Tides Turn Fishing Charters

Tides Turn Fishing Charters will give you an “unfair” advantage for fishing. This advantage is called Captain Steve Fautt. He’s a local, fully licensed, and USCG certified full-time fishing guide. With years of professional experience and knowledge of the local waters of Florida’s central-western coastline, he’ll make sure you have an unforgettable day.

You’ll fish aboard a 21’ Nautic Star boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and features all necessary navigational and safety equipment. There’s a cooler for snacks and drinks but feel free to bring your own if it’s a smaller one. Bluetooth speaker is available on all the trips, so you can play your favorite playlist.

Capt. Steve will take you up to 8 miles from the dock and it takes 10 minutes to find a good fishing spot. You’re most likely go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, and Flounder. You can keep the catch and cleaning is free of charge.

The captain will cover your fishing license, rods, reels, bait, and drinks. Feel free to bring your snacks, sunscreen, and anything else you might need.

Tides Turn Fishing Charters offers an unbeatable understanding of how to catch the most fish in the waters of Florida’s Gulf and Gold Coasts any time of the year. Capt. Steve is on the water over 150 days a year. Spend at least one day with him and see what’s it all about.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $350
    The captain will cover your fishing equipment, license, and drinks. Bring some snacks and you're ready to go. It takes only a few minutes to reach your fishing spot, so there's going to be plenty of time to fish.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $350
    The captain will cover your fishing equipment, license, and drinks. Bring some snacks and you're ready to go. It takes only a few minutes to reach your fishing spot, so there's going to be plenty of time to fish.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    The captain will cover your fishing equipment, license, and drinks. Bring some snacks and you're ready to go. It takes only a few minutes to reach your fishing spot, so there's going to be plenty of time to fish.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Spend 7 hours with captain Steve and learn something new about fishing. You'll go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Snook, and more. Depending on the season, the captain will adjust the technique. Your fishing equipment and license are covered.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
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FAQs about Tides Turn Fishing Charters

Tides Turn Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Tides Turn Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tides Turn Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live Bait (Seasonal )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting is done on the boat after docking at no additional charge )
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing License (Customer license not required )

Tides Turn Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Tides Turn Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tides Turn Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Steven Fautt
Cedar Key, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
182 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Steven has been fishing since he was a child. Living in Florida his whole life made fishing an easy choice for a hobby. Now, when he's retired, he has enough time to make his lifelong passion into a full time job and share it with others. He loves to give a personal touch during the trips and provides great service.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Nautic Star (Bay boat) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Seasonal
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting is done on the boat after docking at no additional charge
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing License
Customer license not required

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
All ages welcome; life vests provided
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 182 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great time!
Great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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98%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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TERRY C.
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 23, 2023
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Benjamin M.
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Captain Steve is the man to book!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 10, 2024
Steve was a very good captain and I have been out with plenty before him. He was intuitive and very educational. We were on...
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Zac S.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 24, 2024
Great day on the water with Captain Steve.  Caught a couple of big ones, 25 & 30 pounds and enough smaller ones for a nice...
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Kim S.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 21, 2024
Captain Steve is the best charter experience we’ve had in a long time.. he will get get you on the fish all day.. great captain.....
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Mitchell R.
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Great fishing day in some hot weather!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2023
Took my wife and teenager (who had never been on a charter) out with Capt. Steve for a morning in early July.  The boat was...
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