Rocky Bottom Charters

Welcome to Rocky Bottom Charters in Yankeetown, Florida. Captain JC invites you to enjoy a day on the water with him for inshore and nearshore fishing charters. In the summer, make sure not to miss out on Scallop season. That usually kicks off in July depending on the FWC. You can also enjoy a relaxing trip to the Gulf of Mexico. The captain provides all the equipment you need for a great day on the water.

The boat you’ll use for fishing is a 24’ Scout center console that can accommodate up to 6 anglers. It runs on a 225 Yamaha engine and uses modern GPS and fishfinder electronics to provide you with a quick and safe trip to the fish. The boat has also got a livewell to keep live bait.
You and the captain will fish for Trout, Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Pompano, Grouper, and many more respectable species.

Using light and heavy tackle, you can catch them by bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, as well as jigging. You choose whether you’ll keep or release the fish you catch.

The fishing tackle, live bait, as well as drinks will be waiting for you when you arrive. Also, Captain Justin covers you for fishing licenses and will clean and fillet your catch after the trip. You’ll only need to bring some food before departing.

Enjoy your day on the water and have a fun-packed fishing adventure in this part of Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – River
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 1
    US $400
    You will fish with Captain JC on the Withlacoochee River exploring some of the hidden rockpiles and ledges that lay beneath. Fishing for sheepshead, mangrove snapper, redfish, and snook.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 31
    US $500
    You and Captain JC will fish points, rock piles, and wrecks, targeting Red, Flounder, Snapper, Sheepshead, Trout, and many more. The trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts for 4 hours. Bring only some food and the captain will cover you for everything else.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    You and Captain JC will fish points, rock piles, and wrecks, targeting Red, Flounder, Snapper, Sheepshead, Trout, and many more. The trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts for 6 hours. Bring only some food and the captain will cover you for everything else.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Nearshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 31
    US $600
    You and Captain JC will have a great time fishing rock piles, points, and wrecks for species such as Redfish, Flounder, Mangrove, Sheepshead, and Trout. There's nothing you'll need to bring except your favorite food. The departure time is 8:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Scalloping
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $600
    Have an exciting time scalloping in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico near the Crystal River. If needed, Captain Justin can supply you with the gear. You and the captain will leave the dock at 8:00 a.m. and spend 6 hours fishing.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Grouper (MAX 5)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Dec 31
    US $700
    Enjoy the waters of Florida to the fullest as you troll the rock piles and ledges for 6 hours. You'll leave the dock at 8:00 a.m. and have a great time chasing prized Grouper. The captain provides all the gear, bait, catch cleaning, licenses, and water.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Sheepshead (MAX 5)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 20 - Apr 30
    US $700
    You and Captain JC will fish rock piles and wrecks targeting Sheepshead. The trip starts at 8:00 a.m. and lasts for 7 hours. Bring rain gear as we will be fishing in 30’ of water and can usually see the fish swimming. It will be cooler still, so dress in layers.
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Rocky Bottom Charters

Rocky Bottom Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Full Day Trip – River (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Scalloping (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip – Grouper (MAX 5) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip – Sheepshead (MAX 5) (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Rocky Bottom Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box 110qt Artic

Trips booked with Rocky Bottom Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Rocky Bottom Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Rocky Bottom Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Rocky Bottom Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Justin Lord
Yankeetown, Florida, United States
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31 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2021
Angler's Choice
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Captain Justin invites you for a fun-packed day of inshore and nearshore fishing out of Yankeetown, Florida. Let him take you on a memorable trip to the area's bountiful grounds and have fun catching fish!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Scout (Center console) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 225HP Vmax Sho Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
110qt Artic

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Everyone caught fish!!!!
Fishing with Justin
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Tim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip on a tough day

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Inshore on March 25, 2024
Very windy conditions but we made the most of it.  Justin worked diligently to get us some fish.  Nice guy!
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Chris S.
Excellent
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Overall

Everyone caught fish!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Inshore on April 9, 2024
Had a great time with my son and friends from up north!!
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Jennifer S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Crew
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Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 2, 2023
Rocky Bottom Charters was an amazing charter to use. Captain Justin is an outstanding captain, he had us catching fish right...
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Jeffrey P.
Excellent
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Overall

Excellent Captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – River on December 29, 2023
Fun fishing with Capt. JC! Fun trip.
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David M.
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour near shore charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Nearshore on April 29, 2023
We had a blast fishing with Justin!  He’s very knowledgeable about the area, we caught a bunch of fish and great conversation....
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