Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River 

5.0
(6 reviews)
 West Fort Island Trail 12073, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States

Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River 

Crystal River, FL, United States
22 ft
6
5.0
(6 reviews)

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Come along with us on a journey that will take you to the most exciting places most people would ever dare to venture. As we snake our way through the backwater creeks, flats and swamps of Central Florida you will see the real Florida while engaging in one of the most exciting activities on the water; BOWFISHING! It is one of the most addictive forms of fishing and the adrenaline rush is comparable to none. Weather you have been bowfishing for years or youve never shot a bow before dont worry; No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Our experienced fishing guides are USCG (United States Coast Guard) licensed captains. We work hard to ensure your bowfishing charter is a safe and rewarding experience that the entire family can enjoy. We also offer the use of a spear or gig for those interested in spearing fish by hand. You are always welcome to bring your bowfishing equipment onboard. Why book a bowfishing trip with Kaptain Hook Outdoors?
-the bowfishing experience with us is unmatched
-fully custom boat that is designed to provide the best bowfishing experience while not sacrificing comfort
- our captains are super friendly and have over 50 yrs of combined experience
-we will strive to make it a an unforgettable experience
This isn't a part time job this is our profession. Be sure to check us out on all social media platforms for the most up to date content. Kaptain Hook Outdoors

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Come along with us on a journey that will take you to the most exciting places most people would ever dare to venture. As we snake our way through the backwater creeks, flats and swamps of Central Florida you will see the real Florida while engaging in one of the most exciting activities on the water; BOWFISHING! It is one of the most addictive forms of fishing and the adrenaline rush is comparable to none. Weather you have been bowfishing for years or youve never shot a bow before dont worry; No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Our experienced fishing guides are USCG (United States Coast Guard) licensed captains. We work hard to ensure your bowfishing charter is a safe and rewarding experience that the entire family can enjoy. We also offer the use of a spear or gig for those interested in spearing fish by hand. You are always welcome to bring your bowfishing equipment onboard. Why book a bowfishing trip with Kaptain Hook Outdoors?
-the bowfishing experience with us is unmatched
-fully custom boat that is designed to provide the best bowfishing experience while not sacrificing comfort
- our captains are super friendly and have over 50 yrs of combined experience
-we will strive to make it a an unforgettable experience
This isn't a part time job this is our profession. Be sure to check us out on all social media platforms for the most up to date content. Kaptain Hook Outdoors

Michael pisciottano
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Michael pisciottano
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Bowfishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Grouper (Gag)
Ladyfish
+5
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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Fishing Experience

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Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott
Member since 2024
5.0
Highly recommend!
Bowfishing on February 10, 2024

Booked a trip with Captain Mike for a night time bowfishing and gigging trip. All I can say is what a blast! We met Captain Mike at the launch at 7:45, and he spent a few minutes going over the safety procedures with us and had us each take a few practice shots to zero in. Our party had 2 adults, and two 14 yr old boys, and Captain Mike's bows worked well for everyone. Captain Mike did a great job of getting us on lots and lots of fish to shoot at. Now our aim, that's a different story. We easily missed 10-20 shots for every hit we had, but fortunately, Mike had us on so many fish, that each miss was just another chance to give your buddy a hard time on his crappy aim. We had a great time with tons of laughs and saw alot of different species. We ended the night with a harvest of sting rays, big sheepshead, mullet, and catfish, and saw many other species including tons of big redfish, snook, blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, puffer fish, needle fish, and more. I would highly recommend a night trip with Captain Mike, he is highly knowledgeable of the area, and just alot of fun to hang out with.

Reported catch:
Alligator Gar
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Ray
+1
Mark Klug
Mark Klug
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Awesome time!
Bowfishing on March 29, 20232 adults2 children

Booked a trip with Captain Mike for 3/29/23 for a night time bowfishing and gigging trip. All I can say is what a blast! We met Captain Mike at the launch at 7:45, and he spent a few minutes going over the safety procedures with us and had us each take a few practice shots to zero in. Our party had 2 adults, and two 14 yr old boys, and Captain Mike's bows worked well for everyone. Captain Mike did a great job of getting us on lots and lots of fish to shoot at. Now our aim, that's a different story. 🤣 We easily missed 10-20 shots for every hit we had, but fortunately, Mike had us on so many fish, that each miss was just another chance to give your buddy a hard time on his crappy aim. We had a great time with tons of laughs and saw alot of different species. We ended the night with a harvest of sting rays, big sheepshead, mullet, and catfish, and saw many other species including tons of big redfish, snook, blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, puffer fish, needle fish, and more. I would highly recommend a night trip with Captain Mike, he is highly knowledgeable of the area, and just alot of fun to hang out with.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Black Drum
Ray
Rick Wyman
Rick Wyman
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2020
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Most fun we’ve had on a charter
Bowfishing on April 6, 20245 adults

We enjoyed the experience from start to finish…. Had countless opportunities at fish, more than a few fantastic shots, and a memory we’ll all revisit often! Captain Mike was friendly, his equipment top notch, and his ability to put us on fish, almost unfair…. We will be back!!

Michael pisciottano
Response from Captain

Thank you sir!!

Ian Howsare
Ian Howsare
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Good times
Bowfishing on April 7, 20254 adults

The captain had us on fish all night.

Russ Peterson
Russ Peterson
us
Utah, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Awesome Experience!
Bowfishing on March 24, 20245 adults

Mike was great and put us on a lot of fish. Shot opportunities were not hard to come by. Hitting the fish, well that is another story.

Reported catch:
Tilapia
Michael pisciottano
Response from Captain

Thank you sir! I’m really looking forward to sharing a night with you and the boy shooting fish!

FAQs about Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River

Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Bowfishing (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River include:
  • Live bait
Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Kaptain Hook Outdoors – Crystal River include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Pompano
  • Ray
  • Sheepshead
  • Tilapia

Your captain

Michael pisciottano
Michael pisciottano

Crystal River, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
39 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2021

Captain Michael was born and raised in Florida and has been commercially fishing his whole life. He started running fishing charters in 2012 and invites you to join him aboard and create lovely memories on the water.

Michael pisciottano
Michael pisciottano
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reports
39
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2021
member since
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Captain Michael was born and raised in Florida and has been commercially fishing his whole life. He started running fishing charters in 2012 and invites you to join him aboard and create lovely memories on the water.

The fish you can target

Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Pompano
Pompano
Ray
Ray
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Tilapia
Tilapia
Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome trip!
    David S.
    David S.
  • Most fun we’ve had on a charter
    Rick W.
    Rick W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hurricane
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 130HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Live bait

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Crystal River right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
SheepsheadSheepshead

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