Finders Keepers Charters

If you and your group want a real down-home charter, book a trip with Finders Keepers Charters and spend the day with Captain Kevin Trahan. Capt. Kevin grew up in Citrus County and has fished these waters since 1982. He’s fully licensed and insured. His local knowledge and outgoing nature will ensure that you not only catch fish but truly enjoy the diverse ecosystems that the Nature Coast offers.

Capt. Kevin will pick you up at your hotel or at a local marina and get you safely to the fishing and scallop grounds aboard a custom 24’ bay boat. Amenities include high-end tackle, Simrad electronics, PowerPole, Rhodan GPS trolling motor, and a custom raised tower to help spot fish from up high.

Expect to target Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Snook in the mangroves, or cruise the flats for Cobia, Tripletail, or Pompano. If you like trolling, come for Grouper and Mackerel in the fall and winter. Summertime brings the annual scallop harvest. Snorkel the gin-clear waters around Crystal River and harvest these tasty bivalves. Custom full and half day charters can be tailored to your needs.

Custom packages are available as well to include shore lunch, sightseeing, and sunset cruises. Capt. Kevin is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief and offers a 10% discount to military, police, fire, and rescue personnel.

All fishing equipment, licenses, and bottled water are included in the price.

Finders Keepers Charters hopes to see you on the water soon!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $475
    Half day trips for fishing aboard a custom 24' Aeon bay boat with comfortable seating and upper station to spot fish. This trip targets inshore species such as Trout, Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and Sheepshead. High-end tackle will be used for casting artificial or live bait near mangrove shorelines or shallow water structures. Cleaning and packaging included.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Scalloping
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $475
    Scallop trips include mask/snorkel and fins. Depart from your dock or at a local marina. Snorkel in the crystal clear water for these tasty bivalves. I provide everything you would need for an exciting trip to catch dinner. Don’t be surprised to see blowfish, rays, starfish, and more while searching for scallops. Once anchored with power pole, I can put up the sunshade and dive flag and give divers a quick safety brief, it is divers down with hopes for full bags. So, book today for fun and excitement.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $625
    Multispecies full day trip that targets Grouper, Cobia, Tripletail, Reds, Trout, Snook, and more. Combine fishing and scalloping or all day for either. All tackle and cleaning included. The captain uses high end electronics to navigate and locate the target species on a custom Aeon bay boat that seats 6 comfortably. Shimano and St Croix rods will be used for inshore and Penn and Accurate reels for Offshore. All snorkel gear provided.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Scalloping
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $625
    8 hours of scalloping aboard the Aeon 24. All gear included. Same as half day, just more time to enjoy the water and get your limits.
    Targeted fish
    Scallop
    Scallop
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour Trip – Grouper
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Sep 1 - Oct 19
    US $750
    Venture farther into the gulf. You can also catch Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia, Mackerel, and Tripletail. Grouper season is now 1 September to 10 November. No
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Grunt
    Grunt
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FAQs about Finders Keepers Charters

Finders Keepers Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Scalloping (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Scalloping (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Grouper (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Finders Keepers Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Equipo de snorkel
  • Vivero para la carnada 40 and 25 gallon tanks
  • Equipo Multimedia Bluetooth capable stereo with JL power/speakers
  • Motor de troleo inalámbrico Rhodan GPS enabled spot lock

Trips booked with Finders Keepers Charters include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (Recommend that client brings a cooler )
  • Bebidas (Water included)
  • Licencia de Pesca (For up to six )

Finders Keepers Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en Río (Crystal River, Withalacooche)
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar (Up to 30 miles )
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
  • Pesca Backcountry

Finders Keepers Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero (For inshore species)
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo (Accurate level winding reels)
  • Spinning (Florida Fishing Products reels and Bulls Bay Rods )
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing (For trout and pelagics)
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Finders Keepers Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Sobre el Captain

Kevin Trahan
Crystal River, Florida, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
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184 Opiniones de los clientes
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Miembro desde Enero 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Redfish Redfish

Especificaciones del barco

Aeon (Bay boat) construido en 2013, y restaurado en 2018. Impulsado por 300HP Mercury Verado motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 45 nudos.

Longitud
24 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Río
Crystal River, Withalacooche
Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Up to 30 miles
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
For inshore species
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Accurate level winding reels
Spinning
Florida Fishing Products reels and Bulls Bay Rods
Jigging
Drift Fishing
For trout and pelagics
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Equipo de snorkel
Vivero para la carnada
40 and 25 gallon tanks
Equipo Multimedia
Bluetooth capable stereo with JL power/speakers
Motor de troleo inalámbrico
Rhodan GPS enabled spot lock

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Recommend that client brings a cooler
Bebidas
Water included
Licencia de Pesca
For up to six

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 3 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado incluído en el precio
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Crystal River to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Children of all ages are always welcome
Te quedas con la pesca
I will clean and bag your fish
Se permite captura y liberación
Capt. strictly enforces regulations

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
PayPal
Cheques

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 184 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Fotos de clientes (279)
Fun day of fishing!
Got on the fish
Got on the fish
+276
Calificación del pescador
162
18
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1
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
95%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
97%
Apto para niños
97%
Satisfecho con el barco
98%
Atrapé lo que quería
86%
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Sean B.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fun day of fishing!

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day Fishing on Marzo 27, 2024
We enjoyed a successful day of fishing with Capt. Kevin. He communicated with us ahead of time and worked hard to ensure we...
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The Villages, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
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En general

Half day trip with Captain Kevin

VERIFICADO   Half Day Fishing on Agosto 7, 2023
Our trip was outstanding and we plan to book again with Captain Kevin. Captain Kevin is knowledgeable, patient and entertaining....
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Ty S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Kevin

VERIFICADO   Full Day Fishing on Junio 3, 2023
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Larry B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Best ever fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Half Day Fishing on Enero 3, 2024
Captain Kevin was very knowledgeable about all aspects of fishing and thought us all about different techniques on how to catch...
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Drew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great trip!

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Full Day Fishing on Marzo 2, 2024
Family of 6 (4 children and 2 adults) had a great day with Captain Kevin! We caught fish, throughout the marsh, river and gulf,...
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