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Frank Taylor Jr
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Discover the unparalleled beauty of Steinhatchee's prolific inshore waters with Captain Frank Taylor Jr, a seasoned angler with over two decades of experience. At the helm of Rocky Creek Charters, Captain Frank offers an array of thrilling fishing and scalloping excursions in this renowned area.
Embark on a full-day adventure with up to three friends, exploring the shallow waters to hook impressive Bull Reds and delectable Speckled Trout. Whether you're an experienced angler or introducing your family to the wonders of the water, Captain Frank has the perfect outing for you. During the summer months, treat your family to a morning of scalloping, chasing after the swift and elusive scallops that populate these waters.
Benefit from Captain Frank's extensive experience, ensuring you are in the prime locations for fishing or scalloping. With a short 10–20 minute journey to the fishing grounds, you'll have ample time to cast your line and enjoy the thrill of the catch.
Your vessel for the day is a 24' Carolina Skiff, designed for navigating shallow waters with ease. Equipped with top-quality navigational gear and life jackets for all ages, the journey to the hotspots is secure and comfortable. Whether you are fishing with a group of 4 or scalloping with the whole family (up to 6 guests), the Carolina Skiff provides a versatile and enjoyable experience.
Steinhatchee boasts not only incredible Redfish and Speckled Trout but also Cobia, Flounder, and Spanish Mackerel. Captain Frank's trips are flexible, allowing you to target specific species based on your preferences. Once you've reeled in your catch, Captain Frank can assist in arranging for your fresh catch to be cooked at a local restaurant (additional cost).
Captain Frank ensures a hassle-free experience by providing top-quality rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and a valid fishing license for all guests. Pack your favorite snacks and drinks, along with a cooler for your catch, and join Rocky Creek Charters for an unforgettable inshore adventure. Explore the wonders of Steinhatchee fishing and scalloping in the hands of a seasoned expert.
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This half day guided trip in Steinhatchee targets redfish, trout, flounder, and cobia across productive inshore and nearshore zones. Captain Frank provides rods, reels, bait, tackle, and the required fishing license, making the trip suitable for beginners and experienced anglers. Expect a focused fishing session during prime morning hours, with local expertise used to locate steady action. Guests may bring snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so booking ahead ensures preferred dates and a smooth start to your fishing day.
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This half day afternoon guided trip in Steinhatchee targets redfish, trout, flounder, and cobia across productive inshore and nearshore areas. Captain Frank supplies rods, reels, bait, tackle, and fishing licenses, creating a convenient option for anglers of all skill levels. The schedule focuses on late-day feeding periods, giving guests efficient time on the water. Bring personal snacks and beverages. All fishing equipment is included, and space is limited during peak seasons. Booking ahead helps ensure preferred dates and a smooth check-in process, allowing guests to concentrate on fishing and returning to the dock with a rewarding coastal experience.
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This six hour guided trip in Steinhatchee targets redfish, trout, flounder, and cobia in productive inshore and nearshore environments. Captain Frank supplies rods, reels, bait, tackle, and fishing licenses, creating a convenient option for anglers of all experience levels. The longer schedule allows for extended travel to productive zones, steady fishing time, and flexibility to adjust with tide and weather patterns. Guests may bring food and drinks for the day. All equipment is included, and advance reservations support preferred dates and a smooth check-in process, allowing guests to focus on fishing success and time on the water.
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This peak season guided trip in Steinhatchee focuses on redfish in inshore marshes, grass flats, and coastal creeks. The outing is designed for anglers of all experience levels and emphasizes sight-fishing and structure-focused techniques during active feeding periods. Captain Frank provides rods, reels, bait, tackle, and the required fishing license. Guests only need to bring snacks and drinks. The trip uses local knowledge to locate productive areas and adjust to tides and seasonal patterns. Booking ahead is recommended due to limited availability during peak redfish season, supporting a smooth launch and dedicated time on the water targeting quality fish.
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This half day morning trip in Steinhatchee focuses on scalloping in shallow inshore waters, offering a practical option for families and first-time participants. Captain Frank provides masks, snorkels, bags, and required licenses, along with instruction on locating and gathering scallops. The outing operates in calm areas suitable for various ages and skill levels. Expect a relaxed pace, time in the water, and guidance on safe scallop collection. Guests may bring snacks and drinks for onboard breaks. Booking ahead helps ensure preferred dates, smooth check-in, and time on the water dedicated to harvesting quality scallops for a fresh coastal experience.
