Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa

Blue Water Fishing Charter Adventures specializes trips to Homosassa River, Florida. Captain Rodney is full of experience and knowledge around these waters. Take a ride with Captain Rodney, and together, you could enjoy the beauty that surrounds Homosassa and make some outstanding catches possible.

Enjoy your trip with Blue Water Fishing Charter Adventures aboard a 28’ catamaran, which was upgraded in 2017. Its navigational electronics include a new GPS, a marine radio, and a fish finder. Since you will be doing a lot of fishing, the vessel is fitted with a live bait tank, as well as an ice-box to keep the catch fresh during the day. Up to five anglers are welcome to join the adventure.

Blue Water Fishing Charter Adventures will take you fishing the beautiful Homosassa River. The captain offers trips for various fish species. On your day out, you will be able to enjoy some Grouper action, target Sheepshead, chase the sought-after Trout, as well as Black Seabass, Cobia, King Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, and many other species.

A trip with Blue Water Fishing Charter Adventures comes inclusive with all the necessary equipment to make a great catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and frozen bait, as well as licenses for you and your group. If you want, you can feel free to bring your own food and drinks with you.

The crew and the captain are dedicated to making sure your trips are incredibly fun with them and would appreciate 20% gratuity per person, as they work for tips.

Now all you have to do is look for the trip that best suits you and your group, book a date that works for you, and come meet Captain Rodney on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Scalloping
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Join the captain for a fun day of activities the whole family can enjoy. This trip will see you right in the middle of some of the best Scallop hunting in the world. The Captain does not supply snorkel gear so make sure to bring your own. Keep in mind that the season-opening date changes year to year. This charter is licensed to take you fishing up to 9 miles offshore into state waters.
  • Private trip
    4 hr inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Fishing flats and state waters out to 9 miles
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This trip is perfect for all anglers who have a specific inshore species in mind and are ready to get after it for 6 hours. Fish the beautiful Homosassa River and Bay for Red Drum (Redfish), Trout, Cobia, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and who knows what else is biting! Please note that the targeted fish spices can vary depending on the season. This charter is licensed to take you fishing up to 9 miles offshore into state waters.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,400
    This is the ultimate trip for any angler wanting to get the absolute maximum out of their visit. The captain will take you to several productive grounds as you fish the Homosassa River and out up to 9 miles offshore. You will target a variety of species, including Cobia, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and many more. Please note that the targeted fish spices can vary depending on the season. This charter is licensed to take you fishing up to 9 miles offshore into state waters.
  • Private trip
    Shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,400
    Shark target species
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Red snapper trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $1,600
    This trip is catching of red snapper only
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
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FAQs about Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa

Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Scalloping (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 hr inshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Shark trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Red snapper trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Blue Water Fishing Charter – 28', Homosassa include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Rodney Rogers
Homosassa, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Member since March 2017
Captain Rodney Rogers has over 30 years of experience. He's a Florida native who's been fishing for as long as he can remember. Rodney is a passionate guide, full of enthusiasm and dedication to sharing the experience of catching large saltwater fish. Every day out on the waters of Florida is an exciting adventure, whether it's trolling, bottom fishing, jigging, or even tournament fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Seacat (Catamaran) originally built in 1997, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 150HP Honda 4-stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
10 years or older
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
43%
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Brian K.
Atlanta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 19, 2022
Captain Rodney went out of his way to give us a great day on the water, despite challenging fishing conditions. Also did a...
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Brian S.
Grandville, Michigan
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day inland waters

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Flats/River on April 5, 2019
Captain Rodney squeezed us in on what should have been an off-day for him because of scheduling mixups. The day started out...
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Jerry G.
Longwood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 16, 2017
My buddy and I had a great day on the water with Captain Rodney and First Mate Johnny! Boat was a dream, clean, steady and...
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Wayne G.
The Villages, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 16, 2020
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Casey S.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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5 hour Scalloping trip with CPT Rodney

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Scalloping on July 2, 2017
Rodney was a friendly, down to earth guy, who put us where we needed.  Was helpful with some hints of where to look and how...
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