Tops Charters 

Just listed 
 
State licensed
vob.svg Veteran owned
 12073 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States
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If fishing is something that is always on your mind, give Tops Charters a call and we will definitely help you scratch that itch.

Capt. Richard runs a 20' Express center console with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures and live bait. 

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, bug spay (preferably non-aerosol), sunblock (non-spray), and drinks (no glass). Bottled water will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed but in moderation, please avoid bringing hard liquor.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen with Tops Charters!

Richard Delgado

Captain

Richard Delgado

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Freshwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
Half Day Trip – Rainbow River
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $400 
Half Day Trip – Scalloping
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $450 
Half Day Trip – Saltwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $500 

FAQs about Tops Charters

What are the trip rates for Tops Charters?

Tops Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Freshwater (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Rainbow River (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Saltwater (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tops Charters?

When you book a trip with Tops Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet portable camping toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Tops Charters?

Trips booked with Tops Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water )
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Tops Charters offer?

Tops Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Rainbow river )
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Henderson)
  • Inshore Fishing (Ozello and Crystal River )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Tops Charters offer?

Tops Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Tops Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Tops Charters include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Richard Delgado

Crystal River, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2025

I have been fishing since I was five years old and during my 20 years of service with the US Army, I have managed to fish all around the world. since my retirement in 2022, I have been working to get my license and now I plan to fish for a living.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Express
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Rainbow river

Lake Fishing

Lake Henderson

Inshore Fishing

Ozello and Crystal River

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Jigging

Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

portable camping toilet

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

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Water

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Crystal River right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
ScallopScallop
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout

Recent fishing reports


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