Downtown Tampa Charters
4.8/5 (287 reviews)
State licensed
Severn Avenue 1205, Tampa, FL 33606, United States–
Downtown Tampa Charters
Up to 9 miles
Tampa, FL, United States
–25 ft
4
4.8/5 (287 reviews)
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Downtown Tampa Charters is one of the most conveniently-located boats you'll find. Just a stone's throw away Tampa, you'll be exploring the skinny waters of the bays, around Downtown Tampa. Captain Max is a true local and has been fishing for 20 years in the downtown tampa area.
This spacious 24' center console can take up to 6 guests, and is powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine.
Outfitted with twin Power Poles and a Rhodan trolling motor, you'll be able to swiftly approach the fish.
After 6 years of guiding, Capt. Max has it down to an art.
Popular fish include Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Sharks, Tarpon. With top of the line Florida Fishing Products reels and Eupro rods, as well as fresh-caught live bait, you have a great chance of catching, not fishing. Capt. Max or his first mate will happily clean the fish at the dock while you relax and reflect of the day of fishing.
All within sight of the city. If you're in Tampa, you're only minutes away from Downtown Tampa Charters.
Downtown Tampa Charters is one of the most conveniently-located boats you'll find. Just a stone's throw away Tampa, you'll be exploring the skinny waters of the bays, around Downtown Tampa. Captain Max is a true local and has been fishing for 20 years in the downtown tampa area.
This spacious 24' center console can take up to 6 guests, and is powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine.
Outfitted with twin Power Poles and a Rhodan trolling motor, you'll be able to swiftly approach the fish.
After 6 years of guiding, Capt. Max has it down to an art.
Popular fish include Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Sharks, Tarpon. With top of the line Florida Fishing Products reels and Eupro rods, as well as fresh-caught live bait, you have a great chance of catching, not fishing. Capt. Max or his first mate will happily clean the fish at the dock while you relax and reflect of the day of fishing.
All within sight of the city. If you're in Tampa, you're only minutes away from Downtown Tampa Charters.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Customer reviews
Rating
4.8
287 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (333)
What anglers say
95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish
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Adam Billmaier
Ohio, US
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Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Excellent Charter Experience!
2 Hour Trip – Shorty on June 23, 2025 • 3 adults
Max and Ralph provided the perfect charter experience! They arrived exactly on time, and had everything ready to go from the moment we left the dock. They were extremely patient as we learned the differences between saltwater and freshwater fishing, and they made sure to explain everything we needed to know. We were getting bites for our entire 2 hours on the water as they made sure to move us to new spots when the bites stopped coming. Max and Ralph listened to what we wanted to catch and made sure we caught everything on our list before the end of the trip! They even helped get all our catches off the hooks and showed us how to take the best looking photos! Overall, an awesome experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick trip filled with catches!
Reported catch:
Natalie Hoekstra
Ohio, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
Fish and Fun
2 Hour Trip – Shorty on February 18, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children
Max and Ralph were great. We brought our 10 and 12 year old out with us. They have fished a lot back home with limited success and very little knowledge. We all learned a little and had a great time. Caught a lot of different fish. Got some fun photos and we’d highly recomend these guys! thanks for the good time!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
February 20, 2026
thanks Natalie!
Haley Smith
Oklahoma, US
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Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip – Sunrise Special (AM) on July 15, 2025 • 4 adults
We had a group of 4 and had a great time! Max was an awesome captain and his co captain Ralph was awesome and funny!!! They always made sure we had live bait on our hooks and they made sure we knew what we were doing. We moved to a few different spots and we all caught many species of fish including bonnet sharks, trout, mangrove snapper, needle fish and a few others. Max also got us some mangos off a tree hahah. I would 10/10 recommend this trip for anyone looking for a fun trip.
Jody Hochberg
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great trip
2 Hour Trip – Shorty on October 15, 2025 • 2 adults
We all enjoyed fishing with Captain Max and his assistant, Ralph. Both were patient and helpful, making the experience easy and fun. My wife, who was fishing for the first time, had the help she needed to fully participate. We got to fish in several different locations and caught a variety of fish. While some had to be thrown back, we came home with enough sea trout for dinner. The boat was very clean. Even the musical selections were great!
Reported catch:
Mike Lamprea
Florida, US
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Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip, Caught lots of fish!!
2 Hour Trip – Shorty - 10:00 AM on October 16, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
Thank you to Capt. Max and our 1st mate. Both gentlemen were incredible hosts and showed us a great time. We caught lots of different fish including a shark. I loved how our captain changes spots quickly if a location slows the biting activity. We were constantly catching fish the entire time and we plan on booking with this captain again. What a fantastic birthday this was for my 7 year old. It made his day!
Reported catch:
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2 Hour Trip – Shorty
2 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $295
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $295
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Suns Out Shorty
2 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
US $295
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $295
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Sunset Shorty
2 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
US $295
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $295
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Sunrise Special (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Sun’s Out Special
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Sunset Special (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews
Rating
4.8
287 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (333)
What anglers say
95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish
All reviews (287)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 287 reviews
Adam Billmaier
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Excellent Charter Experience!
2 Hour Trip – Shorty on June 23, 2025 • 3 adults
Max and Ralph provided the perfect charter experience! They arrived exactly on time, and had everything ready to go from the moment we left the dock. They were extremely patient as we learned the differences between saltwater and freshwater fishing, and they made sure to explain everything we needed to know. We were getting bites for our entire 2 hours on the water as they made sure to move us to new spots when the bites stopped coming. Max and Ralph listened to what we wanted to catch and made sure we caught everything on our list before the end of the trip! They even helped get all our catches off the hooks and showed us how to take the best looking photos! Overall, an awesome experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick trip filled with catches!
Reported catch:
Natalie Hoekstra
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fish and Fun
2 Hour Trip – Shorty on February 18, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children
Max and Ralph were great. We brought our 10 and 12 year old out with us. They have fished a lot back home with limited success and very little knowledge. We all learned a little and had a great time. Caught a lot of different fish. Got some fun photos and we’d highly recomend these guys! thanks for the good time!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
February 20, 2026
thanks Natalie!
Haley Smith
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip – Sunrise Special (AM) on July 15, 2025 • 4 adults
We had a group of 4 and had a great time! Max was an awesome captain and his co captain Ralph was awesome and funny!!! They always made sure we had live bait on our hooks and they made sure we knew what we were doing. We moved to a few different spots and we all caught many species of fish including bonnet sharks, trout, mangrove snapper, needle fish and a few others. Max also got us some mangos off a tree hahah. I would 10/10 recommend this trip for anyone looking for a fun trip.
Jody Hochberg
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great trip
2 Hour Trip – Shorty on October 15, 2025 • 2 adults
We all enjoyed fishing with Captain Max and his assistant, Ralph. Both were patient and helpful, making the experience easy and fun. My wife, who was fishing for the first time, had the help she needed to fully participate. We got to fish in several different locations and caught a variety of fish. While some had to be thrown back, we came home with enough sea trout for dinner. The boat was very clean. Even the musical selections were great!
Reported catch:
Mike Lamprea
Florida, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip, Caught lots of fish!!
2 Hour Trip – Shorty - 10:00 AM on October 16, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
Thank you to Capt. Max and our 1st mate. Both gentlemen were incredible hosts and showed us a great time. We caught lots of different fish including a shark. I loved how our captain changes spots quickly if a location slows the biting activity. We were constantly catching fish the entire time and we plan on booking with this captain again. What a fantastic birthday this was for my 7 year old. It made his day!
Reported catch:
FAQs about Downtown Tampa Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Avenger
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots