Captain
Kevin Trahan

Member since January 2019 Crystal River, United States
Background
I retired from 24 years active duty service in the Coast Guard in 2015. I returned to my roots, Citrus County Florida. I have been fishing the local waters since 1982. I am environmentally conscious and strive to protect our resources, yet let my clients take what nature has provided us. I was a paramedic in the Coast Guard and also have my degree in Safety and Occupational Health. I take pride in my work and use my military experience to provide a safe and memorable trip to clients. I use the latest technology to stay abreast of the weather and tides to keep the clients and myself out of unfavorable conditions. Complete customer satisfaction is my goal and I will strive to accomplish that on each and every trip.

Hey, I'm Captain Kevin Trahan

Crystal River, United States
Background
I retired from 24 years active duty service in the Coast Guard in 2015. I returned to my roots, Citrus County Florida. I have been fishing the local waters since 1982. I am environmentally conscious and strive to protect our resources, yet let my clients take what nature has provided us. I was a paramedic in the Coast Guard and also have my degree in Safety and Occupational Health. I take pride in my work and use my military experience to provide a safe and memorable trip to clients. I use the latest technology to stay abreast of the weather and tides to keep the clients and myself out of unfavorable conditions. Complete customer satisfaction is my goal and I will strive to accomplish that on each and every trip.
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Finders Keepers Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(238 reviews)
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Fishing Reports

Reds and macs
Reds and macs
Nov 29, 2020 Crystal River
Had the pleasure of guiding 3 generations of the Pattonโ€™s from Georgia on Sunday. We pulled plugs in the morning for grouper then hit some shallow rocks to snag a few grunts, mackeral and some short grouper. Then moved to the nearshore mangroves to pick up a nice red at 26 inches and a few more shorts. A great time was had by all. Capt. Kevin
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Lots of spots
Lots of spots
Nov 24, 2020 Crystal River
Had Brenda and Josh out for a half day trip. Limited out on redfish in 30 minutes plus a few more. Josh was top dog today with a 27 inch bruton a pinfish. Had a mived bag after that
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Banging the Drums
Banging the Drums
Nov 21, 2020 Crystal River
Had David and his wife out for a half day charter on Saturday. Despite the high winds and unfavorable tides we caught redfish, black drum, snapper, sheepshead , and a snooklet. Bonus bald eagles on the way out. Great day and great times on the water. Capt Kevin
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Mixed Bag
Mixed Bag
Oct 29, 2020 Crystal River
I went scouting late in October to try some new spots. Picked up a nice King Mackerel and a jumbo Spanish Mackerel, both while trolling plugs. Also jigged up a flounder. Now it is time to fire up the smoker. Book your trip now as the weather has cooled off and trolling for grouper is heating up Capt Kevin
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Grouper Time!!!!
Grouper Time!!!!
Oct 12, 2020 Crystal River
It is now time for the grouper to move in close. We can troll and or throw plugs at these tasty and hard fighting fish.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 238 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Dennis W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Fishing on October 12, 2025
captin kevin is top notch, ive fished over 30+ yr and been on alot of guided trips and kevin is one of the best ive fished...
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Brian P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Scalloping on September 7, 2025
we did the four hour scalloping trip. He got in the water with us to make sure scallops were available. If not, we moved fairly...
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Aaron D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Scalloping on August 6, 2025
We went out on time and headed right to scalloping grounds, got us right in the water and started catching. Got cut a little...
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John P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Fishing on December 6, 2025
My grandchildren had a great time. Captain was great with them
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Jane Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Grouper on February 25, 2025
We went out near shore because weather wasnโ€™t great for off shore grouper. Captain Kevin worked really hard to get us out...
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