Bowfish St Pete 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 
State licensed
 St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL 33704, United States

Bowfish St Pete 

Up to 9 miles
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
19 ft
5
5.0/5 (8 reviews)

If fishing in St. Petersburg is on your bucket list, look no further than Bowfish St Pete. With Captain Kelly at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Top targets include Pacific Barracuda, Sheepshead, Skate, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year.

During the trip you might be or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Kelly also offers Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing and bowfishing.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea for a boost of energy when needed!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 19' Aluminum fishing with space for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Kelly will supply rods and reels for you.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is not allowed.

Get in touch with Capt. Kelly below and start planning your trip today!

If fishing in St. Petersburg is on your bucket list, look no further than Bowfish St Pete. With Captain Kelly at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Top targets include Pacific Barracuda, Sheepshead, Skate, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year.

During the trip you might be or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Kelly also offers Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing and bowfishing.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea for a boost of energy when needed!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 19' Aluminum fishing with space for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Kelly will supply rods and reels for you.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is not allowed.

Get in touch with Capt. Kelly below and start planning your trip today!

Kelly Andersen
Captain
Kelly Andersen
16 years of experience
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responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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July 2026
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4 Hour Trip — Saltwater Bowfishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 PM
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+8
US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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5.0
8 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Joanna Walker
Joanna Walker
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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Great first time bow fishing
5 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing (PM) on April 12, 20252 adults

The trip was great. The captain is extremely friendly and we had a great time. This was my first time ever bowfishing and I definitely want to pursue it in the future. Definitely would recommend doing this. I hope bring my wife and daughter back soon.

Bob Terry
Bob Terry
us
Bridgeport, CT, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Night outing with Captain Kelly from St. Pete Bowfishing
5 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing (PM) on April 21, 20232 adults

My dad was visiting from CT and I wanted to take him out bowfishing. Found Captain Kelly - and I’m so glad I did. An outstanding evening! Plenty of shooting with multiple species. Captain Kelly and his first mate, Mike, were excellent. Extremely knowledgeable about the sport, the species, and the area - as well as being great guys. My dad has been bowfishing for over 40 years, and he said it was the best experience he’s ever had. I will definitely be booking with Captain Kelly again!

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Skate
Keith Gallagher
Keith Gallagher
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2021
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Perfect Trip!
5 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing (PM) on February 28, 20244 adults

My buddies and I went out with Captain Kelly and it was the perfect night. It was action packed shooting the whole time and we got some great rays. The captain was patient and very knowledgeable. Thanks again Captain Kelly we will be back!

Jeff Markham
Jeff Markham
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Super fun experience
5 Hour Trip – Bow Fishing (PM) on April 4, 20243 adults

So fun and something we hadn’t done before. We have 2 yrs in a row now. And a blast both times. Lots of success and great company. Highly recommended.

Jeff Markham
Jeff Markham
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Night bow fishing with Captain Kelly
5 Hour Trip — Bowfish/Shark Fishing on April 5, 20233 adults

We had a great trip with Captain Kelly last night. Our first time bow fishing and had a blast. Highly recommend trying it out. We had dolphins around lots and saw a couple sharks.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Skate

FAQs about Bowfish St Pete

Bowfish St Pete offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Saltwater Bowfishing (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Bowfish St Pete, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Bowfish St Pete include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Archery equipment provided)
  • Drinks (Water provided)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Bowfish St Pete offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing (Saltwaters of Tampa Bay)
  • Flats fishing
Bowfish St Pete offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Bowfish St Pete include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Sheepshead
  • Skate

Your captain

Kelly Andersen
Kelly Andersen
Kelly Andersen

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2022

Bowfishing has been a passion for Captain Kelly since he was introduced to the sport in 1998. Having retired from the US Army, he spends his time on the water where peace and tranquility exist. From there the captain chose to make memories not only for himself but for others to carry on the passion that was shared with him so long ago.

Our Team
Kelly A.

Kelly A.

Captain

Kelly A.

Kelly A.

Captain

ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2022

Bowfishing has been a passion for Captain Kelly since he was introduced to the sport in 1998. Having retired from the US Army, he spends his time on the water where peace and tranquility exist. From there the captain chose to make memories not only for himself but for others to carry on the passion that was shared with him so long ago.

Our Team
Kelly A.

Kelly A.

Captain

Kelly A.

Kelly A.

Captain

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Skate
Skate
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Skate
Skate

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Alweld
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Saltwaters of Tampa Bay
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bowfishing
Spearfishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Archery equipment provided
Drinks
Water provided
First mate
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Life jackets will be provided
No alcohol
You keep catch

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

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What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

SheepsheadSheepshead

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