Playin' Hooky Charters 

5.0/5 (100 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3500 Pinellas Bayway South, St. Petersburg, FL 33715, United States

Playin' Hooky Charters 

 
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (100 reviews)
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3500 Pinellas Bayway South
St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Whether you want to introduce your kids to the wonders of angling or you’re chasing the next trophy catch, you’ve come to the right place. Captain Adam of Playin’ Hooky Charters will share his passion for fishing with you, in the Emerald Green waters of Saint Petersburg!

Join them for an angling adventure on board their 27’ Cape Horn. She has a spacious deck and you can fish from any side – the capacity is 6 anglers plus the crew. The engines are twin Suzuki’s with 200 HP each, they’ll get you to your fishing grounds quickly and smoothly.

Whatever your fishing wishes, Playin’ Hooky Charters will deliver! You can hit the nearshore waters (15 to 20 miles offshore)  for Lane snapper, Goliath grouper, King mackerel, Porgies, Grey snapper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, Big Sharks, and many many different other reef species.

All trips are fully customizable. Want to enjoy the sights after a couple of hours of fishing? Not a problem. The gorgeous water looks to good to pass up? The charter carries snorkeling equipment for all guests. Just let the captains know if you have any special requests and they’ll accommodate you.

There’s no minimum age for kids and life jackets in all sizes are provided. Catch cleaning and filleting is included in the price, if the total number of fish cleaned is under 50. The tackle you’ll use is all high-quality equipment, made by Penn, Fin-Nor and the big Reels Eat My Tackle.

Explore the waters of the Gulf of Mexico the right way – with a rod in hand! Book a trip with Playin’ Hooky Charters today and get ready for a fishing excursion you’ll remember for years to come.

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Rating

5.0
100 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (178)

Lots of fish
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
+172

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Patrick Foster
Patrick Foster
5.0
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Perfect to play hooky with
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 30, 20263 adults
Had a great time on our charter, caught a bunch if fish for being out of season (winter). Boat is in top shape and it was a blast.
Response from Captain
January 30, 2026
Thanks so much for the review! Next time the 6 hour extended and i guarantee you all a shark!!! I'll be in touch on the shirts!!! thanks again!
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Amie Deming
Amie Deming
5.0
Verified
The Best Charter
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on April 18, 20254 adults
We booked this charter for my nephews senior spring break trip and it did not disappoint! He wanted to catch a big fish and boy did he ever! Adam put him on some shark and after 3 tries he landed one!! It was so much fun watching the fight! After my husband wanted to fish to take home to Michigan and I truly had a blast catching lots of keeper fish to take home. Adam was the best captain we've ever had! We highly recommend him:)
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
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Derek Borchardt
Derek Borchardt
5.0
Verified
Excellent trip!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 20252 adults2 children
Had a GREAT day with Capt. Adam, he put us on the fish right from the start, caught fish steady the entire trip. He was great with our two boys and all around a very friendly Captain! I would not hesitate to book with him again!
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Gag Grouper
Lane Snapper
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Response from Captain
August 20, 2025
Thanks for the great review! Your boys absolutely crushed it today!!
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Michele Domras
Michele Domras
4.7
Verified
New
Lots of fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 8, 20264 adults
Captain Adam did a good job of putting us on fish. We didn't catch anything big but we caught a lot of fish to eat. Overall, our group enjoyed the trip.
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Braden Bigos
Braden Bigos
5.0
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Awesome Experience
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on November 1, 20254 adults
Fun time! Very knowledgeable captain. Many different types of species caught. Kept 39 for eating. Would def recommend or go again.
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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $495
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $530
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $695
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
100 reviews
5
91
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (178)

Lots of fish
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
Excellent trip!
+172

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (100)

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Patrick Foster
Patrick Foster
5.0
Verified
New
Perfect to play hooky with
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 30, 20263 adults
Had a great time on our charter, caught a bunch if fish for being out of season (winter). Boat is in top shape and it was a blast.
Response from Captain
January 30, 2026
Thanks so much for the review! Next time the 6 hour extended and i guarantee you all a shark!!! I'll be in touch on the shirts!!! thanks again!
0
Amie Deming
Amie Deming
5.0
Verified
The Best Charter
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on April 18, 20254 adults
We booked this charter for my nephews senior spring break trip and it did not disappoint! He wanted to catch a big fish and boy did he ever! Adam put him on some shark and after 3 tries he landed one!! It was so much fun watching the fight! After my husband wanted to fish to take home to Michigan and I truly had a blast catching lots of keeper fish to take home. Adam was the best captain we've ever had! We highly recommend him:)
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
+1
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Derek Borchardt
Derek Borchardt
5.0
Verified
Excellent trip!
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 20252 adults2 children
Had a GREAT day with Capt. Adam, he put us on the fish right from the start, caught fish steady the entire trip. He was great with our two boys and all around a very friendly Captain! I would not hesitate to book with him again!
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Gag Grouper
Lane Snapper
+2
Response from Captain
August 20, 2025
Thanks for the great review! Your boys absolutely crushed it today!!
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Michele Domras
Michele Domras
4.7
Verified
New
Lots of fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 8, 20264 adults
Captain Adam did a good job of putting us on fish. We didn't catch anything big but we caught a lot of fish to eat. Overall, our group enjoyed the trip.
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Braden Bigos
Braden Bigos
5.0
Verified
Awesome Experience
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on November 1, 20254 adults
Fun time! Very knowledgeable captain. Many different types of species caught. Kept 39 for eating. Would def recommend or go again.
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FAQs about Playin' Hooky Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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