If you are looking for a relaxing day out on the water with your family and friends or want to land that trophy fish, Salty Gillz Fishing Charters will get you where you need to be.

This is a family-friendly company that offers bay and flats fishing trips in the Tampa Bay Area. Explore the shallow waters and get your hands on Redfish, Trout, and Snook. The list of your potential catches will depend on the season. You may also encounter Tarpon, Cobia, Shark, Snapper, Grouper, and Flounder among other species in the bay.

Whether you are a local resident or a visitor from out of town, there is a trip for you. All you have to do is hop onboard a 23’ Blackjack center console, a clean, seaworthy fishing vessel. This boat comes powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine and has plenty of room for up to 4 anglers.

The vessel is outfitted with modern navigational and fishfinding electronics, as well as a wireless trolling motor for a quiet ride and a livewell filled with bait to make sure no fish can resist your hooks.

Your trip will include all the necessary gear, tackle, bait, lures, and fishing licenses. A complimentary fish cleaning service will also be available at the end of the trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    This is an inshore flats and bay fishing trip for up to 4 anglers. You will be able to target Redfish, Trout, and Snook.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    This six-hour trip is great for those anglers who want to check more productive spots. You will be concentrating on Redfish, Trout, and Snook.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    This full-day trip is great for those who want to get the waters all to themselves. You will be fishing for Redfish, Trout, and Snook, as well as Cobia, Tarpon, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, and other species if the season allows.
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FAQs about Salty Gillz Charters

Salty Gillz Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Salty Gillz Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radio

Trips booked with Salty Gillz Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Salty Gillz Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Salty Gillz Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Salty Gillz Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Matthew Salgado
Tampa, Florida, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
24 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2015
Salty Gillz Fishing Charters is run by Captain Matthew Salgado. A Florida native, he is a 4th generation angler in the Tampa Bay area. The local waters have always been his backyard and he knows them like the back of his hand. Capt. Matthew has successfully taken part in various Redfish tournaments over the past decade, both artificial and live bait series.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish

Boat specs

Black Jack (Center console) originally built in 2011. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radio

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

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
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Within fishing regulations
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Daniel W.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Listened to our request

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2023
I asked to catch some fish and catching a trophy wasn’t important. He immediately put us on fish and then we were able to...
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Jonathan D.
Park City, UT
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing half day catching fish!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 25, 2023
I’ve had a lot of guides in my life, Matt was among the very best, don’t know how it could be better. On the fish immediately,...
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Carlos G.
Marcus, SD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 18, 2022
We were on fish first thing in the morning and early afternoon. Caught about 16 fish total. Very satisfied! Kid friendly also!...
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Reissen M.
Winder, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 he trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 16, 2021
We had a great trip fishing in Tampa Bay! Captain Matt put us on some good fish and even got to catch some sharks! Matt had...
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Ocean C.
Oklahoma City, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day Trip with Captaim Mike

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 23, 2021
Awesome day of fishing. First cast in we were on the fish. Caught lots of different fish. And Captain Mike didn’t give up...
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