Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach 

4.7
(32 reviews)
 
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 1212 Apollo Beach Boulevard, Apollo Beach, FL 33572, United States–

Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach 

Apollo Beach, FL, United States
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21 ft
4
4.7
(32 reviews)

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Florida Reels Fishing Charters will take you into the heart of Florida fishing – in Tampa Bay! This area's estuary is loaded with the inshore sport fish everyone wishes to catch, and most of the catch is also great table fare. Come fishing with a USCG licensed Captain, Christopher Taylor. He has over 20 years of experience fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and will take you out for an experience that will last.

You'll be fishing from a brand new fishing machine, called 'Savannah.' This 21' Clearwater bay boat has been built in 2019 to meet the Captain's standards. She's made specifically for this area, so you can fish water as skinny as 10 inches but also cut through heavy chop when necessary. The boat features high-performance Engel coolers, comfy vinyl cushions, a Bluetooth stereo, and a T-top to keep you away from the direct sunlight.

Many anglers are attracted to this area because there's a variety of fish to catch: Tarpon, Snook, King Mackerel, Snapper, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Grouper, Sharks, Cobia, and more. Most of the time fish are close to the shore and you don't need to travel far from the dock to catch them.

Capt. Taylor will provide your fishing equipment, lures, and live bait, cover your fishing license, and clean your catch after the trip. You can bring your beverages and snacks for the day.

Whether you're looking for a well-earned meal or a trophy fish you can tell stories about – Florida Reels Fishing will make it happen. Book your spot on the boat now and get ready to reel 'em in!

Florida Reels Fishing Charters will take you into the heart of Florida fishing – in Tampa Bay! This area's estuary is loaded with the inshore sport fish everyone wishes to catch, and most of the catch is also great table fare. Come fishing with a USCG licensed Captain, Christopher Taylor. He has over 20 years of experience fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and will take you out for an experience that will last.

You'll be fishing from a brand new fishing machine, called 'Savannah.' This 21' Clearwater bay boat has been built in 2019 to meet the Captain's standards. She's made specifically for this area, so you can fish water as skinny as 10 inches but also cut through heavy chop when necessary. The boat features high-performance Engel coolers, comfy vinyl cushions, a Bluetooth stereo, and a T-top to keep you away from the direct sunlight.

Many anglers are attracted to this area because there's a variety of fish to catch: Tarpon, Snook, King Mackerel, Snapper, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Grouper, Sharks, Cobia, and more. Most of the time fish are close to the shore and you don't need to travel far from the dock to catch them.

Capt. Taylor will provide your fishing equipment, lures, and live bait, cover your fishing license, and clean your catch after the trip. You can bring your beverages and snacks for the day.

Whether you're looking for a well-earned meal or a trophy fish you can tell stories about – Florida Reels Fishing will make it happen. Book your spot on the boat now and get ready to reel 'em in!

Christopher Taylor
Captain
Christopher Taylor
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip–Inshore (7AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour–Inshore (11:30AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Jul 15
Cobia
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.7
32 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (30)

What anglers say

88%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (32)

  • April Richardson
    April Richardson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience!

    4 Hour Trip–Inshore (7AM) on March 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Caught a ton of fish, captain listened and was suoer patient with us. Would hite again in a heartbeat! thanks so much!

  • Andrew Nash
    Andrew Nash
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Tampa Bay Slam + 1 with Capt Chris Taylor

    4 Hour Trip–Inshore (7AM) on August 12, 2023 • 1 adult

    Capt Chris had the near impossible task of putting me on fish with the bay water temps over 90 degrees. He new right where to take me, had my first ever snook in the boat within 10 mins. Caught several more snook redfish and trout, even landed a small shark!

  • Brad Mitchell
    Brad Mitchell
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Fishing!

    4 Hour–Inshore (11:30AM) on May 17, 2024 • 2 adults

    What a great day fishing! Thank you for putting us on fish and having a great time.

  • William R. Clifton
    William R. Clifton
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Girls Day

    3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2021 • 3 adults

    Got my girls to go out and try so fishing with their old man. Smack talk was hitting hard and the game was on. To bad the Bay is going though some hard times but are Captain was able to put us on some fish. Dad landed the winner but both girls had some good fights. Captain has great humor and has great knowledge of the area I would highly recommend for small parties.

  • Barry Geltmaker
    Barry Geltmaker
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with captain Chris

    Half Day Trip on February 25, 2022 • 2 adults

    Friendly captain. First trip fishing for the wife and we caught fish! Good day!!

  • Catriona Ladd
    Catriona Ladd
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Taylor.

    Half Day Trip on June 8, 2019 • 2 adults

    What an amazing trip! I booked this for my husbands 50th birthday. Captain Taylor promised us he would put us on the fish and he certainly did that! We out fished all the other nearby boats and were constantly busy reeling them in. I even caught two bonnet sharks and a 33 inch snook. My husband also caught around 18 good size snooks. We will certainly be booking with Captain Taylor again. A fantastic morning.

