Florida Gulf Coast Offshore and Piers Steinhatchee Fishing Guide and Charters

Whether you choose to cast from the dock at the Landing or venture into the Gulf for inshore, offshore or fly fishing, anglers are hooked on Steinhatchee. Many local marinas rent skiff and pontoon boats, or they can arrange daily charters for saltwater fishing. Popular catches include trout, red fish, snapper, cobia and grouper. For an unforgettable boating experience, try your hand at scalloping from July 1 through September 10. Steinhatchee is known as the “Scalloping Capital of Florida” and boasts the most abundant supply of sea scallops in the state. Due to the popularity of scalloping, reservations should be made well in advance for both accommodations and guides, if needed. For fishing, diving, scalloping or just relaxing, the following local marinas and charter companies are ready to float your boat.

Steinhatchee Marinas:

•	Sea Hag – 352-498-3008
•	River Haven – 352-498-0709

Steinhatchee Charter Captains:

Inshore, Flats Fishing, Scallop Trips
•	Captain Jim Henley, 352.498.0792
•	Pepperfish Key Charters, Captain Steve Kroll, 352.222.4085
•	Captain Butch Gentry, 850.986.2193

Flats fishing, Fly fishing
•	Captain Tommy Thompson, 888.843.9949
•	Captain Rick Bouley, 352-542-7132
•	Captain John Peyton, 352-222-5030
Near-shore and off-shore fishing & scalloping
•	Big Bend Charters Capt. Brian Smith - 352-498-3703
•	Tuner Sportfishing Capt. Wiley Horton - 352-284-0990
Kayak Tours/Kayak Fishing/Scalloping Trips
•	Steinhatchee Kayak Tours - 352-213-7057