Fishin Magician Inshore 

5.0
(15 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bayview Drive 820, Ruskin, FL 33570, United States–

Fishin Magician Inshore 

Ruskin, FL, United States
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24 ft
6
5.0
(15 reviews)

Experience the magic of fishing the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. Fishin Magician Inshore is located in Ruskin, Florida and it offers trips that will see you chase many different species that change with the seasons. Join Captain Eric Topole and visit some of the best inshore, nearshore, and river fishing spots in the Bay.

Your trip starts on a new 24' Blazer Bay center console boat which is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, and can take up to 6 people. The boat's navigation and fish finding systems will help you get to the prey as quick as possible. She also features a wireless trolling motor, ice-box, and livewell.

Together with Captain Eric you'll chase Grouper, Snapper, Tripletail, Bull Shark, and many more. The captain uses light and heavy tackle and his preferred techniques include bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, and popping. A good catch also means big meals, because you can keep all the fish you catch. The Captain will even clean and fillet it for you, free of charge. He also welcomes children on the boat, so bring your whole family and spend some lovely time together.

All the fishing gear that you'll need will be waiting for you on the boat. You're even covered for fishing licenses, so the only thing you should bring is food and drinks.

Visit Fishing Magician Inshore and spend a charming day on the water.

Experience the magic of fishing the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. Fishin Magician Inshore is located in Ruskin, Florida and it offers trips that will see you chase many different species that change with the seasons. Join Captain Eric Topole and visit some of the best inshore, nearshore, and river fishing spots in the Bay.

Your trip starts on a new 24' Blazer Bay center console boat which is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, and can take up to 6 people. The boat's navigation and fish finding systems will help you get to the prey as quick as possible. She also features a wireless trolling motor, ice-box, and livewell.

Together with Captain Eric you'll chase Grouper, Snapper, Tripletail, Bull Shark, and many more. The captain uses light and heavy tackle and his preferred techniques include bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, and popping. A good catch also means big meals, because you can keep all the fish you catch. The Captain will even clean and fillet it for you, free of charge. He also welcomes children on the boat, so bring your whole family and spend some lovely time together.

All the fishing gear that you'll need will be waiting for you on the boat. You're even covered for fishing licenses, so the only thing you should bring is food and drinks.

Visit Fishing Magician Inshore and spend a charming day on the water.

Eric Topole
Captain
Eric Topole
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
15 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (15)

  • Barton Dean
    Barton Dean
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fun with lots of fish

    Half Day Trip on February 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Eric had us on fish all day.

  • Jess Brooks
    Jess Brooks
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishin magician makes the magic happen!

    Half Day Trip on September 26, 2023 • 1 adult

    Captain Eric was fantastic. Listened to how I wanted to spend the day and what I wanted to target and he put us on them. Started the day catching a couple of redfish for the chest and then headed out to the grouper spots. We managed to get a few undersized in the boat but we did hook into a few giants but they got us in the rocks before we could pull them free. Was an awesome day and will be booking again.

  • Kanchisa Hatthapornsawan
    Kanchisa Hatthapornsawan
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A great experiece👍👍👍

    4 Hour Inshore Trip on July 23, 2021 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Very good experience, when we got to the place the captain was already there and waiting for us and when we got there we went right away. The captain tried to find the best spot possible to fish. He had the bait ready and we fished right away, he answered every question that we asked and was very nice. When we had a hard time fishing he also taught us tips and tricks about fishing and got the maximum number of fishes we can get and after we got off the boat he filleted all of the fish and cleaned them all for us and also adds ice for us to keep our fish fresh throughout our drive back to our house Very good experiece overall, highly reccommend.

  • Russ Sullivan
    Russ Sullivan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Ever

    3/4 Day Trip on April 3, 2021 • 1 adult

    I’ve done a lot of fishing up in the Pacific Northwest, but the action was nothing like this. Captain Eric put us on fish after fish after fish, and he did not disappoint. The last fish was the largest fish caught in the day. That is a great fishing trip, I will be back in June for grouper. Can’t wait!

  • Ronald Ouellette
    Ronald Ouellette
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Eric The Best

    Half Day Trip on January 26, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt Eric is very knowledged and informative. He suggested to afternoon for best tides. We were on the sea trout in no time. Had fantastic hook and cook after at Hooks Grill. Thanks for a great day

  • Levi Osborn
    Levi Osborn
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    3/4 Day Trip on January 1, 2025 • 3 adults

    Great trip, Eric knew where to go and what do to put us on the fish.

