Thermocline Charters - St Pete 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3500 Pinellas Bayway South, St. Petersburg, FL 33715, United States
 
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (8 reviews)
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3500 Pinellas Bayway South
St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Want to fish more than 9 miles offshore? Want to experience fishing without seeing land? Contact us. There are a limited number of vessels with the required permits to take you beyond the 9 mile boundary. We have those permits. The majority of our trips begin at least 10 miles offshore.

We also offer a nearshore option for those less inclined to fish far offshore. Explore the Sunshine Skyway bridge and local area on our 3 hr nearshore fishing trip.

Thermocline Charters is located in St Pete, Port Richey, and Clearwater Florida. This charter departs from the Ft Desoto boat ramp.

You’ll be fishing from a 27’ ProKat catamaran powered with twin 300hp outboards. We can accommodate up to 6 anglers.

Capt. Dave will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. We offer 4,5, and 8, 10, and 12 hour trips, mainly fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Trigger Fish, Amberjack, etc. depending on the season and conditions of the day.

On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, and jigging..

This sea-worthy vessel has an ice box for food and drinks, in-floor coolers for fish, state-of-the-art electronics for navigation, radar, and sonar. It's also equipped with a trolling motor to anchor you precisely over the fishing spots.

The price of your trip includes your fishing license for the day, all the rods, reels, bait, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

You’re welcome to keep anything you catch as long as the species is in season. We'll fillet and bag your catch at no additional cost.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Great time!
Best Fishing Trip!
May fishing trip
+9

Angler rating

8
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Megan M.
Megan M.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

5 HR Half Day Trip - Offshore

Birthday bash!

VERIFIED

The guys loved it!!! They caught a shark! And they were so excited that they focused on the filming of it and ended up snapping the line! But here we are weeks later and they’re still talking about how awesome their trip was and how amazing the captain and crew were! Thanks for making the birthday celebration all that much more enjoyable!!!

The guys loved it!!! They caught a shark! And they were so excited that they focused on the filming of it and ended up snapping...  

Captain replied
 Megan M. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
 Megan M. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. I'm glad they had a great time. They were a fun group to spend the day with.

Aaron F.
Aaron F.
5.0/5

Apr 26, 2025

3 HR Trip AM - Offshore

Amazing Day, Boat & Captain!

VERIFIED

Captain Dave is a great host with a beautiful boat. Very good value and knows where to catch fish! He was very helpful and we had a great time!

Captain Dave is a great host with a beautiful boat. Very good value and knows where to catch fish! He was very helpful and we...  

Captain replied
 Aaron F. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
 Aaron F. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 26, 2025
Thanks for the positive review Aaron. Thank you for fishing with me today. It was a pleasure meeting everyone.

Laura A.
Laura A.
5.0/5

Oct 9, 2023

4 Hour Offshore Trip

Best Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED

My friend and I surprised our husbands with a (first time) fishing trip with captain David. From start to finish, captain David was helpful, informative, extremely knowledgeable and his boat was nice and clean. Within the first 5 minutes of the trip, they were already getting bites, they caught so many different kinds of fish and captain David (and his first mate) knew every fish and provided information on the fish that they were catching. They only did a 4 hour trip but wished they went longer. Next time we are visiting Florida we will definitely be booking another trip!! I highly recommend this charter!!! 100/10 experience

My friend and I surprised our husbands with a (first time) fishing trip with captain David. From start to finish, captain David...  

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Captain replied
 Laura A. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
 Laura A. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 11, 2023
Thank you for the positive review. We're glad they had a good time. We enjoyed their company and are looking forward to next time.

Brian B.
Brian B.
5.0/5

Feb 8, 2024

4 Hour Offshore Trip

Great time!

VERIFIED

Great experience! Caught a bunch of fish! Capt Dave kept us on the fish and we even landed a keeper grouper! Would recommend this to anyone and would book again next time down here!

Great experience! Caught a bunch of fish! Capt Dave kept us on the fish and we even landed a keeper grouper! Would recommend this...  

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Captain replied
 Brian B. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
 Brian B. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 8, 2024
Thanks for spending a few hours with us today. It was exciting to help you catch your first Grouper. Enjoy the meal tonight.

Jason O.
Jason O.

Plant City, Florida

5.0/5

Jul 19, 2022

12 Hour Trip – Offshore

Full day

If you looking for a charter this is the one to go on!Capt David definitely spared no expenses on this boat. Top of the line simrad electronics loaded with cmor,strike lines,and navionics platinum plus brand new twin susuki motors and rhodan gps trolling motor.All on a smooth riding catamaran hull with extra shade for the hot days.. Great way to spend a day and fill up your freezer.Def check him out

If you looking for a charter this is the one to go on!Capt David definitely spared no expenses on this boat. Top of the line simrad...  

