Charters
Capts. Bobbi & Mark Brady
FLORIDA SALTWATER FLATS
352-318-8429
inshoreredfish.com
Capt. Bobbi Brady
Bobbi joined Mark in the company and in life. Together they have grown and expanded to what it is today. Never having fished much before meeting Mark, the times have changed. Now running the company as well as winning tournaments and teaching their daughter to fish, it has become a passion and a lifestyle. After growing up running shrimp boats with her dad and brother there’s definitely salt in the veins. Years in the customer service industry makes it easy to be in this field. Great demeanor as well as a love for fishing makes for an awesome day on the water.
Capt. Mark Brady
Mark started the company over 18 years ago. Mark has fished all over Florida and Louisiana. From Houma to Jacksonville, he has fished for fun and for tournaments. He has been on the water fishing all his life and realized he wanted to share the experience with others. Deciding to become a guide here in Steinhatchee and making a business dream turn into a successful career. He now fishes as a full time Captain and is a lineman by trade chasing storms when the call comes through. He will put forth every effort to put you in position to catch as many fish as possible.
Capt. Mike Duttenhaver
Reel Song Charters’s
352-895-7544
reelsongcharters.com
Captain Mike Duttenhaver is a second generation guide out of Steinhatchee. He lives in town with his wife, Chrissy. His parents have called Steinhatchee home for 35 years while his dad fished and chartered the area full time. Captain Mike not only grew up fishing as a kid next to his dad but feels blessed to have gained invaluable knowledge and wisdom during those years. He now has 15 years of his own experience as a local guide that he adds to that and a true passion for the sport.
Captain Mike values family and finds joy in being able to provide an opportunity for friends and families to make memories on the water. His top priority is always safety but fun and catching fish are a close second! He welcomes all, from experienced fishermen to beginners out for the first time, and enjoys teaching willing learners!
Inshore is where you’ll find him hunting for redfish and trout most of the year. In the summer he switches gears and enjoys taking families out for a fun day in the water snorkeling for scallops. Captain Mike considers his career a blessing and is thankful to make friends while sharing his knowledge of the sport with others and providing a fun day for all!
Capt. Max Leatherwood
MAXXX’D OUT CHARTERS
I am Captain Max Leatherwood of “Maxxx’d Out Charters”. I’m from Newman Georgia but have made Steinhatchee my home for the last 5 years.
I’m like most fisherman in that my dad taught me to fish at a very young age and ever since I’ve been hooked!
I have always had a passion for fishing whether it was fishing competitively on bass tournament trails or fishing for fun on the flats of Steinhatchee which I have been fishing for the past 50 years.
I believe in making my charters fun and memorable trip for my clients and will work as hard as I can to assure they do – like my name implies Maxxx’d Out!
Capt. Leslie Hernandez
HATCH SNATCH CHARTERS
I started fishing as soon as I could hold a fishing rod, thanks to my dad teaching me how to fish. Since I was a child a dreamed that I could take people out to teach them what I have learned and experience. I have a passion to put smiles on all my guests faces and to create a memories of a lifetime.
Capt. Connor McKinnon
Finseaker Charters
Captain Connor McKinnon grew up in Steinhatchee working on and around charter boats. His friendly and outgoing personality combined with his intimate understanding of the coastal waters and fishery create exciting fishing adventures.
We have invested in one of the industry’s most notable big game fishing vessels, a 2021 Contender 39 ST powered by triple 400 horsepower Mercury Vorados. The FINSEAKER also contains the most current technology including radar and sonar to ensure safe and effective navigation putting you on the fish as quickly as possible. For Inshore we have a Carolina Skiff 24LS.
Capt. Brian Smith
Big Bend Charters
Capt Brian Smith has fished rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks, Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico since he was old enough to hold a rod.
From the mountain streams of West Virginia, east to the Atlantic. From Va. Beach and the Outer Banks, eventually south to Florida and then landing on the west coast in the Gulf of Mexico. If Capt B put a foot down in a state, city or country, he put a rod down to see what was biting. Capt B has fished the Gulf from Cedar Key to
Steinhatchee for 35 years, 23 of those years, exclusively out of Steinhatchee.
The pristine estuaries, scallops, stone crabs, and green-blue, clear offshore waters captured his heart to make the permanent move to this quaint little
village. The tug of Big Fish lured Capt B offshore, exploring for grouper, kingfish and cobia from 20′ to 180′. Fishing is like a box of chocolates, you never
know what you will get! He targets grouper, snappers, kingfish, cobia, spanish, various other reef fish, even the thrill of shark fishing! Some of the bonus fish
found offshore, small mahi, blackfin tuna and even sailfish! Capt B loves to take everyone from the expert to the novice fishing. He is especially gifted
with families and the patience to share his vast knowledge with children, teaching them the ins-and-outs of fishing. The large, spacious TwinVee 32′
boat is a smooth ride and safe for children of all ages. Ask Capt B his favorite part about fishing? He will tell you ‘the People’. He loves to share his passion
of fishing and knowledge with others. It is all about making a memory and now we are seeing
the second and third generation of families return to share in that love of the sea!
