Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Florida Gulf Coast Charter Fishing

Where does Florida Gulf Coast Charter Fishing fish?

We fish the Crystal River area, including Gulf of Mexico, Apalachee Bay, Homosassa, St. Marks, Crystal River, Crystal Bay, Homosassa Bay, Ozello and more..

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Snook  (Also Called Common Snook, Sergeant Fish, Thin Snook), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Sea Trout  (Also Called Speckled Trout, Spotted Sea Trout), Cobia (Also Called Black Salmon, Crab Eater, Lemon Fish, Sergeant Fish  ), Gag Grouper (Also Called Charcoal Belly, Velvet Rockfish, Grouper  ), Florida Pompano  (Also Called Carolina Pompano, Cobblerfish, Common Pompano, Pompano  ), Black Sea Bass (Also Called Sea Bass  ), Blacktip Shark  (Also Called Shark, Blacktip Shark  ), Sheepshead  (Also Called Convict Fish, Sheephead  ), Grey Snapper  (Also Called Mangrove Snapper, Gray Snapper ), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel), Tripletail (Also Called Tripletail, Black Grunt, Black Perch, Bouyfish, Flasher, Chobie, Biajaca De La Mar, Flasher, Steamboat)

Where in Crystal River to we meet our guests?

We meet at Crystal River Watersports ( 2380 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA ), Shields Marina 95 Riverside Dr ( 95 Riverside Dr, St Marks, FL 32355, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fishing

Florida residents and visitors 16 years of age and older are required to possess a Florida freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing license when engaged in active or passive fishing activities. However, you do not need a saltwater fishing license if saltwater fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid charter license or from a vessel whose operator has a valid recreational saltwater vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel. If you are looking for online access for a license, please check Go Outdoors Florida here: https://license.gooutdoorsflorida.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.

For further questions, please visit our Contact Us page.