Enjoy a beautiful day out on the Gulf of Mexico or Tampa Bay with Inverted Fishing Charters! This area is home to many exciting fish species and Capt. Martin will use his expertise to help you land the catch of your dreams.

You’ll be fishing on a 26’ Gause Built that accommodates up to 4 guests fishing comfortably. This bay boat is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and reaches a maximum speed of 40 knots. There’s also a live well to keep your baits frisky all day long and a cooler for your catch. This swift and capable boat is equipped with the latest in modern fishing accessories including Simrad Sonar with Sidescan, GPS Spotlock trolling motor, and Power Pole shallow water anchor.

Inverted Fishing Charters offers a variety of fishing trips to meet any angler’s needs. Depending on what experience you’re hoping to get, you can explore the backwaters and inshore bays for Flounder, Trout, Redfish, and Snook. Or head to the nearshore waters, wrecks, and reefs to tackle Cobia, Permit, King Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, and many more.
Capt. Martin also offers Tarpon trips during the season, which usually goes from May until July.

All trips come with tackle, bait, waters, and licenses for everyone on board. So grab your camera and your cooler and get ready to make some memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Don’t let the length of the trip fool you! You will have plenty of time catch the bite for Redfish, trout, Flounder, and Snook.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Add a few more hours to the half day and spend more time on the inshore waters of the bay. Targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Tarpon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    As mid April approaches the Tarpon start biting. The “Silver King” is high on every angler's bucket list, these tough-fighting beasts will take all your skills and strength to reel in. Using light tackle, you'll face an incredible challenge, but you'll end the day with an even better story to tell.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    Get the waters of the bays all to yourself and fish for whatever swims along the shore. Target Redfish, Flounder, Snook, Trout, and make a great catch possible.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Battle the legendary Silver King! These migratory beasts range anywhere from **hidden content**lbs and are primarily targeted in the summer months along the beaches of St. Petersburg, Anna Maria, and Longboat Key.
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FAQs about Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore

Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Inshore Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Inshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Tarpon Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Inshore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Tarpon (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box two 65qt Yeti Coolers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (bottle water)
  • Fishing License

Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Inverted Fishing Charters Inshore include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Martin Lane
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since August 2020
Captain Martin practically grew up on the water. He was introduced to fishing at the age of 2 years. It didn't take long for his passion to kick in and he's been doing it ever since.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit Permit

Boat specs

Gause Built (Bay boat) originally built in 2006. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
two 65qt Yeti Coolers
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
if in season
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
71%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
71%
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Matt T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 26, 2024
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Dennis F.
Smyrna, DE
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4.3 / 5
Experience:
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Full day tarpon trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Tarpon on June 23, 2023
Was a cloudy rough day trying to target tarpon. Capt Martin covered a ton of water looking for the silver kings. After countless...
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Crystal F.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Full Day Tarpon on May 18, 2022
We had a successful day Tarpon fishing! The crew was very personable and patient with my 7 year old. They put us on many schools...
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Kevin L.

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VERIFIED   April 3, 2023
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Ernesto G.
Longwood, FL
Excellent
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Fishing with Captain Martin Lane

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore Trip (AM) on September 12, 2021
I highly recommend Capt Martin Lane for any of your fishing charters. He is professional, very knowledgeable, has a great boat...
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