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Sherwood Nautical Adventures 

4.8
(69 reviews)
 Sunshine Skyway Lane South 6701, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, United States–
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Sherwood Nautical Adventures 

St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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27 ft
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4.8
(69 reviews)
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Hop aboard for an amazing afternoon out on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico! Based out of Tampa, Florida, Sherwood Nautical Adventures' nearshore and offshore charters will put you right on the action as you and Captain Will Sherwood go after many tasty and elusive species. The boat you will use is a spacious vessel that has plenty of comfort and amenities for you and your group. Does this sound exactly like what you're looking for? Book today and let the memories begin!

Your journey starts on a 27' Cobia center console that can take up to 6 guests. It runs on a 225 HP engine with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots, uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio navigation technology, and is equipped with outriggers and a livewell. There is even an onboard shower you can use.

On your trip, there are lots of prized species you can chase and some of them include Snapper, many types of Grouper, Black Seabass, Tunas, and even Hogfish! Using both light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, troll, jig, as well as drift fish to catch them. You are free to choose if you will keep or release the fish you catch and you are welcome to bring along kids on your trip.

All the fishing gear, including the tackle, live bait, and lures, will be waiting for you when you arrive. Captain Will also provides you with fishing licenses and catch cleaning, so the only things you should bring are your favorite snacks and drinks.

Come visit Sherwood Nautical Adventures and secure yourself a true sea adventure out in the Gulf of Mexico!

Hop aboard for an amazing afternoon out on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico! Based out of Tampa, Florida, Sherwood Nautical Adventures' nearshore and offshore charters will put you right on the action as you and Captain Will Sherwood go after many tasty and elusive species. The boat you will use is a spacious vessel that has plenty of comfort and amenities for you and your group. Does this sound exactly like what you're looking for? Book today and let the memories begin!

Your journey starts on a 27' Cobia center console that can take up to 6 guests. It runs on a 225 HP engine with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots, uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio navigation technology, and is equipped with outriggers and a livewell. There is even an onboard shower you can use.

On your trip, there are lots of prized species you can chase and some of them include Snapper, many types of Grouper, Black Seabass, Tunas, and even Hogfish! Using both light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, troll, jig, as well as drift fish to catch them. You are free to choose if you will keep or release the fish you catch and you are welcome to bring along kids on your trip.

All the fishing gear, including the tackle, live bait, and lures, will be waiting for you when you arrive. Captain Will also provides you with fishing licenses and catch cleaning, so the only things you should bring are your favorite snacks and drinks.

Come visit Sherwood Nautical Adventures and secure yourself a true sea adventure out in the Gulf of Mexico!

Will Sherwood
Captain
Will Sherwood
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Nearshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $599
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Nearshore
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $799
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,099
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
69 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
78%
Caught fish

Reviews (69)

  • Maxwell Barnett
    Maxwell Barnett
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time plenty of fish

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Nearshore on May 9, 2026 • 6 adults

    Caught a ton of fish including red and gag grouper and flounder. plenty of fish was brought back for the grill. Captain Will knows his stuff and would highly recommend.

  • Robert Badger
    Robert Badger
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Will

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on April 16, 2024 • 6 adults

    Capt Will was laid back and easygoing when I met him, but it soon became clear that he was just aching to make sure that every single person in his care would leave with memories to last a lifetime. He succeeded. My family will talk about this red letter day forever. Capt Will is an experienced seaman who grew up in the area, so he knows the local waters and all the best spots. You have found what you are looking for. Stop web surfing and book the reservation. I promise you will be glad you did.

  • Chasity Shryock
    Chasity Shryock
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Despite the weather we still caught fiah

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore on March 29, 2025 • 6 adults

    Will was an awesome captain. We battled the winds and current but still caught enough fish for a fish fry.

  • Pat Stabile
    Pat Stabile
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day!

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Nearshore on July 2, 2022 • 6 adults

    Originally we were worried about the weather, Captain Will stayed on it and made sure it was safe to go out. He was very responsive whenever I had any questions. He was attentive during fishing and eager to make sure we were having fun and catching fish. First stop I caught a gag grouper unfortunately it was shy a few inches, we also caught a couple of cobias and red grouper that were not keepers but caught plenty of mangrove snapper for dinner! Great day, great Captain, definitely recommend.

  • Hung Nguyen
    Hung Nguyen
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour morning trip

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore on July 3, 2023 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had an amazing time with Captain Will! There were 6 of us in our group and he was quick to bait us up and help as soon as we needed it. He was patient and nice. We will book him again the next time we are visiting. We highly recommend Sherwood Nautical Adventures!

  • Shane Skennonto
    Shane Skennonto
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore on April 1, 2024 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We’ve never gone saltwater fishing and Capt. Will was great. He made sure we were getting bites.

  • Bob White
    Bob White
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Hooked 3 boys into lots of snapper, and now have 3 boys totally hooked on fishing.

