Hookin It Charters and Tours in Cedar Key

Location: Cedar Key, Florida
Trip Types: Inshore fishing; shark trips; family outings; dolphin tours; seasonal Crystal River scalloping
Phone: 352-221-3595

Hookin It Charters and Tours is Captain Jayson Porter’s veteran-owned fishing and boating business. Its main inshore outings fish Cedar Key, while the dedicated scalloping product departs from the Crystal River area.

Contact and booking details

Operator	Hookin It Charters and Tours
Area	Cedar Key, Florida
Departure / address	Cedar Key for inshore fishing; Crystal River for the advertised scalloping trips. Confirm the exact dock.
Phone	352-221-3595
Email	FLCharterTour@Outlook.com
Website / reservations	Visit Hookin It Charters and Tours
Trip options	Inshore fishing; shark trips; family outings; dolphin tours; seasonal Crystal River scalloping

Captain and fishing program

The business emphasizes family trips and instruction for younger or inexperienced anglers. Its about page lists a 24-foot boat, and inshore trips are described as using a skiff.

Fishing methods include light tackle and popping corks for redfish, trout, snook, black drum, sheepshead and other seasonal species. Short dolphin outings and longer family trips can be discussed directly with the captain.

Adult and young anglers holding small fish aboard a Hookin It charter. Photo from Hookin It Charters and Tours.

Rates and package details

The booking page advertises four-hour morning fishing from $400 and an eight-hour day from $600, generally with a two-guest base price and additional-person charges. Some afternoon and family listings contain conflicting prices, durations or capacities, so request a written total and confirmed passenger limit.

Fishing packages list gear, bait, fishing-license coverage, ice and water, and some include catch cleaning. The seasonal scallop listing includes snorkeling equipment and identifies Crystal River as the location, despite broader marketing language elsewhere mentioning Cedar Key.

Reservations and preparation

The company encourages calling Captain Jayson directly for a personalized plan. Email and official booking links are also available. Explain whether you want fishing, a beach break, dolphin watching or a scalloping trip so the right departure and equipment can be arranged.

Bring refreshments and sun protection, and confirm transport, fish processing and any extra charges. The general about page allows cancellation at least seven days ahead, while some packages mention non-refundable deposits. Obtain the terms that apply to your chosen booking before payment.

Details checked September 26, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Sources and photos

Featured photo: Hookin It guests examining a catch on the bow of a boat. Photo from Hookin It Charters and Tours.