Native Scalloping Charters 

5.0
(35 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3891 North Calusa Point, Crystal River, FL 34428, United States–

Native Scalloping Charters 

Crystal River, FL, United States
–
27 ft
6
5.0
(35 reviews)

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If you're here to make the most of Crystal River, look no further than Native!

Native provides all necessary snorkeling equipment and bags to collect them in. There will be water, ice, and storage available as well. You'll get assistance from the crew collecting your bounty and pictures of your experience.
The Florida Bay Scallop lives in seagrass beds in waters anywhere from 4-10 feet of depth. Scallops may be easily found on or near the bottom of the seagrass beds and outlying sandy patches in the flats.

Scalloping can be compared to an easter egg hunt! Sometimes Scallops can even swim away when they see you, but they don't swim too fast. You will snorkel along with help from a guide, you keep your found Scallops collected in a mesh bag. Enjoy the fun and make a memory you'll be sure never to forget!

The fully outfitted boat is a spacious vessel with comfortable seating, covered to protect you from the sun. This boat also has an offshore radio, all necessary safety equipment, a color GPS/fish finder, as well as large coolers, and tons of storage. This boat is very powerful with 300 hp twin engines and provides a very stable ride with its cat design.

Now's the time to experience Crystal River for yourself with Native!

If you're here to make the most of Crystal River, look no further than Native!

Native provides all necessary snorkeling equipment and bags to collect them in. There will be water, ice, and storage available as well. You'll get assistance from the crew collecting your bounty and pictures of your experience.
The Florida Bay Scallop lives in seagrass beds in waters anywhere from 4-10 feet of depth. Scallops may be easily found on or near the bottom of the seagrass beds and outlying sandy patches in the flats.

Scalloping can be compared to an easter egg hunt! Sometimes Scallops can even swim away when they see you, but they don't swim too fast. You will snorkel along with help from a guide, you keep your found Scallops collected in a mesh bag. Enjoy the fun and make a memory you'll be sure never to forget!

The fully outfitted boat is a spacious vessel with comfortable seating, covered to protect you from the sun. This boat also has an offshore radio, all necessary safety equipment, a color GPS/fish finder, as well as large coolers, and tons of storage. This boat is very powerful with 300 hp twin engines and provides a very stable ride with its cat design.

Now's the time to experience Crystal River for yourself with Native!

Bobby Horn
Captain
Bobby Horn
6 years of experience
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Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Scallop
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Scallop
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Scalloping Full Day - 7 Hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Scallop
US $895
Entire boat: 2 people
Fishing & Scalloping Combo
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+5
US $995
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
35 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (32)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (35)

  • Marianne Robinson
    Marianne Robinson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Wxperience!

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on July 13, 2026 • 4 adults

    Capt. Horn and his crew were extremely accommodating, full of interesting tid bits of local lore and information about the beautiful Crystal River area, and the boat was perfect for out party. the assisted us with instructions in how to best dive for scallops and cleaned our catch! could not have been better! I will book him again for sure!

  • Jeffrey Hetrick
    Jeffrey Hetrick
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip

    Fishing & Scalloping Combo on July 14, 2025 • 4 adults

    Had a great trip with Bobby and Alyssa. Fished half a day and Scalloped the other half. Bobby and Alyssa are one of the nicest couples you will ever meet. They work hard to make you feel at home on their well equipped boat. The weather was a little rough but that didn’t stop the 2 of them from trying to put us on fish. They went above and beyond running to different spots to put us on fish. The fish were not biting as much as we hoped it was not for lack of trying. We put a dozen mangroves in the box before heading back to Scallop. They put us on the Scallops…We managed to harvest our 4 gallons fairly quickly. I was a first timer and the two of them showed me what yo look for and I had a ball. Overall and excellent day with a great captain and 1st mate. Can’t wait to fish with them again.

  • Olivia Barber
    Olivia Barber
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Book the trip, you won't regret it! Female Friendly!

    Fishing & Scalloping Combo on August 9, 2025 • 6 adults

    In less than perfect weather conditions Bobby and Alyssa went above and beyond to get us a variety of fish and most importantly kept us comfortable and having fun! We were a group of 6 women with varying levels of skill and interest and they were accommodating in every situation. We are already trying to figure out when we can get back out on the water :)

  • Glen Nesbit
    Glen Nesbit
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    This is THE Team to go with in Crystal River

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) on July 20, 2025 • 3 adults

    Feels like hanging out with your buddy on his really nice boat. All fun, no stress scalloping. We limited and the mate cleaned the catch before we returned to the dock (not a common service for scalloping guides). Sent us home ziplock bags full of fresh scallops. 10/10 will use again.

  • Alison Warstler
    Alison Warstler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding and Fabulous!!

    Scalloping Full Day - 7 Hour on July 4, 2025 • 2 adults

    Bobby and his wife Alyssa were amazing. We booked for a full day of scalloping, but after 31/2 hours we had our limit in scallops. Super friendly and helpful in getting started, since it was our first time scalloping. Will definitely book with them again and will spreading the word to family members and friends.

  • Taylor Saslaw
    Taylor Saslaw
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Scalloping adventure

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) on July 12, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children

    These guys were great. Easily accommodating for our large party. Because of the moon phase and high tides we had to move around to avoid current and depth for children. They were accommodating and helped us catch scallops as well. We had a great time! Will definitely do it again.

