Florida Professional Charters 

5.0/5 (316 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5108 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611, United States

Florida Professional Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (316)
 Angler's Choice
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5108 West Gandy Boulevard
Tampa, FL, United States
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Head out to Tampa, Florida and spend a wonderful day on the water together with Florida Professional Charters. Aboard his comfy and well-equipped boat, Captan David Clark will take you to various inshore locations and make sure you have the best time on the water possible. From its reefs to flats to backcountry waters, Tampa Bay offers you first-class angling options with plenty of different species to chase. Pick your day and create lots of memories fishing in Florida!

Your trip will start on a restored 22’ Nautic Star center console with enough room for 4 guests. The boat runs on a 225 HP supercharged Mercury Verado engine and uses Garmin GPS and a fishfinder with side scanning and ClearVu. The boat features a wireless trolling motor with a spot lock and an ice-box to store your fish and drinks. The boat has also got a livewell to keep live bait.

Some of the many species you’ll encounter on your trip include Snook, Tarpon, Shark, Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, and Sheepshead. You’ll catch your prey by bottom fishing and spinning on light and heavy tackle and you’re allowed to keep your catch. Generally, kids over 8 are welcome to join your trip.

Before you start your trip, you should only bring some snacks. Captain David will take care of all the fishing gear, live bait, drinks, as well as catch cleaning, and his license covers everybody on the boat.

Have a great day on the water and enjoy catching some fish!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 316 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (319)

Dolphins tried to eat our catch!
Perfedt birthday fishing trip
Perfedt birthday fishing trip
+316

Angler rating

307
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2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 316 reviews
Showing: 5 of 316 reviews
Paul Harriman
Paul Harriman
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
Half Day Trip on July 10, 20251 adult1 child
Dave provided a truly memorable experience for me and my son. He was dedicated to ensuring we were getting the most out of the trip at all times. We saw multiple locations and caught multiple species of fish. He always made sure we had good bait on the hook and provided excellent coaching tips that made a huge difference. Very engaging and very personable. The best part of the trip was at the very end, Dave would not let my 12 year old give up on chasing a snook and made sure he got it before we left, my son now has the biggest catch of his life to look back happily on. Thank you Dave!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Mangrove Snapper
1
Breck Marsh
Breck Marsh
5.0
Verified
New
Captain David knows this bay and how to catch fish anytime of the year!
Half Day Trip on December 5, 20252 adults
We just finished up a morning bay fishing with Captain David. We initially thought about tarpon fishing, but time of year dictated bay fishing instead. My buddy and I both caught over 20+ fish and could not have asked for a better time. David is easy going, an expert as what he does, and is a pleasure to be around. We hope to come back another time in Summer when the big ones are more certain to be biting…
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Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams
5.0
Verified
Great time, great experience!
Half Day Trip on July 30, 20252 adults
Dave is an awesome skipper! He was very knowledgeable about the area, the fish in the waters and the spots to catch them! We came from Colorado to celebrate our anniversary, and Dave showed us a great time. His boat is clean, his rods are well kept, he is great about lining your poles and setting you up for success on the water. The atmosphere on the boat is relaxing with his wonderfully large taste in music. Truly worth every penny, for the fishing and the overall experience. Thanks Dave, for everything. Can’t wait to reconnect next time!
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Sharon Robbins
Sharon Robbins
5.0
Verified
Thanks Capt Dave
Half Day Trip on March 31, 20253 adults
My husband, 25yr old son and myself really enjoyed our fishing trip with Captain Dave. We caught a wide variety of fish and Dave kept us moving when a spot slowed up. He gave us lots of great tips and also baited all our hooks. I really appreciated he casted mine as well!! The weather was great and a smooth ride. We took home sheepshead and speckled trout so we could have a taste. Thanks Captain Dave for a wonderful and memorable fishing experience! Check out Capt Dave if you’re wanting a great fishing trip!
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Jason Haack
Jason Haack
5.0
Verified
New
Dolphins tried to eat our catch!
2-3 Hour Beginner Trip on November 24, 20252 adults
capt. David was awesome! very knowledgeable and got us on fish in 20 mins. Caught multiple different species. Had dolphins playing around us the entire time. absolutely a memorable experience!
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2-3 Hour Beginner Trip
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2 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 316 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (319)

Dolphins tried to eat our catch!
Perfedt birthday fishing trip
Perfedt birthday fishing trip
+316

Angler rating

307
6
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 316 reviews
Showing: 5 of 316 reviews
Paul Harriman
Paul Harriman
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience
Half Day Trip on July 10, 20251 adult1 child
Dave provided a truly memorable experience for me and my son. He was dedicated to ensuring we were getting the most out of the trip at all times. We saw multiple locations and caught multiple species of fish. He always made sure we had good bait on the hook and provided excellent coaching tips that made a huge difference. Very engaging and very personable. The best part of the trip was at the very end, Dave would not let my 12 year old give up on chasing a snook and made sure he got it before we left, my son now has the biggest catch of his life to look back happily on. Thank you Dave!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Mangrove Snapper
1
Breck Marsh
Breck Marsh
5.0
Verified
New
Captain David knows this bay and how to catch fish anytime of the year!
Half Day Trip on December 5, 20252 adults
We just finished up a morning bay fishing with Captain David. We initially thought about tarpon fishing, but time of year dictated bay fishing instead. My buddy and I both caught over 20+ fish and could not have asked for a better time. David is easy going, an expert as what he does, and is a pleasure to be around. We hope to come back another time in Summer when the big ones are more certain to be biting…
0
Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams
5.0
Verified
Great time, great experience!
Half Day Trip on July 30, 20252 adults
Dave is an awesome skipper! He was very knowledgeable about the area, the fish in the waters and the spots to catch them! We came from Colorado to celebrate our anniversary, and Dave showed us a great time. His boat is clean, his rods are well kept, he is great about lining your poles and setting you up for success on the water. The atmosphere on the boat is relaxing with his wonderfully large taste in music. Truly worth every penny, for the fishing and the overall experience. Thanks Dave, for everything. Can’t wait to reconnect next time!
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Sharon Robbins
Sharon Robbins
5.0
Verified
Thanks Capt Dave
Half Day Trip on March 31, 20253 adults
My husband, 25yr old son and myself really enjoyed our fishing trip with Captain Dave. We caught a wide variety of fish and Dave kept us moving when a spot slowed up. He gave us lots of great tips and also baited all our hooks. I really appreciated he casted mine as well!! The weather was great and a smooth ride. We took home sheepshead and speckled trout so we could have a taste. Thanks Captain Dave for a wonderful and memorable fishing experience! Check out Capt Dave if you’re wanting a great fishing trip!
Review media 0
0
Jason Haack
Jason Haack
5.0
Verified
New
Dolphins tried to eat our catch!
2-3 Hour Beginner Trip on November 24, 20252 adults
capt. David was awesome! very knowledgeable and got us on fish in 20 mins. Caught multiple different species. Had dolphins playing around us the entire time. absolutely a memorable experience!
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FAQs about Florida Professional Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Nautic Star
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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