Beachside Charters

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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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 hour trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $300
    2 hours of fishing with shrimp or live baitfish. great for a quick get away.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Beginner Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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 Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    5 Hour Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    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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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Experience
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VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip on December 29, 2024
We really enjoyed fishing with Capitan Dan -ย  calm, positive attitude, quiet demeanor, was super good with the kid, a very...
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John D.
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Awesome Family Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for John Dvoroznak on April 16, 2024
From my initial inquiry into a potential fishing trip, Captain Dan was A+ with responsiveness and answered any questions that...
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A day with Captain Dan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Trip on July 2, 2024
We had a great day fishing. Caught some Redfish and some Snook. Had a great day. My wife did not fish but she was happy with...
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Monte A.
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Great day!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Evening Fishing Trip on March 11, 2024
Captain Dan was great.ย  The boat was very nice.ย  He responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had via the Fishing...
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Trip on July 29, 2024
Went with my son and father-in-law, son enjoyed the whole experience. Enjoyed catching sharks and red fish.
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FAQs about Beachside Charters

Beachside Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2 hour trip (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Beginner Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Evening 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

Your captain

Dan Ison
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
7 Fishing Reports
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32 Customer reviews
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Member since February 2023
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Growing up in St. Petersburg Florida captain Dan has been fishing the Tampa Bay/Gulf of Mexico water his whole life.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Whichย types of fishing are offered

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

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Whichย amenities are available onboard

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

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

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

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.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

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

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

Whatโ€™s biting in St. Petersburg right now

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Recent fishing reports

Winter Fishing
Winter Fishing
December 21, 2024
With winter in full effect colder water temperatures have the Trout and sheepshead fired up. We have been hitting our limit on these species each trip, catching large trout on almost every cast with artificial lures. Lots of sheepshead being caught on live fiddler crabs. both trout and sheepshead are great eating. come out cast a line and catch yourself some dinner. we will fillet your catch at the end of the charter!
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