Westbound Sportfishing
Westbound Sportfishing
You only need to pick the date and let Westbound Sportfishing take you on a memorable fishing journey in Florida. Leaving out of Bay Pines Marina in beautiful St. Petersburg, your captain can head out to inshore and offshore grounds, reefs, wrecks, limestone ledges, or the local grass flats. The captain knows where and how to put you on the hot bite, so come aboard and enjoy your next fishing trip in Florida!
The boat you'll be fishing offshore is a 30' Parker center console that can take a maximum of 6 guests. Ran by a brand new 350 HP Suzuki outboard and uses all the modern fishfinder, GPS, radio, as well as radar technology in order to make a quick and safe reach to the fish. The boat has a livewell, an fishbox, food cooler, as well as a portable toilet you can use. Turn to the first mate if there's anything you need and they will gladly help you out.
On your trip, you'll go after various species of snapper and grouper, King and Spanish mackerel, cobia, tuna, permit, mahi mahi and more. To reel them in, you'll use a combination of bottom fishing, live bait fishing, trolling, as well as jigging. Both light and heavy tackle are available. You can keep the any fish you catch that is in season and within the legal limits. Bring your kids along for a day they won't forget!
The captain will take care of the all the fishing tackle, live bait, fishing licenses, and will even clean and fillet your catch for free. Just bring the snacks and drinks of your choice and you'll be ready to depart.
Westbound Sportfishing is waiting for you!
You only need to pick the date and let Westbound Sportfishing take you on a memorable fishing journey in Florida. Leaving out of Bay Pines Marina in beautiful St. Petersburg, your captain can head out to inshore and offshore grounds, reefs, wrecks, limestone ledges, or the local grass flats. The captain knows where and how to put you on the hot bite, so come aboard and enjoy your next fishing trip in Florida!
The boat you'll be fishing offshore is a 30' Parker center console that can take a maximum of 6 guests. Ran by a brand new 350 HP Suzuki outboard and uses all the modern fishfinder, GPS, radio, as well as radar technology in order to make a quick and safe reach to the fish. The boat has a livewell, an fishbox, food cooler, as well as a portable toilet you can use. Turn to the first mate if there's anything you need and they will gladly help you out.
On your trip, you'll go after various species of snapper and grouper, King and Spanish mackerel, cobia, tuna, permit, mahi mahi and more. To reel them in, you'll use a combination of bottom fishing, live bait fishing, trolling, as well as jigging. Both light and heavy tackle are available. You can keep the any fish you catch that is in season and within the legal limits. Bring your kids along for a day they won't forget!
The captain will take care of the all the fishing tackle, live bait, fishing licenses, and will even clean and fillet your catch for free. Just bring the snacks and drinks of your choice and you'll be ready to depart.
Westbound Sportfishing is waiting for you!
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Customer reviews
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What anglers say
All reviews (115)
captain brian was awesome in every aspect of the experience and we caught over 50 fish. i couldn't have asked for a better captain or boat or experience. we did a four hour trip it was perfecf for my family. i have a son thats 10 and a daughter thats 18. if tou want a great experience all the way around book with westbound aport fishing. i will be booking again next year for sure. probably on a little longer trip
This was an awesome half-day trip and I definitely recommend Westbound Sportfishing for your next trip. We caught so many fish! Brian was great to work with and was very helpful to newer anglers. If you want to jam in a quick fishing trip where time might be constrained, this trip is for you. you’ll catch a lot of fish and the action is non-stop.
Thanks James! You guys killed it out there!
We had a wonderful half day on the gulf, caught Hog, Scamp, Gray Snapper and Grouper. Brian is a super Captain and fun!! he is extremely knowledgable of the area and the gulf, he put us on fish all morning. This was my wifes first time deep sea fishing, he worked with her and taught here how to do it. I highly recommend fishing with Brian!!! Thank You!!!
Westbound has a great crew all around. We had rods going off all day. Captain let us tailor the day based on what we wanted to go for. Great mix of Grouper and Snapper. Highly recommend.
This was my second time booking a charter and I will be choosing Brian again. Hes a great guy, you can tell he knows his stuff. He had some great spots and helped us out with somethings as well. Caught some great fish and even some random catches. I recommend this to anyone who is looking to have a great time.
FAQs about Westbound Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Westbound Sportfishing?
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Nearshore 3.5 hour trip (3 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Deep Sea (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $250 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Deep Sea (8 hours)
- US $1,700 per group, additional US $500 per person after 4 guests - 8-10 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Westbound Sportfishing?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Westbound Sportfishing?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We do fish with live bait on most trips, in the winter we may only use dead, frozen bait especially on shorter trips)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will filet and remove the skin from all of your fish. We will not scale any fish, remove the head, etc. You are free to take your fish in whole condition also)
- First mate (First mates work for tips (15-20% of trip cost))
- Fishing license (We have a state fishing license that covers everyone on board.)
What types of fishing does Westbound Sportfishing offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (The distance offshore varies depending on time of year and length of trip. Typically we fish from 5 miles to 50 miles offshore)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does Westbound Sportfishing offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Westbound Sportfishing?
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Permit
- Snapper (Red)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Brian is a third-generation Florida native. Fishing and being on the water has always been a passion, he's been hooked on fishing for as long as he can remember. His goal is to give you an unforgettable day on the water and get you hooked as well. Fish on!
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Brian is a third-generation Florida native. Fishing and being on the water has always been a passion, he's been hooked on fishing for as long as he can remember. His goal is to give you an unforgettable day on the water and get you hooked as well. Fish on!
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
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.
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.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Snapper (Red)
Snook
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