35 ft Anyone who has never bottom fished Beginners Bottom Fishing — Half Day
Five hours of bottom fishing on the 35' boat for people who have never tried it.
Crystal River, Florida
Crystal River Fishing Charters & Prices
Every trip we run, with prices, hours and which boat you'll be on. Private charters — your group only. Tackle, bait, licenses, ice and fish cleaning are included on every trip.
Offshore trips
Offshore & deep sea
Grouper, snapper, hogfish and the Florida Middle Grounds on the 35-foot center console. Runs from 30 to 120+ miles.
35 ft Anyone who has never bottom fished 
35 ft Anglers after hogfish 30 Mile Max — Offshore Bottom Fishing
Eight hours of bottom fishing up to 30 miles out for hogfish, mangrove snapper and grunts, on the 35' boat.
35 ft Anglers who want grouper on the list 40 Mile Max — Offshore Bottom Fishing
Deeper structure and heavier tackle for mangrove snapper, hogfish and some grouper, up to 40 miles out on the 35' boat.
35 ft Anglers who want grouper as the main target 50 Mile Max — Offshore / Deep Sea
Heavy tackle for grouper, mangrove snapper and hogfish up to 50 miles out of Crystal River.
Most popular 35 ft Anglers who want gag as the one target Offshore Gag Grouper — Full Day
Bigger baits and deeper wrecks for gag grouper during the short fall season, on the 35' boat.
35 ft Red snapper season 80 Mile Max — Offshore / Deep Sea
Our red snapper season trip: 9 hours on the deep Gulf ledges for snapper and grouper.
35 ft Serious offshore anglers Florida Middle Grounds — 120 Mile Deep Sea
Our longest day trip: 100+ miles into the Gulf for trophy grouper and big snapper on the Florida Middle Grounds.
35 ft Serious anglers and meat runs Overnight Florida Middle Grounds
A day and a night on the Middle Grounds, up to 120 miles out, for anglers who want the most time on the fish.
Inshore trips
Inshore & nearshore
Redfish, trout, sheepshead and nearshore bottom fishing on the 27-foot catamaran. Half days, full days and combos.
27 ft Families with kids Inshore Fishing — Half Day
Five hours on the Crystal River flats for redfish and spotted seatrout.
27 ft Families Inshore Fishing — Full Day
Seven to eight hours inshore, with time to follow the tide and change spots.
27 ft First-timers to Gulf fishing 15–20 Mile Bottom Fishing — Half Day
A half day of bottom fishing on the nearshore rock piles, 15 to 20 miles out of Crystal River.
27 ft Mixed groups Inshore & Offshore Combo
One 7-hour trip, two kinds of fishing: nearshore bottom fishing plus redfish and trout inshore.
27 ft Groups who've done inshore and want more 30 Mile Max — Nearshore on the Catamaran
Hogfish, mangrove snapper and grunts on the 30-mile grounds, aboard the 27' AmeraCat.
27 ft Anglers who want grouper on the list 40 Mile Max — Nearshore on the Catamaran
Our longest run on the 27' AmeraCat: deeper structure for mangrove snapper, hogfish and grouper.
Seasonal 27 ft Anglers who want gag without the offshore run Inshore Gag Grouper (Seasonal)
Gag grouper on the nearshore ledges during the short fall season, without the long offshore run.
27 ft Seniors Sheepshead — Full Day (Seasonal)
A full day on the nearshore rock piles when big sheepshead stack up to spawn, late winter into spring.
Scalloping trips
Scalloping
Seasonal bay scallop trips on either boat, morning or afternoon, with fishing combos.
Seasonal 27 ft Families Scalloping — 27' Catamaran
Snorkel the shallow grass flats for bay scallops on the 27' AmeraCat. Morning, afternoon, full-day or fishing-combo trips from $550.
- Morning trip · 4 hours · 8:00 AM$550
- Afternoon trip · 4 hours · 1:00 PM$550
- Full day · 7 hours · 7:00 AM$895
- Fishing & scalloping combo · 8 hours · 8:00 AM$995
Seasonal 35 ft Families Luxury Scalloping — 35' Center Console
Our scalloping trips on the 35' center console, with a full private bathroom and a shaded deck on board. From $750.
