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Good Time Charters 

5.0
(77 reviews)
 
State licensed
 322 Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL 32359, United States–
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Good Time Charters 

Steinhatchee, FL, United States
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22 ft
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5.0
(77 reviews)
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Good Time Charters offers a fun-filled day for the whole family with inshore fishing and scalloping trips in Steinhatchee,
led by Captain Melissa Fain on a 22' center console boat that comfortably fits up to 4 anglers.
The boat's powerful 150 HP outboard allows for swift travel at 35 knots, and it's equipped with trolling motors, live bait tanks, navigational electronics, and depth finders.
All gear, bait, and licenses are included, so you just need to bring snacks, drinks, and sun protection.
Kids aged 5 and up are welcome, making it a perfect adventure for families to enjoy relaxing yet exciting fishing for species like Flounder, Redfish, Seabass, Trout, Spanish Mackerel and many more, or scallops when in season.

Good Time Charters offers a fun-filled day for the whole family with inshore fishing and scalloping trips in Steinhatchee,
led by Captain Melissa Fain on a 22' center console boat that comfortably fits up to 4 anglers.
The boat's powerful 150 HP outboard allows for swift travel at 35 knots, and it's equipped with trolling motors, live bait tanks, navigational electronics, and depth finders.
All gear, bait, and licenses are included, so you just need to bring snacks, drinks, and sun protection.
Kids aged 5 and up are welcome, making it a perfect adventure for families to enjoy relaxing yet exciting fishing for species like Flounder, Redfish, Seabass, Trout, Spanish Mackerel and many more, or scallops when in season.

Melissa Fain
Captain
Melissa Fain
14 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Ice box
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Ice box

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4 Hour Trip Scalloping for 2 ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 7
Scallop
US $325
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 2 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+4
US $425
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 7
Scallop
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 3 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+4
US $495
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 4 people
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+4
US $525
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour – Scalloping/Fishing (MAX 4)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 7
Cobia
Seabass (Black)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
+1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 7
Scallop
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
77 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (156)

What anglers say

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Great experience
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Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
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Caught fish

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Meryl Lam
Meryl Lam
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Lovely chilled trip
4 Hour Trip Scalloping for 2 ppl on June 18, 2026 • 2 adults

We went scalloping with good time charters. My sister and I had no experience in snorkeling at all, but captain Melissa looked after us and knows the best spots for beginners. My sister and I had an amazing time catching scallops and visiting the undersea world. Captain Melissa also showed us lots of interesting sea life. We cannot thank her enough for her kindness.

Reported catch:
Scallop
Melissa Fain
Response from Captain

Had the best time showing them the gulf and how to collect scallops.

Emily Silva
Emily Silva
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip we could have hoped for!
4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 2 people on September 19, 2026 • 2 adults

We caught so much! sharks, trout, bass, reds, etc. Our captain Melissa was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable! It was our first time in Steinhatchee but it won’t be our last and we will definitely book again with her! Thank you Melissa for making our girls trip that much better!

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Melissa Fain
Response from Captain

loved fishing with just the girls.

Wendi Ledford
Wendi Ledford
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Capt Meliss is the GOAT
4 Hour Trip Scalloping for 2 ppl - 12:00 PM on July 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

I took my grandchildren afrs 7 & 10 and my 15 year old scalloping with Capt Melissa. The ride out was lovely. She gave us a lesson and eas so hands on with the kids. We had so much fun and got so many scallops. She even taught us how to shuck them. Highly recommend her!

Melissa Fain
Response from Captain

Next year the kids will be getting full limit all by themselves. It was so fun showing you guys. See you next year

Dawn Sylvia
Dawn Sylvia
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best ladies weekend trip!!
4 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl on July 25, 2026 • 6 adults

Firstly, don't look for a fishing review here. This was a scalloping trip led by Captain Melissa Fein. Although we didn't find many scallops, we ladies had a blast on our trip, which really was the goal of our first-time scalloping adventure.

Gary Morgan
Gary Morgan
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic scallop trip
4 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl - 12:00 PM on July 28, 2026 • 6 adults

Melissa put us on the best spots. Great boat handling! She was very attentive to safety and was a pleasure to talk to. The family is already making plans to come back for another charter next year.