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore on June 23, 2022 • 4 adults

    Captain Will is the most down-to-earth, friendly and outgoing charter captain in the fleet.. He found the fish quickly.. put us on them and took care of everything then...made these 3 boys feel like they were pros. Great boat, will super high side Gunnels, making it very safe for small kids and family's. Thanks Capt Will, you ROCK. The White Family, Bob, Kaleb , Leim, and Dominic.

  • Jerry Mullenax
    Jerry Mullenax
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Captain goes overboard literally

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Nearshore on July 27, 2024 • 3 adults

    The bite was on the minute we anchored. While helping land a fish the captain's fishing pole went over the boat and he dove in after it and was able to bring it back in. Without missing a beat we continued fishing and catching some of the most prettiest fish in the gulf.

  • Kim Yeoh
    Kim Yeoh
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning with Captain Will!

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore on April 7, 2023 • 5 adults

    We had an excellent morning with Will. Beautiful day and non-stop action at one of his secret spots!! :) Lots of snapper (dinner tonight!), red and gag grouper, and a variety of other species. Thanks Will!

  • Devin Lambeth
    Devin Lambeth
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Nearshore on December 29, 2023 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Despite the wind not cooperating, captain Will managed to find us a few spots and we were able to catch some fish. I will definitely go fishing with Captain Will again.

FAQs about Sherwood Nautical Adventures

Sherwood Nautical Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $599 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $799 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,099 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Sherwood Nautical Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Sherwood Nautical Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Cooler with ice and bottled water included )
  • Fishing license
Sherwood Nautical Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Sherwood Nautical Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sherwood Nautical Adventures include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Will Sherwood
Will Sherwood
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
69 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021
Captain Will is a native of Tampa and he grew up surrounded by boating and fishing the Tampa Bay waters. He enjoys being on the water anytime he gets the chance. He graduated from USF in 2019 and realized that his real passion is in running his boat professionally. Captain Will looks forward to providing you with a fun and memorable day on the water!
Will Sherwood
Will Sherwood
Fully verified
69
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Will is a native of Tampa and he grew up surrounded by boating and fishing the Tampa Bay waters. He enjoys being on the water anytime he gets the chance. He graduated from USF in 2019 and realized that his real passion is in running his boat professionally. Captain Will looks forward to providing you with a fun and memorable day on the water!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Maxwell B.
    Maxwell B.
    Caught a ton of fish including red and gag grouper and flounder. plenty of fish was brought back for the grill. Captain Will knows his stuff and would highly recommend.
  • Multiple speckled sea trout and assorted reef and nearshore fish arranged on a boat fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Speckled Trout
    Chasity S.
    Chasity S.
    Will was an awesome captain. We battled the winds and current but still caught enough fish for a fish fry.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Jerry M.
    Jerry M.
    The bite was on the minute we anchored. While helping land a fish the captain's fishing pole went over the boat and he dove in after it and was able to bring it back in. Without missing a beat we continued fishing and catching some of the most prettiest fish in the gulf.
  • A scenic sunset view over a beach with people walking along the shore, capturing a tranquil moment by the water.
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
    Capt Will was laid back and easygoing when I met him, but it soon became clear that he was just aching to make sure that every single person in his care would leave with memories to last a lifetime. He succeeded. My family will talk about this red letter day forever. Capt Will is an experienced seaman who grew up in the area, so he knows the local waters and all the best spots. You have found what you are looking for. Stop web surfing and book the reservation. I promise you will be glad you did.
  • A variety of fish including a Grouper and Flounder displayed on a cooler after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Shane S.
    Shane S.
    We’ve never gone saltwater fishing and Capt. Will was great. He made sure we were getting bites.
  • Angler reeling in a Spotted Grouper while fishing from a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    Devin L.
    Devin L.
    Despite the wind not cooperating, captain Will managed to find us a few spots and we were able to catch some fish. I will definitely go fishing with Captain Will again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gag Grouper
    Joe M.
    Joe M.
    Great trip!!!! Great captain.!!! My wife is a sissy and refuses to bait her fish..he was there every step to help! We will for sure be back! Thanks captain will for a great day!
  • Assorted reef fish, including several red snapper-like fish and flatfish, neatly arranged on a boat table after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Mutton Snapper
    Joseph P.
    Joseph P.
    Just what we we looking for. Ton action. Filled cooler.
  • Angler holding a colorful yellow-striped reef fish aboard a boat, with open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    French Grunt
    Roger F.
    Roger F.
    Had a fun trip with 3 adults and 2 six year olds
  • Angler reeling in a hooked fish beside a center-console boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Hung N.
    Hung N.
    We had an amazing time with Captain Will! There were 6 of us in our group and he was quick to bait us up and help as soon as we needed it. He was patient and nice. We will book him again the next time we are visiting. We highly recommend Sherwood Nautical Adventures!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Cobia
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Cooler with ice and bottled water included
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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