Top Knotch Fishing Charters
Top Knotch Fishing Charters
Explore some of the most productive waters off the coast of Florida with Top Knotch Fishing Charters! Captain Trae Sorensen is a fourth-generation captain in the Tampa Bay area who will show you all the best spots to get a hot bite.
You will be fishing aboard a 36' Contender center console boat powered by triple 300 HP Suzuki outboard engines. With top of the line electronics on board as well as a huge livewell, you will be in a good position to tackle the monsters the Gulf of Mexico has to offer.
During your trip, you will be fishing with top quality gear and live bait provided by your captain. After a great day on the water, he'll make sure to clean and fillet your catch, so that you can prepare a nice meal upon your return.
There's a variety of species you can target – Hogfish, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Shark, Mackerel, and Barracuda. Whether you want an intense battle with an Amberjack over the reefs and wrecks, or you would rather troll for Kingfish, Capt. Trae will walk you through the techniques necessary to land a big one.
Feel free to bring your kids on an amazing adventure, and spend some time with your family in these pristine waters. Make sure to bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed, as well as some sunscreen, and you're all set!
Book now with Top Knotch Fishing Charters for a Florida fishing experience that you won't forget!
Explore some of the most productive waters off the coast of Florida with Top Knotch Fishing Charters! Captain Trae Sorensen is a fourth-generation captain in the Tampa Bay area who will show you all the best spots to get a hot bite.
You will be fishing aboard a 36' Contender center console boat powered by triple 300 HP Suzuki outboard engines. With top of the line electronics on board as well as a huge livewell, you will be in a good position to tackle the monsters the Gulf of Mexico has to offer.
During your trip, you will be fishing with top quality gear and live bait provided by your captain. After a great day on the water, he'll make sure to clean and fillet your catch, so that you can prepare a nice meal upon your return.
There's a variety of species you can target – Hogfish, Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Shark, Mackerel, and Barracuda. Whether you want an intense battle with an Amberjack over the reefs and wrecks, or you would rather troll for Kingfish, Capt. Trae will walk you through the techniques necessary to land a big one.
Feel free to bring your kids on an amazing adventure, and spend some time with your family in these pristine waters. Make sure to bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed, as well as some sunscreen, and you're all set!
Book now with Top Knotch Fishing Charters for a Florida fishing experience that you won't forget!
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Thanks for the review, it was great to fish you guys! Enjoy all that fish.
1st time ocean fishing, had no idea who to use, and we hit the Jackpot Trae & Bre were simply amazing. For our first experience for our family it was amazing. Our daughter..not a big fishing person at all said she had so much fun. We had 6 of us on the trip and the boat had more than enough room. Trae and Bre were on top of everything, every min of the trip. We took some of the abundance of fish we caught to Crabbys to fix for us as recommended by Trea and supper was amazing also. I will recommend everyone to use Captain Trae without hessitation. He is also a comerrical fisherman who truely knows his stuff. Trae and Bre also took the time to explain things to us about the fish. Great people, down to earth and it shows they truly love what they do. Thank you again Captain Trae and Bre for a great experience for our family and in laws!!
It was a pleasure to take your family out fishing, I’m glad dinner was great and y’all enjoyed the fish!
The Top Knotch Captain Trae & first mate were attentive & so very helpful during our 6 hr trip. Captain knew EXACTLY where to catch our 6 groupers + red snapper - we traveled (1 hour, 28-30 kts) in comfort to the perfect fishing spot , utilizing bean bags - what a GREAT idea! Cap Trae filleted all the fish - was the BEST salt water trip I've ever had. Top Knotch is TOPS
Glad you guys had a good time, hope to see ya next year!
Trae was a great captain! 3 out of the 4 of us didn’t know anything about fishing and they made sure we still caught some good fish! Will definitely be back and recommend to anyone looking for a great charter experience
Thanks for the review! Enjoy the hogfish and snapper.
Book with Trae for an excellent day of fishing. Trae and Brianna a great hardworking team with an obvious focus on ensuring their guests have a memorable experience. A great value for an anyone searching for a real Florida deep sea fishing adventure. Upon completion of your trip with Top Knotch you will find yourself contemplating how soon you can book the trip again
Thanks for fishing with us!
FAQs about Top Knotch Fishing Charters
- US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $2,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,700 per group - Extended Day Trip (10 hours)
- US $3,200 per group - Extreme Full Day Trip (12 hours)
- US $3,700 per group - 15 Hour Deep Drop Trip (15 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radio
- Sonar
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is included on longer trips and is included in the price of the trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price of the trip. )
- First mate (A first mate is always available with expertise knowledge and ready to help all anglers. Twenty percent is the customary tip. )
- Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included in the price of the trip.)
- Offshore fishing (We travel anywhere from 20-80 miles offshore depending on the length of the trip. )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Hogfish
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Your captain
Captain Trae Sorensen is a 4th Gen. fisherman in the Tampa bay area. Captain Trae has been fishing these waters for 29 years. His experience and knowledge offshore insures that every trip will provide anglers a memorable experience, whether they are seasoned fishers or first timers.
Captain Trae Sorensen is a 4th Gen. fisherman in the Tampa bay area. Captain Trae has been fishing these waters for 29 years. His experience and knowledge offshore insures that every trip will provide anglers a memorable experience, whether they are seasoned fishers or first timers.
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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