Aquatic Escapes – Central Tampa
Aquatic Escapes – Central Tampa
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Come join Aquatic Escapes in catching fish and have a memorable time on the water! Captain Jarrod Wallach will take you to various fishing grounds in Riverview, Florida and make sure you have lots of fun and return with a respectable catch. Pick your day and come aboard for an unforgettable fishing adventure with Aquatic Escapes!
The boat you'll use is a 25' Sportsman bay boat. Inshore trips carry up to 6 people as a family group, usually three or four adults plus two or three kids. Tarpon and Shark trips are capped at 4 anglers. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine, uses modern navigation electronics, and is equipped with snorkeling gear and a livewell. You can also use the onboard coolers.
The species you and the captain will chase are Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Shark, and many more. You'll attract your prey by light tackle bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, as well as drift fishing. You can keep the fish you catch and you can bring kids on board if they are at least 6 years old.
Captain Jarrod covers you for all the rods, reels, lures, live bait, as well as fishing licenses and catch cleaning. No food is provided on any trip. There is extra bottled water on board, so just bring the drinks of your choice and some sun protection. Drinks in cans only - no glass bottles on the boat.
Spend a day on the water with Aquatic Escapes and have a beautiful fishing experience in Riverview!
Come join Aquatic Escapes in catching fish and have a memorable time on the water! Captain Jarrod Wallach will take you to various fishing grounds in Riverview, Florida and make sure you have lots of fun and return with a respectable catch. Pick your day and come aboard for an unforgettable fishing adventure with Aquatic Escapes!
The boat you'll use is a 25' Sportsman bay boat. Inshore trips carry up to 6 people as a family group, usually three or four adults plus two or three kids. Tarpon and Shark trips are capped at 4 anglers. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine, uses modern navigation electronics, and is equipped with snorkeling gear and a livewell. You can also use the onboard coolers.
The species you and the captain will chase are Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Shark, and many more. You'll attract your prey by light tackle bottom fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, as well as drift fishing. You can keep the fish you catch and you can bring kids on board if they are at least 6 years old.
Captain Jarrod covers you for all the rods, reels, lures, live bait, as well as fishing licenses and catch cleaning. No food is provided on any trip. There is extra bottled water on board, so just bring the drinks of your choice and some sun protection. Drinks in cans only - no glass bottles on the boat.
Spend a day on the water with Aquatic Escapes and have a beautiful fishing experience in Riverview!
Customer reviews
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Reviews (5)
Brooks PellerinRepeat angler•
Massachusetts, US•Member since 20192 trips5.0Half day
Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip on June 12, 2021We went out in the midst of the red tide issues in Tampa and Capt Jarod took the time to scout out some safe areas and put us on a crazy school is Spanish Mackerel that kept us bending the rod all day!
Holly PiccolaMember since 20255.0Fishing with Jarrod
on August 31, 2025
Garret Bukowski•San Antonio, TX, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFishing with Jarrod
Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip on August 4, 2023 • 4 adults
Tony SmallingMember since 20215.0great day on the water
Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip on June 11, 2021We had a great and fun day on the water. My Nephew and niece went with me and they had never been fishing. I really enjoyed their faces when they caught a fish. Plus the boat operator was supper cool. Made it for a great day!
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All reviews (5)
Glad you had so much fun. Can't wait till the next trip!
Thanks for booking me! So glad you had fun!
We had a great and fun day on the water. My Nephew and niece went with me and they had never been fishing. I really enjoyed their faces when they caught a fish. Plus the boat operator was supper cool. Made it for a great day!
We went out in the midst of the red tide issues in Tampa and Capt Jarod took the time to scout out some safe areas and put us on a crazy school is Spanish Mackerel that kept us bending the rod all day!
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
FAQs about Aquatic Escapes – Central Tampa
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip - 3 Hours (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip - 3 Hours - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip - 3 Hours - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip - 3 Hours - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip - 3 Hours - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Kids Trip - 3 Hours - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Night Fishing - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Night Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Night Fishing - 4 Hour Trip - 6:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Extended Night Fishing - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Extended Night Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 5:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Extended Night Fishing - 5 Hour Trip - 6:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 6 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 6 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 6 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 6 Hour Trip - 7:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Inshore Fishing - 6 Hour Trip - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - Night Shark Fishing - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $850 per group - Shark Fishing - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - Shark Fishing - 6 Hour Trip (AM) - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore Offshore - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Fall Kingfish - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Spring Kingfish - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore Offshore - 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Tarpon - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box Boat has 2 Yeti Coolers on Board.
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Greenbacks, Pinfish, Threadfins & Shrimp)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain will fillet and bag all of your fish.)
- Drinks (There will be ice & a few waters in the cooler.)
- First mate (Aquatic Escapes first mate changes from trip to trip, however the circle is small. Each of our mates are dedicated to knowledgeable. Even Captain Jarrod's daughter will mate for fishing trips in Tampa.)
- Fishing license (All Florida state fishing licenses are included with Captain Jarrod's charter licenses. )
- River fishing (During times of the year, river fishing is big in Tampa Bay. There are many rivers that flow into Tampa Bay. Captain Jarrod prefers to fish the Little Manatee, Alafia & Hillsborough Rivers. )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (When booking a nearshore trip, the boat will never travel out of sight from land. This is typically 3-4 miles, depending on the weather. When booking an offshore trip, the boat will hit the 7-mile & 9-mile reefs and other locations, within 9 miles from la)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Tampa, Florida, United States
From as early as I can remember, my dad had me on a boat with a fishing rod in my hands. At first, I was simply excited to have bait on my hook and hang out with my dad. As I grew up, the fish got bigger and bigger... and I was hooked! Growing up in New York, we would fish for Fluke, Flounder, Striped Bass, and Cod in the winter. We would also enter the occasional shark fishing tournament. Fishing was, and still remains, a huge part of my life. It gave my father and me the time we needed to bond before he unexpectedly left us in 2006. It was always my father's dream to retire and use his captain's license to open a charter business. Every day, I strive to keep his legacy alive.
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Tampa right now
Flounder
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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