Gulfcoast Fishing Charters

Gulfcoast Fishing Charters offers amazing fishing adventures year-round! Captains Bobby is a sixth-generation Floridian and fishing has been a huge part of his life since childhood.

This is a family-friendly charter and Gulfcoast Fishing Charters always gives its best to tailor its trips around the interests, special needs, and age of its guests. Since taking kids fishing is one of their favorite things to do, there is no minimum age policy for them – everybody’s welcome. Gulfcoast Fishing Charters supplies safety equipment, but please bring a life jacket for your kid if they’re under 2 years old.

Head out on the captain’s 25’ Sea Hunt, newly built in 2022. This fishing machine is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine that can reach a maximum speed of 40 knots, taking you swiftly to the best fishing spots. The vessel is perfect for this area, as it’s equally efficient in one-foot shallow flats and in deep offshore waters. It’s comfortable and reliable and has all the latest electronics. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests and everybody can fish at the same time.

Your captain will take you fishing in the inshore and nearshore waters around St. Pete’s Beach. You can go after acrobatic Tarpon, search for the big schools of Redfish, fight Speckled Trout, or reel in voracious Snook. You can also fish for Cobia, Sheepshead, Snapper, Giant Sharks, or Black Drum – you just never know what’s going to bite your bait! This is not a “Deep Sea” fishing charter. My trips are casual, calm water, fun sport fishing. If you are looking to go way out and fill a cooler; search for a specically “offshore” trip as that is not what I provide.

Gulfcoast Fishing Charters will prepare your fishing equipment and live bait, while you should bring your drinks and snacks. The captain will also clean and fillet your catch after the trip.

Book your spot with Gulfcoast Fishing Charters and have a day to remember!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Afternoon Fun
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:40 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $400
    A three-hour fun fishing trip. Afternoon trips are great for young kids or anyone looking to have a great time on the water. You'll spend time in and around the bay. You can generally catch some fish, spot some dolphin, and enjoy the nature of the area. If you're the type to sleep in on vacation, this is the trip for you.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Shorter trips are great if you're bringing your kids along. Capt. Bobby will tailor the trips around their age and their corresponding attention spans. Whether you're an experienced angler or never held a rod before, you will surely have a great time. You are most likely to target Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Shark, or Snapper. The captain will provide your fishing equipment, but you need to bring your drinks and snacks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Fishing opportunities in this area are endless, so it's best to take as much time on the water as you can. Your main targets will be Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Cobia, Shark, Grouper, Snapper, and the list goes on. The meetup location is the Public Boat Ramp at Egan Park. There’s restroom facilities there and ample parking space.
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FAQs about Gulfcoast Fishing Charters

Gulfcoast Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Afternoon Fun (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)

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

Trips booked with Gulfcoast Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Saint Croix and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I can clean and bag any fish that the client wishes to keep. There is no extra charge for this service.)
  • Fishing License (My license covers everyone while they are on the boat. A recreational limit of any species is able to be harvested. Visit the FWC site for current regulations.)

Gulfcoast Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Gulfcoast Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Gulfcoast Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Robert Burnett
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
376 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
Angler's Choice
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I'm Capt. Bobby Burnett. I am a sixth generation Floridian. Commercial and charter fishing has been a huge part of my life since I was born. After years of taking family and friends fishing for fun I decided to make it a career. I bought a boat, got a License and haven't looked back since. I love taking people out to see what the area has to offer. Each day is a new experience for me and my customers. I generally fish live bait on light spinning gear. Techniques vary based on time of year and target species. I try my best to match a customer's ability level with the type of fishing we'll do. I'm comfortable taking advanced anglers as well as people that have never held a rod before. I also enjoy fishing with kids and teaching them everything they need to know.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Bay boat) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha F300 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Saint Croix and Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Catch cleaning & filleting
I can clean and bag any fish that the client wishes to keep. There is no extra charge for this service.
Fishing License
My license covers everyone while they are on the boat. A recreational limit of any species is able to be harvested. Visit the FWC site for current regulations.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No min. age policy
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:

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Recent fishing reports

Spring Forward!!!
Spring Forward!!!
March 8, 2024
After a looonnggggg cold winter (by Florida standards) it’s finally heating up. The sun is shining and the fish are hungry. We’ve been getting good action on snook and redfish. Spanish mackerel are starting to eat in the bay. Another couple degrees and we should be able to get kingfish and sharks off the beach.Cross your fingers for sun and no windy days?
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Michael C.
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Great fun and great captain

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Afternoon Fun on February 27, 2024
My son and I went back to back days… awesome time both days… even when the bite was slow, we were having a good time…...
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 5, 2024
He immediately texted us when the fishing wasn’t great due to the weather to give us a chance to cancel and get a refund...
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Madison A.
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Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Afternoon Fun on February 29, 2024
Bob was a great captain, very knowledgeable of the waterways and trends! Was able to have some fun with Dolphins playing on...
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Blake P.
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Half day trip with Captain Bobby

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2023
I went out with my 83 year old dad and 15 year old son. We all had a wonderful experience. Captain Bobby is exactly what you’re...
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Matt A.
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Fishing with Robert

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2023
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