Leisure Life Charters 

4.9/5 (767 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Elbow Lane North 8398, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, United States

Leisure Life Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (767)
 Angler's Choice
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Elbow Lane North 8398
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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Join Captain Jeff Gibson and Leisure Life Charters for a unique fishing experience out of St. Petersburg, FL. Having fished everywhere from Costa Rica to the Bahamas, Jeff knows all there is to know about catching a variety of local fish species. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, he’ll make sure the trip is tailored to your particular needs.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 2017 25ft Sea Hunt with a Yamaha 300. Along with all the necessary navigation and safety gear, it’s also equipped with a wireless trolling motor for when you need to be careful about spooking fish. There’s plenty of room aboard for up to 4 people, so you can always bring the rest of the family along for the ride. There is also a t-top for shade.

Captain Jeff has more than 20 years of experience fishing the Tampa Bay waters, so he’ll know where to take you for the best results. Some of the species you can find around here include Redfish, Tarpon, Seatrout, Snook, Sheepshead, Sharks, and many more besides.

You’ll be using top of the line equipment, such as Shimano, Daiwa, and Penn reels, as well as Fin-Nor, Allstar, and Redbone rods. When you’re all done, the Captain will clean the catch for your convenience. All you need to do is bring a pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, along with drinks and snacks if you’re so inclined. The fish are biting year-round, so come on down and have a blast!

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Rating

4.9
767 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1116)

hot on a cold day
hot on a cold day
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fantastic Fishing Charter
Wonderful experience!!
Wonderful experience!!
Wonderful experience!!
+1110

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Tara Peacock
Tara Peacock
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fantastic Fishing Charter
Half Day Trip (Morning) on January 21, 20264 adults
We had an excellent experience on this inshore fishing charter. Captain Jeff was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the local waters and tides. The boat was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for inshore fishing, with quality gear and everything we needed for a great day on the water. The captain did a great job putting us on fish and was patient in offering tips and guidance, making the trip enjoyable for anglers of all experience levels. We stayed busy throughout the trip and had a lot of action, which made the experience both exciting and relaxing. If you’re looking for a top-notch inshore fishing charter with a skilled captain who truly cares about your experience, this is the one to book. Highly recommended—we’ll definitely be back!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Ladyfish
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
January 21, 2026
Thank you so much! You guys were awesome!
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Vladyslav Bohoiavlenskyi
Vladyslav Bohoiavlenskyi
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Tour with Captain Jeff
Mid morning 2 hr. Trip on January 8, 20262 adults
We went on a fishing tour with my husband and had an amazing experience. Captain Jeff did an excellent job — everything was very pleasant, well organized, and clearly explained. I had never fished in my life before, but thanks to the way Captain Jeff explained everything and helped me step by step, I understood it all and felt very comfortable. I ended up catching quite a lot of fish! My husband enjoyed the tour just as much. We were absolutely thrilled with this experience and highly recommend it to anyone who is planning or thinking about going fishing. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends as well.
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Response from Captain
January 10, 2026
Thank you so much it was a pleasure fishing with you two!!
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Alec Budfuloski
Alec Budfuloski
5.0
Verified
BEST FISHING TRIP EXPERIENCE!
3/4 Day Trip ( Extended) on January 5, 20262 adults
This was by far the best fishing experience. Starting from before the trip, Jeff was in communication with me and was quick with his responses. Jeff was at the location early, made sure the boat was ready and all gear was rigged and ready to go. Even with knowing that January was a slow season, Jeff made it his mission to make sure we caught fish. Jeff started off at the first spot in the morning and he was telling us the locations and techniques needed to catch the different species. The first location we caught 7 different species. When that spot slowed down, he relocated us to a few different spots catching some catfish. For the last part of the trip he recommended switching up the fishing style to and location to try for the bigger fish. The first location we caught two giant Red's and the second location we hooked into another large red and a spotted trout. Jeff was extremely professional, great conversationalist and made sure that the experience was worth more than I paid. I highly recommend taking a trip with Jeff. I will no doubt, be taking more charters with Jeff this year.
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Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Sheepshead
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
Response from Captain
January 12, 2026
Thank you so much for the awesome review. I had a blast fishing with you guys.
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Amit Aggarwal
Amit Aggarwal
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience – highly recommend Captain Jeff!
Mid morning 2 hr. Trip on December 26, 20252 adults1 child
We had an excellent time fishing with Captain Jeff from Leisure Life Charters. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and incredibly welcoming. What stood out the most was how great he was with our son — he took the time to explain things, encouraged him throughout, and made sure he felt confident and included the whole trip. Captain Jeff was knowledgeable, calm, and clearly loves what he does. He made the experience enjoyable for the whole family, not just about catching fish but about learning and having fun together. We couldn’t have asked for a better outing and would absolutely fish with him again. Highly recommended for families, especially those with kids!
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Reported catch:
Snook
Ladyfish
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Thank you so much!
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Katherine Byrnes
Katherine Byrnes
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Fishing Charter Experience with Captain Jeff!
3 Hour Day Trip ( Late Morning) on December 15, 20251 adult1 child
We recently had the pleasure of taking a fishing charter with Captain Jeff, and it was truly an outstanding experience for both me and my son. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and fun captain, look no further! From the moment we stepped aboard, the boat was impeccably clean and well-maintained, which we really appreciated. What truly set Captain Jeff apart was his incredible expertise. He was incredibly knowledgeable, identifying every single fish we caught and sharing facts about them! He went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and educational: * He shared many excellent fishing tips that helped me learn to fish (I’m normally a spectator) and my son said “he really wanted to help make me be better at fishing.” * He took care of everything—from baiting our hooks to helping us with our casts—which allowed us to focus purely on the fun of fishing. * He was extremely patient and made the entire learning process fun, especially for my son. Captain Jeff's fun and patient demeanor made the entire adventure memorable for my son and me. We highly recommend him and hope to come back to fish soon!
Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Response from Captain
December 16, 2025
Thank you so much for all the kind words. It was a great pleasure fishing with you two..
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Trip availability and prices

