Captain
Steve Bates

Member since August 2023 Bayport, United States
Background
Captain Steve Bates, a native Floridian with over 35 years of fishing experience, has turned his childhood hobby into a lifelong obsession. From freshwater lakes and rivers to the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys, he has mastered the art of fishing! Steve's life passion is to put you on the fish, whether stalking Redfish or catching Grouper in the deep waters. Join him on an inspiring fishing adventure to create cherished memories and experience the thrill of the catch!
Techniques
Live bait, lures, fly

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Bayport, United States
Background
Captain Steve Bates, a native Floridian with over 35 years of fishing experience, has turned his childhood hobby into a lifelong obsession. From freshwater lakes and rivers to the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys, he has mastered the art of fishing! Steve's life passion is to put you on the fish, whether stalking Redfish or catching Grouper in the deep waters. Join him on an inspiring fishing adventure to create cherished memories and experience the thrill of the catch!
Techniques
Live bait, lures, fly
10
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Native Cracker Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Bayport
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
Epic day
Had a Great trip!
Had a Great trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Chad O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on March 27, 2025
Steve was amazing, and so kind and patient. He had us on fish all day, non-stop action. I had my 3 young sons with me and they...
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Rick S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on January 3, 2025
Lots of fish! Will book again.
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Ricky L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Steve is amazing!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on September 23, 2024
We had a wonderful trip. Steve was so knowledgeable. Will definitely book with Native Cracker Charters again.
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Melissa P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommended Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on December 23, 2023
We had a great fishing experience with captain Steve.ย  Caught some delicious fish and had a great time even though conditions...
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Amazon A.
Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Steve

Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on September 9, 2023
Had the best day out on the water with Captain Steve. He really is very knowledgeable and knew all the spots to hit. He put...
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