Author of 2 books, “Reeling In Time with Fish Tales” and “Backlash of Monofulfilment”.
Writer for Woods N Water Mag, Coastal Angler Magazine and local newspapers. Featured in: several Nuts And Bolts Series – Video and TV; Florida Sportsman TV and magazine; Saltwater Sportsman magazine and guest speaker at fishing clubs.
Graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Agronomy and University of Florida with a MS in Aquatic Weeds. Served two years in the Peach Corps in Honduras.
Big Fish! Big Fun! Big Bend Charters!
Capt. Bailey Griffis
FLORIDA SALTWATER FLATS
Captain Bailey Griffis, or also known as “Capt. Billy,” has fished the waters of Steinhatchee since she was old enough to hold a fishing rod. Her father, Jody Griffis, taught her everything she knows about the fishery, and is still her favorite fishing partner to do this day. Although born & raised in FL, Bailey is now a full time resident in Venice, LA working on offshore charters catching world class yellowfin tuna & swordfish. Every summer though she makes her way back to her home waters of Steinhatchee, FL to run some charters and get back to what she grew up doing!
Capts. Cindy & Steve Graham
Georgia Boy Charters, LLC
Capt. Cindy Graham
Captain Cindy Graham is a U.S. Coast Guard Captain Licensed and a Certified Airboat Captain by the U.S. States Coast Guard. Capt. Cindy operates a 2022 PB Airboat and has been a guide in Steinhatchee since 2022 and is a insured fishing guide. She specializes inshore catching trout, reds and flounder, fishing from Horseshoe Beach to Spring Warrior. Capt. Cindy provides your license, fishing equipment and bait. Cooler and ice is provided for you to bring your drinks and food. Capt. Cindy is a big part of a multi airboat fishing organization GA Boy Charters LLC located in Steinhatchee, Florida. Her booking season is from November through Mid-April.
Capt. Steve Graham
Captain Steve Graham a certified for 10 years with GA Boy Charters LLC is a fishing group with three airboats specializing in airboat charters limited to two fisherman which gives you the best fishing experience in shallow water catching trout, reds and flounder. Captain Steve Graham is a U.S. Coast Guard Captain Licensed and a Certified Airboat Captain by the U.S. States Coast Gurard and all captains with our charter company is insured and operates a new PB Airboat. Fishing from Aucilla River to Horseshoe Beach giving clients all varieties of areas to fish. Specializing in the winter months starting in November through Mid-April. He prides himself in providing the best fishing experience fishing from a airboat. All you will need to bring is your food and drinks we provide your cooler with ice. Steinhatchee Marina provides a excellent fish cleaner at a fair price so you can relax at the bar and restaurant
Capt. Crystal Pesek
CRYSTAL SEA CHARTERS
Captain Crystal Pesek is a USCG licensed and insured charter guide. who lives full-time in Steinhatchee, Florida with her husband. She has a degree in education which lends to her being an excellent instructor for fishing and scalloping! Whether you are new to either sport or experienced, Captain Crystal is the guide for you! She is professional and patient, and thoroughly enjoys sharing the beauty of Steinhatchee with others.
Sunset and River Cruises are a specialty offered by Crystal Sea Charters! Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Steinhatchee River while Captain Crystal shares local information as well as highlighting the flora and fauna that surrounds you.
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Capt. Buddy Moorman
MY FISHING BUDDY CHARTERS
Ask anyone who has ever fished with Buddy and they will tell you that for Buddy fishing has never been a hobby – it’s a PASSION!
From his early days as a youngster fishing local rivers, to dragging an old Jon boat behind a 3 wheeler to get to a pond—Buddy loved to catch fish.
When he got old enough to drive (legally) – the Gulf became his pond, the 3 wheeler was replaced by a truck and the Jon Boat has been retired and replaced by bigger, better and certainly safer boats.
He has fished the west coast from Crystal River to Big Bend for 30+ years. Today the passion remains, and he loves to share the knowledge and techniques developed over a lifetime on the water. If there is a fish to be caught, Buddy will find it and catch it.
Buddy has made the choice to settle in Steinhatchee for his personal part-time residence and his future full time retirement due to not only the water and the fishing but also due to the people that have become lifelong friends. The fishing is great and so are the natives!
Capt. John Dedge
JOHNS GUIDE SERVICE
Capt. John Lannon
Capt. Kyle Wilson
FLORIDA OUTDOORS FISHING CHARTERS
352-339-8795
oldfloutdoors.com
Captain Kyle Wilson has been fishing the Gulf Coast of Florida since he was a young man; however, over the last decade he has fallen in love with the Steinhatchee & Keaton Beach areas of Dixie & Taylor Counties. He runs inshore fishing and scalloping charters out of Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman’s Bay in his 2018 Shoalwater 23. He focuses primarily on trout, redfish, and scalloping trips and caters to all skill levels of fisherman from novice to experienced. Captain Kyle utilizes fishing gear from reputable companies like Bull Bay Rods, Shimano reels and provides high quality scalloping gear (masks, snorkels, & fins).
