JC Fishin Charters
JC Fishin Charters
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With over 15 years of fishing experience, over 200k followers across social media platforms, and thousands of days spent on the water, Capt. JC ensures that you will have an exciting day of fishing.
His 23',8" Shoalwater Catamaran boat allows you to explore untouchable areas of shallow water to catch a variety of species in Pasco County. This charter departs from a small marina just north of Tampa Bay, in a city called New Port Richey. Renowned for its stunning coastline, abundant marine life, and fantastic inshore fishing opportunities, Pasco County is a true angler’s paradise.
Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, Capt. JC will have some for you.
This charter covers up to 6 fishing licenses, however, it is possible that depending on the spot/style of fishing, 4 lines in the water is most effective.
There are plenty of species to keep, like Sheepshead, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Black Drum, and more! However, Redfish and Snook will not be kept.
He can take up to 6 guests safely! However, 4 people fishing at a time due to comfortability. Please reach out to him if any accommodations or a 6th person is needed before booking. He can take up to 6 guests as long as there are at least 1-2 kids in the group. If there’s more you’d like to know about fishing with Capt. JC, you can message him below for more information!
With over 15 years of fishing experience, over 200k followers across social media platforms, and thousands of days spent on the water, Capt. JC ensures that you will have an exciting day of fishing.
His 23',8" Shoalwater Catamaran boat allows you to explore untouchable areas of shallow water to catch a variety of species in Pasco County. This charter departs from a small marina just north of Tampa Bay, in a city called New Port Richey. Renowned for its stunning coastline, abundant marine life, and fantastic inshore fishing opportunities, Pasco County is a true angler’s paradise.
Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, Capt. JC will have some for you.
This charter covers up to 6 fishing licenses, however, it is possible that depending on the spot/style of fishing, 4 lines in the water is most effective.
There are plenty of species to keep, like Sheepshead, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Black Drum, and more! However, Redfish and Snook will not be kept.
He can take up to 6 guests safely! However, 4 people fishing at a time due to comfortability. Please reach out to him if any accommodations or a 6th person is needed before booking. He can take up to 6 guests as long as there are at least 1-2 kids in the group. If there’s more you’d like to know about fishing with Capt. JC, you can message him below for more information!
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Dennis BellRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest underwater hide and seek game ever !!!
2 Hour Scalloping Adventure on July 17, 2026 • 5 adultsThis was the first time going after scallops. It was amazing !! We found 3 orange scallops and ended up with 175 total scallops between 3 of us. The small ones had to go back to grow. This is a trip that I would definitely do again. Captain JC is awesome and if you listen to what he tells you, then you definitely find scallops. We seen starfish, a seahorse, sheepshead fish, toad fish, remora fish, and even a stingray. You also see lots of other little fish around. It's an amazing experience. Definitely worth doing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Heather McleodRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat Day!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 4, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had a great day and Jason was an awesome captain! He communicated prior to the trip about what to expect. Jason was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a wonderful experience. From start to finish, everything was fun and enjoyable. We wanted snook and reds, and Jason put us on them. We’d definitely recommend!!
Taylor Pegram5.0VerifiedBest trip!
2 Hour Beginner Inshore - 8:00 AM on June 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childHands down, we recommend Jason Cochran for the best inshore fishing experience! We took our almost 7-year-old son out for his birthday, and this trip did not disappoint. Jason is professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly family- and kid-friendly. He made the experience fun, memorable, and exciting from start to finish. We caught fish, made great memories, and already can’t wait to go again. We’ll definitely be booking with him again!
Mike Jackson5.0VerifiedFirst inshore fishing trip
3 Hour – Inshore Fishing - 8:00 AM on June 26, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childWe were in the area for vacation and wanted to experience inshore fishing! The trip was awesome.JC was very professional and knowledgeable in the best fishing areas. He was able to get us in the right spots to catch some fish. He was readily available for assist us when needed! I highly recommend him to anyone thinking about going on a fishing trip! We hope to return again! Thanks JC
Steven Miller5.0VerifiedFantastic!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on November 2, 2025 • 2 adultsMy best friend and I had some extra time when we were in Florida and found Captain JC for a 4 hour trip. We were blown away by JC’s knowledge, his easygoing nature, and his skill. The weather pattern was messed up so success was iffy, but we were reeling in fish all morning. I’ve fished enough to know that even the best anglers can have a bad day, but this was the opposite! We ended the day feasting on blackened trout and sheepshead. If we get the opportunity to fish in this area in the future, Captain JC will get our business!
John Lynch5.0VerifiedGreat Experience!
2 Hour Beginner Inshore on March 19, 2026 • 4 adultsThis was my first time doing a fishing charter and the Captain made the experience wonderful for all. The weather and water temps limited our fishing options, but everyone managed to catch fish and have a great time. The boat was amazingly stable and the Captain was patient and very knowledgeable, answering tons of questions from my teenage grandchildren. They say it was the highlight of their Florida visit! Thanks for a great day on the water and a fresh fish dinner that evening!
Bob Bagley5.0VerifiedAwesome experience!
3 Hour – Inshore Fishing on March 18, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Jason was awesome. He was very accommodating, especially for my older 87 year old friend that went with me. His boat was very stable and provided everything we could hope for. It was a pretty windy and chilly day but he was able to turn us on to quite a few catches. I would highly recommend JC Charters to anyone looking to fish in the area. He provided everything for a great fishing trip. I highly recommend JC Charters. You won't be dissapointed. Thank you Captain JC.