  • John Chewning
    John Chewning
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Scalloping trip

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on September 7, 2024 • 6 adults

    Captain Bob and Alyssa made a fantastic trip for us. The boat was clean and well cared for. They catered to our comfort and moved strong till we found fertile scallop flats. Plus birth are just nice, friendly, down to earth people that were a pleasure to spend time with. We will be back again! John and Michele

  • Aareet Sandhu
    Aareet Sandhu
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Super fun scalloping adventure!

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on August 24, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain Bobby and his lovely wife Alyssa took us out for our first scallop diving trip and we had a blast! They are very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. They provide all the equipment you need, a cooler for snacks and bean bags to chill on while we were on the boat. Can’t wait to cook our fresh catch! Highly recommend :)

  • Tammy Mackey
    Tammy Mackey
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter Ever!!!

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on July 4, 2024 • 6 adults

    We haven’t been scalloping in a few years & Captain Bobby & Alyssa made sure it was a great experience for our entire group. We made a few different stops to ensure we would come back with a bounty which we did! We all had a terrific time and will definitely book again with Native. Thanks for an awesome day!

  • Jourden Blackburn
    Jourden Blackburn
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Affordable and fun

    Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on July 12, 2025 • 3 adults

    We enjoyed our half day scalloping, they made sure we got a ton of scallops, cleaned them up and were very kind and helpful

Rating

5.0
35 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (32)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (35)

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Lee  Mccroskey
Lee Mccroskey
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Such an amazing time!
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) on July 3, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain Bobby and his first mate Alyssa were amazing! They took us scalloping and made the trip so fun! I felt like they both were super knowledgeable and they genuinely wanted to make sure we had a great time. We will absolutely be booking with them in the future! They had all the gear needed, plenty of ice and water provided.. just all around extremely enjoyable.

Bobby Horn
Response from Captain

It was a pleasure meeting yall!! Thank you for coming out, hope to see you back soon!! 😎

Marianne Robinson
Marianne Robinson
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent Wxperience!
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) on July 13, 2026 • 4 adults

Capt. Horn and his crew were extremely accommodating, full of interesting tid bits of local lore and information about the beautiful Crystal River area, and the boat was perfect for out party. the assisted us with instructions in how to best dive for scallops and cleaned our catch! could not have been better! I will book him again for sure!

Bobby Horn
Response from Captain

Thank you so much, we had a great time with you guys!!😎

Joel Mckee
Joel Mckee
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip and Cpt!
Scalloping Full Day - 7 Hour on September 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

It was a tough trip but Cpt. Bobby did his best to put us on fish. Great attitude, helpful tips made this another great experience. Will definitely return!

Bobby Horn
Response from Captain

Thank you sir!!

Jeffrey Hetrick
Jeffrey Hetrick
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic trip
Fishing & Scalloping Combo on July 14, 2025 • 4 adults

Had a great trip with Bobby and Alyssa. Fished half a day and Scalloped the other half. Bobby and Alyssa are one of the nicest couples you will ever meet. They work hard to make you feel at home on their well equipped boat. The weather was a little rough but that didn’t stop the 2 of them from trying to put us on fish. They went above and beyond running to different spots to put us on fish. The fish were not biting as much as we hoped it was not for lack of trying. We put a dozen mangroves in the box before heading back to Scallop. They put us on the Scallops…We managed to harvest our 4 gallons fairly quickly. I was a first timer and the two of them showed me what yo look for and I had a ball. Overall and excellent day with a great captain and 1st mate. Can’t wait to fish with them again.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Scallop
Grunt
Olivia No Barber
Olivia No Barber
Repeat angler
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Book the trip, you won't regret it! Female Friendly!
Fishing & Scalloping Combo on August 9, 2025 • 6 adults

In less than perfect weather conditions Bobby and Alyssa went above and beyond to get us a variety of fish and most importantly kept us comfortable and having fun! We were a group of 6 women with varying levels of skill and interest and they were accommodating in every situation. We are already trying to figure out when we can get back out on the water :)

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Scallop
Grunt

FAQs about Native Scalloping Charters

Native Scalloping Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Scalloping Full Day - 7 Hour (7 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Fishing & Scalloping Combo (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Native Scalloping Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Native Scalloping Charters include:
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Native Scalloping Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Native Scalloping Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Native Scalloping Charters include:
  • Scallop

Your captain

Bobby Horn
Bobby Horn
Crystal River, Florida, United States
12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
173 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.
At the heart of Native Fishing Charters is a true husband-and-wife team. Captain Bobby Horn and First Mate Alyssa work in sync every day, creating a level of care, consistency, and passion you won't find just anywhere. Behind that partnership is a lifetime on the water for the both of them. As third-generation Florida natives, they've both been fishing these estuaries since childhood, building a deep, intuitive understanding of the area and passion for catching fish! The result is more than just a fishing trip—it's a well-run, memorable experience shaped by knowledge, passion, and a genuine love for what they do.
Bobby Horn
Bobby Horn
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
12
reports
173
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
At the heart of Native Fishing Charters is a true husband-and-wife team. Captain Bobby Horn and First Mate Alyssa work in sync every day, creating a level of care, consistency, and passion you won't find just anywhere. Behind that partnership is a lifetime on the water for the both of them. As third-generation Florida natives, they've both been fishing these estuaries since childhood, building a deep, intuitive understanding of the area and passion for catching fish! The result is more than just a fishing trip—it's a well-run, memorable experience shaped by knowledge, passion, and a genuine love for what they do.

The fish you can target

Scallop
Scallop
Scallop
Scallop

Real catches by this captain

  • Book the trip, you won't regret it! Female Friendly!
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    Olivia B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2012
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Ameracat
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

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
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Crystal River right now

ScallopScallop

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