Aquatic Escapes – Tampa
Aquatic Escapes – Tampa
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Have a great fishing experience with Aquatic Escapes on the rich and beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. Captain Jarrod Wallach is a second-generation captain who'll make sure you have an unforgettable journey. Come to Tampa, Florida and enjoy fishing inshore and nearshore while exploring reefs, wrecks, flats, as well as the backcountry.
Captain Jarrod and you will use his 25' Sportsman bay boat that runs on a Yamaha 250 HP engine. The boat can sit up to 6 guests and enables them all to fish at the same time. This changes only when you fish Tarpon and Shark, meaning only 2 people can fish simultaneously. The boat has quality navigation electronics and is rigged with snorkeling equipment and a livewell. It features a multimedia system, wireless trolling motor, and 2 Yeti coolers. There will even be a first mate on board.
Many interesting spots await you inshore, such as the flats, mangroves, docks, bridges, and rock piles in Tampa Bay. You can chase many different species here, such as Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Tripletail, Flounder, and Spanish Mackerel. You'll be using light tackle and fish by trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, bottom fishing, and drift fishing. Kids are welcome if they are 6 or older. You're free to keep your catch and take it home.
Captain Jarrod will provide you with all the gear and licenses, as well as clean and fillet your fish. The crew will highly appreciate tips. Note that the first mate joins in to help beginners and that he works for tips. You'll only need to pack some food and drinks before you leave.
If you have a large party, Captain Jarrod and the local captains can organize a large trip with multiple boats. They can even create a small tournament for you!
Lots of excitement awaits you with Aquatic Escapes. Hop aboard and have fun!
Have a great fishing experience with Aquatic Escapes on the rich and beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. Captain Jarrod Wallach is a second-generation captain who'll make sure you have an unforgettable journey. Come to Tampa, Florida and enjoy fishing inshore and nearshore while exploring reefs, wrecks, flats, as well as the backcountry.
Captain Jarrod and you will use his 25' Sportsman bay boat that runs on a Yamaha 250 HP engine. The boat can sit up to 6 guests and enables them all to fish at the same time. This changes only when you fish Tarpon and Shark, meaning only 2 people can fish simultaneously. The boat has quality navigation electronics and is rigged with snorkeling equipment and a livewell. It features a multimedia system, wireless trolling motor, and 2 Yeti coolers. There will even be a first mate on board.
Many interesting spots await you inshore, such as the flats, mangroves, docks, bridges, and rock piles in Tampa Bay. You can chase many different species here, such as Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Tripletail, Flounder, and Spanish Mackerel. You'll be using light tackle and fish by trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, bottom fishing, and drift fishing. Kids are welcome if they are 6 or older. You're free to keep your catch and take it home.
Captain Jarrod will provide you with all the gear and licenses, as well as clean and fillet your fish. The crew will highly appreciate tips. Note that the first mate joins in to help beginners and that he works for tips. You'll only need to pack some food and drinks before you leave.
If you have a large party, Captain Jarrod and the local captains can organize a large trip with multiple boats. They can even create a small tournament for you!
Lots of excitement awaits you with Aquatic Escapes. Hop aboard and have fun!
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We had an absolutely amazing experience with Aquatic Escapes and Captain Jarrod Wallach! From start to finish, the trip was smooth, fun, and unforgettable. Captain Jarrod really knows his stuff—he put us right on the fish and made sure everyone on board had a great time, whether you were an experienced angler or brand new to fishing. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything we needed. Jarrod’s energy and knowledge of the water made the whole day exciting, and his patience and sense of humor kept everyone relaxed and having fun. We caught plenty of fish and came away with memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re looking for an all-day fishing charter that’s both professional and personal, I can’t recommend Aquatic Escapes and Captain Jarrod enough. We’ll definitely be booking again!
Great service and communication. The man was hilarious which was a welcoming plus!
Glad you had a great time! Also it's nice to know I have a backup career as a comedian LOL.
Captain Jarrod and First Mate Aiden were terrific and very knowledgeable about the waters and regional species of fish. The day of our trip was very windy and the rough waters kept us closer inshore than planned but Jarrod quickly adapted to the conditions and put us on Spanish Mackerel, Snook, Ladyfish and we even caught a very large puffer! We had a great time all around and highly recommend Aquatic Escapes
So glad you had a great time! It was wonderful chatting with you about my old New York stomping ground.
Took my Brother and Sister In-Laws on this trip. They have never caught so my fish before on any other trip they have been on. lol they don't fish as much as I do. But I loved this new boat, and we had enough drinks and food to last the whole day! The fish we took home and cooked some of it that night. So, so good! The rest of the fish we froze it! Awesome trip, I'll be going again soon
If you're reading this looking for reasons ... let me save you the trouble; Stop now and hit Book now! You won't be disappointed. We just did a 4hr trip and it was amazing. Captain Jerrod was great! He Knows his stuff. We had a really great time! Highly recommended 👌
Glad to have y'all on the boat, it was a blast! Thanks for the great review. Hope to see y'all again soon!
FAQs about Aquatic Escapes – Tampa
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip – 2-3 Hours (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip – 2-3 Hours - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip – 2-3 Hours - 7:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip – 2-3 Hours - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 4 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 4 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 5 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 5 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 6 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing – 6 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Fall Kingfish – 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Offshore Fishing – Full Day (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Shark Fishing – 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Shark Fishing – 6 Hour Trip - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Shark Fishing – 6 Hour Trip - 5:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Shark Fishing – 6 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Shark Fishing – 6 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Spring Kingfish – 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Tarpon – 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box Boat has 2 Yeti Coolers on Board.
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Greenbacks, Pinfish, Threadfins & Shrimp)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain will fillet and bag all of your fish.)
- Drinks (There will be ice & a few waters in the cooler. )
- First mate
- Fishing license
- River fishing (During the winter.)
- Inshore fishing (Tampa Bay)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Handline
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
From as early as I can remember, my dad had me on a boat with a fishing rod in my hands. At first, I was simply excited to have bait on my hook and hang out with my dad. As I grew up, the fish got bigger and bigger... and I was hooked! Growing up in New York, we would fish for Fluke, Flounder, Strippers & Cod in the winter. We would also enter the occasional Shark fishing tournament. Fishing was, and still remains, a huge part of my life and it gave my father and me the time we needed to bond, before he unexpectedly left us in 2006. It was always my father's dream to retire and use his captain's license to open a charter business. Every day, I strive to keep his legacy alive.
From as early as I can remember, my dad had me on a boat with a fishing rod in my hands. At first, I was simply excited to have bait on my hook and hang out with my dad. As I grew up, the fish got bigger and bigger... and I was hooked! Growing up in New York, we would fish for Fluke, Flounder, Strippers & Cod in the winter. We would also enter the occasional Shark fishing tournament. Fishing was, and still remains, a huge part of my life and it gave my father and me the time we needed to bond, before he unexpectedly left us in 2006. It was always my father's dream to retire and use his captain's license to open a charter business. Every day, I strive to keep his legacy alive.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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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Visa
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American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Tampa right now
Cobia
Flounder
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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State licensed5.0(5)25 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
+104 hour trip • 2 personsUS $500
