Big Bend Charters

Big Bend Charters Capt Brian has been offshore fishing the Gulf for over 30 years, 24 years out of Steinhatchee. Never know what else might bite! Offering trips from 6-12 hours!

Offshore fishing includes grouper, amberjack, snapper, kingfish, seabass and cobia. 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, 22 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! We have several types of trips. Here is the basic run down on the trips. All prices include everything that you need for fishing, including license, tackle, ice and bait.

8 hours inshore: $600 for 4 people, $50 for each additional up to 6

1/2 day nearshore: $800 up to 6 people, seabass, florida snapper, always a chance at grouper, cobia and kingfish in this area.

8 hours nearshore: $1000 for up to 6 people, this trip is up to 20miles offshore

10 hours offshore: $1600

12 hours offshore: $1800

Both offshore trips can go as far as needed to catch grouper, kings, amberjack, cobia and other reef fish. The 12 hour trip is better in the summer, because it is needed to go deep for the best catch during the summer months. Also, we call the 12 hour a thrills trip because Brian's goal is the bigger bait and bigger fish in deeper water. Hooky Special: $3900, 2 days offshore, 2 nights stay, lunches and fish cleaning all included. Open Boat: $300 per person, is a 10 hour trip, you share the boat with others. Call for more information

For more information please call us toll free 877-852-FISH. www.BigBendCharters.info

Capt Brian and Gina Smith
Big Bend Charters

Beautiful Steinhatchee sunset to end the day. By Tom Muscher Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman's Bay
12/18/2024

Beautiful Steinhatchee sunset to end the day. By Tom Muscher Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman's Bay

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Dense fog this morning...

By Tony Mathis Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman's Bay

Both gags hit the same lure on the troll. Something you don't see often!
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Both gags hit the same lure on the troll. Something you don't see often!

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Coffee with the Captain:
Christmas is a season of hope; the real hope for all found in Christ. Those still dealing with the effects of Helene, it could be a bitter sweet time. Here in Steinhatchee, it merely took less than two hours for our community to be shaken like an Etch-O-Stetch (Google it, if necessary). Nature is always an amazing force. During good times, the wonders of nature often go unnoticed. The quiet grace of which continues before us, yet we convince ourselves we're too busy to take a moment for adoration. I've had many adoration moments on my boat. I'm sure like-moments have occurred many times in a deer stand. This Christmas don't allow yourself to be driven by the not-so-important quests for gifts and busyness. Take an adoration moment during visits, across the table to friends and family, watch the children play without a care or worry, time with seniors, seasonal activities, special church services and so forth. Most importantly, take a moment to adore the Real reason for the season and the Hope for the future found only in Christ.

When the tuff gets rough, the tuff go fishing (inshore) Thank you TEAM Patti Burd! Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman's Bay ...
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Make Steinhatchee Strong Again! SLEEP! EAT! FISH STEINHATCHEE​!Steinhatchee Travel Guide Big Bend Charters Steinhatchee....
11/30/2024

Make Steinhatchee Strong Again! SLEEP! EAT! FISH STEINHATCHEE​!

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...and he would give Big Bend Charter gift certificates!
11/29/2024

...and he would give Big Bend Charter gift certificates!

11/28/2024

Catch your own fish with Big Bend Charters ! Gift certificates available now!

Red Snapper season is open for the rest of the year! Make Steinhatchee Great Again!Eat! Sleep! FISH STEINHATCHEE!Simply ...
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Red Snapper season is open for the rest of the year!

Make Steinhatchee Great Again!
Eat! Sleep! FISH STEINHATCHEE!
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11/28/2024

Keep us in mind for lodging for the kickoff to the 2025 Florida Redfish Series.

Call: (352)646-4222

Who plans to make 2025 their year?!

We hope to see many returning faces and lots of new ones! We had over 500 members in 2024 and we hope to surpass that number in 2025.
Our season opener is currently scheduled for January 25th, 2025 out of the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fl.
Please share and help spread the word.
As a reminder our 2025 Championship qualifications will be based on the top 50 kayakers and top 75 boat teams in points.
Rule updates for 2025 will be completed by year-end.

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11/28/2024

Another day in paradise, Steinhatchee Style! Felt good to leave ground zero and forget about what's going on for awhile and enjoy a day of fall fishing! From big grouper to big snapper, surprised by Lane snapper, sharks and more

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Talk about the one that got away...

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