Florida Raised Fishing Adventures 

4.8
(12 reviews)
 Tampa Bay, Ruskin, FL 33578, United States

Florida Raised Fishing Adventures 

Ruskin, FL, United States
26 ft
5
4.8
(12 reviews)

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Florida Raised Fishing Adventures is located in Tampa Bay and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. You will be chartered by USCG-certified Captain Steven Swindal who was born and raised in Tampa, FL, and has over 2 decades of experience fishing the Tampa Bay waters. His personality and passion for fishing are contagious.

Capt. Steven will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4 ,6 and 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and Grouper, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your adventure begins on board a 26' Blazer Bay boat with plenty of space and comfortable seating for 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box and wireless trolling motor.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Florida Raised Fishing Adventures.

Florida Raised Fishing Adventures is located in Tampa Bay and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. You will be chartered by USCG-certified Captain Steven Swindal who was born and raised in Tampa, FL, and has over 2 decades of experience fishing the Tampa Bay waters. His personality and passion for fishing are contagious.

Capt. Steven will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4 ,6 and 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and Grouper, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your adventure begins on board a 26' Blazer Bay boat with plenty of space and comfortable seating for 4 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box and wireless trolling motor.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Florida Raised Fishing Adventures.

Steven Swindal
Captain
Steven Swindal
8 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+4
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Night
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+7
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+7
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
12 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (12)

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Olga Leavitt
Olga Leavitt
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip! 🎣
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on March 26, 20263 adults2 children

Had a great time today. Took two boys- ages 6 and 9 and they had a great time on first fishing trip. Caught tons of fish- mackerel was biting nonstop. Captain was friendly and patient with kids!

Steven Swindal
Response from Captain

had a great time taking your family fishing! thank u for booking with me

Rick Bender
Rick Bender
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Nice trip
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) on June 26, 20263 adults

The Bost and Captain were great. Unfortunately it was cut short due to weather.

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
David Banta
David Banta
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Grouper and Grunt!!!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on December 29, 20254 adults

Probably 50-60 fish between the 3 of us, constant action! Talk about putting you on fish!!!

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Jodie Dunhill
Jodie Dunhill
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Steven
Half Day Trip – Shark on March 7, 20264 adults

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Ladyfish
Drew Maltese
Drew Maltese
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2018
3 trips
4.7
Verified
Catching fish in December
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on December 17, 20254 adults

Captain Steve put us on the fish. We caught plenty of Salmon and enjoyed the hard strikes by snook. Fun day!!!

FAQs about Florida Raised Fishing Adventures

Florida Raised Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $48 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Night (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Shark (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $98 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Florida Raised Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Florida Raised Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I always have bait before the trip and if I don't it does not go towards the trip. Cleaning fish is included with the trip. Tips are always helpful though?)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning or filleting fish)
  • Drinks (bottled water)
  • Fishing license (6 pack. Covers up to 6 people. )
Florida Raised Fishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (9 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Florida Raised Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Florida Raised Fishing Adventures include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Dusky)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Steven Swindal
Steven Swindal

Ruskin, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2022

I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I've been fishing Tampa Bay waters for over 2 decades. I come from a family of commercial fisherman and crabbers. I enjoy being able to share my passion and knowledge of fishing with my clients and being apart of their fishing memories.

Steven Swindal
Steven Swindal
3
reports
20
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I've been fishing Tampa Bay waters for over 2 decades. I come from a family of commercial fisherman and crabbers. I enjoy being able to share my passion and knowledge of fishing with my clients and being apart of their fishing memories.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Dusky Grouper
Dusky Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Grunt
Hogfish
Hogfish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Dusky Grouper
Dusky Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip! 🎣
    Olga L.
    Olga L.
  • Grouper and Grunt!!!
    David B.
    David B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I always have bait before the trip and if I don't it does not go towards the trip. Cleaning fish is included with the trip. Tips are always helpful though?
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for cleaning or filleting fish
Drinks
bottled water
Fishing license
6 pack. Covers up to 6 people.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Ruskin to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limit. Probably not the best idea to bring a baby. I have 2 kids myself and coach baseball so I'm great with kids and I do my best to make it memorable for them.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ruskin right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
HogfishHogfish
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
SheepsheadSheepshead
TripletailTripletail

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