Come experience an enjoyable day on the water with Lyons Charters. Your captain for the day, Mark Lyons, has been fishing the Tampa Bay area for about 2 decades and knows all the best spots to put you on fish. He caters his trips to families and children, as well as novice and intermediate anglers.

Capt. Mark welcomes you aboard his 20’ Aquasport flats boat. This fishing machine is powered a 140 HP Suzuki engine and equipped with state-of-the-art navigational electronics. She has room for up to 4 guests to fish at the same time. She also comes with a livewell and an icebox to keep your snacks and drinks fresh.

Children above the ages of 4 are welcome aboard. Capt. Mark takes his time with the kids and beginner anglers to make sure their comfortable and confident before heading out. He works tirelessly to put his customers on fish and make sure everyone is having a great time.

You’ll be fishing the inshore, nearshore, and intracoastal waters of Tampa in search of some of Florida’s most sought-after species. Your bucket list for the day includes Bluefish, Ladyfish, Black Seabass, Spanish Mackerel, White Grunts, Pufferfish, Mangrove Snapper, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel, and Barracuda.

Top-quality Penn and Shimano rods and reels are available on board for everyone and are included in the price of the trip. Your fishing license, as well as catch cleaning services, are also included. All you have to bring is sun protection, your choice of snacks and drinks, and you’re all set.

Get ready for a fun adventure and create lasting memories on the water with your family. Lyons Charters will make sure your time aboard is fun, relaxing, and unforgettable. Start planning your trip today and come catch some fish with Capt. Mark!



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  • Private trip
    4 Hour Flats Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:45 AM
    US $445
    Light tackle casting of artificial lures in shallow water flats of Tampa bay.
    Types of fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
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FAQs about Lyons Charters - 20'

Lyons Charters - 20' offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $445 per group - 4 Hour Flats Fishing (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Lyons Charters - 20', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lyons Charters - 20' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Fishing License

Lyons Charters - 20' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Lyons Charters - 20' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lyons Charters - 20' include:
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Pompano
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Mark Lyons
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
21 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2020
Captain Mark Lyons grew up fishing the Great Lakes region, specifically Lake Erie and Lake Michigan. He’s run charters in the Bahamas, Mexico, and the Tampa Bay area where he currently owns and operates Lyons Charter. His favorite part of the job is being able to meet people from all walks of life, hear about their previous fishing adventures, and hopefully create some new ones.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Ladyfish Ladyfish

Boat specs

Aquasport (Flats boat) originally built in 1972, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 140HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
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 4 & older
No Smoking
Catch and Release Mandatory

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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Shark fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
55%
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Michael G.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Flats Fishing on January 27, 2024
This was a great trip.  Mark was a great down to earth guy.  We all were able to catch something.  Three generations on...
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Pam G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Shark fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on January 2, 2024
Mark was a great captain, and knew a lot about the shark opportunities. Also shared information about other fish in the area....
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Alec S.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Flats Fishing on February 29, 2024
Amazing captain, very attentive, super personable.  Knows what he’s doing had a great trip with him.
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Emily F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on January 29, 2024
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Vincent H.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shark fishing with Capt Mark

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on August 21, 2023
Great experience, will definitely book again.
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