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Inshore Fishing Charters in Tampa
16 inshore guides in Tampa Bay: Tampa, St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Tampa inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Apollo Beach Fishing Charters
827 Seabreeze Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Grouper, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Cobia, Tarpon
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. Chris Canning
Tampa
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Goliath grouper, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Grouper, King mackerel, Blackfin tuna, Cobia
Capt. Cody's
Hooks Bar & Grill, 611 Destiny Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570
Targets: Goliath grouper, Tarpon, Shark, Gag grouper
Crabtree Fishing Charters
Maximo Park, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Tarpon
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
Native Sportfishing
1649 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Shark, 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
Seein' Red Sport Fishing Charters
4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Gag grouper, Goliath grouper, Mangrove snapper, Pompano, Permit
Shallow Point Charters
Tampa
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Grouper, Snapper, Shark, Cobia, Permit
St. Pete Beach Charters
St. Pete Beach
Targets: Snook, Hogfish, Tarpon, Snapper
Steady Action Fishing Charters
430 W Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper
Unreel Fishing Charters
Tampa
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, 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
Inshore fishing in Tampa at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 8; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 8; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5.
- Fish they list most: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Cobia, Grouper, King mackerel, Mangrove snapper.
- In season in October: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper (see the Tampa season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 5 of 16 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Tampa fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Tampa
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides 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 | $450 – $650 | 8 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,000 | $950 – $1,600 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Tampa: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Tampa?
Among 8 guides 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. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Tampa?
The fish these guides list most often are Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Cobia, Grouper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea 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 offshore trips: 9 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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