Head out of St. Petersburg Florida aboard Poseidon Fishing Charters! This local pro grew up in the Tampa Bay Area and has been fishing these waters for 2 decades. Novice and seasoned anglers alike are bound to have a great time exploring these productive inshore and offshore fisheries!

You’ll board a 26’ Crevalle bay boat that’s fully equipped with all the goods. We’re talking 3 live bait wells for the freshest bait, a small toilet inside the console, ample seating and cushions, and lots of shade to keep you out of the blazing Florida sun. Plus, the captain usually fishes from the fly deck so you’ll feel like you have the whole boat to yourself!

Your targets are vast and you’ll employ a variety of techniques to go after them. Inshore you’ll go after famous Florida fish including Snook, Sheepshead, Redfish, and Tripletail. If you head down in the summer, don’t miss out on the chance to go after the Silver King, Tarpon! Offshore you’ll find rod-bending Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Grouper on the other end of your line.

The captain provides all of the rods, reels, and tackle you need for a productive day. There’s even bowfishing equipment for 2 on board if you’d like to try your hand at something new. All trips include soft drinks and some light snacks. On full days trips, you’ll also have lunch.

Bring your sunscreen and a good attitude and get ready for an epic Florida adventure with Poseidon Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Inshore 30% Off! (1PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 11 - Dec 20
    US $445
    Nothing quite like a morning of inshore fishing in Tampa Bay! This 4-hour adventure will see you going after the likes of Snook, Sheepshead, Tripletail, and Redfish. Bring along the whole family or head out with your fishing buddies! Capt. Dustin will provide gear, bait, soft drinks, and some light snacks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Inshore 30% Off! (6PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 11 - Dec 20
    US $445
    Nothing quite like a morning of inshore fishing in Tampa Bay! This 4-hour adventure will see you going after the likes of Snook, Sheepshead, Tripletail, and Redfish. Bring along the whole family or head out with your fishing buddies! Capt. Dustin will provide gear, bait, soft drinks, and some light snacks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Inshore 30% Off! (8AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 11 - Dec 20
    US $445
    Nothing quite like a morning of inshore fishing in Tampa Bay! This 4-hour adventure will see you going after the likes of Snook, Sheepshead, Tripletail, and Redfish. Bring along the whole family or head out with your fishing buddies! Capt. Dustin will provide gear, bait, soft drinks, and some light snacks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (1MAX)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    If you're a single angler hoping to get 4 productive hours of fishing in, this is the trip for you! St. Petersburg offers some of the best inshore fishing around and your targets include Redfish, Snook, Sheepshead, and Tripletail! All your gear and bait, as well as soft drinks and some light snacks, will be on board and waiting when you arrive.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Shark
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $550
    Go after some of the ocean's fiercest predators on this 4-hour trip targeted towards Shark fishing. Your reels will be screaming as you battle it out with Blacktip and Bull Sharks on the other end of your line. The captain knows all the best Shark honey holes, and he'll get you to where the action is fast. No need to worry about gear; that's all taken care of. There are also soft drinks and snacks on board so all you need to bring is yourself!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Go after the Silver King himself on this 4-hour trip dedicated to targeting Tarpon! These prehistoric monsters draw anglers from all over the world, hoping to hook a trophy catch every year. The captain provides all of your gear, as well as bait, soft drinks, and snacks.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    There's nothing quite like inshore fishing in Florida! Anglers of all ages and skill levels are bound to have a great time going after Redfish, Sheepshead, Tripletail, and Snook. Whether your goal is filling the cooler or catching a trophy, you'll go home happy. Gear, bait, soft drinks, and some light snacks are all provided.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    Spend 4 hours in the productive inshore waters surrounding St. Petersburg! This is a great trip to take with the family or your fishing buddies. Your targets include both tasty and fun to catch fish including Redfish, Snook, Tripletail, and Sheepshead. All of your gear and bait, as well as soft drinks and snacks, are included and waiting for you on board.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    If you're hoping to cast your lines in deeper water then the 4-hour offshore trip is the way to go! Depending on the time of year, you'll go for species such as Grouper, Snapper, as well as Blackfin Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. Just make sure to check with the captain what's currently in season and within range of a half day trip. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome aboard. Gear, bait, soft drinks, and snacks are all included and waiting on board.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $750
    The offshore waters here are super exciting and your targets will have your lines bending. Depending on the time of year, you'll go for species such as Grouper, Snapper, as well as Kingfish, Blackfin Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. Just make sure to check with the captain what's currently in season and within range of a half day trip. Your captain is happy to show novice anglers the ropes and help seasoned pros land their dream catch. All of your gear and bait are provided, as well as soft drinks and some snacks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,300
    Nothing beats inshore fishing in the waters surrounding St. Petersburg. The best part is anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Go after super fun to catch targets, including Redfish, Tripletail, Snook, and Sheepshead. In the summertime, you may even land a Tarpon! No need to worry about gear and bait, the captain provides that. He also brings along snacks, drinks, and lunch, so all you have to bring is yourself!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Dedicate a full 8 hours to the productive offshore waters surrounding St. Petersburg! Your targets are hard fighters and include Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, Amberjack, Cobia, and Grouper. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and Capt. Dustin takes care of all your gear, bait, drinks, snacks, and even lunch!
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FAQs about Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg

Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $445 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore 30% Off! (1PM) (4 hours)
  • US $445 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore 30% Off! (6PM) (4 hours)
  • US $445 per group - 4 Hour – Inshore 30% Off! (8AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (1MAX) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip – Shark (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Small toilet inside the console.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well 3 livewells
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Bull bay rods, Penn and Shimano reels)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Bottled water, soft drinks )
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (On full day trips if requested)

Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Poseidon Fishing – St. Petersburg include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Charter Operator

Poseidon Fishing Charters
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
35 Fishing Reports
818 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since October 2019
Poseidon Fishing Charters has one goal – to provide you with an experience that you'll remember for a lifetime! Their team of captains will do their utmost to make sure you have a blast no matter your age or skill level.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Alumawelds (Bay boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Small toilet inside the console.
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
3 livewells
Multimedia System

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Bull bay rods, Penn and Shimano reels
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Bottled water, soft drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
On full day trips if requested

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 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
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Mandatory for Tarpon

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (149)
Jesse put us on fish all day!!!
Jesse put us on fish all day!!!
Jesse put us on fish all day!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
79%
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Kathi C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore on February 29, 2024
Captain William was great and knowledgeable. We caught a variety of fish and he knew all about them.  He was attentive and...
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JT H.
Dublin, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A day of fishing with Captain J and first hand Jacob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 30, 2023
First things first fishing booker does not describe the trip or boat accurately.  A full day trip does include lunch or snacks...
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James K.
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4 Hour Offshore Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore on September 14, 2023
Had a great charter and crew was fantastic to deal with. We got stuck for an extra hour in traffic on the way from Orlando,...
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Jeff S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Jesse put us on fish all day!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore (1MAX) on March 26, 2024
Fun to catch all types of species today!  Shark, Trout, sheepshead and even a sting ray!!!
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Grant M.
Excellent
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Big shark day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Shark on April 16, 2024
Great time fishing on trip
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