Captain Andy’s Salty Adventures will take you on an excursion through the pristine flats, rivers, and inshore waters of Tampa and St. Petersburg in Florida. Captain Andy Kouris has spent the last 27+ years studying every cove, inlet, and honey hole in the area in order to deliver the best fishing experience to his customers. After fishing with Capt. Andy, you can expect to leave his boat satisfied and wanting to come back for more action!

Your adventure will take place on a Sea Pro SV2100 center console, equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including navigational electronics, safety gear, fishing tackle, a live bait tank, and a portable toilet. You’ll have an icebox to store your catch, as well as multiple coolers with snacks and cold water. Capt. Andy provides chips, granola, and energy bars on all of his trips to make sure you’ll be energized for the day ahead.

You can expect to target all of your inshore favorites, including Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and more! You may also encounter certain Shark species that like to lurk in shallow waters, such as Lemon and Nurse Sharks. You’ll be provided with top-quality Penn rods and reels and live bait is also included in the price.

Capt. Andy will offer to clean and fillet your catch so it’s ready to be thrown on the grill for a tasty meal after your trip. Your fishing license is also covered. All you need to do is keep your eye on the prize and focus on the catch!

Capt. Andy loves taking families out on the water and particularly enjoys having children aboard. He’s a patient and knowledgeable teacher and nothing makes him happier than being able to pass his passion for fishing down to the younger generation.

If you’re looking for an exciting saltwater adventure in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area, then you’ve come to the right place. Book your next fishing trip with Captain Andy’s Salty Adventures and get ready to create lasting fishing memories!



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  • Private trip
    Quarter Day Afternoon Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $300
    This is a fairly quick trip that allows you to get some fishing in and enjoy the rest of your day to do other things.
  • Private trip
    Quarter Day Late Afternoon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $300
    This is a fairly quick trip that allows you to get some fishing in and enjoy the rest of your day to do other things.
  • Private trip
    Quarter Day Late Morning Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    US $300
    This is a fairly quick trip that allows you to get some fishing in and enjoy the rest of your day to do other things.
  • Private trip
    Quarter Day Morning Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 14 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $300
    This is a fairly quick trip that allows you to get some fishing in and enjoy the rest of your day to do other things.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $500
    This trip will see you fishing the inshore waters of Tampa and St. Petersburg where you'll have plenty of opportunities to land monster fish! You'll target Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and many more. Get ready to put your skills to the test and book your next trip with Captain Andy's Salty Adventures!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Join Captain Andy's Salty Adventures for an incredible day of fishing! Explore the inshore waters of Tampa and St. Petersburg, land a keeper, and have your catch cleaned and filleted for a delicious meal. Your main target species are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Tarpon, and more. Fishing gear, live bait, and licenses are included in the price. Just come down to St. Petersburg for an exciting adventure and get ready to create lasting memories with Capt. Andy!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 15 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $700
    Come down to St. Petersburg, FL for an exciting day of fishing in the Tampa Bay and its surrounding waterways! Your target species include Tarpon, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Snook. You may even have an opportunity to land a monster Shark. Everything you need is included, just show up ready to have a good time and the rest will be taken care of. Fish on!
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FAQs about Captain Andy's Salty Adventures

Captain Andy's Salty Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - Quarter Day Afternoon Trip (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - Quarter Day Late Afternoon Trip (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - Quarter Day Late Morning Trip (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - Quarter Day Morning Trip (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Andy's Salty Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box Several coolers

Trips booked with Captain Andy's Salty Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn Battle)
  • Live Bait (Caught before the trip )
  • Snacks (Chips, granola, and energy bars )
  • Drinks (Cold water )
  • Fishing License

Captain Andy's Salty Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (In the winter)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Captain Andy's Salty Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Andy's Salty Adventures include:
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Andy Kouris
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
218 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2019
Captain Andy Kouris has been fishing the Tampa Bay area for over 23 years and has been a licensed captain since 2018. Before moving to Florida, he used to fish off the coast of Massachusetts, specifically Castle Island and South Boston, where he became an expert in targeting a wide range of species. Capt. Andy has participated in a number of local Snook, Trout, and Redfish tournaments. He consistently places in the top 10 and one time he even took home the 1st place prize! Capt. Andy loves kids and enjoys teaching them the basics of fishing. He’s a real people person who loves talking to customers and hearing their cool fishing stories.

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Scout (Center console) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 250 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
In the winter
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Several coolers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn Battle
Live Bait
Caught before the trip
Snacks
Chips, granola, and energy bars
Drinks
Cold water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 5 and up
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
Visa
Mastercard
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 218 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (750)
Tight Lines
Tight Lines
Tight Lines
+747
Angler rating
209
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Joey K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable & Passionate

VERIFIED   NEW  Quarter Day Late Morning Trip on March 25, 2024
We had two adults and two kids 13 and 15. Captain Andy loves kids and catered to their fishing rods and bait while also helping...
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Bj L.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great with kids

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 4, 2024
Capt. Andy was very friendly and great with my 8 year old and 18 year old. He worked hard to find us fish and we ended up with...
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Jack B.
Alpharetta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic two hours of shark fishing

VERIFIED   Quarter Day Late Morning Trip on July 27, 2023
This was our first charter fishing experience with the entire family. And we booked the two hour (11-1) late morning trip....
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Jason A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Quarter Day Late Morning Trip on July 22, 2023
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Bryan K.
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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On this fish within 15 minutes

VERIFIED   Quarter Day Afternoon Trip on June 30, 2023
We went on the 1pm trip on a 95 degree day. So i didn’t expect much. But Capt Andy had us catching fish within 15 minutes...
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