Salty Day Fishing Charters 

4.9
(125 reviews)
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State licensed
 North Tallahassee Road 3940, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States

Salty Day Fishing Charters 

Crystal River, FL, United States
24 ft
6
4.9
(125 reviews)

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Running angling trips out of Crystal River, Salty Day Fishing Charters invites you to check out the local inshore fishery in style.

Capt. David will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light and heavy tackle bottom fishing, all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Cobia, Grouper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Speckled Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. For the adventurous person, he offers Shark trips that will for sure keep you coming back for a bigger tug.

Your boat for the day will be a 24' Ranger Bay that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a ice box, wireless trolling motor. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price.

No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure. You'll find free drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Salty Day Fishing Charters.

Running angling trips out of Crystal River, Salty Day Fishing Charters invites you to check out the local inshore fishery in style.

Capt. David will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light and heavy tackle bottom fishing, all to get you on that bite. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Cobia, Grouper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Speckled Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. For the adventurous person, he offers Shark trips that will for sure keep you coming back for a bigger tug.

Your boat for the day will be a 24' Ranger Bay that fits up to 6 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with a ice box, wireless trolling motor. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price.

No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure. You'll find free drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Salty Day Fishing Charters.

David Stump
Captain
David Stump
13 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Scallop
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Scallop
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+6
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Cobia Half day 6 hours
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - May 28
Cobia
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Flounder
+2
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Shark 5 hour
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 1
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Fishing/Scalloping
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip 8 hour
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Catch/Clean/Cook
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
125 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (239)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (125)

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Robert Murphy
Robert Murphy
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Try the catch and cook
Full Day Trip – Catch/Clean/Cook on May 19, 20262 adults

Absolutely incredible experience with Salty Day Fishing Charters! Captain David never gave up and stayed after it until we found fish. You can tell he truly cares about making sure everyone has a great time and gets the full experience out on the water. The highlight of the trip was doing the catch and cook on a local island — hands down one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had. Fresh fish cooked right there, amazing atmosphere, and memories we’ll never forget. If you’re booking a trip, you should absolutely do the catch and cook option. True five-star experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
David Stump
Response from Captain

Thank yall for putting the trust in me to get it done. glad yall enjoyed the meal as much as i did preparing it!!! Great day hope to see yall again! 🐠💯

Kyle Deandrade
Kyle Deandrade
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
outstanding trip !!
Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour - 1:00 PM on August 6, 20262 adults

Me and my grilfriend took a trip to crystal river for our first vacation and have never fished flordia waters, we went through many caiptans and charter in between the bad weather thats been happening, and David was the best captain around to make sure we got out on thw water. He taught us everything we needed to know, helped us with parking, taking off fish, putting on bait, gave us water and sodas all around the best and only captain ill ever book with when it comes to are next trip i would TRULY make sure you book with him before anyone else best man out there hands down !!!

David Stump
Response from Captain

Thanks for the opportunity to have yall aboard. yall was an absolute pleasure and welcome back anytime!!

Ronald Mattichak
Ronald Mattichak
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a great fishing experience with Captain Dave
Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour on July 15, 20264 adults

We had a great fishing experience with Captain Dave! He showed up right on time and had us out on the water in no time. Dave took us to several prime spots, taking the time to explain what types of fish we were targeting and the best techniques to hook them. He let us do all the hands-on fishing, stepping in to help when we needed it. As our first guided fishing trip, it was an awesome experience. We reeled in quite a few fish (even if they weren't all keepers!) and we will definitely be booking with Captain Dave again next time.

Reported catch:
Redfish
David Stump
Response from Captain

Thanks for trusting in me and having the patience in the conditions we had but was still able to catch fish on a less than desirable day!!

Timothy Howard
Timothy Howard
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
We’ll be back!
Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour on July 6, 20263 adults

Captain Dave is a professional angler. He took the time to explain the area, what fish types of fish were biting and some tips to catch them. We started catching fish at our first stop. I caught a flonder on my first cast. We caught 10+ different species of fish. At the end of the day Captain Dave cleaned our fish and gave us some cooking tips. Be sure to get a bottle of his Salty Day blackened rub. It truly adds to the meal you are bringing home.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
+3
David Stump
Response from Captain

Tim what a Blessing to have such a great crew aboard yesterday. look foward to doing it again… 🐠💯🙌🙏

Renee Mathews
Renee Mathews
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great day fishing!
Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour on September 4, 20265 adults

We had a great time and caught so many different fish! Very knowledgeable, super helpful , everything was taken care care. Highly recommend a day out with Captain David, you won’t regret it! W ill definitely book again!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Black Drum
+3
David Stump
Response from Captain

Thank you for letting me spend the morning with yalls wonderful family!!

FAQs about Salty Day Fishing Charters

Salty Day Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fishing Trip 5 hour - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Cobia Half day 6 hours (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Shark 5 hour (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Fishing/Scalloping (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip 8 hour (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Catch/Clean/Cook (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Salty Day Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Salty Day Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I provide live bait such as shrimp, pinfish or mud minnows. It depends on what the fish have been biting on recently. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I fillet all fish and give back the fillets in a gallon zip lock bag. But I will work with customers to their needs. )
  • Drinks (I have a 100qt yeti cooler that o keep stocked full of water at all times. You may bring any other beverages that you would like. Yes that includes Adult beverages within reason and responsibility. )
  • Fishing license (I have the USCG 6 pack liscense so those is no need for you to require one if you may be in town on vacation. )
Salty Day Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Salty Day Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salty Day Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

David Stump
David Stump

Crystal River, Florida, United States

14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
125 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain David Stump is a passionate angler who will do his best to ensure you have a memorable time on the water when fishing with him.

Our Team
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David Stump
David Stump
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125
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Captain David Stump is a passionate angler who will do his best to ensure you have a memorable time on the water when fishing with him.
The crew
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River S.
First mate

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Great day fishing!
    Renee M.
    Renee M.
  • Reds on Reds
    Shane A.
    Shane A.
  • Fishing with David
    Chris B.
    Chris B.
  • We’ll be back!
    Timothy H.
    Timothy H.
  • Book a trip with Capt. Dave!
    James W.
    James W.
  • wedding prep
    Brandon N.
    Brandon N.
  • Awesome trip
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
  • Great day fishing.
    Russell G.
    Russell G.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Ranger Bay
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I provide live bait such as shrimp, pinfish or mud minnows. It depends on what the fish have been biting on recently.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I fillet all fish and give back the fillets in a gallon zip lock bag. But I will work with customers to their needs.
Drinks
I have a 100qt yeti cooler that o keep stocked full of water at all times. You may bring any other beverages that you would like. Yes that includes Adult beverages within reason and responsibility.
Fishing license
I have the USCG 6 pack liscense so those is no need for you to require one if you may be in town on vacation.

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
I welcome all kids especially ones that like to learn the fishery. Weather it's tying knots, casting or even baiting hooks. I am a passionate Captain when it comes to kids.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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

What’s biting in Crystal River right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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