Reef Relief Charters 

4.8/5 (294 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 92nd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33708, United States

Reef Relief Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (294 reviews)
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92nd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Reef Relief Charters invites you to hop on for an exciting fishing trip out of Saint Petersburg, Florida. This is a father and son operation run by Captains Richard and David Kleinhans. Both of them are passionate anglers and have been fishing in the Gulf for over two decades now.

Their boat is a 25’ Parker that’s powered by a single 300 HP Yamaha engine. It’s outfitted with a private head, which comes very useful on longer trips. Other than that, expect a full array of navigation electronics, a livewell for bait, and an ice box to store your catch in. With enough room for up to 6 anglers, you can bring the whole family along for the ride!

Captains Rich and Dave specialize in offshore fishing and what better place for that than the Gulf of Mexico. Those interested in sportfishing will have their hands full with Kingfish, Tuna, Cobia, Sharks and more besides. If you’d prefer to go after some bottom feeders instead, you’re in luck. From Flounder to a number of different Grouper and Snapper, the reefs are teeming with delicious fish. And the captains will make sure to clean your catch in the end.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are all included in the price of any given trip. Snorkeling gear can be made available upon request. Just make sure to pack your favorite pair of polarized sunglasses, as well as some drinks and snacks if you’re so inclined. All that’s left then is to get your game face on and come aboard!

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Rating

4.8
294 reviews
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263
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22
3
6
2
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1
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (349)

Gulf smackdown
great bottom fishing trip
great bottom fishing trip
Great Experience from A to Z!
Awesome trip
Awesome trip
+343

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Florette Riley
Florette Riley
5.0
Verified
Great Experience from A to Z!
6 Hour Trip on August 29, 20256 adults
This was a trip for my son’s 16th birthday. Whether it be my son who is an avid fisher to myself and his best friend who are lesss abide to the rest of the family who does not fish the captain kept everyone well entertained and having fun. He knew what what he was doing and kept us all fishing non stop. If an area dried up on bites he’d move us and immediately after dropping lines in we were pulling up fish again! We flew in from NJ so we didn’t have a way to keep the fish we caught and he said he would be giving the fish to those who need it (save for my 25” Mahi Mahi … that was for him!) We can not recommend him highly enough and look forward to booking again!
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Reported catch:
Grunt
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
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Geoff Malicoat
Geoff Malicoat
5.0
Verified
Gulf smackdown
6 Hour Trip on November 8, 20254 adults
10/10 highly recommend. I have been on charters from Iceland to Rhode Island to Puget Sound and this was one of my favorites. We had 4 guys with a couple experienced anglers and two newbies. The captain took us out 20 miles and we were on fish the entire time. The captain kept moving to keep us on active fish. We caught keeper hogfish and other reef fish and some nice grouper (we released safely). The captain cleaned and bagged our fish and taught us a ton about fishing tactics in the Gulf. I can’t wait to get out on this boat again next month.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Grouper
Hogfish
Scup (Porgy)
+2
0
Jace Girdler
Jace Girdler
5.0
Verified
Top Notch Fishing with Capt Rich
6 Hour Trip on June 5, 20254 adults
We had an unforgettable deep sea fishing trip with Capt. Rich, and we can’t say enough good things about the entire experience! From the moment we stepped on the boat, we knew we were in great hands. Capt. Rich was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made sure we were comfortable, had everything we needed, and most importantly – that we were on the fish! And wow, did we catch fish! We landed several keeper-size grouper and redfish, which was a huge thrill. On top of that, we caught a variety of other species throughout the day – it felt like the action never stopped. The icing on the cake? We even hooked into a handful of sharks, which really got the adrenaline pumping and made for some awesome stories (and photos)! The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy the day. Capt. Rich was super knowledgeable about the area and the different species we were targeting. He went out of his way to make sure we were not only catching fish but also having a blast while doing it. This trip checked all the boxes, it was the perfect combination of excitement, laughs, and great memories. We’ll definitely be booking with Capt. Rich again – and we highly recommend you do too!
1
Elizabeth Wade
Elizabeth Wade
5.0
Verified
Absolutely Amazing
Full Day on September 19, 20252 adults2 children
We went out as a family and all I have to say is Captain Rich was beyond amazing. Our two boys that have never done anything like this 8 and 9 years old. We caught lots and lots of fish. We seen pods of dolphins and even seen a sea turtle! Captain Rich was so patient with the boys, he helped with everything! We will be returning next year and hopefully making this a yearly vacation tradition!
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Lane Snapper
+1
1
Miro Kuprianczyk
Miro Kuprianczyk
5.0
Verified
Favorite charter in the Gulf
Extended Day on September 9, 20252 adults
Me and my dad came out for a fishing trip. This was our 3rd or 4th time booking with Captain Rich and Captain Dave. Very friendly, personable, and helpful. We had a great time even though we were hit by a rain storm and got soaked. 10/10, will be booking with Reef Relief next summer for another trip! Thanks guys!!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Response from Captain
September 10, 2025
Thank you Miro!
1

