Salt Bird Charters in Port Richey

Salt Bird Charters takes guests fishing from Port Richey with Captain Nicholas Nowlan. Nick is also known as Penguin. His boat, Lady K, is used for Gulf fishing and quieter coastal tours.

Contact and booking details

Nick's Gulf Coast background

Nick's captain page describes a childhood around Clearwater Beach and a long connection to Southwest Florida's waterways. The business emphasizes patient instruction for families and new anglers. It also lists drift fishing, spinning and live-bait fishing among its methods.

Grouper, snapper, cobia, redfish and snook appear in the operator's fishing descriptions. The choice between nearshore and offshore trips matters more than a long list of possible species. Tell Nick which kind of fishing interests you and how comfortable the group is with a longer Gulf ride.

Lady K and the people aboard

Lady K is listed as a 22-foot Shamrock walkaround with room for six guests. Its captain page identifies a 1999 hull and a single 250-horsepower engine. GPS, a fish finder, a trolling motor, a livewell and an ice box are included in the equipment list.

The business advertises shade and seating aboard the boat. Have Nick explain the layout for your party, particularly if you need help boarding or expect younger children to rest between fishing stops. Six is the published passenger capacity, but a smaller fishing party may give everyone more room at the rail.

Compare the fishing packages

The website lists four-hour nearshore fishing from $800 and six-hour nearshore fishing from $950. Offshore packages start at $900 for four hours, $1,050 for six and $1,200 for eight. These are starting prices, so check the booking total for your date and passenger count.

Fishing equipment, bait, lures, catch cleaning and license coverage appear in the trip inclusions. The FAQ has broad license wording as well as an explanation of for-hire vessel coverage. Ask Nick to confirm that your booking is covered. Snacks are listed, while guests are advised to bring their own food and drinks.

Other ways to spend the day

A two-hour eco tour is advertised from $400. It focuses on coastal habitat, barrier islands and wildlife rather than a fishing catch. Four-hour scalloping starts at $700 and is offered during the local open season.

The fishing area includes the Gulf and the Pithlachascotee River. A river outing and an offshore fishing day will feel quite different. Describe whether your group wants active fishing, a relaxed cruise or time snorkeling, so the booking matches the experience you expect.

Meeting point and cancellation terms

Salt Bird lists 7917 Bayview Street as its guest meeting location. Contact Nick before arrival to confirm parking, the boat's position and the departure time. The website has an online calendar as well as direct phone and email details.

A deposit is applied at checkout, with the balance due on the trip date by cash or credit. The posted terms require guest cancellation three days ahead for a deposit refund. If the guide cancels because of weather, health or equipment, guests are offered rescheduling or a deposit refund. Confirm those terms in the booking record.

Details checked October 11, 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.

Featured photo: Salt Bird Charters guests aboard the white Lady K fishing boat. Photo from Salt Bird Charters.

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