Withlacoochee Charters
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Withlacoochee Charters

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Map of Yankeetown, FL, United States
6621 Riverside Drive
Yankeetown, FL, United States
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Withlacoochee Charters is located in Yankeetown and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Will will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Cobia, Flounder, Grouper, and Speckled Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23’ Sea Pro boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box and a wireless trolling motor.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Withlacoochee Charters.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – River Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
    US $400
    This trip is for winter time only. We offer this trip because the seas can be rough and cold. A lot of this fish comes up in the river where it gives us cover from the wind and rolling seas.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 6)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    This trip is on our 23' Sea Pro and we will be targeting more inshore fish. I can take up to 6 people on this trip. We will be targeting snook, red, trout, and many more species.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 4)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    With the 6-hour inshore trip, we will be targeting snook, red, trout, and plenty of other species. We will be fishing islands, oyster bars, shipwrecks, and underwater structures. This trip would be best with 4 anglers but I can do up to 6 with an additional charge of $50 per person for the 5th or 6th person.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Nearshore - 4 people max
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    On our nearshore fishing trip we go out to about 9 miles and target cobia, grouper, snapper and whatever else is willing to bite. Dock time for each trip varies depending on the trip's focus and tides. While water is provided, anglers are encouraged to bring sunscreen, dramamine (if needed), and some snacks. Four people is ideal for the best experience, although we can take up to 4 guests within a weight limit. Call for details.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Scallop (MAX 6)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Come enjoy a nice ride out to the Scallop grounds where the water is crystal clear. It's a 6-hour trip swimming in the beautiful grass flats near the Crystal River.
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FAQs about Withlacoochee Charters

Withlacoochee Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - 5 Hour Trip – River Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 6) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 4) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Nearshore - 4 people max (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Scallop (MAX 6) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Withlacoochee Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Withlacoochee Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
Withlacoochee Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
Withlacoochee Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Withlacoochee Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Will Pauling
Yankeetown, Florida, United States
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6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
Captain Will invites you to join him aboard his 23 ft Sea Pro for a memorable fishing adventure in Yankeetown Florida. Explore inshore and nearshore waters, enjoy the beautiful nature this area has to offer, and have fun catching fish!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Sea Pro (Bay boat) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 225HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Spearfishing Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Yankeetown to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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John T.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Hard working captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 6) on February 26, 2024
Keep moving to find the fish.
John T. recommends Withlacoochee Charters
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John M.
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – River Fishing on January 12, 2024
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Bruce R.
Palisade, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Will

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 6) on February 25, 2023
Will was a great Captain.  Did his best to put us on fish.
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Alex R.
Ocala, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip inshore

VERIFIED   6 Hour Nearshore - 4 people max on July 3, 2022
Capt.Will is very social & knowledgeable. My first time fishing & was very happy with catching about 19 fish. Definitely a...
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Leonard R.
Perkins, GA
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 6) on July 5, 2022
Really nice guy and he put us on the fish! Me and my family had a great time and would definitely go again.
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