  • Robert Teeters
    Robert Teeters
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on July 7, 2022 • 3 adults

    Slow day of fishing but still a lot of fun.

  • Aaron Kirby
    Aaron Kirby
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    December fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip on December 10, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Jeffrey Torek
    Jeffrey Torek
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Mike

    Half Day Trip on February 20, 2020 • 2 adults

    Had a great time on Tampa Bay on Mike’s boat. The snook were biting this afternoon ! Good company and knows were to find the fish.

  • Todd Welch
    Todd Welch
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Flew in from Indiana to visit Florida Family little 1/2 day fishing

    Half Day Trip on December 12, 2019 • 2 adults

    Captain Chris put us on a variety of fish my 10yr nephew had a great time !!! Much appreciated great day of fishing even though we had crappy windy weather !

FAQs about Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach

Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip–Inshore (7AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour–Inshore (11:30AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Florida Reels Fishing Charters – Apollo Beach include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Christopher Taylor
Christopher Taylor
Apollo Beach, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
199 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2015
Captain Christopher Taylor is a Florida native and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain who is Certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), and an active member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA). He grew up experiencing everything the Tampa Bay and Boca Grande areas have to offer: from the beautiful Gulf beaches to the excellent fishing. Feel free to ask the captain about anything you may see on your trip as he will be glad to share information that he has learned over the many years of fishing and living in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. From Florida wildlife, birds, and fish, to historical landmarks and areas. Captain Christopher Taylor will entertain you with the natural resources provided by mother nature herself and simply make up every fishing trip. The captain can also offer great suggestions on restaurants and hotels.
Christopher Taylor
Christopher Taylor
Fully verified
US veteran
8
reports
199
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Christopher Taylor is a Florida native and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain who is Certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), and an active member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA). He grew up experiencing everything the Tampa Bay and Boca Grande areas have to offer: from the beautiful Gulf beaches to the excellent fishing. Feel free to ask the captain about anything you may see on your trip as he will be glad to share information that he has learned over the many years of fishing and living in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. From Florida wildlife, birds, and fish, to historical landmarks and areas. Captain Christopher Taylor will entertain you with the natural resources provided by mother nature herself and simply make up every fishing trip. The captain can also offer great suggestions on restaurants and hotels.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Nurse Shark
Nurse Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    April R.
    April R.
    Caught a ton of fish, captain listened and was suoer patient with us. Would hite again in a heartbeat! thanks so much!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Brad M.
    Brad M.
    What a great day fishing! Thank you for putting us on fish and having a great time.
  • Angler in a wide-brimmed sun hat proudly holding a small shark over calm inshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Andrew N.
    Andrew N.
    Capt Chris had the near impossible task of putting me on fish with the bay water temps over 90 degrees. He new right where to take me, had my first ever snook in the boat within 10 mins. Caught several more snook redfish and trout, even landed a small shark!
  • Adult angler holding a snook aboard a small fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Robert T.
    Robert T.
    Slow day of fishing but still a lot of fun.
  • Angler proudly holds a snook on a small fishing boat in calm inshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Barry G.
    Barry G.
    Friendly captain. First trip fishing for the wife and we caught fish! Good day!!
  • Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a boat on calm coastal waters.
    Aaron K.
    Aaron K.
  • Adult angler taking a close-up selfie on a boat surrounded by open water; no fish or boat features are visible.
    William R.
    William R.
    Got my girls to go out and try so fishing with their old man. Smack talk was hitting hard and the game was on. To bad the Bay is going though some hard times but are Captain was able to put us on some fish. Dad landed the winner but both girls had some good fights. Captain has great humor and has great knowledge of the area I would highly recommend for small parties.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day in a coastal waterway.
    Jeffrey T.
    Jeffrey T.
    Had a great time on Tampa Bay on Mike’s boat. The snook were biting this afternoon ! Good company and knows were to find the fish.
  • Young angler proudly holding a striped sheepshead aboard a fishing boat, with the rod and boat seating visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Sheepshead
    Todd W.
    Todd W.
    Captain Chris put us on a variety of fish my 10yr nephew had a great time !!! Much appreciated great day of fishing even though we had crappy windy weather !
  • Half day trip with Captain Taylor.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Catriona L.
    Catriona L.
    What an amazing trip! I booked this for my husbands 50th birthday. Captain Taylor promised us he would put us on the fish and he certainly did that! We out fished all the other nearby boats and were constantly busy reeling them in. I even caught two bonnet sharks and a 33 inch snook. My husband also caught around 18 good size snooks. We will certainly be booking with Captain Taylor again. A fantastic morning.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Clearwater
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express

What’s biting in Apollo Beach right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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