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Tampa Fishing Charters

16 charter captains and guides fishing from Tampa Bay: Tampa, St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Tampa fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Apollo Beach Fishing Charters

827 Seabreeze Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570

Capt. Gavin O'NealKey West 250 BR (2020)Up to 6 guests

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Grouper, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Cobia, Tarpon

4-hour Morning Half Day (4 guests) $6504-hour Afternoon Half Day (4 guests) $6506-hour Morning Six Hour (4 guests) $750+1 more on their site
(813) 418-0225Website

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Capt. Chris Canning

Tampa

Capt. Chris CanningPathfinder 2600 HPS

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Goliath grouper, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Grouper, King mackerel, Blackfin tuna, Cobia

Goliath Grouper 4-6 hr ($600-$800) $600Inshore 4-6 hr ($600-$750) $600Nearshore 6-8 hr ($850-$1,000) $850
(863) 838-0577Website

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Crabtree Fishing Charters

Maximo Park, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Capt. Andrew Crabtree22 ft Skeeter bay boatUp to 4 guests

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Tarpon

Half Day Trip (4 hr) $450Full Day Trip (6 hr) $650Night Fishing Trip (5 hr) $700+2 more on their site
(727) 619-4665Website

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Island Lure Fishing Charters

Tierra Verde Resort Marina

Capt. John Fidi; Capt. Gene MaxwellUp to 6 guests

InshoreDeep seaFlats

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Hogfish, Red grouper, King mackerel, Amberjack

Inshore 1/2 day (4 hrs), 2 people $600Inshore 3/4 day (6 hrs), 2 people $800Inshore full day (8 hrs), 2 people $1,000+4 more on their site
(727) 537-6757Website

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Native Sportfishing

1649 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Capt. Kyle Wallace25 ft C-Hawk hybrid bay boatUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Shark, Grouper

Inshore 4-8 hours (from) $600Tarpon 6-10 hours (from) $1,000Shark 4-8 hours (from) $800+1 more on their site
(727) 804-4041Website

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Reel Coquina Fishing Charters

O'Neill's Marina, 6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Capt. Pablo Koch-SchickPathfinder 22 V (inshore); Orion 29 (offshore)

InshoreOffshoreDeep seaSight fishing

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Grouper, Red snapper, Hogfish

Inshore half day $600Inshore 3/4 day $800Orion 29, 4 hours $900+3 more on their site
(404) 438-8732Website

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Salty Scales

Apollo Beach

Capt. Joshua Taylor25 ft custom AvengerUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper, Gag grouper, Hogfish, Cobia

4-hour inshore $6006-hour inshore $8008-hour inshore $1,000+1 more on their site
(813) 484-3831Website

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Seein' Red Sport Fishing Charters

4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711

Capt. Spencer GoodwinUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshore

Targets: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Gag grouper, Goliath grouper, Mangrove snapper, Pompano, Permit

1/2 Day Inshore, 4 hr (2 persons) $6503/4 Day Inshore, 6 hr (2 persons) $850Full Day Inshore, 8 hr (2 persons) $1,050+4 more on their site
(727) 742-4736Website

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White Pearl Fishing Charters

Gulfport Municipal Marina

Capt. Zack Arnold24 ft Nauticstar Sport (2017)

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Cobia

(727) 656-2373Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Tampa?

How the 16 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

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.

Usually after: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout.

Typical private half day: $600 (3 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Tampa: all 9 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout.

Typical private half day: $600 (8 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Tampa: all 16 guides →

Tampa is part of Florida Gulf Coast fishing charters: compare towns, prices and trips across the area.

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Full tide table and what is biting: Tampa fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Tampa

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$600$450 – $6508
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,000$950 – $1,6005

Compare towns: fishing charter prices across the US.

Seasons

What is biting in Tampa, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Red snapper
Gag grouper
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
Speckled trout
Mangrove snapper

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: myfwc.com, clearwaterinshorefishing.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Tampa: local notes

Snook harvest is closed in the FWC Tampa Bay region Dec 1-end of Feb and May 1-Aug 31; slot is 28-33 in. total length and a snook permit plus license is required

Source: myfwc.com

FWC Tampa Bay red drum region runs from Fred Howard Park south to State Road 64 in Manatee County: 1 redfish per person, 2 per vessel, 18-27 in. slot

Source: myfwc.com

Captain and crew may not keep a red drum bag limit while on a for-hire trip

Source: myfwc.com

Spotted seatrout in the Tampa Bay region are open year-round: 3 per person, 15-19 in. slot, one fish over 19 in. allowed per vessel

Source: myfwc.com

Gandy Boat Ramp (5108 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa) on Old Tampa Bay is a common guide pickup point

Source: beyondfishingcharters.com

Questions

Tampa fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Tampa?

We list 16 charter captains and guides fishing from Tampa Bay: Tampa, St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Tampa?

Among 8 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $450 to $650), and the median full day is $1,000. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Tampa?

The species Tampa captains list most often are Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Cobia and Grouper. In October, the season calendar above shows Red snapper, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?

Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

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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