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FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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8 Hour Trip
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US $1,050
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Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
294 reviews
5
263
4
22
3
6
2
2
1
1
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (349)

Gulf smackdown
great bottom fishing trip
great bottom fishing trip
Great Experience from A to Z!
Awesome trip
Awesome trip
+343

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (294)

Filter
Showing 15 of 294 reviews
Florette Riley
Florette Riley
5.0
Verified
Great Experience from A to Z!
6 Hour Trip on August 29, 20256 adults
This was a trip for my son’s 16th birthday. Whether it be my son who is an avid fisher to myself and his best friend who are lesss abide to the rest of the family who does not fish the captain kept everyone well entertained and having fun. He knew what what he was doing and kept us all fishing non stop. If an area dried up on bites he’d move us and immediately after dropping lines in we were pulling up fish again! We flew in from NJ so we didn’t have a way to keep the fish we caught and he said he would be giving the fish to those who need it (save for my 25” Mahi Mahi … that was for him!) We can not recommend him highly enough and look forward to booking again!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Grunt
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
0
Geoff Malicoat
Geoff Malicoat
5.0
Verified
Gulf smackdown
6 Hour Trip on November 8, 20254 adults
10/10 highly recommend. I have been on charters from Iceland to Rhode Island to Puget Sound and this was one of my favorites. We had 4 guys with a couple experienced anglers and two newbies. The captain took us out 20 miles and we were on fish the entire time. The captain kept moving to keep us on active fish. We caught keeper hogfish and other reef fish and some nice grouper (we released safely). The captain cleaned and bagged our fish and taught us a ton about fishing tactics in the Gulf. I can’t wait to get out on this boat again next month.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Grouper
Hogfish
Scup (Porgy)
+2
0
Jace Girdler
Jace Girdler
5.0
Verified
Top Notch Fishing with Capt Rich
6 Hour Trip on June 5, 20254 adults
We had an unforgettable deep sea fishing trip with Capt. Rich, and we can’t say enough good things about the entire experience! From the moment we stepped on the boat, we knew we were in great hands. Capt. Rich was friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made sure we were comfortable, had everything we needed, and most importantly – that we were on the fish! And wow, did we catch fish! We landed several keeper-size grouper and redfish, which was a huge thrill. On top of that, we caught a variety of other species throughout the day – it felt like the action never stopped. The icing on the cake? We even hooked into a handful of sharks, which really got the adrenaline pumping and made for some awesome stories (and photos)! The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy the day. Capt. Rich was super knowledgeable about the area and the different species we were targeting. He went out of his way to make sure we were not only catching fish but also having a blast while doing it. This trip checked all the boxes, it was the perfect combination of excitement, laughs, and great memories. We’ll definitely be booking with Capt. Rich again – and we highly recommend you do too!
1
Elizabeth Wade
Elizabeth Wade
5.0
Verified
Absolutely Amazing
Full Day on September 19, 20252 adults2 children
We went out as a family and all I have to say is Captain Rich was beyond amazing. Our two boys that have never done anything like this 8 and 9 years old. We caught lots and lots of fish. We seen pods of dolphins and even seen a sea turtle! Captain Rich was so patient with the boys, he helped with everything! We will be returning next year and hopefully making this a yearly vacation tradition!
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Lane Snapper
+1
1
Miro Kuprianczyk
Miro Kuprianczyk
5.0
Verified
Favorite charter in the Gulf
Extended Day on September 9, 20252 adults
Me and my dad came out for a fishing trip. This was our 3rd or 4th time booking with Captain Rich and Captain Dave. Very friendly, personable, and helpful. We had a great time even though we were hit by a rain storm and got soaked. 10/10, will be booking with Reef Relief next summer for another trip! Thanks guys!!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Response from Captain
September 10, 2025
Thank you Miro!
1

FAQs about Reef Relief Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2021 Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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