Salty Tails Charters 

5.0
(44 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Keaton Beach Road, Perry, FL 32348, United States

Salty Tails Charters 

Perry, FL, United States
20 ft
3
5.0
(44 reviews)

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What does your dream fishing trip look like? How about exploring the wild, wonderful coastline of Keaton Beach, Florida, and its bounty of Redfish, Cobia, and more? Maybe scooping up lots of scallops? Salty Tails Charters can't wait to share this slice of paradise with you!

Being a Louisiana native, Captain Champ Klein was introduced to bayous, ponds, and rivers at a young age, and his love for the water has only grown since then. He has lived in Florida for almost thirty years and specializes in introducing beginners and experienced anglers to famous Gulf of Mexico's grass flats and nearby inshore areas — as well as the species that thrive there!

You'll be cruising these locations on a 20' Island Bay Sportsman. She can comfortably accommodate two anglers plus the captain and her size makes her perfect for sneaking up on Flounder and Seatrout. She comes fully decked out with all the necessary navigational and safety equipment.

Capt. Champ believes that fishing is for everyone and his charter is child-friendly. Looking for the perfect family adventure? Why not try scalloping? Your captain is more than happy to guide you on this popular Floridian-style easter egg hunt and snorkeling equipment is even included to help you spot your scallops. Just make sure you let him know that you want to give it a go when booking your trip!

Salty Tails Charters provides top-quality Penn equipment, as well as Topwater baits and lures to entice your big catch. Water and sodas are provided.

Whether you're looking to try some flats fishing in a picture-perfect setting or want to haul in as many scallops as you can possibly handle, Salty Tails Charter has the perfect trip for you! Your dream adventure is waiting.

What does your dream fishing trip look like? How about exploring the wild, wonderful coastline of Keaton Beach, Florida, and its bounty of Redfish, Cobia, and more? Maybe scooping up lots of scallops? Salty Tails Charters can't wait to share this slice of paradise with you!

Being a Louisiana native, Captain Champ Klein was introduced to bayous, ponds, and rivers at a young age, and his love for the water has only grown since then. He has lived in Florida for almost thirty years and specializes in introducing beginners and experienced anglers to famous Gulf of Mexico's grass flats and nearby inshore areas — as well as the species that thrive there!

You'll be cruising these locations on a 20' Island Bay Sportsman. She can comfortably accommodate two anglers plus the captain and her size makes her perfect for sneaking up on Flounder and Seatrout. She comes fully decked out with all the necessary navigational and safety equipment.

Capt. Champ believes that fishing is for everyone and his charter is child-friendly. Looking for the perfect family adventure? Why not try scalloping? Your captain is more than happy to guide you on this popular Floridian-style easter egg hunt and snorkeling equipment is even included to help you spot your scallops. Just make sure you let him know that you want to give it a go when booking your trip!

Salty Tails Charters provides top-quality Penn equipment, as well as Topwater baits and lures to entice your big catch. Water and sodas are provided.

Whether you're looking to try some flats fishing in a picture-perfect setting or want to haul in as many scallops as you can possibly handle, Salty Tails Charter has the perfect trip for you! Your dream adventure is waiting.

Champ Klein
Captain
Champ Klein
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Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 5
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 5
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
44 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

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Destinee Williams
Destinee Williams
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great experience
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 29, 20252 adults1 child

The captain was very attentive and nice. He answered all questions and was understanding with the heat wave that came when we were out on the boat.

Champ Klein
Response from Captain

It’s always a pleasure to be part of a Birthday celebration, Thank you Capt. Champ

Roland Gros
Roland Gros
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Had a great trip!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on March 22, 20251 adult

Bite was very slow and we knew that going into it. Champ put us on the fish. Manage to catch a grand slam plus some.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Champ Klein
Response from Captain

It was at great trip with the Texas boys, the trip didn’t even seem like work for me because we had so much fun. Thanks, Captain Champ

Alethea St Paul
Alethea St Paul
Repeat angler
us
Bradenton, FL, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Salty Tails Charter was excellent!!!
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on June 24, 20233 adults

Great day on the water with Captain Champ!! It was our 1st time scalloping!! We had a great time!! We will definitely be back!! If you're looking for a great Captain, who knows all of the spots, and makes sure all of his guests have a great time- give Salty tails a try!! Champ is great!!