Kyle Wilson was born in Gainesville, Florida and graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alachua, has an Associate’s Degree from Santa Fe College and then received his USCG Captain’s license in 2021.
When he is not on the water, Captain Kyle spends as much time as he can in the outdoors. He is an avid whitetail, alligator, quail, and turkey hunter; and even guides Osceola turkey hunts in the Spring.
Since 2019, Kyle also has also helped his clients buy and sell Real Estate in North Central Florida and would be happy to help you when you fall in love with the Steinhatchee area, just like he has!
Capt. Tony Mathis
YKnotFish.com
Captain Tony has fished the waters of the Gulf since 1967. His love of this estuary continues to grow daily.
An Albany Georgia native, he moved to north Florida in 1990. He spent an 18 year career at United Parcel service, retiring in 1995. He is a professional BBQ competitor and judge. While his BBQ schedule has waned in the past few years he still enjoys cooking for his friends and family.
He fishes the beautiful pristine Gulf waters around Steinhatchee. He offers inshore fishing and scallop charters from his roomy and comfortable 25 foot skiff. He ports his vessel and operates his business at Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman’s Bay.
He enjoys family time with his wife and best friend Cynde, 2 daughters and three granddaughters. On his days off he can usually be found, you guessed it, fishing!
Capt. Matt Cowart
352 CHARTERS
Captain Jason Bond
Capt. Jason Bond offers duck hunts, inshore fishing trips, scalloping adventures and scuba diving! Capt. Bond is a third generation fishing guide as his dad and granddad were fishing guides in the Ten Thousand Islands. Duck hunts take place in November-January along the Big Bend targeting Redheads, Scaup and other species of migratory waterfowl. Fishing out of a 24’ Proline, Capt. Bond can target fish in shallow creeks with enough boat to also adventure offshore. Call 863-227-3148 for a great trip!
Capt. Steve Washington
Silver Fish Inshore Charters and Lodge
239 565-8988
sficharters.com
sficharterscc@gmail.com
Captain Stephen grew up fishing for panfish, Carp, and Northern Pike in Michigan and fell in love with fishing. After high school, he served 23 years in the Navy which took him around the world. He has spent years fishing for Salmon and Steelhead in the rivers of Alaska and Washington State and Rainbow Trout in the lakes. After retiring from the military, the captain moved to Florida to be near his parents and discovered inshore fishing for Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Snook – the best fishing he has ever experienced. He loves fishing for Speckled Trout, as the action is usually good and the fish are beautiful. Its distinctive head shake and aggressive bite make it fun to catch on light tackle. After years of fishing and working in Florida, Captain Stephen realized the only days he looked forward to were those he spent on the water. He made it his goal to someday find a way to make a living doing what he loves and he has finally succeeded. He is looking forward to sharing it with you.
Capt. Chris Davy
Southern Fried Charters
(386) 986-7914
https://southernfriedcharters.com
cptcdavy@gmail.com
I grew up in Nashville TN before it was cool. As a kid we fished every pond and creek within 20 miles of my house, often by horseback . Certainly different times but the passion for finding fish never changes. Then it was smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow and brown trout along with crappie and catfish.
As I got older I fished on a boat called the Honey Chile in Sarasota /Longboat Key, Florida and that was all it took . It was there I learned the pursuit of “big fish”. I knew then, when I was old enough, I was heading to Florida to live and fish. I always wanted to be a Professional fisherman and in the mid 90’s began tournament fishing for kingfish. The adventure took on a life of its own and by 2012 I started hosting the Southern Sportsman Radio Show in Flagler County and did so for 8 years. As fishing and being a Guide/Captain became my life the real reason I do it, and love it, is to be a special part of other people’s lives. I can give people memories they will talk about forever. It’s about living free and sharing my passion and love for fishing with others. A priceless occupation.
Capt. Staten Levings
Finseaker Charters
I grew up hunting and fishing in the Okeefenokee Swamp, I’ve fished both the Suwanee River and the Gulf.
I knew at the young age of 12 that I wanted to be a Charter Captain. At 17 I decided Steinhatchee is where I wanted to start my Captain career.
Sharing my love and knowledge of the sport is what drives me, it is truly my life’s passion. I have extensive knowledge and fishing experience in the water from Spring Warrior to Shell Mound and everywhere in between.
There is no hiding place for the fish, if they are there, I will put you on them!
Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman’s Bay is every Captain & Anglers dream, having the best of all things a 1st class Marina can provide. The Marina is a one-stop shop and above all, you come in as a customer and leave as friend, we are family here.
Launch as a team, return with the dream!
Offshore Charter Guides
Capt. Brian E. Smith
BIG BEND CHARTERS
Capt. Darrell Bessinger
Capt. Gene Frazier
NEVA MISS CHARTERS
Capt. Leslie Hernandez
HATCH SNATCH CHARTERS
I started fishing as soon as I could hold a fishing rod, thanks to my dad teaching me how to fish. Since I was a child a dreamed that I could take people out to teach them what I have learned and experience. I have a passion to put smiles on all my guests faces and to create a memories of a lifetime.
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