About the Captain

Randy Cribbs
Homosassa, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
26 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since April 2017
I have been fishing hard since I was 8 years old. At 49 I decided to become a captain and to show people what I have learned in the 31 years of experience I have. I have perfected the live bait technique and my customers love it. I also lure fish and jig the flats. I have won multiple fishing tournaments with my style of fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Scallop Scallop
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Sea Ark (Flats boat) originally built in 2006, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Chazzahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Area
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa rods and spinning reels provided.
Live Bait
Piltchers and pinfish
Lures
Unfair Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 6 years old, life jackets supplied
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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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July fishing trip
Had a blast on the boat!
Not bad for this year!
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Christopher T.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Scallop trip with Capt. Randy

VERIFIED   Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl on July 8, 2022
This is our second trip with Capt.Randy and we will be back again next year! Another year and another awesome scallop trip...
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FRANCIS C.
Gainesville, FL
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl on July 3, 2022
Chartered Captain Randy and Captain Debbie to take the family and my sisters and sister-in-law scalloping. We had the best...
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Kim F.
Riverview, FL
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl on July 30, 2022
Captain Randy was awesome! We had our first raw scallop with him! Knows the history of the land and the best places to go!!!...
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Emily D.
DeLand, FL
Excellent
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Full day scallop trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl on July 23, 2022
This was our second year booking with captain Randy and we will continue to book him every year! We had a great time on the...
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Cynthia S.
Sarasota, FL
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Scalloping Trip /Max 6 ppl on July 19, 2022
This was our 3rd scalloping trip in this area. By far the best captain and experience yet
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