Tampa Bowfishing Charters 

5.0
(62 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5108 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611, United States–

Tampa Bowfishing Charters 

Tampa, FL, United States
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22 ft
6
5.0
(62 reviews)

Join Tampa Bowfishing Charters and explore these productive waters on a bowfishing adventure you'll remember! Captain Ike Carrasquillo is a second-generation captain and a Bass Pro Shops Cabela's bowfishing pro-staffer. He has developed a true passion for bowfishing, along with his reputation as a professional bowfisherman.

Before every trip, he will make sure everyone is comfortable handling and using the equipment, and once out on the water, he will be constantly on hand to offer his top tips and tricks and to make sure you hit your target (almost) every time!

Capt. Ike's 22' Tracker Grizzley 2072 has been set up specifically for exciting inshore fishing. It's powered by a 150 HP Mercury Command Thrust engine that will take you to the very best spots, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's a trolling motor to let you sneak through the shallows without spooking the fish once you get there.

Night fishing? No problem! The boat has an array of super-bright flood lamps to light up even the most starless night, and her high-tech electronics can sound out the murky waters below no matter the conditions. She's also equipped with 2 power poles, tower, and SeaDek carpet.

Every Tampa Bowfishing Charters trip comes with all the necessary equipment for bowfishing, although you are of course welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Fishing licenses are also provided by the boat, and there is a cooler for any food and drink you bring, so all you need to do is turn up. Please do not wear any boots or hard sole shoes.

Please let the captain know the group age and gender, and how many left and right shooters there are. This information will help the captain bring the correct bows to your trip.

Captain Ike will clean and fillet all your catch for you, ready to take home and enjoy, because with this level of action, you are bound to work up an appetite!

Come on a bowfishing adventure with Tampa Bowfishing Charters and have an unforgettable

Join Tampa Bowfishing Charters and explore these productive waters on a bowfishing adventure you'll remember! Captain Ike Carrasquillo is a second-generation captain and a Bass Pro Shops Cabela's bowfishing pro-staffer. He has developed a true passion for bowfishing, along with his reputation as a professional bowfisherman.

Before every trip, he will make sure everyone is comfortable handling and using the equipment, and once out on the water, he will be constantly on hand to offer his top tips and tricks and to make sure you hit your target (almost) every time!

Capt. Ike's 22' Tracker Grizzley 2072 has been set up specifically for exciting inshore fishing. It's powered by a 150 HP Mercury Command Thrust engine that will take you to the very best spots, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's a trolling motor to let you sneak through the shallows without spooking the fish once you get there.

Night fishing? No problem! The boat has an array of super-bright flood lamps to light up even the most starless night, and her high-tech electronics can sound out the murky waters below no matter the conditions. She's also equipped with 2 power poles, tower, and SeaDek carpet.

Every Tampa Bowfishing Charters trip comes with all the necessary equipment for bowfishing, although you are of course welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Fishing licenses are also provided by the boat, and there is a cooler for any food and drink you bring, so all you need to do is turn up. Please do not wear any boots or hard sole shoes.

Please let the captain know the group age and gender, and how many left and right shooters there are. This information will help the captain bring the correct bows to your trip.

Captain Ike will clean and fillet all your catch for you, ready to take home and enjoy, because with this level of action, you are bound to work up an appetite!

Come on a bowfishing adventure with Tampa Bowfishing Charters and have an unforgettable

Ike Carrasquillo
Captain
Ike Carrasquillo
35 years of experience

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Bowfishing Trip (Night)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Gar
+2
US $575
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
62 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (223)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (62)

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Rob Neal
Rob Neal
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic charter and captain.
Bowfishing Trip (Night) on July 14, 2026 • 3 adults

Ike gave us a great experience. We will certainly be back. HIghly recommended.

Ike Carrasquillo
Response from Captain

Thank you Rob for that awesome review. looking forward on getting ya'll back on the water sir.

Virgil Irwin
Virgil Irwin
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Bowfishing Trip (Night) on April 19, 2026 • 5 adults

used captain Ike for a fishing trip after a trade show. Our company employees enjoyed the experience and eathwr got fish or had plenty of chances. Ike is prefessional and knows the area like the back of his hand.

Reported catch:
Gar
Tilapia
Sheepshead
Ike Carrasquillo
Response from Captain

Thank you Virgil for the opportunity. it was my pleasure Bowfishing ya'll. what a great crowd of professional folks.

Sam Kralik
Sam Kralik
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
What a blast!!!
Bowfishing Trip (Night) on August 12, 2024 • 3 adults

Can’t thank Captain Ike enough! We had another fishing trip canceled on us at the last minute and he was able to accommodate and give us the trip of a lifetime. Captain Ike is perfect for any skill set. He gave us a quick, very fun bowfishing lesson before we departed for our trip to maximize our success. It’s one of those excursions that is action packed the entire time! I would definitely recommend this for any outdoor enthusiast. You can catch fish anywhere but for the majority of us we don’t have the opportunity to bowfish. If your in the area contact captain Ike, he will take you on a trip of a lifetime!

