Houseboat Scalloping Charters 

4.9
(25 reviews)
 
State licensed
 South Cherokee Way 5390, Homosassa, FL 34448, United States–

Houseboat Scalloping Charters 

Homosassa, FL, United States
–
30 ft
6
4.9
(25 reviews)

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Houseboat Scalloping Charters invites you for a fun-packed scalloping adventure in Florida! Come visit Captain Rod Johnson in Homosassa and join him on a memorable trip in search of this lovely seafood delicacy. He'll take you to the area's nearshore grounds and provide you with all the necessities for your diving adventure. Pick a day that suits you the best and embark on a memorable fishing trip in Florida!

The boat you'll be using to reach your fishing spots is a 30' Adventure Craft classic boat. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers, runs on a 150 HP Yamaha engine, and uses all the modern GPS, fishfinder, as well as radio technology for efficient and safe movement on the water. The boat features a restroom, TV, and multimedia system to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. All gear you'll need for snorkeling will be ready for you on the boat.

You and Captain Rod will be searching some of the best nearshore spots for Scallop. You'll be drift fishing but you can also anchor and snorkel. You get to keep all the Scallop you catch. Feel free to take kids on your trip so they too can experience the beauty of scalloping.

Apart from all the snorkeling equipment, Captain Rod covers you for the fishing license. Just be there on time for your trip and prepare to have loads of fun.

Pay a visit to Houseboat Scalloping Charters and create fishing memories of a lifetime!

Houseboat Scalloping Charters invites you for a fun-packed scalloping adventure in Florida! Come visit Captain Rod Johnson in Homosassa and join him on a memorable trip in search of this lovely seafood delicacy. He'll take you to the area's nearshore grounds and provide you with all the necessities for your diving adventure. Pick a day that suits you the best and embark on a memorable fishing trip in Florida!

The boat you'll be using to reach your fishing spots is a 30' Adventure Craft classic boat. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers, runs on a 150 HP Yamaha engine, and uses all the modern GPS, fishfinder, as well as radio technology for efficient and safe movement on the water. The boat features a restroom, TV, and multimedia system to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. All gear you'll need for snorkeling will be ready for you on the boat.

You and Captain Rod will be searching some of the best nearshore spots for Scallop. You'll be drift fishing but you can also anchor and snorkel. You get to keep all the Scallop you catch. Feel free to take kids on your trip so they too can experience the beauty of scalloping.

Apart from all the snorkeling equipment, Captain Rod covers you for the fishing license. Just be there on time for your trip and prepare to have loads of fun.

Pay a visit to Houseboat Scalloping Charters and create fishing memories of a lifetime!

Rod Johnson
Captain
Rod Johnson
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Half Day Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 25
Scallop
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Scalloping Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 25
Scallop
US $689
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
25 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (25)

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Brian Meinshausen
Brian Meinshausen
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Our first time scallopping!
Half Day Charter on September 24, 2026 • 6 adults

Captian Rod was patient and gentle with our young ones and it was a great trip! Rod is very kind! It was nice having a boat with a roof for shade and a bathroom just in case! What a beautiful day on the water! I wasnt sure if my wife and kids would take to it, but they really enjoyed it! So much better than just amusement oarks and shopping! The water was perfect and the thrill of the hunt is not to be denied! We saw 5 bald eagles, dolphins, a puffer fish, sheephead, pinfish and caught plenty of scallops for being newbies! It was super safe and fun! Thanks again Captain Rod!!!

Reported catch:
Scallop
Rod Johnson
Response from Captain

WOW! Thank you For the great review Brian! Your children are well behaved so that part was easy. I'm glad they enjoyed it also. it was my pleasure serving you hope to see you again! Capt Rod

Erica Field
Erica Field
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing time with Captain Rod
Half Day Charter on September 19, 2026 • 6 adults

We had a great time. We drove up for a half-day charter, and it was the perfect amount of time. Rod knew exactly where to take us, and we caught a ton of scallops. Definitely recommend him for a charter.

Reported catch:
Scallop
Rod Johnson
Response from Captain

Thank you Erica for your great review! looking forward to seeing you all again. having great people like you and your guests makes it all the better. Capt Rod

Jennifer Lockwood
Jennifer Lockwood
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
amazing personality
3/4 Day Trip – Scalloping Charter on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

captain is amazing. he was patient with us newbies and taught us how to scallop! two teenage boys and their old parents all loved it!

Rod Johnson
Response from Captain

You may say you're newbies but you couldn't tell it by me. You guys did an awesome job scalloping today. looking forward to serving you again. My Best Regards, Capt Rod

David Hoecherl
David Hoecherl
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing time
3/4 Day Trip – Scalloping Charter on July 27, 2024 • 3 adults • 2 children

This was a great experience. I chose this charter because I wanted to make sure my group had a clear pace to get out of the sun. The boat was perfect. Had plenty of room for the 5 of us and the fact that you had shade when you weren’t in the water was great. We did catch some scallops. We didn’t limit out but that was because this was my parties first time doing it and it took some time for them to figure things out. We definitely had enough for a few dinners, though. I have to say, though, the best part of this charter was the captain. I’ve been on plenty of charters before and captain Rod is by far the most patient and nicest captain I e gone with. Out of the five in the party I was the o ly one that have ever snorkeled. He took his time and helped me adjust all the equipment and then gave a couple of them snorkeling lessons while I worked with the others. In my opinion he went above and beyond making us feel comfortable and he sincerely wanted to make sure we had a great trip. Thank you Captain Rod for an experience that we will never forget and we will definitely be back

Reported catch:
Scallop
Eric Ziemer
Eric Ziemer
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in August
3/4 Day Trip – Scalloping Charter on August 13, 2023 • 5 adults

FAQs about Houseboat Scalloping Charters

Houseboat Scalloping Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - Half Day Charter (4 hours)
  • US $689 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Scalloping Charter (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Houseboat Scalloping Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed private restroom equipped with Porta-Potty and sink.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Multimedia system
Trips booked with Houseboat Scalloping Charters include:
  • Fishing license (Including snorkeling equipment and catch bags)
Houseboat Scalloping Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Houseboat Scalloping Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Houseboat Scalloping Charters include:
  • Scallop

Your captain

Rod Johnson
Rod Johnson
Homosassa, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
25 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2019
Captain Rod started fishing when he was 5 years old and has now been boating for over 40 yrs. Most of his saltwater fishing has been done off the Oregon coast. Salmon and bottom fishing used to be the main fishery there. He became a captain in 2018 and moved to Florida to be closer to his son who has been in the fishing business for 13 years.
Rod Johnson
Rod Johnson
Fully verified
3
reports
25
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Rod started fishing when he was 5 years old and has now been boating for over 40 yrs. Most of his saltwater fishing has been done off the Oregon coast. Salmon and bottom fishing used to be the main fishery there. He became a captain in 2018 and moved to Florida to be closer to his son who has been in the fishing business for 13 years.

The fish you can target

Scallop
Scallop
Scallop
Scallop

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain Rod was AWESOME!
    Julie S.
    Julie S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Adventure Craft
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed private restroom equipped with Porta-Potty and sink.
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Multimedia system
What's included in the trip price
Fishing license
Including snorkeling equipment and catch bags

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
There are no age limits. You must know how to swim in order to enter the water for scalloping.
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Homosassa right now

ScallopScallop

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