Westward Fishing Charters LLC
Westward Fishing Charters LLC
Head out to St. Petersburg, Florida and visit Westward Fishing Charters LLC for a lovely fishing experience. Captain Weston Ulrich will take you inshore and nearshore so you can explore the fish-rich waters as well as the backcountry, flats, and reefs. Enjoy a beautiful day in nature and have lots of fun catching many different species!
You’ll start your trip on a 24’ Ranger bay boat that can sit up to 4 anglers. It’s powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and it uses modern GPS, fishfinding, and radio systems for navigation. The boat has got a wireless trolling motor for a more tactful approach and is equipped with a livewell and an ice-box.
There’s a wide variety of fish to pack your coolers with. You can catch Snook, Redifsh,Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Tarpon, as well as other interesting species. You’ll be using light tackle and will target your prey by bottom fishing and spinning. You can keep the fish you catch and have tasty meals at home, but you’re also free to release it back to the water if you wish so. You’re also welcome to bring along kids and surprise them with a wonderful experience out on the sea.
Captain Weston will supply you with all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. He’ll cover you for licenses as well and will clean and fillet your catch so you can take home some great table fare.
Visit Westward Fishing Charters LLC and create wonderful fishing memories!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
+103Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
94%
Apr 21, 2025
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Captain Wes put us on fish!
Captain Wes was fantastic. Put us on Fish. We had a great time. I saved his number for my next trip down to Tampa Bay!!
Captain Wes was fantastic. Put us on Fish. We had a great time. I saved his number for my next trip down to Tampa Bay!!
Captain replied
Minneapolis, MN
Feb 27, 2022
5 Hour Trip (AM)
5 Hour Morning Trip
Captain Weston may not be the oldest captain in the fleet, but growing up in St. Petersburg makes him as experienced as a 20-year veteran. He was highly knowledgeable about the annual movements of the fish we were targeting and all of the food and nutrients that determine where our catches were and what they were feeding on. He was calling the shots on where to cast and could almost count down the second we were going to get our bites. If you are going to go on a charter with Captain Weston (which I highly recommend), call him a day or two in advance to talk about what the tide is going to be like on the day of your trip to plan the best time to maximize your catch.
Captain Weston may not be the oldest captain in the fleet, but growing up in St. Petersburg makes him as experienced as a 20-year...
Captain replied
Tampa, FL
Jan 2, 2022
Half Day Trip (AM)
Half day AM Inshore Fishing Trip
My brother and I took my two boys (9 and 11 years old) fishing with Weston, and we had a blast! Caught lots of fish, saw dolphins and manatees, and even feed dolphins from the side of the boat. Weston had several good spots we went to and ensured we always had bait on our lines, we always had our lines in the water, and in the right spots. I was very impressed how diligently he worked to help my boys manage their lines (rebaiting, casting, realing in,...). We'll be coming back!
My brother and I took my two boys (9 and 11 years old) fishing with Weston, and we had a blast! Caught lots of fish, saw dolphins...
Captain replied
St. Petersburg, Florida
Dec 31, 2021
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Day of Fishing with Captain Weston
Went on a half day fishing trip with Captain Weston starting early in the morning. He took us to several spots throughout Tampa Bay where we caught Snook, Redfish, Trout, and a couple other species. He had a full live well full of fresh bait he had caught early that morning right when we arrived. He got us onto fishing spots extremely quickly, was willing to bait our hooks, unhook fish, untangle lines, give us casting tips, and anything else we wanted to make it an easy and fun experience. I have been on numerous fishing charters throughout Florida and have never caught anywhere near as many fish as I did with Captain Weston. He truly knows fishing, Tampa Bay, and how to handle a charter trip extremely well. I highly recommend Captain Weston's charter for a productive and fun day of fishing.
Went on a half day fishing trip with Captain Weston starting early in the morning. He took us to several spots throughout Tampa...
Long Grove, IL
Mar 25, 2021
Half Day Trip (PM)
Half day trip with Captain Weston
Scheduled a last minute trip with Captain Weston due to another boat canceling with engine problems. Captain Weston and his assistant Jake took good care of us. Visited several different sites looking for the active bite Picked up a few random fish when Jake spotted an active school of Crevalle Jack feeding in the distance. After zooming over there my 14 year old daughter and I were doubled up on two 15+ pounders that took 20 minutes to land. After taking pictures, we were doubled up again where I landed the 16 pounder pictured. The great day was capped by the drive in where the Captain spotted dolphins and deliberately increased his wake which drew the dolphins in to play and jump in the boats wake. Thanks Weston and Jake for a great day!
