If you happen to stay in St. Petersburg, Florida and want to hit the water, Let’s Go Fishing is a stop you shouldn’t miss. Together with Captain Manuel Portales, you’ll have a blast fishing inshore, nearshore, reefs, as well as wrecks. Wherever you go, a wide variety of interesting species will be available for catching. Captain Manuel will use all his skills to make your trip comfortable and fun, so join him aboard and have a memorable experience fishing in Florida!

The species you’ll be targetting include Bull Shark, Black Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Mackerel, Grunt, and Sheepshead. You can catch them in many different ways, such as trolling, fly fishing, spearfishing, and more. You’re free to keep your catch and take it home. Also, remember that the boat is family-friendly and you can take your kids on the trip.

Captain Manuel will supply you with all the fishing tackle, live bait, lures, and water. He’ll clean and fillet your catch for free and also cover you for fishing licenses. Just bring whatever food you want and you’ll be ready to start your adventure.

Come spend a day on the water with Let’s Go Fishing and create memories of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 3)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $490
    This fishing charter in the Tampa Bay area targets catches such as Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, and Black Grouper. Your group and the crew will leave the dock at 8:00 a.m. and enjoy your stay on the boat until 12:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 4)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $590
    Built over Tampa Bay to connect St. Petersburg with Sarasota, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge became Tampa Bay's favorite fishing spot. Book with confidence. You can cancel or rebook 48 hours prior to the trip, with risk-free cancellation. A cancellation refund warranty is available if you cancel 72 hours before your trip. The boat and trips fully meet all standard boating regulations. Your crew will assist you during the whole trip, focusing on comfort and security. Catching fish is a warranty.
  • Private trip
    4 Hrs Fishing/Snorkeling Up to 6
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $750
    Skyway bottom, inshore, and trolling for Grouper, Tarpon, and Shark fishing. Also, have fun snorkeling at the remains of submerged ruins of the historic fort at Edmond Key. Book with confidence, your money is 100% protected. You can cancel and rebook your trip 48 hours prior, easily and flexibly. You also have a cancellation refund warranty for canceling your trip 24 hours before it starts. The crew will assist you during the trip. Having fun is a warranty!

FAQs about Let's Go Fishing

Let's Go Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $490 per group - Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 3) (4 hours)
  • US $590 per group - Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 4) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hrs Fishing/Snorkeling Up to 6 (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Let's Go Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Let's Go Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Let's Go Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Let's Go Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Let's Go Fishing include:
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grunt
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Manuel Portales
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Captain Manuel has been fishing all his life and he wishes to share his passion with others. Join him in Tampa and spend a beautiful time on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grunt Grunt
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark

Boat specs

Stiletto (Catamaran) originally built in 1982, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 25HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 14 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Robert M.
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Fishing with Manuel

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 4) on March 7, 2024
This is are 3rd year fishing with Captain Manny and he has never disappointed us. Always got a variety of fish. Will definitely...
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Kevin M.
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Fishing with Manuel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 3) on March 28, 2023
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Robert M.
Flint, MI
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Fishing with Manuel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 4) on March 6, 2023
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James B.
Oldsmar, FL
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 4) on June 12, 2021
Captain Manuel and his son worked hard to make our trip very enjoyable!  He knows the area well and took us to all the best...
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Eric K.
Flint, MI
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Tampa Bay (MAX 4) on March 10, 2022
Very good. Lots of fun
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