*** Feel free to contact me before booking your charter. I like to set expectations before the trip. Some fish species may not be in season during your visit. Also, fish move during the year. They may or not be accessible on certain charters. Contacting me will ensure we book you on the charter that’s right for you***

Thermocline Charters is located in St Pete Florida Departing from the Ft Desoto boat ramp. We offer to show you a memorable time in these waters.

You’ll be fishing from a 27’ ProKat catamaran powered with twin 225hp outboards. 4 anglers is our limit to ensure everyone is comfortable.

Capt. Dave will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. We offer 4,5, and 8-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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Thermocline Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Offshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    This is a great family charter. We'll depart from the Ft Desoto boat ramp at 8AM and head out up to 10 miles offshore to fish local reefs, wrecks, and ledges. There are a variety of fish species in this area. We’re sure to catch fish and have a great time. Our experienced captain and crew will provide you with everything you need for a successful fishing trip, including fishing licenses, fishing rods and reels, and bait
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Offshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    We'll depart from the Ft Desoto boat ramp at 8AM and head out up to 15 miles offshore to fish local reefs, wrecks, and ledges. There are a variety of fish species in this area. We’re sure to catch fish and have a great time. Our experienced captain and crew will provide you with everything you need for a successful fishing trip, including fishing licenses, fishing rods and reels, and bait.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Offshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    We'll depart from the Ft Desoto boat ramp at 8AM and head out up to 30 miles offshore to fish local reefs, wrecks, and ledges. There are a variety of fish species in this area including Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, and Sharks. Our experienced captain and crew will provide you with everything you need for a successful fishing trip, including fishing licenses, fishing rods and reels, and bait.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    American Red Snapper 2024
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $2,200
    This is a 12 hr trip. You'll be fishing for American Red Snapper. Deep Sea offshore trip for up to 4 Anglers. This is a 12 hr extreme offshore fishing trip starting at 50 miles offshore. ***2024 CLOSURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED*** JUNE 1, 2024 - TBD
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
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FAQs about Thermocline Charters - St Pete

Thermocline Charters - St Pete offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Offshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Offshore Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - American Red Snapper 2024 (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Thermocline Charters - St Pete, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Thermocline Charters - St Pete include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Thermocline Charters - St Pete offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Gulf of Mexico Offshore)
  • Reef Fishing (Gulf of Mexico reefs )
  • Wreck Fishing (Gulf of Mexico sunken ships and barges)

Thermocline Charters - St Pete offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Thermocline Charters - St Pete include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

David Miller
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since July 2022
My family and I love boating and fishing. We enjoy sharing our enthusiasm and passion for the water with others. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, we'll do our best to ensure that you have a great time.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

ProSports (Catamaran) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 225HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Gulf of Mexico Offshore
Reef Fishing
Gulf of Mexico reefs
Wreck Fishing
Gulf of Mexico sunken ships and barges

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Laura A.
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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...
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Brian B.
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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...
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Howard H.
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Offshore Trip on May 16, 2023
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Jason O.
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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...
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Zach H.
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Great day on Thermocline

12 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 18, 2022
Captain Dave and his son David were great. We loaded up on tons of grouper and snapper. Captain Dave took us out for an all...
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