Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 4483 Calienta Street, Hernando Beach, FL 34607, United States

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

25 years of experience

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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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
Price for up to 3 people
US $500 
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $550 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $650 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $875 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (9)

Great time
Great time
Amazing day
+6

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

82%

Caught fish

100%

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Tammy W.
Tammy W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on April 5, 2025

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

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

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 Tammy W. recommends Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach

Colin F.
Colin F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing day

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on September 17, 2024

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. 👍🏻🎣

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. 👍🏻🎣  

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 Colin F. recommends Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach

Lisa A.
Lisa A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Keith is awesome!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on August 23, 2024

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

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

 Lisa A. recommends Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach

Robert T.
Robert T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Keith

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on February 22, 2024

 

 Robert T. recommends Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach

Chuck A.
Chuck A.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Keith

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on March 14, 2024

 

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 Chuck A. recommends Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach
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FAQs about Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach

What are the trip rates for 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach?

When you book a trip with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach?

Trips booked with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offer?

Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offers the following types of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offer?

Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach?

Top targeted fish species with Florida Inshore - Hernando Beach include:

  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Keith Benson

Hernando Beach, Florida, United States

55 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
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
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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.

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
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon