Experience the quality and excitement of fishing Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico with Sureel Fishing! Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or a first-timer, Captain Troy will help you have an adventure you won’t forget.

Come aboard the Sureel Fishing 27 foot Pathfinder center console with room for up to 4 anglers. The largest and most comfortable inshore charter boat in the Tampa Bay Area! Equipped with a Yamaha 425 Horsepower, the vessel cruises at 40 mph, and will quickly take you from one fishing spot to the next. The boat comes equipped with all the latest electronics as well.

Tampa Bay will give you plenty of variety when it comes to both inshore and nearshore fishing. Whether you want to fish for Snook and Redfish in a foot of water, or you want to head back into the residential canals and bridges to fish for some snapper, sheepshead and grouper, Capt. Troy will help you do it all, it just depends on your preference and what’s biting at the time.

Along with Florida fishing licenses, each trip includes the necessary fishing gear, as well as live bait, fish cleaning, water, and ice. All charters are family friendly and fun for everyone.

The fishing experience of a lifetime awaits you in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Book a trip with Sureel Fishing and discover why so many anglers return for more!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Starter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 30
    US $350
    A quick, 2-hour trip to get on the water if you’re limited for time! Also a great way to get your kids out to experience the water! These trips target Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Trout, Shark, Ladyfish, Mackerel, etc. These trips will fish local bridges and canals and shallow grass flats looking for whatever will bite!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $600
    Hop on the boat for a 4-hour journey fishing the back bays and mangrove-covered shorelines for Snook and Redfish or opt to go fish for a variety of Snapper and other critters in residential canals and local bridges! Either way, this action-packed 4-hour trip will get you back by lunch and ready to enjoy the rest of your vacation! Tell your fish stories at the lunch table after an epic 4-hour trip with Sureel Fishing.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $600
    Hop on the boat for a 4-hour journey fishing the back bays and mangrove-covered shorelines for Snook and Redfish or opt to go fish for a variety of Snapper and other critters in residential canals and local bridges! Either way, this action-packed 4-hour trip will get you back by dinner and ready to enjoy the rest of your vacation! Tell your fish stories at the dinner table after an epic 4-hour trip with Sureel Fishing.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $800
    Give yourself more time to track down that fish of a lifetime! Snook, Redfish and Trout in the morning followed by Grouper/Snapper before heading in? The 6 hour trip gives you more of a window to experience the quality and unbelievable variety that the area has to offer! Let me put you on some fish!
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Jun 30
    US $850
    Chase the amazing tarpon during the couple months you can! These 80-200 pound prehistoric fish are also known as the Silver King! The tarpon fishing in Tampa Bay from May-July is truly epic! Come experience the adrenaline rush of a lifetime fighting these giants! This style fishing is best for anglers with some experience. This is a 6 hour trip based around the tide. 4 people Maximum.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Night Fishing (MAX 2)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 30
    US $1,000
    Fish from sundown and the first few hours of the dark! You will primarily be fishing local canals and docks, focused on docks that have underwater lights as fish congregates around them. A great way to beat the heat and enjoy some fun fishing! It's not really a kid-friendly trip and is much better for anglers with some experience, as you will be making a lot of casts around docks, pilings, and plenty of other structures. This is a great way to target big inshore fish!
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FAQs about Sureel Fishing

Sureel Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Starter (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Tarpon Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Night Fishing (MAX 2) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Sureel Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radar

Trips booked with Sureel Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Sureel Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Sureel Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sureel Fishing include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Troy Leaf
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
10 Fishing Reports
29 Customer reviews
Member since June 2020
I grew up working on every kind of fishing boat you can imagine. My love for the Gulf of Mexico always kept me coming back, so I eventually made the decision to start my own business here in St Pete! I love everything that comes along with fishing, from seeing the sun come up early in the morning, to watching clients land that giant they've been dreaming about. I will work harder than anyone to help you have the trip of a lifetime! Book your trip now! You won't regret it!

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 425HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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David C.
Monroe, CT
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Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 12, 2021
Great trip!  Troy’s boat is wonderful, fishing tackle is great, and has everything you want - he shows up early with live...
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Eric W.
Butler, KY
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Fish frenzy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 8, 2021
Captain Troy and his first mate gave us a day will never forget. Captain Troy kept the fish in such a frenzy that it was nonstop...
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Mostafa M.
Sarasota, Florida
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Half day trip with Captain Troy

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Starter on January 10, 2021
He knows all the good fishing spots and the boat was clean. Real friendly and worked with my little brother to make sure he...
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Erika W.
Charleston, IL
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Fishing with Captain Troy

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Starter on May 24, 2021
Loved it! Great time for kids or adults. They have a very nice boat and great equipment for fishing, including bait and tackle....
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Aidin B.
Longmont, CO
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Half day trip Inshore

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Starter on March 23, 2021
Troy is great! Very tentative. Keeps a lot of bait stocked. Boat is immaculate. He is making sure you are ripping lips the...
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