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This half day afternoon scalloping trip in Steinhatchee focuses on gathering scallops in calm inshore waters. Captain Frank supplies masks, snorkels, collection bags, and required licenses, making the outing suitable for families and newcomers. The schedule provides time to swim grass flats, locate scallops, and learn proper collection techniques in shallow areas. Snacks and drinks may be brought for breaks onboard. Space is limited during peak scallop season, so advance reservations help secure preferred dates and support a smooth experience from dock departure to return with a quality harvest.
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This six hour scalloping trip in Steinhatchee takes guests to productive inshore grass flats known for steady scallop gathering. Captain Frank provides masks, snorkels, collection bags, and required licenses, making the outing accessible for beginners and families. The extended schedule supports unhurried time in the water, continued instruction, and travel between productive areas as needed. Expect shallow swimming, hands-on collection, and breaks onboard as desired. Guests may bring food and drinks. Advance reservations help secure preferred dates, especially during peak season, and support a smooth start and finish to your day on the water.
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Carolina Skiff
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
24 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Carolina Skiff
Model Year:
2018
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Yamaha
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
115
Maximum Cruising Speed:
25
Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Fish Finder GPS
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Carolina Skiff
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
24 ft
Vehicle Details
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Rocky Creek Charters wrapped up another productive outing with returning anglers Adam, Don, and Chris from the Kissimmee area. Conditions supported consistent action, and the crew released a notable number of fish throughout the trip. Redfish and sea trout remained dependable targets in the shallows, while cobia and false albacore added steady energy offshore. The group showed strong angling skills and filled the board with quality catches before releasing many back to the water. Their continued visits are appreciated, and this session delivered another successful day on the water with reliable late-season coastal action.
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Robyn and I did a preseason scouting today #scallops were ready!
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Great day of Steinhatchee fishing with this group. We did some inshore fishing and landed a few great catches on a sunny day. Lots of Redfish, Trout and Spanish Mackerel were caught!
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Karen Kastritis and her two sons, Michael and Daniel from West Palm had a great day! 15 Redfish plus trout, flounder and black Seabass. Come and join me for a unique Steinhatchee fishing!
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The Redfish bite is on while the Trout is heading towards shallower flats. Expecting a moderate water temperature for this month of October. Join us out for a fishing run and experience hot Redfish bites right off the get-go. Who knows? You may even hook a 30-inch Redfish. Plan your next getaway and start booking your trip now.
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Randal Civale and Bri Hatmaker from Jacksonville took a scalloping trip to celebrate Bri’s birthday got their limit and could not have asked for better weather! The Scalloping has been good here in Steinhatchee so come out on a trip with us and we will you show you scalloping ropes! Theres no better way to beat the Florida heat than to spend an afternoon in the water collecting scallops!
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scallop season is still going strong!
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Let’s get it on and cruise for an inshore fishing adventure! It’s a good time to go after Redfish & Trout, you may also encounter some sharks along the way. Scallop season is still cranking it looks like the scallops will be abundant for the rest of the season. Ti’s the perfect time to visit Steinhatchee come down and let’s have an awesome outdoor water activity.
Ratings & Reviews Summary
November 6, 2025
Frank is a great Captain. He is very knowledgeable about the water, the fish and the whole process! Our family has chartered and scalloped with him a few times!! Wonderful experience!
November 6, 2025
Checked off a bucket list item: Scalloping with Captain Frank It is the experience of a lifetime
November 6, 2025
First time to Steinhatchee and to Scalloping. Frank is a great boat captain, knowledgeable, fun to go out with and seems to truly care that you have a great experience. I loved being able to go out of the creek instead of Steinhatchee river, it saved us a lot of time. Highly recommend his company!
November 6, 2025
What an amazing time with the Family. Frank is as good a captain as they come. He knows the area well and put us on the fish.
November 6, 2025
Captain Frank was wonderful and our family had a great time. Beautiful location. No on was catching too much that day, and we caught 2, so we were ahead of ever around us! We will absolutely be back. Hooting to do some scalloping with Captain Frank this summer!
November 6, 2025
We had an amazing time last summer scalloping. Very highly recommended for everyone. Thank you Captain Frank!!