Champ Klein
Response from Captain

It was an amazing time with this family! Everyone was laughing and smiling the whole time beautiful family! Thank y’all so very much scalloping with me.

Ronald Eastham
Ronald Eastham
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 24, 20233 adults

Capt. Champ was awesome. Had a great time. He assisted with everything. Baited my wife’s hook constantly. Loved that. Also, Capt Champ told us some history of the area and the names of certain areas along the shoreline. It was a good day all around. Thanks Capt. Champ

Champ Klein
Response from Captain

Had a great time with these amazing people and Gary had a big redfish that broke his line, but still manage to catch a small one first redfish doesn’t matter what size!!

Aaron Svare
Aaron Svare
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Time
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 20222 adults1 child

I have been on a half dozen or so chartered/guided fishing trips. This was the best one I've ever been on. Fishing Captain Champ made me feel like I was fishing with a friend who was taking me to their coveted fishing spots and wanted me to catch fish. Equipment was all top notch and well maintained, he was was very knowledgeable and friendly. When we are back in the area I will be booking with salty tails again for sure.

Champ Klein
Response from Captain

I really enjoy fishing with y'all and Love it when you caught that beautiful redfish. Thanks again Capt.Champ

FAQs about Salty Tails Charters

Salty Tails Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Salty Tails Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment Available on scalloping trips only
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box 2 coolers during summer
Trips booked with Salty Tails Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Abu Garcia)
  • Live bait (if I can get it)
  • Lures (Topwater)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (water)
  • Fishing license
Salty Tails Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Salty Tails Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Salty Tails Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Champ Klein
Champ Klein

Perry, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
44 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2018

Being a Louisiana Cajun Boy and from a family that loves the outdoors as much as I do, I was introduced to the outdoors at a very young age. I was blessed with the opportunity to move and live in Florida in '89. I have fished in Louisiana bayous, ponds, and rivers, as well as the Gulf Mexico. I've even caught Crawfish in ditches! I've also fished in Florida on the Atlantic side, St. Johns River and the Gulf of Mexico grass flats. My name is Captain Champ Klein and I cannot wait to share a piece of Keaton Beach Florida paradise with you and your family. So come on down for a morning or evening trip and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Champ Klein
Champ Klein
Fully verified
7
reports
44
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Being a Louisiana Cajun Boy and from a family that loves the outdoors as much as I do, I was introduced to the outdoors at a very young age. I was blessed with the opportunity to move and live in Florida in '89. I have fished in Louisiana bayous, ponds, and rivers, as well as the Gulf Mexico. I've even caught Crawfish in ditches! I've also fished in Florida on the Atlantic side, St. Johns River and the Gulf of Mexico grass flats. My name is Captain Champ Klein and I cannot wait to share a piece of Keaton Beach Florida paradise with you and your family. So come on down for a morning or evening trip and make memories that will last a lifetime!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Great experience
    Destinee W.
    Destinee W.
  • Had a great trip!
    Roland G.
    Roland G.
  • Fishing with Champ
    Kris C.
    Kris C.
  • April fishing trip
    Nick D.
    Nick D.
  • Phenomenal trip
    Aaron W.
    Aaron W.
  • Great day on the water!
    Ronald E.
    Ronald E.
  • 6hour trip was perfect for me n my wife and our 12 year old son
    Paul M.
    Paul M.
  • Great Time
    Aaron S.
    Aaron S.
  • May fishing trip
    William A.
    William A.
  • Fishing with Champ
    Daniel F.
    Daniel F.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Island Bay Sportsman
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Available on scalloping trips only
Live bait well
Ice box
2 coolers during summer
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Abu Garcia
Live bait
if I can get it
Lures
Topwater
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
water
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 American Express

 PayPal

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