Jared Gingerich
Jared Gingerich
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Ike
Bowfishing Trip (Night) on February 5, 2025 • 5 adults

It was a great night with captain Ike he did his best to put us on fish we had plenty of action all night!!

Ike Carrasquillo
Response from Captain

My pleasure bud, it was great having ya'll aboard.

Hector Rangel
Hector Rangel
us
California, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Night trip
Bowfishing Trip (Night) on February 10, 2023 • 3 adults

Captain Ike is the man. Very knowledgeable in bow fishing and fishing in general. He treated our group as if we were friends for a long time. I will definitely be chartering him again next time I am in Tampa. Excellent experience. None of us on the boat had ever shot a bow. Ike was very good at explaining the proper and safe way to shoot the bow. I would recommend him to anyone looking to go bow fishing.

FAQs about Tampa Bowfishing Charters

Tampa Bowfishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Bowfishing Trip (Night) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Tampa Bowfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor and 2 power poles
  • Spearfishing equipment
Trips booked with Tampa Bowfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Bowfishing only, all equipment provided)
  • Live bait (We don't use live bait as we are only shooting with bows and arrows.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and packaging is completely free and part of my booking services.)
  • Fishing license (All my customers are covered by my charter fishing license)
Tampa Bowfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Tampa Bowfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Tampa Bowfishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Ray
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilapia

Your captain

Ike Carrasquillo
Ike Carrasquillo
Tampa, Florida, United States
34 Fishing Reports
62 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since October 2015
Captain Ike Carrasquillo is a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's Bowfishing Pro-Staffer. All of his gear is top-notch and in great working condition. His 2024 Tracker Grizzly 2072 comes equipped with over 1000 watts of LED-lights.
Ike Carrasquillo
Ike Carrasquillo
34
reports
62
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Ike Carrasquillo is a Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's Bowfishing Pro-Staffer. All of his gear is top-notch and in great working condition. His 2024 Tracker Grizzly 2072 comes equipped with over 1000 watts of LED-lights.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Ray
Ray
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tilapia
Tilapia
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Ray
Ray

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers enjoying a serene evening on a fishing boat, preparing for a night of fishing as the sun sets over the water.
    Great night
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Sturgeon caught at night while fishing from a boat.
    Fish 1
    Alligator Gar
    Virgil I.
    Virgil I.
    used captain Ike for a fishing trip after a trade show. Our company employees enjoyed the experience and eathwr got fish or had plenty of chances. Ike is prefessional and knows the area like the back of his hand.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large catfish caught at night while bowfishing in an urban setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Alligator Gar
    Due to the recent high wind conditions, urban style Bowfishing was our only option which obviously payed off for these customers.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught during a night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Keeper size Sheepshead are being found on structures just off the shallow flats this time of year.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large striped fish while fishing at night, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Jared G.
    Jared G.
    It was a great night with captain Ike he did his best to put us on fish we had plenty of action all night!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught during a night fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Shallow water Sheepshead action on our Tampa grassy bottom. Typically fishing in 1 to 3 feet of water near mangroves, oyster beds and grassy bottom.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large stingray on a boat at night, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Sam K.
    Sam K.
    Can’t thank Captain Ike enough! We had another fishing trip canceled on us at the last minute and he was able to accommodate and give us the trip of a lifetime. Captain Ike is perfect for any skill set. He gave us a quick, very fun bowfishing lesson before we departed for our trip to maximize our success. It’s one of those excursions that is action packed the entire time! I would definitely recommend this for any outdoor enthusiast. You can catch fish anywhere but for the majority of us we don’t have the opportunity to bowfish. If your in the area contact captain Ike, he will take you on a trip of a lifetime!
  • Adult angler bowfishing at night from a boat, with a fish secured on the bowfishing line under illuminated water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
    Captain put us on plenty of fish. We had a blast!
  • A family of four enjoying a sunset fishing trip, showcasing their bowfishing gear on a boat.
    Sara G.
    Sara G.
    My boys had the best time on this trip! If we are in the area again, we would definitely book again!
  • Three adult anglers fishing at night on a well-equipped boat, with rods and a large ray-like catch visible on the deck.
    Chris G.
    Chris G.
    Capt Ike worked with us as the weather was not cooperating the original day we planned. Switched days and had a great adventure. Good training and shot practice and then he guided us to the flats for some real bow fishing. Great time and great memories!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Tracker Grizzly 2072
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bowfishing
Spearfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
and 2 power poles
Spearfishing equipment
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Bowfishing only, all equipment provided
Live bait
We don't use live bait as we are only shooting with bows and arrows.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and packaging is completely free and part of my booking services.
Fishing license
All my customers are covered by my charter fishing license

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
13 and up for bowfishing trips (able to pull 25 lb)
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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Tampa right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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