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Make the most of your time in Crystal River and go fishing with Saltwater Cowboy. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Mark can tell you all about them.

Scallop season is around the corner, and Captain Mark is ready to take you on a fun-filled Scalloping adventure! On these trips, you’ll be in 4-6 feet of crystal clear water snorkeling for Scallops. Equipment will be available, but please feel free to bring your own if you want.

Saltwater Cowboy welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Don’t forget to bring snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be a cooler with ice on the boat, but have your own cooler ready to take your Scallops. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your boat will be a 24’ Proline with space for 6 passengers. Capt. Mark has all the necessary equipment available for you. Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some Scalloping!

Now’s the time to book your Scalloping trip with Saltwater Cowboy!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    We will leave the dock at 8:00 a.m. and be back at approximately noon. We will be in 4-6 feet of water snorkeling for Scallops in crystal clear water. Equipment will be available, but please feel free to bring your own if you want. Bring your own drinks and snacks. There will be a cooler with ice on the boat. Bring a cooler with ice to take your Scallops home. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    We will leave the dock at 1:00 p.m. and be back at approximately 5:00 p.m. We will be in 4-6 feet of water snorkeling for Scallops in crystal clear water. Equipment will be available, but please feel free to bring your own if you want. Bring your own drinks and snacks. There will be a cooler with ice on the boat. Bring a cooler with ice to take your scallops home. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Scallop
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    We will be in 4-6 feet of water snorkeling for Scallops in crystal clear water. Equipment will be available, but please feel free to bring your own. Bring your own drinks and snacks. There will be a cooler with ice on the boat. Bring a cooler with ice to take your Scallops home. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crew
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Experience
Excellent
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Scalloping
The best scallop trip ever
Family scalloping trip
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Matt E.
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Family scalloping trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM) on August 7, 2024
My wife and I brought our three daughters on this trip (12,10,2). Capt. Mark was great! Very attentive, personable, helped...
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Ayah S.
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM) on September 7, 2024
Mark was very nice and helpful! He was super sweet, answered all of our questions, and helped my husband with his swimming!
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Kathryn E.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM) on August 17, 2024
Second time going and it while we didn’t get as many scallops this year we had a great time. Captain Mark was awesome!
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Michael M.
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Scallops

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Scallop on September 21, 2024
Awesome trip! Teddy did a wonderful job getting us on the scallops! Would definitely do it again!
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Linda H.
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Scalloping

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM) on September 3, 2024
Our group of 6 had a great time. We brought our scallops home and cooked them.
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FAQs about Saltwater Cowboy

Saltwater Cowboy offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scallop (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scallop (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Scallop (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Saltwater Cowboy, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Saltwater Cowboy include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Saltwater Cowboy offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Saltwater Cowboy offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Saltwater Cowboy include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Mark Strickland
Crystal River, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
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I grew up just a town away from Crystal River, and my family bought a house on the water when I was 14 years old. That’s when I got my first boat, and I’ve been fishing ever since. My goal is always to ensure a fun and safe time on the water for my guests. No matter your experience level, all are welcome!

The fish you can target

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Grunt Grunt
Hogfish Hogfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Proline
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Crystal River to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
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

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