Imperial Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2nd Avenue Southeast 525-549, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
 
State licensed
5.0/5 (13 reviews)
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2nd Avenue Southeast 525-549
St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Welcome aboard Imperial Sportfishing. Captain Garrett Mcfall is a born native of St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area. He became a captain at 18 and has since run fishing boats of all shapes and sizes, turning his passion into a profession. A lifetime of experience and knowledge guarantees you the chance at that trip you won’t forget. Come discover this amazing ecosystem and habitat with Imperial Sportfishing!

Your adventure takes place on a restored 23’ Mako center console that can sit up to 5 anglers. Running on a 250 HP Yamaha engine with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots, the boat will quickly take you to the fishing grounds, so you’ll waste no time traveling.

Whether stalking Snook and Redfish in the backwaters and the bay or hunting for Tarpon, Kingfish, and Sharks along the beaches and passes, there’s no telling what might be on the end of your line! Apart from the species mentioned, you can also go after Hogfish, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, and more. The techniques you can expect to use to attract fish include bottom fishing and spinning on a mixture of light and heavy tackle. You can choose if you want to keep your catch or return it back to the water.

Capt. Garret covers you for all the fishing tackle, bait, licenses, drinks, and provides a catch cleaning and filleting service. Bring nothing but the snacks you want to keep yourself energized and you’ll be set to go.

Imperial Sportfishing is waiting for you, hop aboard and make some incredible memories on the water in this stunning corner of Florida!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Half day Shark Trip
Half day Shark Trip
Half day Shark Trip
+3

Angler rating

11
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Brian L.
Brian L.
5.0/5

Mar 15, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

Excellent session!

VERIFIED

The big snook bite was on! Caught some slot reds too. Lost a couple monsters in the mangroves but landed my pb snook and was thrilled. Perfect session on the water.

The big snook bite was on! Caught some slot reds too. Lost a couple monsters in the mangroves but landed my pb snook and was thrilled....  

 Brian L. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
 Brian L. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

Chris G.
Chris G.

Northwood, OH

5.0/5

Apr 28, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

Half day Shark Trip

VERIFIED

On Vacation in St Petersburg and wanted to book a charter to catch sharks. Captain Garrett is the definitely the one to go too. This trip was the best fishing ever! I highly recommend booking with Garrett if you want to get fish on your line.

On Vacation in St Petersburg and wanted to book a charter to catch sharks. Captain Garrett is the definitely the one to go too....  

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 Chris G. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
 Chris G. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

Brandy C.
Brandy C.

Riverview, Florida

5.0/5

Oct 28, 2022

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)

4 hour Experience with Captain Garrett

VERIFIED

Awesome fishing experience and highly recommended! Captain Garrett knew exactly where the best fishing spots were and we did not go more than 10 minutes without catching a fish. Captain Garrett was extremely helpful with adding bait to our lines and retying our lines when they broke. He was also just an overall friendly and fun person. We will definitely be fishing with Captain Garrett again!

Awesome fishing experience and highly recommended! Captain Garrett knew exactly where the best fishing spots were and we did not...  

 Brandy C. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
 Brandy C. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

William E.
William E.
5.0/5

May 27, 2024

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

What a great time. We had a blast!

What a great time. We had a blast!  

 William E. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
 William E. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

Christina B.
Christina B.

Louisburg, KS

5.0/5

Jun 17, 2022

4 Hour Trip – Shark

Half Day Shark Trip with Captain Garrett

VERIFIED

Booked a trip on very short notice. Captain Garett was very responsive and accommodating. My son has always dreamed of catching shark and captain Garrett knew right where to take us. We started catching them immediately and stayed busy all day. My son said it was the best day ever! Highly recommend booking with him.

Booked a trip on very short notice. Captain Garett was very responsive and accommodating. My son has always dreamed of catching...  

Captain replied
 Christina B. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Christina B. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 10, 2022
Thank you for the kind words Christina! It was my pleasure!

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour nearshore Am
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark/Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 1
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day Nearshore
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day Tarpon/shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Half day Shark Trip
Half day Shark Trip
Half day Shark Trip
+3

Angler rating

11
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Brian L.
Brian L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent session!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on March 15, 2025

The big snook bite was on! Caught some slot reds too. Lost a couple monsters in the mangroves but landed my pb snook and was thrilled. Perfect session on the water.

The big snook bite was on! Caught some slot reds too. Lost a couple monsters in the mangroves but landed my pb snook and was thrilled. Perfect session on the water.  

 Brian L. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

Chris G.
Chris G.

Northwood, OH

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day Shark Trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 28, 2023

On Vacation in St Petersburg and wanted to book a charter to catch sharks. Captain Garrett is the definitely the one to go too. This trip was the best fishing ever! I highly recommend booking with Garrett if you want to get fish on your line.

On Vacation in St Petersburg and wanted to book a charter to catch sharks. Captain Garrett is the definitely the one to go too. This trip was the best fishing ever! I highly recommend booking with Garrett if you want to get fish on your line.  

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 Chris G. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

Brandy C.
Brandy C.

Riverview, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hour Experience with Captain Garrett

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on October 28, 2022

Awesome fishing experience and highly recommended! Captain Garrett knew exactly where the best fishing spots were and we did not go more than 10 minutes without catching a fish. Captain Garrett was extremely helpful with adding bait to our lines and retying our lines when they broke. He was also just an overall friendly and fun person. We will definitely be fishing with Captain Garrett again!

Awesome fishing experience and highly recommended! Captain Garrett knew exactly where the best fishing spots were and we did not go more than 10 minutes without catching a fish. Captain Garrett was extremely helpful with adding bait to our lines and retying our lines when they broke. He was also just an overall friendly and fun person. We will definitely be fishing with Captain Garrett again!  

 Brandy C. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

William E.
William E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on May 27, 2024

What a great time. We had a blast!

What a great time. We had a blast!  

 William E. recommends Imperial Sportfishing

Christina B.
Christina B.

Louisburg, KS

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Shark Trip with Captain Garrett

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Shark on June 17, 2022

Booked a trip on very short notice. Captain Garett was very responsive and accommodating. My son has always dreamed of catching shark and captain Garrett knew right where to take us. We started catching them immediately and stayed busy all day. My son said it was the best day ever! Highly recommend booking with him.

Booked a trip on very short notice. Captain Garett was very responsive and accommodating. My son has always dreamed of catching shark and captain Garrett knew right where to take us. We started catching them immediately and stayed busy all day. My son said it was the best day ever! Highly recommend booking with him.  

 Christina B. recommends Imperial Sportfishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 10, 2022
Thank you for the kind words Christina! It was my pleasure!

FAQs about Imperial Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Avenger
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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