- Morning trip · 4 hours · 8:00 AM$750
- Afternoon trip · 4 hours · 1:00 PM$750
- Full day · 7 hours · 7:00 AM$1,095
- Fishing & scalloping combo · 8 hours · 8:00 AM$1,195
Which boat?
Same Gulf, two different boats
Both boats fish the same waters up to about 40 miles out. Past that, it's the 35-footer. Here's how to choose.
How far do you want to run?
35' Offshore Center ConsoleUp to 120 miles out
- FlatsLuxury Scalloping — 35' Center Console$750
- 30 mi30 Mile Max — Offshore Bottom Fishing$1,995
- 40 mi40 Mile Max — Offshore Bottom Fishing$2,195
- 50 mi50 Mile Max — Offshore / Deep Sea$2,495
- 80 mi80 Mile Max — Offshore / Deep Sea$2,995
- 100+ miFlorida Middle Grounds — 120 Mile Deep Sea$3,495
- 100+ miOvernight Florida Middle Grounds$4,800
Distances are trip maximums from the dock. Both boats fish the 30–40 mile grounds; past that, it's the 35-footer, out to the Florida Middle Grounds.
35 ft
35' Offshore Center Console
Offshore and deep sea, as far as the Florida Middle Grounds
- Range
- Up to 120 miles out
- Guests
- Up to 6 guests
- Long offshore runs for grouper and snapper
- The Florida Middle Grounds, day trip or overnight
- Red snapper season on the 80 Mile Max
- Groups who want a private bathroom and shade on board
27 ft
27' AmeraCat Catamaran
Inshore, nearshore and scalloping out of Crystal River
- Range
- Flats to 40 miles out
- Guests
- Up to 6 guests
- Kids, families, first-time anglers and seniors
- Half-day and full-day inshore trips for redfish and seatrout
- Nearshore bottom fishing, 15 to 40 miles out
- Scalloping, with a big dive ladder for getting in and out
Book online on our Book page, or call 352-770-2520 between 5 AM and 9 PM. Online booking runs through FishingBooker Direct, with separate listings for inshore and nearshore, scalloping, and offshore trips. If the trip you want is not listed online, call us and we will book it by phone.
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead. Questions? Email info@nativechartersfl.com.
Prices are per boat, not per person. Inshore trips on the 27' AmeraCat start at $695 for up to 2 anglers (half day) and $795 (full day); nearshore bottom fishing runs $995 to $1,595 for up to 4. Scalloping starts at $550 for up to 2. Offshore trips on the 35' run from $1,300 for a beginner half day to $3,495 for the Florida Middle Grounds day trip ($4,800 for the overnight), covering up to 4. Extra guests are $50–$100, up to 6. See Rates.
No. Native Charters FL is an FWC-licensed charter, and that license covers every guest on board. You do not need your own Florida saltwater fishing license or the State Reef Fish Angler designation. The same coverage applies to scalloping. Just bring a valid ID.
Everything you need to fish: rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice and water, plus fishing license coverage for everyone on board. At the dock we clean and bag your catch, and on inshore and scalloping trips we take pictures for you. Scalloping trips add snorkel, mask, fins and a cooler.
The Overnight Middle Grounds charter also includes food and snacks. On every other trip, you bring your own food, drinks and sun protection.
Yes, children are welcome, and the 27' AmeraCat in particular is set up for kids, families, first-time anglers and seniors. On the 27' catamaran, children under 6 years old or 60 pounds or less must wear a life jacket at all times. On the 35', we ask that kids be 4 or older.
For long offshore runs on the 35', call us first so we can talk through your child's age and the length of the day.
Pick the 35' offshore center console for deep sea fishing, the Middle Grounds, red snapper, or simply a bathroom on board. Pick the 27' AmeraCat for inshore fishing, nearshore bottom fishing up to 40 miles, young kids, or a lower-priced first trip. Scalloping runs on both: standard trips on the 27', "Luxury" trips with the private bathroom on the 35'. Not sure? Call us and we will match you to a trip.
Not sure which trip? Call us.
Tell us who's coming and what you want to catch. We'll point you to the right trip and the right boat.