# Coyote Cruise & Charter

> Coyote Cruise & Charter is a USCG-licensed inshore fishing charter and scalloping guide service based in New Port Richey, Florida, serving the Tampa Bay area Gulf Coast. Captain Aaron has 15+ years of experience and is a 5th generation native Floridian.

Coyote Cruise & Charter operates from New Port Richey, FL 34652 and fishes the inshore waters of Florida's Gulf Coast including New Port Richey, Port Richey, Holiday, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and surrounding Tampa Bay area waters. The Anclote River system, Anclote Key, and nearby grass flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines are primary fishing grounds.

The business is owned and operated by Captain Aaron, who is USCG licensed and fully insured. The vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Target species include redfish, snook, spotted seatrout, sheepshead, tarpon, cobia, grouper, flounder, jack crevalle, and black drum depending on season. Scalloping charters harvest bay scallops during the open season.

Contact: (813) 765-0695 · coyotecharter@gmail.com
Book online: https://www.coyotecruise.com/book
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

## Services & Pricing

- [Rates](https://www.coyotecruise.com/rates): Full pricing for all charter options. Quick Trip: $400 / 2 hours, up to 2 guests. Half Day: $500 / 4 hours, up to 2 guests. Full Day: $800 / 8 hours, up to 2 guests. Additional passengers $50 each, max 6 total. All fishing equipment, licenses, ice, coolers, and fish cleaning included. $100 deposit required, 48-hour cancellation policy, free weather rescheduling.
- [Scalloping Charters](https://www.coyotecruise.com/scalloping): Guided scalloping trips during the Florida Nature Coast season (July 1 – September 24, 2026). 4-hour trip: $450, up to 4 guests. 8-hour full day: $750, up to 4 guests. Additional passengers $50 each, max 6 total. All snorkel gear, scalloping licenses, ice, coolers, and flotation devices included.
- [Book a Trip](https://www.coyotecruise.com/book): Online booking form for all charter types. Trip time options: Sunrise, Morning (8:00 AM), Afternoon (1:00 PM). Party size 1–6 guests.

## Specialty Trips

- [Everglades Adventures](https://www.coyotecruise.com/rates): Seasonal full-day trips to Flamingo in the Everglades targeting snook, tarpon, and redfish. $700. Available November through April.
- [Anclote Sandbar Tours](https://www.coyotecruise.com/book): Combination trips with morning fishing and afternoon at the Anclote sandbar for swimming, shelling, and relaxing. Contact for details.
- [Custom Charters](https://www.coyotecruise.com/rates): Flexible scheduling for special events, corporate outings, and tailored experiences. Contact for pricing.

## Fishing Information

- [Target Species](https://www.coyotecruise.com/species): Detailed profiles of 8 primary target species — redfish, snook, spotted seatrout, grouper, cobia, tarpon, sheepshead, and flounder — with best seasons, average sizes, and techniques.
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.coyotecruise.com/gallery): Photos from recent charter trips.

## Blog

- [Spring Break Fishing Charters 2026](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/spring-break-fishing-charters-new-port-richey-2026): March inshore fishing report — redfish, snook, and seatrout activity around New Port Richey.
- [Scalloping Season Guide 2026](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/scalloping-season-guide-nature-coast-2026): Complete guide to Florida's Nature Coast scalloping season including regulations, what to expect, and gear.
- [First Time Scalloping](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/first-time-scalloping-florida-charter): What to expect on your first scalloping charter — swimming ability, kids, bag limits, gear, and cooking your catch.
- [Florida Fishing Charters Complete Guide](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/florida-fishing-charters-complete-guide): Comprehensive guide to charter fishing in Florida covering types, costs, and what to expect.
- [Tampa Bay Tarpon Tactics](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/summer-tarpon-tactics-tampa-bay): Summer tarpon fishing guide for Tampa Bay including techniques, tackle, and seasonal patterns.
- [Port Richey Fishing Guide](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/port-richey-fishing-guide): Best fishing spots, species, and seasonal patterns for the Tampa Bay area.
- [Charter Fishing Prices 2025](https://www.coyotecruise.com/blog/charter-fishing-prices-2025-cost-guide): What fishing charters cost and what affects pricing.

## Social Media

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/capt_aaronlopez): Trip photos, fishing reports, and season updates from Captain Aaron.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Coyote-Cruise-Charter/61555067428389/): Business page with reviews and updates.
- [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8580896185886637007): Location and reviews.