Capt. DL Spragg Charters
Hello! My name is Captain Dylan, I am a Tampa Bay native, part-time fishing guide, and pilot-in-training! When I am not up in the air, I am out on the water doing what I love most - chasing fish!
I’ve been fishing the bay, flats, and beaches of Tampa and St. Pete my whole life, but started doing licensed charters last year to help pay my way through pilot school.
A fishing trip on my boat is a little different from some of the other charters in the area. My biggest priorities are to have fun, explore new areas, and enjoy time on the water with the people im with. Some days we’ll catch a lot of fish, other days we wont - its as simple as that and I’ve priced my trips accordingly. So keep this in mind when booking. I take fishing seriously, but if catching a ton of fish or going home with a cooler full of fillets is your biggest priority, I would recommend booking with another captain.
I fish with my guests the same way I’d fish if I were going out by myself or with friends - every day is different, and every day is a unique challenge and a chance to learn something new about the awesome fishery we have here in Tampa Bay. Whether we catch 5 fish or 50, my goal is to have an enjoyable day on the water and a good time with the people I’m with.
To me, that’s the fun of fishing.
Most trips will start by heading out and catching live bait. From there, we will explore a variety of spots depending on what species are around in the season. This could be chasing after snook, trout, and redfish on the flats, fishing for tarpon around the bridges and passes (early summer), or going off the beaches to a nearshore reef.
*NOTE* As of January 2024, I do not keep snook or redfish to eat. We have had problems with populations in the past, and I prefer to practice catch and release only on these species.
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to shoot me a message and ask! Thanks, and hope to see you out there!
-Capt. Dylan
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (364)
+361Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 13, 2025
1/2 Day Shark Fishing (am)
Everything you could ask for
Booked a 5hr am shark fishing trip and couldn’t ask for a better time. As a person who’s never fished a day in my life and only knows the city life Capt. was attentive, taught me the basics plus feedback on each cast, answered any questions, and shared as much knowledge as he could on everything going on around us. Hooked multiple sharks and a grouper that caught us by surprise. Gnarly to say first 5 fish I’ve ever caught include a hammerhead thanks to him. He even let me switch it up and helped catch and filet a few snappers near the end of my time just so I can take something home as well. If a spot didn’t have enough action he was quick to set up at a new one. Dude barely took a break just 5hrs of getting after it. Definitely coming back and sparked my interest in fishing for a lifetime.
Booked a 5hr am shark fishing trip and couldn’t ask for a better time. As a person who’s never fished a day in my life and only...
Captain replied
Jul 10, 2025
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (am)
WHAT A DAY.
Not only do I feel like I've made a new friend that I would watch a movie ir a game with, but a truly honest and super respectful person. My father just turned 85 and he had told me my while life he was going to take me fishing, even bought a boat to do exactly thar. However ,cats in the cradle and the silver moon, we were never able to go. So the Capatain and I got to take him fishing. .We caught our limit of fish . Different species a d he showed us different technics on how to catch what we were fishing for, and they worked. My father said hell6never forget that day.
Not only do I feel like I've made a new friend that I would watch a movie ir a game with, but a truly honest and super respectful...
Captain replied
Jul 29, 2025
3hr Beginner Fishing Trip (am)
Great day fishing with a super knowledgeable captain
We chose to do the beginners 3hour morning trip even though we have fished a lot before because of the crazy heat this week. We met Dylan promptly at the meeting time and got onto the water. He was prepped with plenty of cut and live bait so we got started right away. He knew all the best fishing spots and patiently explained the best methods for each and even on a scorching hot day managed to bag several fish including Grouper, and an amazing 70-80lb Stingray.
We chose to do the beginners 3hour morning trip even though we have fished a lot before because of the crazy heat this week. We...
Captain replied
Jun 15, 2025
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (pm)
Great Captain Great Boat Great Trip !
If i could give more then five stars to captain Dylan i would. Myself and my friend are experienced fishermen and we booked the trip for Father’s Day for a half day afternoon trip because we just wanted to go and fish and not have to worry about grabbing tackle, poles etc etc. when we got onto the boat we discussed what we would like to fish for and what was realistically biting considering the conditions for the best possible REALISTIC outcome of the trip. We then agreed on a game plan and went to fishing. It was hard fishing for the first half of the trip but Captain Dylan was ever persistent in trying to find and put us into the fish. We finally got onto the fish near the end of the trip and just about achieved our goal. I highly HIGHLY recommend Captain Dylan. He is knowledgeable friendly and realistic. He knows fishing through and through. An amazing angler and captain. Book a trip with him you will not be disappointed !
If i could give more then five stars to captain Dylan i would. Myself and my friend are experienced fishermen and we booked the...
Captain replied
Apr 20, 2025
3hr Beginner Fishing Trip (eve)
10/10 I would Recommend
Captain Dylan was very easygoing and had the best attitude. There were a few setbacks on our way down to Florida, and he accommodated us every way he could. He met us right where he said he would be and right on time! We had a shorter charter than we planned to but he still put us on some fish! First half of the trip we went after a monster grouper, but we couldn’t get him out of his hole. Later half was filled with pulling in redfish and snook. We hooked a couple of redfish and snook at the same time. At the end of the charter he was kind enough to fillet our dinner for us even though the sun was completely down. Great birthday! Customers for life.
