Masi Boys Fishing Charters

Enjoy awesome inshore fishing with Masi Boys Fishing Charters. Captain Joe Masi is a third-generation fisherman with plenty of local fishing knowledge. He offers custom trips out of St. Petersburg, Florida and loves to show his clients the beautiful area he’s been fishing for over 30 years as well as to have great conversations while catching trophy fish. Mark your bucket list and come fishing with Captain Joe! For more information check out his website, reviews on the internet, or the magazine for which he writes tips and reports monthly.

The captain prides himself on making sure you’re safe and having fun. His vessel is a spacious and comfortable restored 24’ Proline flatback center console made in 1974 It fits up to 4 guests, runs on a 200 HP Suzuki four stroke engine, and uses all the modern navigation electronics. It features a wireless trolling motor, 2 coolers for fish and drinks, and a huge livewell.

The boat can get into less than a foot of water to chase that Red and Snook, as well as head out a couple of miles off the beach for Tarpon, Kingfish, and shallow water reefs. Hop aboard this old-school of a vessel and go get some fish!

You’ll be trolling and spinning for many different prized species on your trip. Apart from those already mentioned, there’s also Mangrove Snapper, Tripletail, Hammerhead Shark, and many more. You may keep fish that is in size and season or you may toss it back to the water. It’s up to you. The only things you’ll need for the trip are snacks and drinks.

Most of Captain Joe’s clients are repeats and that explains itself. Though he works hard to get you the fish, sometimes it just doesn’t bite and that’s why they call it fishing. But rest assured that you’ll have a great time on the water as well as some laughs, and that’s what it’s all about. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Captain Joe.

Book today and have a memorable fishing trip in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    This is a quick trip. You target some fish for the novice angler, cruise the beautiful area, and have a great time. You'll have enough time to get back to the dock where you can enjoy the rest of your day and the sun won't beat you down!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Big Game Shark (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 1
    US $425
    Bull sharks, Hammerhead, and Spinner sharks jumping in the air is the plan for this trip. This a great trip for all ages, especially young kids and beginner anglers! We will target these near the beach with heavy tackle and large dead baits. Double hook ups are common!
  • Private trip
    Mid day trip 3 hour
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    US $425
    This trip offers the same fishing but with a chance to leave a little later mfor little ones or fpr the group that just flew in.. we can modify this trip for any hour
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    On this trip, you can either target hot migratory species or go after local Redfish, Snook, Trout, and Grouper. This trip is great for most of the customers that don't want to be out all day but want to get some fishing and be back by lunch.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    Shark fishing is popular in the area as lots of bait and migratory species travel here, and so do the predators like sharks. The most common are Hammerhead, Bull, and Blacktip Shark but there are a couple of others as well. You will be using dead bait soaked on heavy-duty rods and reels to get these giants to the boat!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Jun 1
    US $500
    Sharks in the afternoon and a lot of drag-pulling rod-bending action. We can also target other species on this trip if the client wants but this must be asked prior to the trip for rigging rods and reels!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Apr 30
    US $500
    You'll be targetting local inshore Snook, Redfish, Trout, Grouper, and anything that's hot around the tide or moonphase. You and the captain can be flexible with this trip because as the sun is getting closer to set, the fish tends to move around and become more active.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $550
    This trip we will Target a wide variety of fish and have plenty of time to hit spots an fish! This trip is my most popular Trip by far for the price and that you can still get back to enjoy your fish an they rest of yoir day !
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    US $575
    This is a shot at our prize fish the Tarpon aka the SilverKing we will head out off the beach and sightcast these fish in crystal clear waters an be back before lunch . This trip os fpr somepne that wants a large trophy fish but doesnt want to be out all day! Very popular
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $625
    This trip offers more time to target your bucket list fish and maybe get some extras for dinner or lunch. On this particular trip, Captain Joe likes to mix it up which always produces big smiles and happy clients. The starting time is 8:00 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
  • Private trip
    5 Hour - Tarpon & Shark (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 30
    US $650
    Sharks and Tarpon hang together both very big fish an big fights and its a new trip Im starting becuase customers love it so much !
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    US $650
    The Silver King or the Tarpon is off the local beaches between May and July. On this trip, you and Captain Joe will sight-cast live bait to large pods of big 100 pound plus fish. These trips book quickly, so make sure to grab your spot!
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    US $650
    The Silver King or Tarpon is off the local beaches between May and July. On this trip, you and Captain Joe will sight-cast live bait to large pods of big 100 pound plus fish. These trips book quickly, so make sure to grab your spot!
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    US $800
    This trip gives you enough time to fish both tides to get more time and shots to jump Tarpon. This is Captain Joe's preffered trip. Tarpon has been around forever and is smart. Sometimes you have to bounce around to find the right fish that will eat.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Nearshore fishing -Permit/Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 1
    US $850
    This is a sportsmans dream hard fighting Tarpon off the beach and then we switch gears an battle big Permit pound for pound the toughest on the reef an wrecks . Bring your a game both theh fish will break your heart njt also very rewarding !
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
    US $950
    This trip is for a client with Tarpon fever. It offers plenty of time to find some fish and usually gives you 3 tidal periods that the fish loves to chew on. That's why you'll be out on the beaches in shallow waters sight-casting to these Silver Kings.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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FAQs about Masi Boys Fishing Charters

