Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach 

5.0/5 (12 reviews)
 4483 Calienta Street, Hernando Beach, FL 34607, United States

Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach 

Hernando Beach, FL, United States
23 ft
4
5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Florida Inshore Fishing Charters and Captain Keith Benson invite you to join them in Hernando Beach and explore the beautiful West Coast of Florida. Check what's biting in the backcountry waters and enjoy great fishing spots close to the shore. You can also go scalloping with your friends and family. Or use this time to just sit back, relax, and take in all the beauty.

Capt. Keith welcomes you aboard his 23' Shoalwater bay boat. She's powered by a single 200 HP Suzuki engine and can drift in 5 inches of water. The boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort. She has a tower for sight fishing, and also a power pole to keep you in the most productive spots.

On your day out, you will target a variety of fish species that are available in this area year round. Capt. Keith will take you to the mangroves and grass flats for Redfish, Snook, Grouper, Cobia, and Spotted Seatrout, to name a few.

If you would like to try something different, Florida Inshore Fishing Charters has something special for you –- scalloping trips! The season is open from the beginning of July until late September. These trips are a popular activity for the whole family. Don't forget to bring your kids with you, as they enjoy them the most!

Your fishing trip includes all the necessary fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle, water, lures, and bait. After the trip, all the catch you decide to keep will be cleaned for you. You can bring your own snacks and drinks, but most importantly, you need to bring a friendly attitude. Start your trip here!

Florida Inshore Fishing Charters and Captain Keith Benson invite you to join them in Hernando Beach and explore the beautiful West Coast of Florida. Check what's biting in the backcountry waters and enjoy great fishing spots close to the shore. You can also go scalloping with your friends and family. Or use this time to just sit back, relax, and take in all the beauty.

Capt. Keith welcomes you aboard his 23' Shoalwater bay boat. She's powered by a single 200 HP Suzuki engine and can drift in 5 inches of water. The boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort. She has a tower for sight fishing, and also a power pole to keep you in the most productive spots.

On your day out, you will target a variety of fish species that are available in this area year round. Capt. Keith will take you to the mangroves and grass flats for Redfish, Snook, Grouper, Cobia, and Spotted Seatrout, to name a few.

If you would like to try something different, Florida Inshore Fishing Charters has something special for you –- scalloping trips! The season is open from the beginning of July until late September. These trips are a popular activity for the whole family. Don't forget to bring your kids with you, as they enjoy them the most!

Your fishing trip includes all the necessary fishing licenses, rods, reels, tackle, water, lures, and bait. After the trip, all the catch you decide to keep will be cleaned for you. You can bring your own snacks and drinks, but most importantly, you need to bring a friendly attitude. Start your trip here!

Keith Benson
Captain
Keith Benson
26 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip – Scalloping
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 30
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $875
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

5.0
12 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Doug Prohaski
Doug Prohaski
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic trip
Half Day Trip on April 3, 20262 adults

Keith is a great captain and was awesome to fish with. He made my daughter feel very comfortable as she’s learning to fish and worked hard to find the bite. Great guy and guide

Tammy  White
Tammy White
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great time
Full Day Trip on April 5, 20254 adults

Great trip. The bite was good even with the wind. Caught some keepers . The boat and captain was great. Definitely recommend.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Colin Flint
Colin Flint
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Amazing day
3/4 Day Trip on September 17, 20241 adult

A huge thanks to Captain Chris who put us on the fish all day. Even managed an inshore slam at my first trip thanks to the captain. Would highly recommend everyone to all. 👍🏻🎣

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
+1
Lisa Alo
Lisa Alo
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Captain Keith is awesome!
Half Day Trip on August 23, 20243 adults

It was a beautiful morning and a great experience! Captain Keith is wonderful! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Robert Talbert
Robert Talbert
us
California, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Keith
3/4 Day Trip on February 22, 20242 adults

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Redfish

FAQs about Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach

Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license
Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach include:
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Keith Benson
Keith Benson
Keith Benson

Hernando Beach, Florida, United States

65 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2017

Captain Keith Benson is a Florida native. He knows the Tampa Bay/Clearwater/Tarpon Springs area like the back of his hand. Keith's fishing repertoire includes every body of water in Southwest Florida. Capt. Keith specializes in sight fishing and enjoys teaching his clients and friends how to battle the mighty Boca Grande Tarpon.

65 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2017

Captain Keith Benson is a Florida native. He knows the Tampa Bay/Clearwater/Tarpon Springs area like the back of his hand. Keith's fishing repertoire includes every body of water in Southwest Florida. Capt. Keith specializes in sight fishing and enjoys teaching his clients and friends how to battle the mighty Boca Grande Tarpon.

The fish you can target

Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Hernando Beach right now

RedfishRedfish
ScallopScallop
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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