- Location
- Steinhatchee, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore flats fishing; family fishing; seasonal scalloping
- Phone
- 352-210-6197
Hatch Snatch Charters is Captain Leslie “Les” Hernandez’s Steinhatchee guide service. Its main offering is family-friendly inshore fishing on the local flats, with scalloping trips added during the appropriate season.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Hatch Snatch Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Steinhatchee, Florida |
| Departure / address | Steinhatchee; exact ramp and meeting time arranged with Captain Les. |
| Phone | 352-210-6197 |
| hatchsnatchcharter@gmail.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Hatch Snatch Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore flats fishing; family fishing; seasonal scalloping |
Meet Captain Les
Hernandez describes learning to fish from his father as a child and turning that interest into full-time guiding. The business emphasizes instruction and helping guests improve their fishing skills, making it a potential fit for mixed-experience groups.
The published site offers a fishing gallery and direct booking links, but it does not establish a detailed vessel specification in the reviewed pages. Ask about the assigned boat, shade and boarding arrangements when reserving.
Fishing and scalloping prices
Four-hour fishing trips are $500 for two people, six-hour trips $600 and eight-hour trips $700. Each additional person costs $50, with a four-person fishing maximum.
Four-hour scalloping trips are listed at $500 for up to six people. The operator explicitly notes a weight restriction for groups larger than five and asks those groups to call ahead. Confirm the appropriate passenger count and seasonal dates before paying for a scalloping outing.
Included equipment and reservations
Fishing tackle and fishing-license coverage are supplied. Contact Les by phone or email, or follow the official booking link, to arrange a date and discuss your group’s experience.
Before departure, confirm refreshments, fish cleaning, bait arrangements and cancellation terms. Scalloping guests should separately ask about masks, snorkels, fins and collection equipment; a statement about fishing tackle does not establish that all swimming equipment is included. Obtain the precise ramp, parking and arrival instructions rather than relying on the general Steinhatchee location.
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: Hatch Snatch angler holding a golden-colored fish aboard a boat. Photo from Hatch Snatch Charters.