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Deep Sea Fishing in Tampa
9 charter boats in Tampa Bay: Tampa, St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Tampa deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Beyond Fishing Charters
Gandy Boat Ramp, 5108 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611 (one of several pickup points)
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon
Capt. Cody's
Hooks Bar & Grill, 611 Destiny Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570
Targets: Goliath grouper, Tarpon, Shark, Gag grouper
Island Lure Fishing Charters
Tierra Verde Resort Marina
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Hogfish, Red grouper, King mackerel, Amberjack
Captain Matt Santiago Sportfishing
Tampa
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Tripletail, Goliath grouper, Gag grouper
Reel Coquina Fishing Charters
O'Neill's Marina, 6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Grouper, Red snapper, Hogfish
Salty Scales
Apollo Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Hogfish, Cobia
Shallow Point Charters
Tampa
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Grouper, Snapper, Shark, Cobia, Permit
Steady Action Fishing Charters
430 W Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper
White Pearl Fishing Charters
Gulfport Municipal Marina
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Cobia
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 16 operators: Tampa fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Tampa at a glance
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 3; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Cobia, Gag grouper, Hogfish.
- In season in October: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout (see the Tampa season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 9 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Tampa wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Tampa
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $600 | $600 – $600 | 3 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,000 | $1,000 – $1,600 | 3 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Tampa: questions
How much is deep sea fishing in Tampa?
Among 3 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $600 to $600), and the median full day is $1,000. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Tampa?
The fish these boats list most often are Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Cobia. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Tampa?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Tampa also runs inshore trips: 16 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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