
- Location
- Steinhatchee, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore flats fishing; scalloping; river tours; sunset cruises
- Phone
- 727-271-9757
Crystal Sea Charters is Captain Crystal Pesek’s Steinhatchee fishing and boating business. A full-time local resident with a background in education, Pesek offers flats fishing, seasonal scalloping and relaxed river or sunset excursions.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Crystal Sea Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Steinhatchee, Florida |
| Departure / address | Steinhatchee; exact launch point confirmed with Captain Crystal. |
| Phone | 727-271-9757 |
| info@crystalseacharters.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Crystal Sea Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore flats fishing; scalloping; river tours; sunset cruises |
Captain Crystal and the Mako
The official biography identifies Pesek as a Coast Guard licensed and insured captain. Her listed boat is a 22-foot Mako with a 150-horsepower Yamaha. Scalloping amenities include a Bimini top and a custom platform ladder for getting back aboard.

Fishing, scalloping and cruise prices
Flats fishing targets trout, redfish, flounder and other inshore species. Published fishing rates are $500 for four hours or $600 for eight hours for one to three people, with an additional person priced at $100. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice and license coverage are listed as included.
Scalloping is advertised at $500 on weekdays and $550 on weekends for one to six people, generally lasting four to six hours. River and sunset cruises are listed at $225 for two and a half hours for up to six. Confirm the current price and available seasonal dates directly.
Preparing and booking
For scalloping, the operator supplies bottled water, ice, a cooler, license coverage and collection bags. Guests must bring a mask and snorkel plus fins or water shoes, along with snacks, personal drinks, a towel and sun protection.
Call or email Crystal to choose an outing and receive the departure instructions. Confirm group size, fish-cleaning arrangements for fishing trips, the deposit and cancellation policy. The website’s seasonal descriptions are general and should not be used as a current harvest calendar; ask which dates the captain is booking.
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
- Crystal Sea Charters — Official website
- Crystal Sea Charters — Contact
- Crystal Sea Charters — Fishing
- Crystal Sea Charters — Scalloping
Featured photo: Crystal Sea Charters guest holding a redfish beside open water. Photo from Crystal Sea Charters.
