Westbound Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (118 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5000 92nd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33708, United States

Westbound Sportfishing 

Over 9 miles offshore
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
30 ft
6
5.0/5 (118 reviews)

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!

Brian Hansen
Captain
Brian Hansen
14 years of experience
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responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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Group Size:
August 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Nearshore 3.5 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Dec 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Grouper (Gag)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Spanish Mackerel
+6
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
+2
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - May 1
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8-10 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 31
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+4
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
118 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (151)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Brian Carter
Brian Carter
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
perfect family trip!
Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on June 12, 20263 adults1 child

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

James Talaske
James Talaske
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Quick Trip
Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) on March 30, 20263 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Grunt
Brian Hansen
Response from Captain

Thanks James! You guys killed it out there!

Michael Mietus
Michael Mietus
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip, definitely doing it again!
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea on March 12, 20265 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Snapper
Theresa Chavis
Theresa Chavis
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip, Captain was very attentive to all our needs.
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea on June 7, 20264 adults

experience was awesome, caught our limit of grouper in less than 30 minutes, and the rest of the trip was fantastic. Captain Brian is a true professional. The trip is good for anglers of all levels of experience.

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Joel Jacob
Joel Jacob
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Full Day Trip – Deep Sea on March 14, 20266 adults

Captain Brian and deckhand Terry were great. They got us on amberjack and gag groupers, and we got to catch some keeper fish too. The boat was nice and clean. I will book again and highly recommend it to everyone.

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper

FAQs about Westbound Sportfishing

Westbound Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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 $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Deep Sea (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 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)
When you book a trip with Westbound Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Westbound Sportfishing include:
  • 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.)
Westbound Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • 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
Westbound Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Westbound Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Brian Hansen
Brian Hansen
Brian Hansen

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
118 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2021
Angler's Choice

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!

ID & license verified
118 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2021
Angler's Choice

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 fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • July fishing trip
    Jennifer G.
    Jennifer G.
  • Awesome Awesome Awesome!!
    Colton S.
    Colton S.
  • very good fish trip
    Carly A.
    Carly A.
  • Florida fishing trip
    Dan M.
    Dan M.
  • Great trip, Captain was very attentive to all our needs.
    Theresa C.
    Theresa C.
  • Great Quick Trip
    James T.
    James T.
  • AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! 🎣🐟
    Shawn L.
    Shawn L.
  • Great fishing trip
    Bryan B.
    Bryan B.
  • Fishing with Brian
    Jon D.
    Jon D.
  • Great family fishing
    Jeff H.
    Jeff H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
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.

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.

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
Kids are always welcome on board! Please use your own discretion on age, length of trip, etc
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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