Beachside Charters

St. Petersburg has a fish with your name on it, so let Beachside Charters help you catch it! Captain Dan will be your guide, so you’ll benefit from years of local experience.

These waters are known for Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Ladyfish, Gag Grouper, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail, and more – with any luck, it won’t be long before "Fish on!" On the day of your trip, you’re likely to freeline live bait, troll or bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

You’re welcome to take home some of the fish you catch within the legal limit. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home and throw it right into the pan. Have a cooler ready in the car!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 22’ Sea Hunt with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water.
It is powered by a 200HP Yamaha and equipped with not only Simrad Electronics but also a GPS spot lock Trolling Motor and 8-ft Power Pole.
Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is included.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

It’s never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Your trip includes a few drinks on board.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Beachside Charters is just a click away.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Beginner Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    This trip is great for begginer fisherman and kids. 3 hours of fun fishing most often with live shrimp or live baitfish.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $550
    Come fish the afternoon bite. On hot summer days fish tend to bite more in the mornings and evenings. This trip is 4 hours of non stop fishing action. Fun for all ages!
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    Tampa Bay offers a wide variety of species year-round. The time of year and water temperature will dictate what species we target. But some of our regular favorites include Snook, Redfish, and Mackerel. Rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses are included in the price of the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Tampa Bay offers a wide variety of species year-round. The time of year and water temperature will dictate what species we target. But some of our regular favorites include Snook, Redfish, and Mackerel. Rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses are included in the price of the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    The Tampa Bay waters offer great fishing year-round. The 6-hour trip gives you more time to cover more ground bagging you multiple species in 1 day. The trip price includes all your tackle and fishing licenses.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full day fishing and island stops
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $850
    Spend a full 8 hours on the water You can spend some or all of your time fishing, snorkeling and exploring one of the many uninhabited islands in the tampa bay area. This 8 hour charter allows enough time for all of this in 1 day! Great fun for all ages!
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Beachside Charters

Beachside Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Beginner Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Fishing Trip (5 hours)
  • US $700 per day per group - 6 Hour Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Full day fishing and island stops (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Beachside Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Beachside Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All bait included)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No extra charge to clean your catch)
  • Drinks (Water bottles included)
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses included )

Beachside Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 10 miles from shore)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Beachside Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Beachside Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Dan Ison
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
21 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Growing up in St. Petersburg Florida captain Dan has been fishing the Tampa Bay/Gulf of Mexico water his whole life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 10 miles from shore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All bait included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No extra charge to clean your catch
Drinks
Water bottles included
Fishing License
All fishing licenses included

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
Kids of all ages welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Recent fishing reports

Spring is here!
Spring is here!
March 7, 2024
Water temperature is rising quickly! With the spring time warming and water around 75 degrees right now everything is biting! We are catching snook,trout, redfish, sheepshead, snapper, grunt, sharks, grouper! You name it and we will catch it
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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5.0 / 5
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Monte A.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip on March 11, 2024
Captain Dan was great.  The boat was very nice.  He responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had via the Fishing...
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Dixie B.
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5.0 / 5
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What a catch! Literally!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Beginner Fishing Trip on March 1, 2024
We took a charter with Captain Dan.  It was a girls trip.  Dan was so nice,  patient,  and very kind.  He knew where all...
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Dylan D.
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If your looking for a fishing charter you found it here!

NEW  4 Hour Fishing Trip on February 29, 2024
Captain Dan is the man, if you have any questions about the area or fishing he has an answer. I’m a local and if I ever wanna...
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Chris R.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Fishing Trip on March 17, 2024
Captain Dan was a great guide and my 12 year old told him what species of fish he wanted to catch and Dan came through and...
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Scott H.
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Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Fishing Trip on March 12, 2024
My family had a great day with Captain Dan. My 10 year old daughter is still smiling hours after getting off the boat. We will...
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