Leisure Life Charters 

4.9/5 (756 reviews)
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 Elbow Lane North 8398, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, United States

Leisure Life Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (756)
 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
756 reviews
5
731
4
17
3
4
2
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1
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1101)

GREAT DAY
GREAT DAY
December fishing trip
December fishing trip
Christmas Vacation Fishing trip
Christmas Vacation Fishing trip
+1095

What anglers say

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

All reviews (756)

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Amit Aggarwal
Amit Aggarwal
5.0
Verified
New
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
New
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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James Platt
James Platt
5.0
Verified
New
GREAT DAY
3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on January 3, 20261 adult1 child
Captain Jeff was awesome!! Made contact with us 24 hrs prior to our trip with updated location and more information so we arrived ready to fish. He was super helpful getting my son and myself ready for our first saltwater fishing experience finding fish immediately at our first stop and the fishing continued at every stop. Super friendly and knowledgeable about area to give us a great experience!! Definitely will be booking with him again!!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Ladyfish
Flounder
Response from Captain
January 3, 2026
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys.
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Julie Porter
Julie Porter
5.0
Verified
Thank you, Captain Jeff!
3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on November 2, 20252 adults2 children
We had an absolutely amazing day on the water with Captain Jeff! From the moment we stepped aboard, he made us feel welcome and confident, whether we were seasoned anglers or total beginners. He’s friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters, fish species, and all the fishing regulations around the intercostal in St. Petersburg. Captain Jeff kept our lines baited, our spirits high, and even managed to keep my kids (12 and 14) completely engaged the whole trip — no small feat! We caught several beautiful red drum (plus some sheepshead, grunt, ladyfish, catfish, trout) , and later that evening we enjoyed the most delicious blackened fish for dinner. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Captain Jeff clearly takes pride in giving his guests a top-notch experience. You can tell he truly loves what he does and knows these waters like the back of his hand. If you’re looking for a family-friendly, fun, and rewarding fishing charter in St. Pete, Captain Jeff is your guy. Worth every penny — we can’t wait to book with him again! 🎣
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spotted Seatrout
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
November 4, 2025
Thank you so much for the best review ever. It was a great pleasure fishing with your amazing family. Hopefully we can do it again in the near future. Tight Lines...
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Mark Love
Mark Love
5.0
Verified
A fun morning out on the water
3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on October 25, 20252 adults
Having been out fishing yesterday and having a great time, I decided to book a last minute charter for today. Luckily I came across Leisure Life Charters and Captain Jeff. The low tide made it a bit tough for the Captain, however he found some great spots where we caught a range of different fish. His boat was great fun, absolutely flying across the water. We were even lucky enough to have some manatees popping up right next to the boat at one stage. Throughout the trip Captain Jeff kept us right with guidance on where to cast etc. All in all a fantastic day and would definitely go out again with Captain Jeff and Leisure Life Charters.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Ladyfish
Flounder
Response from Captain
October 26, 2025
Thank you so much! It was a great pleasure fishing with you and your son!
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3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning)
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US $375 
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Mid morning 3hr. Trip
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
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US $375 
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3 Hour Day Trip ( Late Morning)
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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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Mid morning 4hr. Trip
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US $500 
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Half Day Trip (Afternoon)
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US $500 
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US $500 
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Half Day Trip (Extended)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip Morning
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip ( Extended)
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7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $750 
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Full Day Trip
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
756 reviews
5
731
4
17
3
4
2
2
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1101)

GREAT DAY
GREAT DAY
December fishing trip
December fishing trip
Christmas Vacation Fishing trip
Christmas Vacation Fishing trip
+1095

What anglers say

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

All reviews (756)

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Amit Aggarwal
Amit Aggarwal
5.0
Verified
New
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
New
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
James Platt
James Platt
5.0
Verified
New
GREAT DAY
3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on January 3, 20261 adult1 child
Captain Jeff was awesome!! Made contact with us 24 hrs prior to our trip with updated location and more information so we arrived ready to fish. He was super helpful getting my son and myself ready for our first saltwater fishing experience finding fish immediately at our first stop and the fishing continued at every stop. Super friendly and knowledgeable about area to give us a great experience!! Definitely will be booking with him again!!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Ladyfish
Flounder
Response from Captain
January 3, 2026
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys.
0
Julie Porter
Julie Porter
5.0
Verified
Thank you, Captain Jeff!
3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on November 2, 20252 adults2 children
We had an absolutely amazing day on the water with Captain Jeff! From the moment we stepped aboard, he made us feel welcome and confident, whether we were seasoned anglers or total beginners. He’s friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local waters, fish species, and all the fishing regulations around the intercostal in St. Petersburg. Captain Jeff kept our lines baited, our spirits high, and even managed to keep my kids (12 and 14) completely engaged the whole trip — no small feat! We caught several beautiful red drum (plus some sheepshead, grunt, ladyfish, catfish, trout) , and later that evening we enjoyed the most delicious blackened fish for dinner. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Captain Jeff clearly takes pride in giving his guests a top-notch experience. You can tell he truly loves what he does and knows these waters like the back of his hand. If you’re looking for a family-friendly, fun, and rewarding fishing charter in St. Pete, Captain Jeff is your guy. Worth every penny — we can’t wait to book with him again! 🎣
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spotted Seatrout
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
November 4, 2025
Thank you so much for the best review ever. It was a great pleasure fishing with your amazing family. Hopefully we can do it again in the near future. Tight Lines...
0
Mark Love
Mark Love
5.0
Verified
A fun morning out on the water
3 Hour Trip ( Early Morning) on October 25, 20252 adults
Having been out fishing yesterday and having a great time, I decided to book a last minute charter for today. Luckily I came across Leisure Life Charters and Captain Jeff. The low tide made it a bit tough for the Captain, however he found some great spots where we caught a range of different fish. His boat was great fun, absolutely flying across the water. We were even lucky enough to have some manatees popping up right next to the boat at one stage. Throughout the trip Captain Jeff kept us right with guidance on where to cast etc. All in all a fantastic day and would definitely go out again with Captain Jeff and Leisure Life Charters.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Ladyfish
Flounder
Response from Captain
October 26, 2025
Thank you so much! It was a great pleasure fishing with you and your son!
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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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