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.

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
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $425
    Come join us for inshore mixed with light offshore fishing! We target specifically Trout, Redfish, Snapper, Snook, and similar species of fish!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $500
    Come join us for inshore mixed with light offshore fishing! We target specifically Trout, Redfish, Snapper, Snook, and similar species of fish!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
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FAQs about Native Fishing Charters

Native Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $425 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Inshore (7 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

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
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

About the Captain

Bobby Horn
Crystal River, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2022
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

Carolina Skiff (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 175HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 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

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Jason K.
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Domination with Captain Bobby

7 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 17, 2023
We booked two days with Bobby and was lucky enough to be able to book a third day to follow! I’ve been on over a dozen guided...
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Full day of fun and fishing.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 8, 2023
This crew will work for you. Knowledgeable of the area and willing to go the extra mile to get you on the fish. Very willing...
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.Michael H.
Ocala, FL
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5 hr trip with Capt. Bobby

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 14, 2023
Captain Bobby was excellent!! Very attentive to my kids needs. I was able to enjoy a great day on the water. The weather was...
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Parker G.
Raleigh, NC
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Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 5, 2023
Captain Bobby and his wife were amazing. I took my boys, 9 and 11yo who had a blast. The conditions were tough, but he delivered...
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Fishing with Bobby

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 26, 2023
Captain Bobby and First Mate Alyssa were AWESOME!  They were very knowledgeable, courteous, and hard working.  We filled...
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