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Captain replied
 Jason O. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
2 persons find this review helpful
 Jason O. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 22, 2022
Thanks for fishing with us Jason. Glad you had a great time. We look forward to fishing with you again.

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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August 2025
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2 adults • 0 children
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3 HR Trip AM - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 HR Half Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 HR Half Day Trip - Skyway Bridge
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $625 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hr Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 14
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US $1,900 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hr Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 14
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Great time!
Best Fishing Trip!
May fishing trip
+9

Angler rating

8
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Megan M.
Megan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Birthday bash!

VERIFIED

5 HR Half Day Trip - Offshore on June 14, 2025

The guys loved it!!! They caught a shark! And they were so excited that they focused on the filming of it and ended up snapping the line! But here we are weeks later and they’re still talking about how awesome their trip was and how amazing the captain and crew were! Thanks for making the birthday celebration all that much more enjoyable!!!

The guys loved it!!! They caught a shark! And they were so excited that they focused on the filming of it and ended up snapping the line! But here we are weeks later and they’re still talking about how awesome their trip was and how amazing the captain and crew were! Thanks for making the birthday celebration all that much more enjoyable!!!  

 Megan M. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. I'm glad they had a great time. They were a fun group to spend the day with.

Aaron F.
Aaron F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Day, Boat & Captain!

VERIFIED

3 HR Trip AM - Offshore on April 26, 2025

Captain Dave is a great host with a beautiful boat. Very good value and knows where to catch fish! He was very helpful and we had a great time!

Captain Dave is a great host with a beautiful boat. Very good value and knows where to catch fish! He was very helpful and we had a great time!  

 Aaron F. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 26, 2025
Thanks for the positive review Aaron. Thank you for fishing with me today. It was a pleasure meeting everyone.

Laura A.
Laura A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Offshore Trip on October 9, 2023

My friend and I surprised our husbands with a (first time) fishing trip with captain David. From start to finish, captain David was helpful, informative, extremely knowledgeable and his boat was nice and clean. Within the first 5 minutes of the trip, they were already getting bites, they caught so many different kinds of fish and captain David (and his first mate) knew every fish and provided information on the fish that they were catching. They only did a 4 hour trip but wished they went longer. Next time we are visiting Florida we will definitely be booking another trip!! I highly recommend this charter!!! 100/10 experience

My friend and I surprised our husbands with a (first time) fishing trip with captain David. From start to finish, captain David was helpful, informative, extremely knowledgeable and his boat was nice and clean. Within the first 5 minutes of the trip, they were already getting bites, they caught so many different kinds of fish and captain David (and his first mate) knew every fish and provided information on the fish that they were catching. They only did a 4 hour trip but wished they went...  

Review media 0
 Laura A. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 11, 2023
Thank you for the positive review. We're glad they had a good time. We enjoyed their company and are looking forward to next time.

Brian B.
Brian B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Offshore Trip on February 8, 2024

Great experience! Caught a bunch of fish! Capt Dave kept us on the fish and we even landed a keeper grouper! Would recommend this to anyone and would book again next time down here!

Great experience! Caught a bunch of fish! Capt Dave kept us on the fish and we even landed a keeper grouper! Would recommend this to anyone and would book again next time down here!  

Review media 0
 Brian B. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 8, 2024
Thanks for spending a few hours with us today. It was exciting to help you catch your first Grouper. Enjoy the meal tonight.

Jason O.
Jason O.

Plant City, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day

12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 19, 2022

If you looking for a charter this is the one to go on!Capt David definitely spared no expenses on this boat. Top of the line simrad electronics loaded with cmor,strike lines,and navionics platinum plus brand new twin susuki motors and rhodan gps trolling motor.All on a smooth riding catamaran hull with extra shade for the hot days.. Great way to spend a day and fill up your freezer.Def check him out

If you looking for a charter this is the one to go on!Capt David definitely spared no expenses on this boat. Top of the line simrad electronics loaded with cmor,strike lines,and navionics platinum plus brand new twin susuki motors and rhodan gps trolling motor.All on a smooth riding catamaran hull with extra shade for the hot days.. Great way to spend a day and fill up your freezer.Def check him out  

Review media 0
 Jason O. recommends Thermocline Charters - St Pete
2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 22, 2022
Thanks for fishing with us Jason. Glad you had a great time. We look forward to fishing with you again.

FAQs about Thermocline Charters - St Pete

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
ProSports
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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