Crystal River, FL
Book Your Big 3
Charter Adventure.
Fishing • Scalloping • Manatee Tours private trips with Captain Dylan on the calmest water in Florida.
- Local Captain
- Private Trips
- Family Friendly
- Easy Booking
4.9 (187+ reviews) USCG Licensed & Insured6 yrs running charters
28.90°NKing's Bay · Pete's Pier82.59°W
Est · 2020Crystal River · FLFish · Scallop
Quick answer
Big 3 Charters offers private fishing charters, scalloping trips, and manatee tours in Crystal River, Florida. Every trip is a private boat with a local captain pick the trip that fits your group, check live availability, and book directly. Trips run year round. Scalloping is July through September and manatee swims peak November through March.
Three trips, one boat
Pick your day on the water.
Easy from the dock
Three steps to the water.
01
Pick a trip
Scalloping, fishing, manatee or combine two in one day.
02
Pick a date
Live availability via FareHarbor. Deposit holds the boat.
03
Meet at the dock
Ms Fins Oarhouse for fishing and scalloping, Pete's Pier for manatee tours. We handle the rest.
On the bow
Captain Dylan
Your captain
12 years on this water. Every cut, every channel.
Captain Dylan grew up running these flats. He's USCG-licensed, fully insured, and runs every charter himself no rotating crew, no rushed turnover. The same person who answers your booking email is the one driving the boat.
Read his story187+ five-star reviews
Guests, in their own words.
"Dylan put us right on the scallops within ten minutes. The kids didn't want to leave. Easiest booking we've ever done."
"Three redfish, two trout, and a cold beer by lunch. Boat is immaculate and the captain knows every cut in the river."
"A baby manatee swam right up to my mask. Quiet, respectful, perfectly run. Worth flying down for."
"We caught fish in the morning, scalloped after lunch, and Dylan filleted everything at the dock. Bucket-list day."
Good to know
People also ask
What is the best charter to book in Crystal River?
It depends on the season. Scalloping is the most popular trip in summer (July–September), manatee tours are the must-do in winter (November–March), and fishing runs strong year-round. If you can't choose, the scallop + fish combo is a great first day on the water.
Are Big 3 Charters trips private?
Yes. Every charter is a private boat just your party, no shared groups.
How do I book a Big 3 Charter?
Pick a trip, open the booking calendar, and reserve a date with a small deposit. You can also call or text the captain before booking if you want to talk it through first.
Where do you meet for the charter?
Fishing and scalloping trips meet at Ms Fins Oarhouse, 2130 S Waterman Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429. Manatee tours meet at Pete's Pier, 1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429. We send turn-by-turn directions 24 hours before your trip.
Can I call or text before booking?
Yes call or text (352) 257-3886. The captain answers personally, usually the same day.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We reschedule at no charge, or refund your deposit. Your booking stays on the books until you sail.
Weekends sell out fastest
Your Charter Day Starts Here
Pick your trip, choose your date, and let Big 3 Charters handle the rest.