Breanna Pina5.0VerifiedInshore fishing charter
4 Hour Trip (Sunset) – Inshore on May 4, 2026 • 4 adultsAmazing charter with JC, my husband, and parents! We caught lots of trout and a couple snook. JC was really helpful and knew where the fish were biting. He knows the area really well and lots of interesting facts. We will definitely be back for another trip! Thank you so much for a very memorable trip!
Alan Kaschner5.0VerifiedLimited out in 1 hour
2 Hour Beginner Inshore - 8:00 AM on February 20, 2026 • 2 adultsMy wife and I had a great time fishing with Jason this morning. He focuses on what you want to catch and is very knowledgeable and friendly. We wanted fish to eat and he put us on fish right away. We limited out on Speckled Trout within an hour.. We also caught several Lady Fish. They really fight but are not good to eat. Jason fileted the keeper speckled trout and we took some home to eat later. Highly recommend fishing with Jason.
- Stacy WalkerRepeat angler5.0Verified
Hard working Captain!
3 Hour – Inshore Fishing on July 27, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had all the factors working against us- an impending storm, high tide, hot water trmperatures and sea grass, but Captain JC worked so hard to put us on fish. He is knowledgeable, professional and fun to fish with! I highly recommend taking a charter with him!
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This was the first time going after scallops. It was amazing !! We found 3 orange scallops and ended up with 175 total scallops between 3 of us. The small ones had to go back to grow. This is a trip that I would definitely do again. Captain JC is awesome and if you listen to what he tells you, then you definitely find scallops. We seen starfish, a seahorse, sheepshead fish, toad fish, remora fish, and even a stingray. You also see lots of other little fish around. It's an amazing experience. Definitely worth doing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
thanks Dennis
Jayson is a fantastic guide and we caught fish all day. The boat is clean, top of the line equipment, plenty of live bait, and great communication prior to the trip. We caught reds all day and when one spot stopped producing fish we moved locations to where the fish were and would hook up again. Jayson knows the water and tides, where the fish are, and best of all, Jayson is an overall great person to spend the day on the water with. Don't look for another guide as Jayson is the man you will want to fish with!!!!
thanks Tim! really appreciate the great review
We had a great day and Jason was an awesome captain! He communicated prior to the trip about what to expect. Jason was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a wonderful experience. From start to finish, everything was fun and enjoyable. We wanted snook and reds, and Jason put us on them. We’d definitely recommend!!
thank you heather!
Hands down, we recommend Jason Cochran for the best inshore fishing experience! We took our almost 7-year-old son out for his birthday, and this trip did not disappoint. Jason is professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly family- and kid-friendly. He made the experience fun, memorable, and exciting from start to finish. We caught fish, made great memories, and already can’t wait to go again. We’ll definitely be booking with him again!
thank you Taylor! really enjoyed fishing with you guys!
We met at the dock a bit early. Jason was there and was all ready for us. He had gone out very early and got us a good variety of very lively bait fish a shrimp. The boat was immaculate and all of the rods and reels were neatly placed in their holders all set up for the day. The tide was exceptionally low so we took it easy going to our first stop. After getting our lines in the water, Jason explained his decision as to why he stopped where we were. He had very sound reasoning which lead to us catching a good number and variety of fish. We picked up and went hunting for something a bit bigger. He took us to a spot filled with trout. Where we quickly adopted our saying of the day 14 and a half as they have to be 15" to keep. Thus began our ritual of catch and release. This became very evident at our next stop where almost every cast brought us in a grouper. Some of them were decent sized. Unfortunately season on them was closed. We also brought up ladies, puffers, kittie cats and snappers. We were having a great time, but had no keeper trout which was the goal for the day, so we picked up and headed back to our second stop. The trout bite was on! In addition to several 14.5" we got 2 nice keepers. Then it was on to the stilt houses. The Native Americans that built them knew a lot about trout fishing as we laid into them catching a number of 14.5" and one nice lunker. Then we tried an oyster bar only to get robbed by the sea gulls who flew off with our Riggs, and dolphins who were encroaching on our fishing hole. In no time it was time to go in, where Jason cleaned our catch for the day and gave us tips on local businesses to check out. We had a fantastic time and plan to book Jason once a month. We would highly recommend JC Charters for all of your upcoming inland fishing trips. He is patient, kind, and courteous. We never touched a bait, took off a fish or fixed a rig. Jason was always Johnnie on the spot and did it all for us. He is worth his weight in gold. Thank you for a great day Jason!!
Hi Dee and Lori, thank you for taking the time to write such a great review. I really appreciate you guys supporting my business and showing great patience as we had to move from spot to spot to find fish that were hungry.
FAQs about JC Fishin Charters
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Basic Inshore (Sunset) (2 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Beginner Inshore (2 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Beginner Inshore - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Beginner Inshore - 8:00 AM (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Inshore Fishing (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Inshore Fishing - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Inshore Fishing - 5:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Inshore Fishing - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Scalloping Adventure (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Scalloping Adventure - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Sunset) – Inshore (4 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore Slam Quest (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (No, we don't spend time catching live bait during the trip — I catch it, buy it, or both ahead of time so we can focus on fishing for what counts!)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No, filleting service is included in trip price!)
- Fishing license (All guests up to 4 are covered with fishing licenses, there's no benefit if you already have one.)
- Inshore fishing ((creeks, flats, bayous, and residential docks))
- Flats fishing ((Shallow, clear, grassy/sandy bottom water))
- Backcountry fishing ((Areas that are almost fully fresh water))
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Spinning
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
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