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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $450
    Please come enjoy the grassy flats and enjoy the underwater sea life in its natural habitat. Spend your time diving and finding scallops.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $450
    Come experience a real underwater adventure and find some tasty treasures with Capt. David.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Fish the beautiful flats and channels of Crystal River and target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    Join Capt. David for an afternoon of fishing for Trout, Redfish, Magroves, and possibly some Snook to boot.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Shark
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Capt. David will provide you with all the equipment you need to fight and feel the power of these powerful creatures!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $675
    On this inshore fishing trip you'll be targeting Redfish, Trout, Snook, and Mangrove Snapper.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Fishing/Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $675
    Enjoy the best of both worlds with this trip! Fish in the morning, and when it gets hot you can cool off and swim, snorkle, and look for underwater scallops. Please keep in mind snorkeling gear is not provided.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
    US $800
    We have a good grouper population here in the shallows during the fall. Book to get on some of this exciting action.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Catch/Clean/Cook
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    Take your fishing experience to the next level. After a full day of fishing Capt. David will pull up on one of the beautiful islands where he'll fillet a couple of your catches to grill them and have you enjoy the outdoor experience. Wade around the island and cool off, or explore nature while food is being prepared. Doesn't get any fresher than that!
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FAQs about Salty Day Fishing Charters

Salty Day Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Shark (5 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Fishing/Scalloping (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore Grouper (8 hours)
  • US $800 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

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

Meet the Captain

David Stump
Crystal River, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Ranger Bay (Bay boat) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 48 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
93%
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Martha G.
Inverness, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2023
Captain Dave was very courteous, professional, knowledgeable of the fish, and accomadating to the customer. Great communication...
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Katherine B.
Leesburg, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water with Salty Day & Capt Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 5, 2023
We booked an afternoon trip and captain Dave was right in time.  His 24’ Ranger boat is clean and comfortable.  For 5 hours...
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Barbara K.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 22, 2023
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Micaiah F.
Charlevoix, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2023
We didn’t catch a ton of fish, but Captain Dave gave us his best effort to get on fish. We were able to keep a few,...
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Stephen S.
Umatilla, FL
Excellent
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 2, 2023
Captain Dave called me a couple of days before trip. He kept me informed as to where and when to meet. He even gave me a heads...
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