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US $275
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US $275
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US $275
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US $275
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US $275
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US $375
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US $375
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US $375
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US $375
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Half Day Trip (Morning)
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US $500
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US $500
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US $500
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Half Day Trip (Extended)
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US $550
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3/4 Day Trip Morning
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US $650
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US $750
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
767 reviews
5
742
4
17
3
4
2
2
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1116)

hot on a cold day
hot on a cold day
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fantastic Fishing Charter
Wonderful experience!!
Wonderful experience!!
Wonderful experience!!
+1110

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (767)

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Showing 15 of 767 reviews
Tara Peacock
Tara Peacock
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Fantastic Fishing Charter
Half Day Trip (Morning) on January 21, 20264 adults
We had an excellent experience on this inshore fishing charter. Captain Jeff was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the local waters and tides. The boat was clean, comfortable, and perfectly set up for inshore fishing, with quality gear and everything we needed for a great day on the water. The captain did a great job putting us on fish and was patient in offering tips and guidance, making the trip enjoyable for anglers of all experience levels. We stayed busy throughout the trip and had a lot of action, which made the experience both exciting and relaxing. If you’re looking for a top-notch inshore fishing charter with a skilled captain who truly cares about your experience, this is the one to book. Highly recommended—we’ll definitely be back!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Ladyfish
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
January 21, 2026
Thank you so much! You guys were awesome!
0
Vladyslav Bohoiavlenskyi
Vladyslav Bohoiavlenskyi
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Tour with Captain Jeff
Mid morning 2 hr. Trip on January 8, 20262 adults
We went on a fishing tour with my husband and had an amazing experience. Captain Jeff did an excellent job — everything was very pleasant, well organized, and clearly explained. I had never fished in my life before, but thanks to the way Captain Jeff explained everything and helped me step by step, I understood it all and felt very comfortable. I ended up catching quite a lot of fish! My husband enjoyed the tour just as much. We were absolutely thrilled with this experience and highly recommend it to anyone who is planning or thinking about going fishing. We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends as well.
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Response from Captain
January 10, 2026
Thank you so much it was a pleasure fishing with you two!!
0
Alec Budfuloski
Alec Budfuloski
5.0
Verified
BEST FISHING TRIP EXPERIENCE!
3/4 Day Trip ( Extended) on January 5, 20262 adults
This was by far the best fishing experience. Starting from before the trip, Jeff was in communication with me and was quick with his responses. Jeff was at the location early, made sure the boat was ready and all gear was rigged and ready to go. Even with knowing that January was a slow season, Jeff made it his mission to make sure we caught fish. Jeff started off at the first spot in the morning and he was telling us the locations and techniques needed to catch the different species. The first location we caught 7 different species. When that spot slowed down, he relocated us to a few different spots catching some catfish. For the last part of the trip he recommended switching up the fishing style to and location to try for the bigger fish. The first location we caught two giant Red's and the second location we hooked into another large red and a spotted trout. Jeff was extremely professional, great conversationalist and made sure that the experience was worth more than I paid. I highly recommend taking a trip with Jeff. I will no doubt, be taking more charters with Jeff this year.
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Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Sheepshead
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
Response from Captain
January 12, 2026
Thank you so much for the awesome review. I had a blast fishing with you guys.
0
Amit Aggarwal
Amit Aggarwal
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience – highly recommend Captain Jeff!
Mid morning 2 hr. Trip on December 26, 20252 adults1 child
We had an excellent time fishing with Captain Jeff from Leisure Life Charters. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and incredibly welcoming. What stood out the most was how great he was with our son — he took the time to explain things, encouraged him throughout, and made sure he felt confident and included the whole trip. Captain Jeff was knowledgeable, calm, and clearly loves what he does. He made the experience enjoyable for the whole family, not just about catching fish but about learning and having fun together. We couldn’t have asked for a better outing and would absolutely fish with him again. Highly recommended for families, especially those with kids!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Snook
Ladyfish
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Thank you so much!
0
Katherine Byrnes
Katherine Byrnes
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Fishing Charter Experience with Captain Jeff!
3 Hour Day Trip ( Late Morning) on December 15, 20251 adult1 child
We recently had the pleasure of taking a fishing charter with Captain Jeff, and it was truly an outstanding experience for both me and my son. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and fun captain, look no further! From the moment we stepped aboard, the boat was impeccably clean and well-maintained, which we really appreciated. What truly set Captain Jeff apart was his incredible expertise. He was incredibly knowledgeable, identifying every single fish we caught and sharing facts about them! He went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and educational: * He shared many excellent fishing tips that helped me learn to fish (I’m normally a spectator) and my son said “he really wanted to help make me be better at fishing.” * He took care of everything—from baiting our hooks to helping us with our casts—which allowed us to focus purely on the fun of fishing. * He was extremely patient and made the entire learning process fun, especially for my son. Captain Jeff's fun and patient demeanor made the entire adventure memorable for my son and me. We highly recommend him and hope to come back to fish soon!
Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Response from Captain
December 16, 2025
Thank you so much for all the kind words. It was a great pleasure fishing with you two..
0

FAQs about Leisure Life Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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