Precision Backcountry Charters 

4.9/5 (243 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Sunshine Skyway Lane South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, United States

Precision Backcountry Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (243)
 Angler's Choice
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Sunshine Skyway Lane South
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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Precision Backcountry Charters focuses on the experience of the real natural Florida and all its amazing species. Ranging from skinny water flats fishing to offshore trolling and reef fishing, Captain Michael Ikemeier would feel blessed to share the experience of this beautiful state with you, so join him in St. Petersburg and have a great day fishing!

The boat you’ll be using is a 23’ Scout bay boat that can sit up to 4 anglers and that uses a 225 HP Yamaha engine. It’s got snorkeling gear, a livewell, uses modern navigation technology, and features a wireless trolling motor and an ice-box.

Not many charters offer you the range of fishing spots as Captain Michael does. From rivers and lakes to inshore and offshore waters to reefs, wrecks, flats, as well as the backcountry, you’ll have a wide choice of spots you can visit. The species offer is also big. You can catch Redfish, Snook, Kingfish, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Tarpon, and many more. Using light and heavy tackle, you can try your hand at bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as fly fishing. The fish you catch is yours to take home and you’re free to bring your kids on the trip.

From the complete fishing gear to drinks and fishing licenses, Captain Michael takes care of it all and he will even clean and fillet your catch for free. Yours is just to show up on time.

Come visit Precision Backcountry Charters and have an unforgettable time fishing in Florida!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 243 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (317)

Phenomenal Experience!
Phenomenal Experience!
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Angler rating

236
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

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Showing: 5 of 243 reviews
Jake Snow
Jake Snow
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Experience!
2 Hour Trip (AM) on November 7, 20252 adults
Mike is an exceptional guide! He communicated early to make sure we found him and got aboard the boat. He took us right to where the fish were! My wife and I lost count of how many we reeled in! Mike made sure our hooks always had bait on them and helped us with removing the hooks when we made a catch. We caught several species and even caught a black tip shark! My wife caught two mackerels that were keeper size! Mike fileted them on the boat for us and put them on ice so we could take them in to town and have them cooked up! It was a great experience and we would definitely do it again and recommend Mike to our friends!
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Alex Osko
Alex Osko
5.0
Verified
A Five-Star Day on the Water with Precision Backcountry Charters!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on August 2, 20253 adults
If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience, Captain Mike is your guy. From the moment we boarded his boat, it was clear we were in expert hands. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and had us on fish in no time—we caught lots of them! Captain Mike’s energy, patience, and deep knowledge of the area made the day not just productive, but incredibly fun. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just dipping your toes into backcountry fishing, he customizes the trip to match your skill level and goals. Precision Backcountry Charters lives up to its name. The boat, the gear, and the vibe absolutely perfect for a day on the water. Can’t wait for the next trip!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
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Adam Gellert
Adam Gellert
5.0
Verified
Awesome Day With Captain Mike!
2 Hour Trip (Evening) on July 1, 20252 adults
Just finished an awesome 2 hour evening trip with Captain Mike and it exceeded expectations! Great communication leading up to the trip with Mike asking what we wanted to get out of the trip. He set realistic expectations with recent storms making it tougher to catch fish, but we ended up with around 5 Snook and 1 HUGE redfish, along with many other catches that came off the hook before we could net them. Mike was an excellent guide and very friendly and knowledgeable, and my son and I can’t wait to go again! I highly recommend this charter!
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Snook
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Dean Pechillo
Dean Pechillo
5.0
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Half Day Trip – Inshore AM on October 10, 20252 adults
We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Mike! Caught over 30 fish throughout the trip and even hit the inshore slam redfish, trout, and snook, plus plenty more including Spanish mackerel, jack, and grouper. Captain Mike was super knowledgeable, knew exactly where to go, and kept us on the fish all day long. He made the entire experience fun and seamless. We’ll absolutely be booking again any time we’re in town. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch inshore charter!
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Reported catch:
Snook
Gag Grouper
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
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Josh Mattingly
Josh Mattingly
5.0
Verified
Captain Mike is Awesome!!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on July 8, 20252 adults1 child
Our family of 3 bass fish in Kentucky, and we had the best time fishing with Mike as our guide throughout our 6 hour in shore/bay excursion. He was friendly and patient with our 8 year old son, and great about showing us different techniques to use for the different species. We were able to catch MULTIPLE different types. We will not hesitate to book with Capin Mike again!!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Hour Trip (Evening)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 4:30 PM
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half day trip afternoon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Night Dock Light Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 30 - Sep 29
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half day tarpon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 243 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (317)

Phenomenal Experience!
Phenomenal Experience!
BOOK NOW!
+314

Angler rating

236
4
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 243 reviews
Showing: 5 of 243 reviews
Jake Snow
Jake Snow
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Experience!
2 Hour Trip (AM) on November 7, 20252 adults
Mike is an exceptional guide! He communicated early to make sure we found him and got aboard the boat. He took us right to where the fish were! My wife and I lost count of how many we reeled in! Mike made sure our hooks always had bait on them and helped us with removing the hooks when we made a catch. We caught several species and even caught a black tip shark! My wife caught two mackerels that were keeper size! Mike fileted them on the boat for us and put them on ice so we could take them in to town and have them cooked up! It was a great experience and we would definitely do it again and recommend Mike to our friends!
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Alex Osko
Alex Osko
5.0
Verified
A Five-Star Day on the Water with Precision Backcountry Charters!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on August 2, 20253 adults
If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience, Captain Mike is your guy. From the moment we boarded his boat, it was clear we were in expert hands. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and had us on fish in no time—we caught lots of them! Captain Mike’s energy, patience, and deep knowledge of the area made the day not just productive, but incredibly fun. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just dipping your toes into backcountry fishing, he customizes the trip to match your skill level and goals. Precision Backcountry Charters lives up to its name. The boat, the gear, and the vibe absolutely perfect for a day on the water. Can’t wait for the next trip!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
0
Adam Gellert
Adam Gellert
5.0
Verified
Awesome Day With Captain Mike!
2 Hour Trip (Evening) on July 1, 20252 adults
Just finished an awesome 2 hour evening trip with Captain Mike and it exceeded expectations! Great communication leading up to the trip with Mike asking what we wanted to get out of the trip. He set realistic expectations with recent storms making it tougher to catch fish, but we ended up with around 5 Snook and 1 HUGE redfish, along with many other catches that came off the hook before we could net them. Mike was an excellent guide and very friendly and knowledgeable, and my son and I can’t wait to go again! I highly recommend this charter!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Snook
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Dean Pechillo
Dean Pechillo
5.0
Verified
BOOK NOW!
Half Day Trip – Inshore AM on October 10, 20252 adults
We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Mike! Caught over 30 fish throughout the trip and even hit the inshore slam redfish, trout, and snook, plus plenty more including Spanish mackerel, jack, and grouper. Captain Mike was super knowledgeable, knew exactly where to go, and kept us on the fish all day long. He made the entire experience fun and seamless. We’ll absolutely be booking again any time we’re in town. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch inshore charter!
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Reported catch:
Snook
Gag Grouper
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
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Josh Mattingly
Josh Mattingly
5.0
Verified
Captain Mike is Awesome!!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on July 8, 20252 adults1 child
Our family of 3 bass fish in Kentucky, and we had the best time fishing with Mike as our guide throughout our 6 hour in shore/bay excursion. He was friendly and patient with our 8 year old son, and great about showing us different techniques to use for the different species. We were able to catch MULTIPLE different types. We will not hesitate to book with Capin Mike again!!
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
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FAQs about Precision Backcountry Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Hanson
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
2018 suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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