Leisure Life Charters

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    1/4 Day Trip (Early Morning)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    If you're down for a short and sweet fishing run, this is the trip for you. You'll be fishing the close inshore waters for species like Redfish, Seatrout, Snook, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the trip price. Captain Jeff will clean your catch after the trip at no extra charge.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    1/4 Day Trip (Late Morning)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    1/4 Day Trip ( Early Afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Day Trip ( Late Morning)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip ( Afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Morning)
    Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    The half-day trip is great when you don't have too much time to spend on the water, but still want to get some serious angling done. You'll be focusing on the inshore waters where the main targets are Redfish, Seatrout, Tarpon (when in season), Snook, Snapper, and others. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    If you're not all that much of a morning person, an afternoon trip allows you to sleep in and still get some awesome fishing done. You'll be fishing inshore for the likes of Redfish, Seatrout, Tarpon (when in season), Snook, Snapper, and more. The price includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Morning Trip (Extended)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Extra hour to catch more fish!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip Afternoon (Extended)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Extra hour to catch more fish!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip Morning
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip ( Extended)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    The full-day trip is the best option for exploring everything these waters have to offer. You can go both inshore and nearshore where a wide variety of fish reside. These include Cobia, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon (when in season), Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Sharks and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 638 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matthew R.
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Go catch em with captain Jeff

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on November 4, 2024
Captain Jeff took my son (8y.o.) dad, and me out for an 8 hour trip. We got onto some trout right away. Took a few spots to...
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Skyler H.
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5 Star Recommendation

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip Morning on October 16, 2024
We knew we wanted to go inshore fishing when we planned our trip to Florida, and after reading the reviews, we knew Captain...
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Margaret L.
Excellent
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Best Inshore Fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Morning Trip (Extended) on September 23, 2024
We all came with experience. We felt spoiled by Capt Jeff. He went above and beyond with bait, service and personability. A...
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Early morning charter with Captain Jeff Gibson

3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on June 21, 2024
Had the BEST experience with Captain Jeff from Leisure Life Charters!!  *He was kind and helpful with the booking! ...
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Sean T.
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Best inshore charter yet

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on May 26, 2024
My wife Lauren and I booked Capt. Jeff while we were on our honeymoon in Madeira beach Fl. Got to the ramp 15 mins early and...
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FAQs about Leisure Life Charters

Leisure Life Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 1/4 Day Trip (Early Morning) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 1/4 Day Trip (Late Morning) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 1/4 Day Trip ( Early Afternoon) (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Day Trip ( Late Morning) (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip ( Afternoon) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (Morning) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (Afternoon) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Morning Trip (Extended) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip Afternoon (Extended) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip Morning (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip ( Extended) (7 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Leisure Life Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Leisure Life Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Usually prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Leisure Life Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Leisure Life Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Leisure Life Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Jeff Gibson
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
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638 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice
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I was raised in northern Minnesota. I started fishing and hunting at a very young age and just love the outdoors. I moved to Florida at the age of 15 and have now been here for 36 years and love it . I started saltwater fishing and caught my first snook and became addicted instantly! I then about 12 years ago decided I wanted to be a fishing guide so here I am! It is my greatest passion just being on the water every day and enjoying nature!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Ladyfish Ladyfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Usually prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age; life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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