We Provide Quality Fishing Charters Near Orlando

Our Rates

Note:  Prices below include everything except gratuities (please see the FAQs Page to understand appropriate tipping), with everything you need to fish, and times are dock-to-dock to maximize your fishing time.

Rates are NOT per person, but are a full charter rate for the boat.

Partial Day (5-hour) Trips Inshore or Nearshore (1 to 3 people): $395

Full Day (8-hour) Trips Inshore or Nearshore (1 to 3 people):  $495

When fishing 3 people, fishing techniques may be adjusted.  To explain, three people throwing lures on a small flats boat is impractical and unsafe--we would then fish with baits.

The above trip rates do not include the captain's and mate's (if mate used) tip. It is a standard procedure in the fishing charter industry to tip the crew 15-20% for quality service. Our crew works hard each charter and the tip is much of their income. Thank you.

What if Captain Keith is booked?  We want to make sure you have a great fishing experience here in Central Florida.  If he is booked, Captain Keith will pass you on to another captain that he trusts.  There are some superb captains and some mediocre ones--let's make sure you get a great one!

Captain Keith normally fishes two anglers, but can fish three with some situations.  Captain Keith fishes The MTC, a 16-foot Action Craft that is a specialized for fishing our skinny flats.  The MTC can fish up to three people, but 2 is optimum.  While a normal charter is two anglers,  Captain Keith may adjust fishing techniques to allow safe and effective fishing--primarily using bait.  If you have more people, we can arrange other boats with respected captains to join us that day.  Time of trips is defined as from Dock-to-Dock so that you get a full day of fishing. 

Deposits: We require a deposit of $100 to hold a charter date.  The deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is received 10 days or more in advance of the scheduled charter date, or if a trip is cancelled due to weather.  Otherwise your deposit will be credited towards another trip within a year of the cancellation.  Deposits by check are preferred, but to pay by credit card, please contact Capt Keith.  You can send deposits by check, made out to Keith Kalbfleisch, to:

Captain Keith Kalbfleisch

3118 Heartleaf Place

Winter Park, FL 32792

Want to pay by Credit Card?  Please contact Capt Keith to pay by credit card, and unfortunately, there are some minor limitations.  First, all transactions must be completed at least three days before a charter--no credit cards the day of the charter!  Second, there is a $10 service charge per transaction.  Also, any special charges or tips cannot be charged. 

What Payments do we accept on the day of the Charter? Captain Keith can only take cash, checks, or traveler's checks the day of the charter.  Credit card payments (above) must be paid at least 3 days in advance, and no personal checks will be accepted the day of the charter.   Any tips must be paid on the day of the charter.

What We Provide

We provide all gear, lures, premium bait, licenses, water, snacks, ice, digital photos of your catch, and awesome knowledge.  Our gear is top-of-the-line and designed for the specialized fishing we do, we use fresh braided line (no cheap monofilament here!), and even our leaders are fluorocarbon.  Fly-fishing gear, with hand-tied flies specially designed for the area, is available if desired--please let us know so we can be prepared. 

What to Bring

Most everything is provided, but you will need some personal items.  For your safety, bring sunscreen and shoes with non-slip soles that are soft, rubber, and non-marking (leather or hard soles can easily slip on the deck).  If you are more comfortable, you are welcome to go barefoot onboard The MTC.

Wear comfortable clothes that are geared to warm weather for most of the year.  Your warm-weather favorite fishing clothes or beach clothes will normally suffice.  Remember this is Florida!  You will be out on the open water, rarely with anyone close to the boat, so feel free to wear what you would to the beach or pool and catch some famous Florida sun. 

In addition, there are some items that will make your trip more pleasurable: Any lunch or snack items desired and what you want to drink (we will have water and some snacks, also a cooler with ice--no private coolers please due to limited space); We provide digital photos of your catch to download, but if you wish you can also bring a camera to capture fishy Kodak moments (if expensive, a protective bag); Polarized sunglasses to see in the water and protect your eyes from the strong Florida sun; A billed-cap to protect your face and make it easier to spot fish in the water; and a rain jacket or regular jacket if inclement weather is expected. 

While we furnish all the gear needed, if you have a special rod you would prefer to use Captain Keith will be happy to oblige.  Please let us know so that we can make room on board.

If you want to catch more fish on your trip, Read our Articles.  They will give you tips on seeing fish, working your lure, and hooking fish.