  • Nicholas Wood
    Nicholas Wood
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day with Captain Eric

    Full Day Trip on February 20, 2022 • 2 adults

    We had a great day with Captain Eric! He put us on a variety of fish the whole day. We limited out on mangrove snapper and caught several sheepshead, lady fish, whiting, and channel cats. Captain Eric was very professional, knowledgeable, and had a great attitude. He gave us advice and pointers when we asked and we feel we ended the day as better fishermen because of it. I would charter a trip with Eric again and highly recommend anyone looking for a private charter to book a trip with him.

  • Kelly Mcdonald
    Kelly Mcdonald
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip with Cap. Eric

    Half Day Trip on July 17, 2022 • 2 adults

    What can I say…best trip ever. Cap. Eric knows his stuff and was more than accommodating! Pick up point was easy to find with plenty of free parking, caught some terrific fish and I appreciated him baiting my hook each and every time. Boat was clean and well organized. Cap. Eric is courteous, friendly and has a great sense of humor. No doubt, hubby and I will be back! 😎

  • Don Shumaker
    Don Shumaker
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day with Captain Eric

    3/4 Day Trip on July 24, 2022 • 2 adults

    We had a good day on the water with captain Eric Topole. He was very knowledgeable, attenative and had us catching fish all day. We used a variety of bait and ended the day with a couple of nice groupers. Will be going out with captain Eric in the future

  • Andy Killingsworth
    Andy Killingsworth
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip worth CPT Eric

    Half Day Trip on April 10, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time fishing and limited out on snapper in no time!! Will definitely book again!!

Rating

5.0
15 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Barton Dean
Barton Dean
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fun with lots of fish
Half Day Trip on February 15, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Eric had us on fish all day.

Eric Topole
Response from Captain

thanks Barton, I hope to see you in the future.

Ronald Ouellette
Ronald Ouellette
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Capt Eric The Best
Half Day Trip on January 26, 2025 • 2 adults

Capt Eric is very knowledged and informative. He suggested to afternoon for best tides. We were on the sea trout in no time. Had fantastic hook and cook after at Hooks Grill. Thanks for a great day

Eric Topole
Response from Captain

Thank you for fishing with me. The sunset was awesome. It was great fishing with you.

Jess Brooks
Jess Brooks
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishin magician makes the magic happen!
Half Day Trip on September 26, 2023 • 1 adult

Captain Eric was fantastic. Listened to how I wanted to spend the day and what I wanted to target and he put us on them. Started the day catching a couple of redfish for the chest and then headed out to the grouper spots. We managed to get a few undersized in the boat but we did hook into a few giants but they got us in the rocks before we could pull them free. Was an awesome day and will be booking again.

Eric Topole
Response from Captain

Thanks for booking with me, it was a pleasure meeting you and getting on some fish.

Levi Osborn
Levi Osborn
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great trip
3/4 Day Trip on January 1, 2025 • 3 adults

Great trip, Eric knew where to go and what do to put us on the fish.

Eric Topole
Response from Captain

Thank you, I hope to see you again.

Nicholas Wood
Nicholas Wood
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Full Day with Captain Eric
Full Day Trip on February 20, 2022 • 2 adults

We had a great day with Captain Eric! He put us on a variety of fish the whole day. We limited out on mangrove snapper and caught several sheepshead, lady fish, whiting, and channel cats. Captain Eric was very professional, knowledgeable, and had a great attitude. He gave us advice and pointers when we asked and we feel we ended the day as better fishermen because of it. I would charter a trip with Eric again and highly recommend anyone looking for a private charter to book a trip with him.

Eric Topole
Response from Captain

Thank you, I know you have many choices when it comes to booking a fishing trip and I appreciate you choosing me, I t was my pleasure to share some of my fishing knowledge with you. I hope to see you in the future for some more sea shanty songs and fishing.

FAQs about Fishin Magician Inshore

Fishin Magician Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishin Magician Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fishin Magician Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Fishin Magician Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Fishin Magician Inshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Fishin Magician Inshore include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Eric Topole
Eric Topole
Ruskin, Florida, United States
58 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2020
Captain Eric has been fishing the west coast of Florida since 1979. He has a passion for fishing and he enjoys being on the water as much as possible. He learned how to fish from his grandfather and he loves everything about it.
Eric Topole
Eric Topole
Fully verified
58
reports
15
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain Eric has been fishing the west coast of Florida since 1979. He has a passion for fishing and he enjoys being on the water as much as possible. He learned how to fish from his grandfather and he loves everything about it.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Great fun with lots of fish
    Barton D.
    Barton D.
  • Capt Eric The Best
    Ronald O.
    Ronald O.
  • 3/4 day with Captain Eric
    Don S.
    Don S.
  • Great trip!
    Frank B.
    Frank B.
  • A great experiece👍👍👍
    Kanchisa H.
    Kanchisa H.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ruskin right now

FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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