Masi Boys Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Big Game Shark (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Mid day trip 3 hour (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Tarpon (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour - Tarpon & Shark (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore fishing -Permit/Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Masi Boys Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin Echomap 74
  • Fishfinder Garmin Echomap 74
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn kota with 3 batteries to last all day
  • Ice Box 2 -90 QT coolers

Trips booked with Masi Boys Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait on board)
  • Lures (High-quality lures)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and bags to put your fresh catch in)
  • Drinks (The captain has got ice and bottled water on board)
  • Fishing License (All licenses are up-to-date and cover customers)

Masi Boys Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Up into Tampa Bay and out to the beach)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Many migrating species)
  • Flats Fishing (Great areas around Fort Desoto)

Masi Boys Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (The captain's personal hight-quality rods/reels)
  • Heavy Tackle (Tarpon and Gag Grouper)
  • Trolling (Offers a great way to find fish)
  • Spinning (90% of captain's tackle are spinning reels/rods)

Top targeted fish species with Masi Boys Fishing Charters include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Joe Masi
Seminole, Florida, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
76 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2022
Angler's Choice
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Captain Joe's been fishing since around 2 years old and hasn't looked back. He comes from a family of fishermen and was taught a lot at a young age. He has two younger brothers and they love to fish together when they have time. Captain Joe's done a lot of fishing and still enjoys it. Now that he's gotten a little older, he enjoys seeing others catch fish and teaching them, and seeing them get the passion he has is more rewarding than you can imagine.
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Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Proline (Center console) originally built in 1974, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Up into Tampa Bay and out to the beach
Nearshore Fishing
Many migrating species
Flats Fishing
Great areas around Fort Desoto

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
The captain's personal hight-quality rods/reels
Heavy Tackle
Tarpon and Gag Grouper
Trolling
Offers a great way to find fish
Spinning
90% of captain's tackle are spinning reels/rods

Amenities

GPS
Garmin Echomap 74
Fishfinder
Garmin Echomap 74
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn kota with 3 batteries to last all day
Ice Box
2 -90 QT coolers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait on board
Lures
High-quality lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and bags to put your fresh catch in
Drinks
The captain has got ice and bottled water on board
Fishing License
All licenses are up-to-date and cover customers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Seminole to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Permit action insane
Permit action insane
April 15, 2024
Plenty lf big permit arojnd waiting to slurp up a crab plenty of doubles and a couple taking by the wreck monster goliath groupers . Hard fight and you gotta get them up before they brealk you off
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
Great last minute trip
Great last minute trip
Great last minute trip
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Angler rating
72
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Marc C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic morning out with captain Joe

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (AM) on April 10, 2024
We met captain Joe at the boat launch and he got right to work trying to put us on some fish. He is very knowledgeable and...
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Mark L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great last minute trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 12, 2024
Had a different charter cancel last minute and I’m glad it happened. We ended up booking with Captain Joe, my son (10yrs)...
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Madalyn C.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip!! Would book again!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Big Game Shark (AM) on December 27, 2023
Captain Joe was a perfect perfect pick for our first fishing trip. He was very involved with my 9 year old son who is just...
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Brian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
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Shane M.
Piedmont, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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3 Hour Trip with Capt. Joe.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on May 20, 2023
This was a great trip even before we got on the boat. Capt. Joe. Joe called the day before to confirm pick up time and place....
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