Melissa Fain
Response from Captain

Such a great group of people. Can not wait to meet more of the family next year! Loved having yall scalloping with me.

FAQs about Good Time Charters

Good Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per group - 4 Hour Trip Scalloping for 2 ppl (4 hours)
  • US $325 per group - 4 Hour Trip Scalloping for 2 ppl - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 2 people (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 4 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 4 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $495 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 3 people (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore Fishing 4 people (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour – Scalloping/Fishing (MAX 4) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip Scalloping up to 6ppl (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Good Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Good Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use live shrimp and live fiddler crabs when needed.)
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (Good Time Charters provides your Saltwater Fishing License. We provide everything you need to fish or scallop with us.)
Good Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Good Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Good Time Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Melissa Fain
Melissa Fain
Steinhatchee, Florida, United States
79 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021
Captain Melissa has been running fishing trips for almost a decade now. She's been a fishing enthusiast since she was a child and pursued her passion.
Melissa Fain
Melissa Fain
79
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Melissa has been running fishing trips for almost a decade now. She's been a fishing enthusiast since she was a child and pursued her passion.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while standing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Emily S.
    Emily S.
    We caught so much! sharks, trout, bass, reds, etc. Our captain Melissa was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable! It was our first time in Steinhatchee but it won’t be our last and we will definitely book again with her! Thank you Melissa for making our girls trip that much better!
  • A family proudly posing with a cooler full of clams after a successful fishing trip at a charter service.
    Michelle A.
    Michelle A.
    wonderful captain, we highly recommend Good Times Charters!
  • Group of anglers posing aboard the Good Time Charters center-console boat, with family seating and helm visible in a scenic marina setting.
    Gary M.
    Gary M.
    Melissa put us on the best spots. Great boat handling! She was very attentive to safety and was a pleasure to talk to. The family is already making plans to come back for another charter next year.
  • Adult couple standing beside the Good Time Charters boat at a marina dock, with the vessel and waterfront homes visible.
    Jeanne W.
    Jeanne W.
    captain was seriously the best and we got all the scallops ❤️
  • A cooler filled with freshly harvested scallops, showcasing a successful day of shellfishing.
    Wendi .
    Wendi .
    I took my grandchildren afrs 7 & 10 and my 15 year old scalloping with Capt Melissa. The ride out was lovely. She gave us a lesson and eas so hands on with the kids. We had so much fun and got so many scallops. She even taught us how to shuck them. Highly recommend her!
  • A group of four individuals enjoying a sunny day on a boat, posing with a yellow bag, possibly containing their catch.
    Joe M.
    Joe M.
    Captain Melissa was great! Thoughtful and informative with all aspects of our day. She made it a great family outing with her expertise and went above and beyond to ensure we created a great day!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a cooler filled with clams at a marina, showcasing their successful catch after a day of fishing.
    Sarah H.
    Sarah H.
    Great experience! Easily caught our scallop limit and lots of sea life to see in the locations while you’re snorkeling. Appreciate that the captain offers different rates for couples only,
  • Two anglers enjoying a day on the water, showcasing their catch of clams stored in a cooler on a boat.
    Meryl L.
    Meryl L.
    We went scalloping with good time charters. My sister and I had no experience in snorkeling at all, but captain Melissa looked after us and knows the best spots for beginners. My sister and I had an amazing time catching scallops and visiting the undersea world. Captain Melissa also showed us lots of interesting sea life. We cannot thank her enough for her kindness.
  • Two anglers enjoying a successful day on the water, showcasing a cooler filled with freshly caught clams on a fishing charter.
    Augi L.
    Augi L.
  • An elderly angler proudly displaying a caught fish while seated on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing on the open water.
    Keith S.
    Keith S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Nautic Star
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use live shrimp and live fiddler crabs when needed.
Lures
Fishing license
Good Time Charters provides your Saltwater Fishing License. We provide everything you need to fish or scallop with us.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Good Time Charters loves kids; however, we believe in safety first. We ask that kids be at least 5 years old so the life vests fit properly.
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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Steinhatchee right now

CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
ScallopScallop
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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