Spend a relaxing day in Tampa Bay with Down Range Charters! Captain Mike is a US Army veteran with a huge passion for fishing. He enjoys teaching other people and helping them to get their catch on their own. He loves that you don’t have to land the biggest fish out there in order to enjoy fishing. It’s not about the chase, it’s about spending some time in nature and having a short break from reality.

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Skeeter Bay boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. This center console is powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. The boat features GPS, a fish finder, a cooler, and a live bait tank. Offering a safe and reliable ride at all times, this vessel is just what you need for an enjoyable day on the water.

These bountiful waters offer lots of options, even if you explore only inshore spots. You can go after Snook, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more. There’s a variety of fishing techniques to use and you can fill out your bucket by the end of the day. The best part is that you can keep the catch and Capt. Mike will clean it for you free of charge.

Your licenses and fishing equipment are included in the price. It’s easy to get ready for the trip since you only need to pack sunblock, some snacks, and drinks.

Capt. Mike welcomes anglers of all skill levels. Down Range Charters is here to take care of your satisfaction, safety, and fishing success during this unforgettable trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Spend the morning in Tampa Bay, targeting all kinds of inshore species. The captain will take you after Redfish, Snook, Mackerel, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Sheephead, and many other species. All fishing equipment is included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    Spend 6 hours in Tampa Bay, targeting all kinds of inshore species. The Captain will take you after Redfish, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Sheephead, Trout, Tarpon, and many other species. All fishing equipment is included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
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FAQs about Down Range Charters

Down Range Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Down Range Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Down Range Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • Fishing License

Down Range Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Down Range Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Down Range Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Michael Ayersman
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2021
Captain Michael has over 35 years of fishing experience. From native streams to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, he's seen it all. he has experience in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Redfish Redfish
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass

Boat specs

Skeeter (Bay boat) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 37 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled 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
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Madelyn W.
Medford, Wisconsin
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 18, 2023
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Angela H.
Fulda, IN
Excellent
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Morning trip with Captain Mike and Angela

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 5, 2021
Well we had alot of hope for the morning and some good catches however the Red Tide and Elsa comin totally messed up all our...
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Dustin M.
Miccosukee, FL
Excellent
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 10, 2022
Captain Mike was extremely knowledgeable and made sure everyone on board had lines in the water the entire trip. He was at...
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Christopher J.
Dry Ridge, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 13, 2022
Awesome day. Slow start to the day. Partially weather and Partially because of the kids. But turned into an awesome day non...
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Matt A.
Lakeland, Florida
Excellent
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Full day trip

6 Hour Trip on August 6, 2021
Ive been on charters before but this one was unique in a lot of ways. Our first stop we had fish on in less than 10 minutes....
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