Scheduled a last minute trip with Captain Weston due to another boat canceling with engine problems. Captain Weston and his assistant...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
+103Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
94%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Wes put us on fish!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 21, 2025
Captain Wes was fantastic. Put us on Fish. We had a great time. I saved his number for my next trip down to Tampa Bay!!
Captain Wes was fantastic. Put us on Fish. We had a great time. I saved his number for my next trip down to Tampa Bay!!
Minneapolis, MN
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5 Hour Morning Trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on February 27, 2022
Captain Weston may not be the oldest captain in the fleet, but growing up in St. Petersburg makes him as experienced as a 20-year veteran. He was highly knowledgeable about the annual movements of the fish we were targeting and all of the food and nutrients that determine where our catches were and what they were feeding on. He was calling the shots on where to cast and could almost count down the second we were going to get our bites. If you are going to go on a charter with Captain Weston (which I highly recommend), call him a day or two in advance to talk about what the tide is going to be like on the day of your trip to plan the best time to maximize your catch.
Captain Weston may not be the oldest captain in the fleet, but growing up in St. Petersburg makes him as experienced as a 20-year veteran. He was highly knowledgeable about the annual movements of the fish we were targeting and all of the food and nutrients that determine where our catches were and what they were feeding on. He was calling the shots on where to cast and could almost count down the second we were going to get our bites. If you are going to go on a charter with Captain Weston...
Tampa, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day AM Inshore Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2022
My brother and I took my two boys (9 and 11 years old) fishing with Weston, and we had a blast! Caught lots of fish, saw dolphins and manatees, and even feed dolphins from the side of the boat. Weston had several good spots we went to and ensured we always had bait on our lines, we always had our lines in the water, and in the right spots. I was very impressed how diligently he worked to help my boys manage their lines (rebaiting, casting, realing in,...). We'll be coming back!
My brother and I took my two boys (9 and 11 years old) fishing with Weston, and we had a blast! Caught lots of fish, saw dolphins and manatees, and even feed dolphins from the side of the boat. Weston had several good spots we went to and ensured we always had bait on our lines, we always had our lines in the water, and in the right spots. I was very impressed how diligently he worked to help my boys manage their lines (rebaiting, casting, realing in,...). We'll be coming back!
St. Petersburg, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Day of Fishing with Captain Weston
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 31, 2021
Went on a half day fishing trip with Captain Weston starting early in the morning. He took us to several spots throughout Tampa Bay where we caught Snook, Redfish, Trout, and a couple other species. He had a full live well full of fresh bait he had caught early that morning right when we arrived. He got us onto fishing spots extremely quickly, was willing to bait our hooks, unhook fish, untangle lines, give us casting tips, and anything else we wanted to make it an easy and fun experience. I have been on numerous fishing charters throughout Florida and have never caught anywhere near as many fish as I did with Captain Weston. He truly knows fishing, Tampa Bay, and how to handle a charter trip extremely well. I highly recommend Captain Weston's charter for a productive and fun day of fishing.
Went on a half day fishing trip with Captain Weston starting early in the morning. He took us to several spots throughout Tampa Bay where we caught Snook, Redfish, Trout, and a couple other species. He had a full live well full of fresh bait he had caught early that morning right when we arrived. He got us onto fishing spots extremely quickly, was willing to bait our hooks, unhook fish, untangle lines, give us casting tips, and anything else we wanted to make it an easy and fun experience. I...
Long Grove, IL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip with Captain Weston
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 25, 2021
Scheduled a last minute trip with Captain Weston due to another boat canceling with engine problems. Captain Weston and his assistant Jake took good care of us. Visited several different sites looking for the active bite Picked up a few random fish when Jake spotted an active school of Crevalle Jack feeding in the distance. After zooming over there my 14 year old daughter and I were doubled up on two 15+ pounders that took 20 minutes to land. After taking pictures, we were doubled up again where I landed the 16 pounder pictured. The great day was capped by the drive in where the Captain spotted dolphins and deliberately increased his wake which drew the dolphins in to play and jump in the boats wake. Thanks Weston and Jake for a great day!
Scheduled a last minute trip with Captain Weston due to another boat canceling with engine problems. Captain Weston and his assistant Jake took good care of us. Visited several different sites looking for the active bite Picked up a few random fish when Jake spotted an active school of Crevalle Jack feeding in the distance. After zooming over there my 14 year old daughter and I were doubled up on two 15+ pounders that took 20 minutes to land. After taking pictures, we were doubled up again...
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