Mermaidtales Charter Fishing invites you to join Captain Robert McClinnis on a fishing adventure through the coastal waters of West Central Florida for a fishing trip that will leave you with lifelong memories. Captain Robert runs Mermaidtales Charter Fishing from Homosassa, Florida. He has many years of fishing experience under his belt. Captain Robert enjoys sharing his love of the ocean and the relaxation that fishing brings to everyone who sets out on a trip with him. He and his crew will work hard to give you a fishing experience that will have you coming back year after year. Your trip with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing will take place on a 21’ bay boat. This swift and agile boat has a 115HP Yamaha engine. She also has up to date fish finding technology outfitted and all USCG approved safety gear. The casting platform allows you and your friends to fish at the same time and the live well will be full of fresh bait. The wireless trolling motor allows you to sneak up on your prey. Children of all ages are welcomed as well as anglers of all skill level. Captain Robert will supply you and your guests with top of the line rods, reels, lures, and tackle, Fresh bait will be supplied as wel...
Mermaidtales Charter Fishing invites you to join Captain Robert McClinnis on a fishing adventure through the coastal waters of West Central Florida for a fishing trip that will leave you with lifelong memories. Captain Robert runs Mermaidtales Charter Fishing from Homosassa, Florida. He has many years of fishing experience under his belt. Captain Robert enjoys sharing his love of the ocean and the relaxation that fishing brings to everyone who sets out on a trip with him. He and his crew will work hard to give you a fishing experience that will have you coming back year after year. Your trip with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing will take place on a 21’ bay boat. This swift and agile boat has a 115HP Yamaha engine. She also has up to date fish finding technology outfitted and all USCG approved safety gear. The casting platform allows you and your friends to fish at the same time and the live well will be full of fresh bait. The wireless trolling motor allows you to sneak up on your prey. Children of all ages are welcomed as well as anglers of all skill level. Captain Robert will supply you and your guests with top of the line rods, reels, lures, and tackle, Fresh bait will be supplied as well as the fishing license for everyone in your party. Mermaidtales Charter Fishing offers light tackle and inshore fishing and Scalloping trips on the coastal waters of West Central Florida. Captain Robert’s goal is to provide you and your guests an awesome fishing trip filled with memories. You will be going after many different species on your trip with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing including Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Tripletail, Jack Crevalle, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, and Spotted Seatrout. Scalloping is an exciting activity for the whole family! It’s best done in the summer when the kids will enjoy dipping in and out of the gorgeous waters off the shore of Crystal Cove while picking up these tasty morsels. After your trip Captain Robert will clean and fillet your fish for you to take home and enjoy. Book your trip today with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing and Captain Robert McClinnis of Crystal River, Florida for a unique and fun filled fishing trip.
Fishing Trips with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing start at: $450.00
You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.
2380 North Suncoast Boulevard Crystal River, FL
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Pompano
Redfish
Scallops
Black Seabass
Sharks
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Tripletail
Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!
Mermaidtales Charter Fishing invites you to join Captain Robert McClinnis on a fishing adventure through the coastal waters of West Central Florida for a fishing trip that will leave you with lifelong memories. Captain Robert runs Mermaidtales Charter Fishing from Homosassa, Florida. He has many yea...
Mermaidtales Charter Fishing invites you to join Captain Robert McClinnis on a fishing adventure through the coastal waters of West Central Florida for a fishing trip that will leave you with lifelong memories. Captain Robert runs Mermaidtales Charter Fishing from Homosassa, Florida. He has many years of fishing experience under his belt. Captain Robert enjoys sharing his love of the ocean and the relaxation that fishing brings to everyone who sets out on a trip with him. He and his crew will work hard to give you a fishing experience that will have you coming back year after year. Your trip with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing will take place on a 21’ bay boat. This swift and agile boat has a 115HP Yamaha engine. She also has up to date fish finding technology outfitted and all USCG approved safety gear. The casting platform allows you and your friends to fish at the same time and the live well will be full of fresh bait. The wireless trolling motor allows you to sneak up on your prey. Children of all ages are welcomed as well as anglers of all skill level. Captain Robert will supply you and your guests with top of the line rods, reels, lures, and tackle, Fresh bait will be supplied as well as the fishing license for everyone in your party. Mermaidtales Charter Fishing offers light tackle and inshore fishing and Scalloping trips on the coastal waters of West Central Florida. Captain Robert’s goal is to provide you and your guests an awesome fishing trip filled with memories. You will be going after many different species on your trip with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing including Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Tripletail, Jack Crevalle, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, and Spotted Seatrout. Scalloping is an exciting activity for the whole family! It’s best done in the summer when the kids will enjoy dipping in and out of the gorgeous waters off the shore of Crystal Cove while picking up these tasty morsels. After your trip Captain Robert will clean and fillet your fish for you to take home and enjoy. Book your trip today with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing and Captain Robert McClinnis of Crystal River, Florida for a unique and fun filled fishing trip.
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Fishing License Included
Fish Cleaning Included
Children Welcome
Fishing Tackle Included
Fishing Trips with Mermaidtales Charter Fishing start at: $450.00
You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.
2380 North Suncoast Boulevard Crystal River, FL
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Pompano
Redfish
Scallops
Black Seabass
Sharks
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Tripletail
Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!
Trips:
You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)
Half Day Trip
Trip Total:$450.00
Price includes up to 2 guests
+$75.00 per additional guest, max 5 guests
Reserve now with a $81.00 deposit
10:00am - 3:00pm EST (5 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
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Spend the morning with Captain Robert loading up your coolers with Redfish, Sheepshead, Seatrout, Snook, and possibly Grouper and Snapper if the tides are right! The season and time of year will determine what's tugging on the other end of your line, but Capt. Robert will make sure you're targeting the fish that are biting!
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Full Day Trip
Trip Total:$550.00
Price includes up to 2 guests
+$100.00 per additional guest, max 5 guests
Reserve now with a $99.00 deposit
8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
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More time on the water, more fish on the boat! You'll be targeting Redfish, Sheepshead, Seatrout, Snook, and possibly Grouper and Snapper if the tides are right! The season and time of year will determine what's tugging on the other end of your line, but Capt. Robert will make sure you're targeting the fish that are biting!
Full Day Trip- Scalloping
Trip Total:$600.00
Offered 07/01/25 - 09/24/25
Price includes up to 2 guests
+$100.00 per additional guest, max 5 guests
Reserve now with a $108.00 deposit
8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
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Fish during the cool morning and go scalloping in the heat of the day! This is a seasonal trip that splits your time between fishing and scalloping. The targeted fish species are Redfish, Trout, and Snook.
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We caught lots of trout, ladyfish, catfish etc. Robert is an excellent guide and he provided some superb rods and reels for our use, live shrimp for bait and he filleted many trout before cleaning his boat and putting it onto his trailer, We highly recommend Robert and Mermaid Tales Charter for all of your fishing excursions in the future. Hey Folks in The Villages and Beyond Don’t hesitate to book this fishing trip 👍
We caught lots of trout, ladyfish, catfish etc. Robert is an excellent guide and he provided some superb rods and reels for our use, live shrimp for bait and he filleted many trout before cleaning his boat and putting it onto his trailer, We highly recommend Robert and Mermaid Tales Charter for all of your fishing excursions in the future. Hey Folks in The Villages and Beyond Don’t hesitate to book this fishing trip 👍