Get ready for some of the most exciting inshore action you can get with Slobby Joe Charters! Captain Joe starts his trips in St. Petersburg but they are not limited to Tampa Bay’s flats and backwater only. You can also get to Clearwater and fish in the Gulf! Besides providing a great day on the water, Captain Joe Burruezo gives a true Tampa experience to his clients.

Capt. Joe welcomes you aboard his 23’ Ranger bay boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. She has been restored in 2017 and she’s powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine. The boat is purposely built for shallow water and easily makes her way through the backwaters. As it also has a silent trolling motor, you can easily sneak up on fish.

Capt. Joe will tailor the trip to match your needs. Whether you want to stay in the bay or head out to the Gulf, he’ll tell you what can be caught and what is the best way to do it. The variety of fish species in this area is amazing and you can catch anything from Sharks, Redfish, to Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and Spanish Mackerel. If you’re targeting huge Tarpon or Snook, the best opportunity is from May till August.

Your trip package also includes fishing equipment, a license, live bait, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. The captain will also provide water but feel free to bring other drinks or snacks of your choice.

Despite his name, “Slobby” Joe has the reputation of being one of the most welcoming and dedicated captains in this fishing paradise. Book a trip with him and you’ll understand why most of his clients keep coming back!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $650
    Get out on the water for a morning targeting top inshore species like Sheepshead, Redfish, Snook, Cobia, and more on this 4-hour charter. Your captain will provide fishing equipment and live bait, while you can bring drinks and snacks of your choice.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $650
    Spend the afternoon targeting Snook, Redfish, Sheepshead, Jacks, and more in the famous Tampa Bay. You can also head out to the Gulf and fish around the Clearwater. Capt. Joe will happily tailor the trip to fit your needs.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $1,100
    The boat is yours for the day and you can choose how you'll spend it. You can target one species or take a tour of several habitats to bring home a huge mixed bag of delicious fish. Start the trip when you are ready, and if you want to take a break for lunch at one of the area's great dockside restaurants, the captain will be happy to oblige!
  • Private trip
    Tarpon/Sharks/Mackerel/Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,300
    Only available from May-August for Sharks and Tarpon, however, Grouper season extends till December starting June 1st.

FAQs about Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater

Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Tarpon/Sharks/Mackerel/Grouper (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Inshore Bottom fishing, light tackle big fish!)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Slobby Joe Charters – Clearwater include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Joe Burruezo
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
25 Fishing Reports
148 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2017
Fishing has always been my passion! I grew up in Tampa Bay and have fished here all my life. I can't wait to show you the waters I've grown to love. I prefer light tackle fishing and shallow water sight fishing. From time to time I target Mackerel, Cobia, and Tarpon, but my main targets are Snook and Redfish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Ranger (Bay boat) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Inshore Bottom fishing, light tackle big fish!
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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:

Cash
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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Dan L.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 8, 2021
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Greg L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 29, 2020
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VERIFIED   June 20, 2020
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