Charlton’s Reef Charters
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Get ready for a fishing adventure of a lifetime. Customize your fishing adventure to fight hard pulling grouper and Cobia in the deep waters of the bay or sight fish for screaming Snook and redfish on the flats. Enjoy breathtaking views and see dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.
Capt. Tom will arm you with rods, reels, and tackle. You will be using frozen and live bait to make that catch of the day possible. When you return to shore, your catch will be cleaned and ready to go straight into the frying pan. Just bring along some appropriate clothes and your own snacks.
If you like boats, you'll also love the 2014 Pioneer 22' bay boat. She can run in 12 inches on the flats or deep water, perfect for three to four fishing. No fancy decals, just a fish-catching machine – anywhere on Tampa Bay.
Please note that kids must be at least 8 years old. Clients should wear appropriate footwear (non-marking tennis shoes, hiking sandals). Flip flops, beach sandals, and bare feet are not safe as clients may slip and fall. Weather you a beginner or an expert, Captain Tom will help you reel in the big dogs. Remember, if you don't catch a fish the trip is always half price!
Get ready for a fishing adventure of a lifetime. Customize your fishing adventure to fight hard pulling grouper and Cobia in the deep waters of the bay or sight fish for screaming Snook and redfish on the flats. Enjoy breathtaking views and see dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.
Capt. Tom will arm you with rods, reels, and tackle. You will be using frozen and live bait to make that catch of the day possible. When you return to shore, your catch will be cleaned and ready to go straight into the frying pan. Just bring along some appropriate clothes and your own snacks.
If you like boats, you'll also love the 2014 Pioneer 22' bay boat. She can run in 12 inches on the flats or deep water, perfect for three to four fishing. No fancy decals, just a fish-catching machine – anywhere on Tampa Bay.
Please note that kids must be at least 8 years old. Clients should wear appropriate footwear (non-marking tennis shoes, hiking sandals). Flip flops, beach sandals, and bare feet are not safe as clients may slip and fall. Weather you a beginner or an expert, Captain Tom will help you reel in the big dogs. Remember, if you don't catch a fish the trip is always half price!

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The captain was incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with the exact instructions on how to catch the fish. We ended up with a diverse catch, including a stingray, which was an incredible experience. He was also very patient and attentive to the children, making the trip enjoyable for everyone. I would definitely book with him again.

The Captain was great with the kids. He really seems to know the area well and has been doing this for quite a while. I would highly recommend for families.
graat capitan took his time to make sure i cuaght fish
We had such a great time! We caught grouper and grunts. Captain was great at explaining things to us. We definitely book with him again. Great day on the water!

Tom put us on some fish, he was helpful and knew where to fish, had a great time and caught lots of fish!
Had a great time on this trip. Captain knew exactly where the fish were and put us on them. Bite started slow but picked up after a bit. Ended up hooking up to quite a few reds, trout and even a tarpon. Would definitely recommend and look forward to doing it again sometime.
Great day, caught lot of fish, only one edible but caught large Jack's, many sharks, sting rays, mackerel. All was great pleasant, quiet, peaceful, and Captain Tom very knowledgeable, and very friendly. Next time will be with Captain Tom. Thanks again Captain. Tony Fantasia.
First, Capt Tom is just a genuinely nice person which not to be granted these days. He was very responsive with the texts letting us know where to meet, when he would be there. He even took the time to get the bait fish prior to meeting us. We only had to hit two spots and then we were just sitting there catching fish after fish! I would definitely recommend Capt Tom! He made our trip! Thank you Tom!

My wife and I recently flew down to Tampa for a day of fishing and taking in a game at George M Steinbrenner Stadium. Both we’re great experiences as the Yankees beat the Phillies and we got to fish with a superb Captain on one of my favorite water crafts. While we experienced a lockjaw producing cold front that saw the water temps from ten degrees into the low sixties coupled with a south wind at 20 knots, Captain Tom scoured the Bay in search of are targeted fish. He put us on redfish but a few short hits was all that we could produce. Tom took us on a couple extra runs beyond our normal fare in hopes of finding some action. As a owner of a Boston Whaler Montauk taking friends on both productive and lean missions, I am keenly aware that sometimes no matter what the location and technique, it just doesn’t happen. I was so impressed with Toms knowledge and desire to catch fish, we look forward to going out with him again. I encourage anyone who wants to hire a true professional, book a trip with Captain Tom

We had a great time on the water. Captain Tom worked really hard to put us on the fish. We eventually found them and had a blast. Thanks for a great day on the water Captain Tom!
The captain was incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with the exact instructions on how to catch the fish. We ended up with a diverse catch, including a stingray, which was an incredible experience. He was also very patient and attentive to the children, making the trip enjoyable for everyone. I would definitely book with him again.

Thank you. I’m glad y’all had fun.

The Captain was great with the kids. He really seems to know the area well and has been doing this for quite a while. I would highly recommend for families.
graat capitan took his time to make sure i cuaght fish


Our trip was awesome, we didn't catch any keepers not for a lack of trying, my boys (11 &10) had a wonderful time. Captain Tom was very patient with my boys playful too, he made the trip real fun for them. We did catch a bunch of fish but the big one got away! We had a wonderful time I would highly recommend this trip for anybody with kids or beginners, book your trip and enjoy your time!
Tampa, Florida, United States
I have been a Coast Guard licensed fishing charter captain in Tampa for 25 years. Having full coverage insurance and Red Cross training, I have your safety always in mind. Check me out and see how a quarter century of experience can put you on the fish.
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
