Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging

Welcome to Silver Fish Inshore Charters. Captain Stephen Washington has one goal in mind each day and that is to create memories for his guest by getting them fish and smiles. He runs a safe and comfortable boat out of Steinhatchee FL and specializes in inshore light tackle fishing with either live bait or lures. If you are new to fishing, don’t worry, live bait fishing is easy to learn and effective. Those who are more experienced may want to use lures, which is also encouraged. This day is for you and your enjoyment so pick your methods and enjoy fishing in Florida.

Trips are out of a brand new Dek Kat 2700 flats catamaran boat. At 27ft it is large and roomy for 4 people to fish out and provides comfortable seating for all. The boat is equipped with a tower to allow the Captain to spot fish and improve the chances of success.

The boat is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, which helps you quickly reach your fishing spots. It is also equipped with navigation electronics, a wireless trolling motor, and a live well.

On your trip, you will catch fish on light tackle spinning and popping. The wide choice of species you can target includes Jack Crevalle, Snook, Flounder, Sheepshead,  Redfish, as well as Speckled Trout. Kids can come aboard as well, just make sure to ask the captain about life jackets. You are allowed to keep your catch, but the captain recommends releasing it in order to keep the fishery healthy.

During the summer months scalloping is the thing to do. Snorkel in the crystal clear waters out of Deadman’s Bay a pick the scallops out for some great meals or just hang out in the water and enjoy the sun.

SFI Charters also has cabins for our guests that will accommodate up six people and includes a kitchen/gathering area, 2 half baths, 2 full baths, and a laundry area to use free of charge. We provide all the bedding and bath towels for your use.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Six Hour Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $400
    A great day in the sun snorkeling for scallops. Swim and have fun in the water while collecting the scallops. Great for the entire family. Get the extra time for the same price just to relax in and play in the water. Boat is equipped with a SunChill inflatable ring to float in or catch some sun. A great time for sure! Lodging available separately, Contact Captain directly after booking. Scallop season charters are from 1 July to 4 September
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $620
    Looking for a great day on the water. I gaurantee that I will do everything I can to get you on fish and show you a great time. My goal is to make memories, have a great time on the water, and catch fish. Therefore, if you are looking for a fun day on the water you have found your charter. Bring the kids and show them what the great outdoors looks like.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Shark Fishing 4 People Max
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $650
    Test yourself against the ultimate predator in the ocean. Sharks up to 10ft and 300lbs of different species including Nurse, Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, and Tiger sharks.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Captain Stephen was Great
Captain Stephen was Great
Best scallop captain
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Brooke W.
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Best scallop captain

VERIFIED   Six Hour Scalloping on July 20, 2024
We had never been scalloping before and Steve made sure to put us on the scallops. He had all the equipment you needed and...
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STEVE G.
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Captain Stephen was Great

VERIFIED   NEW  Six Hour Scalloping on August 22, 2024
We enjoyed our day snorkeling for scallops so much. Our first time and Captain Stephen was so informative and took us to spots...
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Jaren C.
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   Six Hour Scalloping on July 23, 2024
Capt Steve was amazing! Tough one for fishing and he still put us on them in several locations.  My 9 year old had a blast...
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Suny C.
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First time scalloping

VERIFIED   Six Hour Scalloping on July 14, 2024
This was our first time scalloping and it was such a great experience.  The captain made sure to go to different areas to...
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Glenn G.
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Captian Steve is the best

VERIFIED   Six Hour Scalloping on July 13, 2024
Captian Steve will put you on the scallops.  He does a great job of avoiding the crowds and safety is a top concern.  The...
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FAQs about Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging

Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Six Hour Scalloping (6 hours)
  • US $620 per group - Full Day Trip (MAX 4) (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Shark Fishing 4 People Max (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water provided and ice for cooler)
  • Fishing License

Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodging include:
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Stephen Washington
Steinhatchee, Florida, United States
24 Fishing Reports
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47 Customer reviews
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Member since November 2021
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Captain Stephen grew up fishing for panfish, Carp, and Northern Pike in Michigan and fell in love with fishing. After high school, he served 23 years in the Navy which took him around the world. He has spent years fishing for Salmon and Steelhead in the rivers of Alaska and Washington State and Rainbow Trout in the lakes. After retiring from the military, the captain moved to Florida to be near his parents and discovered inshore fishing for Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Snook – the best fishing he has ever experienced. He loves fishing for Speckled Trout, as the action is usually good and the fish are beautiful. Its distinctive head shake and aggressive bite make it fun to catch on light tackle. After years of fishing and working in Florida, Captain Stephen realized the only days he looked forward to were those he spent on the water. He made it his goal to someday find a way to make a living doing what he loves and he has finally succeeded. He is looking forward to sharing it with you.

About this listing

Targeted species

Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Dek Kat
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water provided and ice for cooler
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Please contact captain before trip for life jacket
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Preferred to help sustain a healthy fishery

Payment

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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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