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In The Slot Fishing
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In The Slot Fishing

Cedar Key, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Jason Clark takes you fishing around the famed waters of Florida. No matter how skilled you are, Capt. Jason will work to put you on fish and make sure your day is enjoyable and memorable. With a decade of experience working as a captain, Jason knows how these fish behave and will share his tips on what works the best.

Charter

Rating

4.9
171 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (171)

Showing 1 – 5 of 171 reviews
  • Jason Heaton
    Jason Heaton
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday trip!

    3/4 Day Inshore • 2 adults

    We booked Captain Jason for my wife's birthday, and it turned out to be a fantastic day on the water. We fished all day and ended up with over 20 catches — far exceeded our expectations. Captain Jason was incredibly personable and kept the energy great throughout the trip. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide who's as enjoyable to be around as he is skilled on the water.

  • Michelle Rager
    Michelle Rager
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    windy rough day

    Half Day trip- 8AM • 2 adults • 1 child

    my son and i recently went on a four hour trip with captain Jason. Amazing time out we did have wind and rough choppy water but the captain tried and tried to get us in the right spots to hook up and catch fish. overall my son and I had an amazing time we caught a lot of fish. would definitely recommend going out with captain Jason.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Christian Hamilton
    Christian Hamilton
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Second trip with Jason.

    3/4 Day Inshore • 2 adults

    Jason put us on to fish out in the grass flats. Caught many trout and both my wife and I caught our limit (in fact had to throw back “keeper” trout). Boat is comfortable and functional. Jason grew up there and knows the waters. Very accommodating and interesting to talk to about the area. We’ll use him again on our next trip.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    as always, i had a great time with y'all. see you next time!

  • Matt Z
    Matt Z
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip, very knowledgeable Captain!

    Half Day trip- 8AM • 5 adults • 2 children
    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
  • Chris Standish
    Chris Standish
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    exceeded expectations!!!

    3/4 Day Inshore • 2 adults

    Jason was diligent and determined to put us on fish and boy did he. his local knowledge and networking was second to none. best trip we’ve been on in a long time

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout

Real catches shared by our community

  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Chris S.
    Chris S.
    Jason was diligent and determined to put us on fish and boy did he. his local knowledge and networking was second to none. best trip we’ve been on in a long time
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a calm day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Darick K.
    Darick K.
    we had an awesome time catching fish with my kids. we will be using this charter again.
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Michelle R.
    Michelle R.
    my son and i recently went on a four hour trip with captain Jason. Amazing time out we did have wind and rough choppy water but the captain tried and tried to get us in the right spots to hook up and catch fish. overall my son and I had an amazing time we caught a lot of fish. would definitely recommend going out with captain Jason.
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    The trout spawn is full swing and they are out here thick. Now is the time to get on the water and enjoy this amazing bite.
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    Adult angler holding a spotted seatrout aboard a boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Christian H.
    Christian H.
    Jason put us on to fish out in the grass flats. Caught many trout and both my wife and I caught our limit (in fact had to throw back “keeper” trout). Boat is comfortable and functional. Jason grew up there and knows the waters. Very accommodating and interesting to talk to about the area. We’ll use him again on our next trip.
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful sunset backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Vincent V.
    Vincent V.
    We highly recommend you charter Captain Jason to get on the redfish. We could have landed them all morning after hitting our limit within minutes! ! He provided much more than a full cooler of slot fishing. He is friendly, and very helpful. If you want a guide with a personality is as warm as the summer morning, look no further. Thank you, Captain Jason, for my new Bull Red PR!
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while aboard a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Troy K.
    Troy K.
    This guy is a stud
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    A young boy and his father proudly display a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, enjoying a memorable day on the water.
    Troy K.
    Troy K.
    Captain Jason put us on the trout. Kept my six year old entertained and engaged. Would definitely recommend.
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of Speckled Trout after a successful day of fishing at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS Despite a horrible hurricane season, Cedar Key is standing strong and moving forward. Several businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and In The Slot Fishing Charters, have opened their doors, and we look forward to having you in our small community. We thank You all for your support.
  • In The Slot Fishing
    In The Slot FishingCedar Key, FL
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a Redfish and a Jack Crevalle, while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Diane R.
    Diane R.
    This was our 2nd charter with Captain Jason and resulted in a PB redfish (33”) for my son. We booked the afternoon for 2 teenage boys and they had a blast. Even though they are avid fishermen, they did enjoy being spoiled by the Captain and just being able to concentrate on catching fish! Won’t be our last trip with him!!

What's biting with In The Slot Fishing in Cedar Key

Average temperatures are sliding back down toward 63°F. You can still enjoy fishing the flats for Sheepshead, Black Drum, and some Redfish or Speckled Trout. The reefs will continue to provide good bottom fishing.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a boat after a successful fishing trip.

Trout Spawn in full swing

May 6, 2026 • Cedar Key
The trout spawn is full swing and they are out here thick. Now is the time to get on the water and enjoy this amazing bite.
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Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of Speckled Trout after a successful day of fishing at the dock.

We are OPEN!

Oct 13, 2024 • Cedar Key
WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS Despite a horrible hurricane season, Cedar Key is standing strong and moving forward. Several businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and In The Slot Fishing Charters, have opened their doors, and we look forward to having you in our small community. We thank You all for your support.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Redfish spawn is in full swing

Aug 30, 2024 • Cedar Key
Now, through October, there will be some of the best redfishing we can imagine. The fall spawn is what so many anglers live for, and one of the best times to visit cedar key.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing in coastal waters.

Monthly report

Oct 25, 2023 • Cedar Key
Hey anglers, I just love this time of year. Cooler weather, holidays, and of course fall fishing! It's been an absolute blast on the water this last month. Trout are in full force on the flats and nothing beats watching those popping corks dunk under the water. My go to bait all month has been C & M Custom Baits Granny Smith paddle tails. (You can find his shop on etsy) 3-5 feet has been a good mine for me on most of the flats I've been drifting. Reds and snook are staged up on the keys around most of the structure and a knocker rig with your cut bait of choice should get the job done. Look for bait in the area and feeding birds aren't a bad sign either. I use a 5/0- 6/0 circle hook usually paired with atleast 1/2 once egg weight and I've had the best luck on cut mullet and ladyfish. Well y'all I hope this helps everyone out. Until next month, stay safe out there!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish on a boat in a coastal fishing environment.

Jens first redfish

Sep 29, 2023 • Cedar Key
Jen and her husband Josh joined me for a fun day of fishing. Josh was sure to let me know that they were bad luck when it came to inshore. Well, I believed them becauce when we started our trip it was easily blowing 20 outta the NE. But pretty soon, i lost faith in their bad luck. 5 minutes into soaking some cut mullet Jen was hooked up on her very first redfish, and what a redfish it was!! 34"!! Which now holds the family record. After that we went on to catch several more reds during our 6 hour trip. So needless to say, we have broke their inshore bad luck. **hidden content** **hidden content**
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A proud grandfather and grandson pose together by their catch of Speckled Trout on a sunny day at the dock.

TROUT BITE IS FIRE!

Apr 3, 2023 • Cedar Key
Hey y'all, this trout bite has been absolutely amazing on the beautiful grass flats of Cedar Key. So come on out and enjoy a great day of fishing in 3-4ft of water for this fun to fight fish!
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