Turtlehead Charters wishes you a warm welcome to Crystal River, Florida and invites you on a fun and enjoyable fishing trip. Captain Frank Viola III has been fishing the state if Florida for decades. He has spent the past five years working to become one of the states premier fishermen and he took the plunge to guide full time in 2020. He spends his professional and free time on the water and truly hopes he gets the opportunity to put you on the fish of a lifetime. Looking forward to fishing with you, tight lines!
You’ll fish from a 2020 18’ Hell’s Bay Marquesa flats boat that can easily sit 3 guests and is wheelchair-accessible. It’s powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, uses all-the-quality GPS and fishfinder electronics, and is equipped with a livewell. The boat has also got wireless trolling motor and multimedia system.
Some of the lovely species you’ll have the chance to catch include Trout, Cobia, Redfish, Tarpon, Gag Grouper, and Snook. Using light and heavy tackle, you’ll attract them by sight casting, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, as well as fly fishing. You can take home all of your catch and you’re welcome to bring kids!
Captain Frank will supply you with everything you’ll need for your trip. You’ll have all the fishing gear, bait, catch cleaning, snacks and drinks, as well as licenses. On full day trips, you can even have lunch.
Come visit Turtlehead Charters and have a terrific day on the water!
FAQs about Turtlehead Charters
- $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $550 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $625 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Evening Trip (4 hours)
- $1,100 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fishing License
- Lunch (Only on full day trips)
- Fly Fishing Equipment
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
Meet the Captain
| 5 Fishing Reports |
| ID & License verified |
| 26 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since March 2021 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Black Drum
Cobia
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Boat specs
Hell's Bay Marquesa (Flats boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.
Types of fishing
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Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Listing policies
Payment
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:
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Bank Transfer