Native Fishing Charters

Crystal River has a fish with your name on it, so let Native Fishing Charter help you catch it! With Captain Bobby at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide with local knowledge that backs it up.

Around here it’s common to catch Snook, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Pompano, Flounder, Cobia, Grunt, Hogfish, Bonnethead Shark, and more with any luck. You’ll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Talk about bang for your buck!

Your day begins aboard a 21’ Carolina Skiff with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has outriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate, who’s there to help you fish and keep everyone safe on board. Tipping the Mate 10%–20% at the end of the day is customary to show your appreciation.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Native Fishing Charter welcomes kids aboard, so bring ‘em aboard and get the kids hooked while they’re young! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

It’s recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Native Fishing Charter – 21’ Skiff!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Scalloping Trip - (PM-4hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $400
    Come join Captain Bobby & first mate Alyssa for a scalloping trip you’ll never forget. Swimming & snorkeling in Crystal Rivers clear water, we will be helping you find your catch and even shuck them for you too! Come join us on this unforgettable adventure! All gear is provided. Bring a towel & snack is always recommended. Water on board provided by Native.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Scalloping Trip (AM-4hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $400
    Come join Captain Bobby & first mate Alyssa for a scalloping trip you’ll never forget. Swimming & snorkeling in Crystal Rivers clear water, we will be helping you find your catch and even shuck them for you too! Come join us on this unforgettable adventure! All gear is provided. Bring a towel & snack is always recommended. Water on board provided by Native.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore Fishing (5hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Looking for a good day of fishing without going all day and still getting a good variety, then this trip is for you! We target specifically Trout, Redfish, Snapper, Snook, and similar species of fish. We do a mixture of live bait fishing mixed with some artificial jig fishing. This trip is alot of fun!!!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore Fishing (8hr)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Looking for that bigger bag of fish and a little more time to enjoy the catching, then this trip is for you. We target specifically Trout, Redfish, Snapper, Snook, and similar species of fish. We do a mixture of live bait fishing mixed with some artificial jig fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Grouper Fishing-Half Day (5hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 10
    US $650
    Come along with us for a day of fishing the one and only Gag Grouper. This highly aggressive and incredible to eat species of fish is extremely fun to catch. We target specifically Grouper in this trip and we catch them usimg both artificial and live bait techniques.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Night Shark Fishing -(PM-4hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $650
    Looking to reel up some sharks on a night time boat adventure!? Well look no further because this trip brings the thrills! For adventure hunters looking to reel and fight a big one at night, this trip is for you! Bring a jacket and some snacks,,,water provided by Native.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Scalloping Full Day - (7hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $650
    Come join Captain Bobby & first mate Alyssa for a scalloping trip you’ll never forget. Swimming & snorkeling in Crystal Rivers clear water, we will be helping you find your catch and even shuck them for you too! Come join us on this unforgettable adventure! All gear is provided. Bring a towel & snack is always recommended. Water on board provided by Native.
  • Private trip
    Fishing & Scalloping Combo!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $695
    Come join us for an eventful trip only to be found on Floridas Nature Coast! Come aboard for a half day of inshore fishing and then cool off and go snorkeling in the shallows for some fresh sea scallops! This trip will be truly unforgettable and both scallops as well as your fish are cleaned for you at the end of the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Scallop
    Scallop
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Grouper Fishing-Full Day (8hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 10
    US $750
    Come along with us for a day of fishing tye one and only Gag Grouper. This highly aggressive and incredible to eat species of fish is extremely fun to catch. We target specifically Grouper in this trip and we catch them usimg both artificial and live bait techniques.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Inshore and Offshore Combo (7hr)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    If you’re looking for the ultimate fishing trip with the most amount of fish, then this trip is for you. Come aboard our 27’ catamaran & join us for an ultimate day of fishing! We start the day off with a little bit of offshore bottom dropping, then we move to the flats to jig for trout and then finish the day up in the mangroves targeting redfish and snook!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Offshore/Deep Sea 15-25 miles
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $850
    Looking to go offshore and catch a good amount of good to eat fish, but you just dont want to go too far!? Well if that sounds like fun, than this trip is for you! This is a full day charter of bottom fishing!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Offshore/Deep Sea 25-35 miles
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    Looking to go offshore and do some serious bottom fishing, well this trip is for you! This is a full day of live bait bottom dropping. We’re looking to help you fill a cooler and have some fun!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Offshore/Deep Sea - Hogfishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,050
    If youre looking to catch HOGFISH, then this trip is for you!! This trip specifically targets hogfish. We use medium tackle and hop from rock to rock searching out the hogfish, mangrove snapper and other tasty fish! Up to 40 miles offshore. This trip is a full day charter
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Offshore/Deep Sea 35-50 miles
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Looking for some of the best offshore deep sea fishing you can get, then this trip is for you! This trip we pull out all the stops to get you on as much fish as possible. This is a full day charter of non stop fishing!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
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FAQs about Native Fishing Charters

Native Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Scalloping Trip - (PM-4hr) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Scalloping Trip (AM-4hr) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore Fishing (5hr) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Inshore Fishing (8hr) (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Grouper Fishing-Half Day (5hr) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Night Shark Fishing -(PM-4hr) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Scalloping Full Day - (7hr) (7 hours)
  • US $695 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Fishing & Scalloping Combo! (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Grouper Fishing-Full Day (8hr) (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Inshore and Offshore Combo (7hr) (7 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Offshore/Deep Sea 15-25 miles (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Offshore/Deep Sea 25-35 miles (8 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Offshore/Deep Sea - Hogfishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Offshore/Deep Sea 35-50 miles (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Native Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Radio
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Native Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Native Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Native Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Native Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Bobby Horn
Crystal River, Florida, United States
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39 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 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.
Third-generation Florida natives. We have been fishing in all types of estuaries since the age of 6. We are a husband and wife team and enjoy watching our guests catch fish while experiencing all the wildlife and beauty of Crystal River!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grunt Grunt

Boat specs

Ameracat (Center console) originally built in 2012, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Radio
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
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 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thank God for allowing us to have such a great trip with such a great crew.
Great Charter
Fishing with Bobby
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Lawrence D.
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Thank God for allowing us to have such a great trip with such a great crew.

VERIFIED   NEW  Offshore/Deep Sea - Hogfishing on April 11, 2024
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip.  Anyone who’s been on the water before, knows that the weather dictates how...
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Charles L.
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Best Day of Fishing Ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Inshore Fishing (8hr) on April 1, 2024
We went out on a Native Fishing Charter on April 1st.  Best day of fishing ever!  Bobby and Alyssa are a great team and know...
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Andrew R.
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Captain Bobby and First Mate Alyssa are awesome people

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore and Offshore Combo (7hr) on March 30, 2024
Captain Bobby and First Mate Alyssa are extremely skilled anglers and know the area very well.  But even more importantly...
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Jeremy G.
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Amazing afternoon on the water

VERIFIED   Inshore Fishing(4 hour)PM on October 25, 2023
Couldn’t ask for a better captain and crew. Bobby and Alyssa were warm and welcoming like old friends. They’ve got a great...
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore and Offshore Combo (7hr) on March 23, 2024
Captain Bobby and Alyssa were fantastic.  They went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great time! The charter was completely...
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