TURTLEHEAD CHARTERS
I am Captain Frank Viola III and I have been fishing the Clearwater Beach and Crystal River areas for years and now adding services to Lake Norman near Charlotte NC. I have spent the decades working to become one of countries premiere fishermen. I fish out of a 2020 Hell's Bay Marquesa and spend my professional and free time on the water. Below are a list of trips and prices and I truly hope I get the opportunity to put you on the fish of a lifetime! Looking forward to fishing with you, tight lines! Please contact me at 321-689-0445 or frankviolaiii@gmail.com to book your trip today!
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Our Services
Welcome to Turtlehead Charters! We are now booking trips on Lake Norman. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman, we offer a range of services to suit your needs. Our experienced guides will ensure you have a memorable fishing experience.
Half-Day Fishing
Experience the thrill of fishing in the beautiful waters of Lake Norman with our half-day fishing service. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to the best fishing spots and provide all the necessary equipment. Catch a variety of fish species and create lasting memories.
Full-Day Fishing
Make the most of your fishing adventure with our full-day fishing service. Spend the entire day on Lake Norman, exploring different fishing locations and targeting various fish species. Our guides will share their expertise and ensure you have a successful and enjoyable fishing trip.
Sunset Cruises
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Norman with our sunset cruises. Relax and unwind as you sail across the calm waters, enjoying the stunning views and vibrant colors of the sunset. It's the perfect way to end a day of fishing or simply enjoy a peaceful evening on the lake.
HALF DAY TRIP
A half day trip is a four hour charter. Depending on the time of year we could target anything from inshore species to near shore fish. All licensing and fishing needs are supplied along with drinks and a lot of laughs.
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Half day trip options:
8 am - 12 pm
2 pm - 6 pm
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$550
FULL DAY TRIP
A full day trip is an eight hour charter. This charter runs from December 26- January 3 and March 1- March 30. We target anything from inshore species to near shore fish including king mackerel, pompano, redfish, snook and trout. These trips are exclusive to Crystal River, Florida. All licensing and fishing needs are supplied along with lunch, drinks and even more laughs than the four hour charter.
Full day trip:
8 am - 4 pm
$875
EVENING TRIP
This is my favorite charter no matter the time of year. If my buddies and I are going to fish, we fish at night. Life in the area wakes up as soon as the sun goes down and the bite is incredible. This is a four to six hour charter. We target everything from juvenile tarpon to redfish, snook, trout and even tripletail. All licensing and fishing needs are supplied along with drinks and a lot of tight lines. We target everything open this charter.
Evening trip:
7 pm - 11 pm
$625
TARPON TRIP
These trips last from the end of April through mid July. My favorite fish and time of year. If this fish is on you bucket list, look no further than right here. This is an eight hour charter where we spend the day targeting the silver king. Clearwater Beach is a hidden gem and one of the best places on earth to catch your trophy tarpon. I offer live bait, artificial and fly charters for tarpon. These trips run from May 1- August 3. Everything needed is supplied by me, you can bring your own gear if you'd like, and we will chase silver together the entire day!
Tarpon trip
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
$1400
Photography Package
Add $100 to any of your fishing charter services above and let's put that fish of a lifetime into a 5k photo for you to show off to your friends and family.
Videography Package
Add $250 to any of your fishing charter services above and let's put that fish of a lifetime into a cinamatic video for you to show off to your friends and family.