Imperial Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (16 reviews)
 
State licensed
 2nd Avenue Southeast 525-549, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States

Imperial Sportfishing 

Up to 9 miles
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
24 ft
6
5.0/5 (16 reviews)

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!

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!

Garrett Mcfall
Captain
Garrett Mcfall
10 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+3
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+3
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
+3
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+3
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
6 hour nearshore Am
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark/Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Tarpon
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Nurse)
+2
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
6 hour Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 1
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day Tarpon/shark
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Tarpon
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Jennifer Horning-Thomas
Jennifer Horning-Thomas
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Family trip
4 Hour Trip – Shark on April 17, 20264 adults1 child

Captian Garrett was great with kids! very knowledgeable about the area and fishing. We wonderful time and caught two hammerheads and lemon sharks.

Reported catch:
Hammerhead Shark
Lemon Shark
Bryan Hufnagle
Bryan Hufnagle
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Highly recommended!
6 Hour Trip – Shark/Tarpon on March 21, 20263 adults

Captain McFall provided an incredible nearshore fishing experience. We will be scheduling more with him.

Thomas Villa
Thomas Villa
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Good man - good character
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 10, 20263 adults2 children

Moved the boat when needed. Promptly and graciously attended to all needs.

Brian Lewis
Brian Lewis
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent session!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on March 15, 20252 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Snook
Chris Garcia
Chris Garcia
Repeat angler
us
Toledo, OH, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day Shark Trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 28, 20233 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Jack Crevalle

FAQs about Imperial Sportfishing

Imperial Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour nearshore Am (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Shark/Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full day inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour Tarpon Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full day Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full day Tarpon/shark (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Imperial Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Imperial Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is caught before I pickup the clients.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting is included in price.)
  • Drinks (The boat will provide a cooler with ice and waters. Alcohol and other drinks are permitted but must be brought on their own.)
  • Fishing license (Everyone on the boat is covered under my license.)
Imperial Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Imperial Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Imperial Sportfishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Hogfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Garrett Mcfall
Garrett Mcfall
Garrett Mcfall

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2022

Captain Garret was born and raised in Tampa Bay. Fishing was and always has been his greatest passion. He has been professionally fishing on commercial and charter boats since high school. He received his captain's license when he was 18 and has been running charters inshore and offshore ever since.

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2022

Captain Garret was born and raised in Tampa Bay. Fishing was and always has been his greatest passion. He has been professionally fishing on commercial and charter boats since high school. He received his captain's license when he was 18 and has been running charters inshore and offshore ever since.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Hogfish
Hogfish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Hogfish
Hogfish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is caught before I pickup the clients.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting is included in price.
Drinks
The boat will provide a cooler with ice and waters. Alcohol and other drinks are permitted but must be brought on their own.
Fishing license
Everyone on the boat is covered under my license.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 St. Petersburg to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All children are welcome, the boats high gunwales and stable platform ensure it's a safe trip for children and adults.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
HogfishHogfish
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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