Captain Dylan was very easygoing and had the best attitude. There were a few setbacks on our way down to Florida, and he accommodated...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (364)
+361Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Everything you could ask for
1/2 Day Shark Fishing (am) on July 13, 2025
Booked a 5hr am shark fishing trip and couldn’t ask for a better time. As a person who’s never fished a day in my life and only knows the city life Capt. was attentive, taught me the basics plus feedback on each cast, answered any questions, and shared as much knowledge as he could on everything going on around us. Hooked multiple sharks and a grouper that caught us by surprise. Gnarly to say first 5 fish I’ve ever caught include a hammerhead thanks to him. He even let me switch it up and helped catch and filet a few snappers near the end of my time just so I can take something home as well. If a spot didn’t have enough action he was quick to set up at a new one. Dude barely took a break just 5hrs of getting after it. Definitely coming back and sparked my interest in fishing for a lifetime.
Booked a 5hr am shark fishing trip and couldn’t ask for a better time. As a person who’s never fished a day in my life and only knows the city life Capt. was attentive, taught me the basics plus feedback on each cast, answered any questions, and shared as much knowledge as he could on everything going on around us. Hooked multiple sharks and a grouper that caught us by surprise. Gnarly to say first 5 fish I’ve ever caught include a hammerhead thanks to him. He even let me switch it up and helped...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
WHAT A DAY.
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (am) on July 10, 2025
Not only do I feel like I've made a new friend that I would watch a movie ir a game with, but a truly honest and super respectful person. My father just turned 85 and he had told me my while life he was going to take me fishing, even bought a boat to do exactly thar. However ,cats in the cradle and the silver moon, we were never able to go. So the Capatain and I got to take him fishing. .We caught our limit of fish . Different species a d he showed us different technics on how to catch what we were fishing for, and they worked. My father said hell6never forget that day.
Not only do I feel like I've made a new friend that I would watch a movie ir a game with, but a truly honest and super respectful person. My father just turned 85 and he had told me my while life he was going to take me fishing, even bought a boat to do exactly thar. However ,cats in the cradle and the silver moon, we were never able to go. So the Capatain and I got to take him fishing. .We caught our limit of fish . Different species a d he showed us different technics on how to catch what...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day fishing with a super knowledgeable captain
3hr Beginner Fishing Trip (am) on July 29, 2025
We chose to do the beginners 3hour morning trip even though we have fished a lot before because of the crazy heat this week. We met Dylan promptly at the meeting time and got onto the water. He was prepped with plenty of cut and live bait so we got started right away. He knew all the best fishing spots and patiently explained the best methods for each and even on a scorching hot day managed to bag several fish including Grouper, and an amazing 70-80lb Stingray.
We chose to do the beginners 3hour morning trip even though we have fished a lot before because of the crazy heat this week. We met Dylan promptly at the meeting time and got onto the water. He was prepped with plenty of cut and live bait so we got started right away. He knew all the best fishing spots and patiently explained the best methods for each and even on a scorching hot day managed to bag several fish including Grouper, and an amazing 70-80lb Stingray.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain Great Boat Great Trip !
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (pm) on June 15, 2025
If i could give more then five stars to captain Dylan i would. Myself and my friend are experienced fishermen and we booked the trip for Father’s Day for a half day afternoon trip because we just wanted to go and fish and not have to worry about grabbing tackle, poles etc etc. when we got onto the boat we discussed what we would like to fish for and what was realistically biting considering the conditions for the best possible REALISTIC outcome of the trip. We then agreed on a game plan and went to fishing. It was hard fishing for the first half of the trip but Captain Dylan was ever persistent in trying to find and put us into the fish. We finally got onto the fish near the end of the trip and just about achieved our goal. I highly HIGHLY recommend Captain Dylan. He is knowledgeable friendly and realistic. He knows fishing through and through. An amazing angler and captain. Book a trip with him you will not be disappointed !
If i could give more then five stars to captain Dylan i would. Myself and my friend are experienced fishermen and we booked the trip for Father’s Day for a half day afternoon trip because we just wanted to go and fish and not have to worry about grabbing tackle, poles etc etc. when we got onto the boat we discussed what we would like to fish for and what was realistically biting considering the conditions for the best possible REALISTIC outcome of the trip. We then agreed on a game plan and...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
10/10 I would Recommend
3hr Beginner Fishing Trip (eve) on April 20, 2025
Captain Dylan was very easygoing and had the best attitude. There were a few setbacks on our way down to Florida, and he accommodated us every way he could. He met us right where he said he would be and right on time! We had a shorter charter than we planned to but he still put us on some fish! First half of the trip we went after a monster grouper, but we couldn’t get him out of his hole. Later half was filled with pulling in redfish and snook. We hooked a couple of redfish and snook at the same time. At the end of the charter he was kind enough to fillet our dinner for us even though the sun was completely down. Great birthday! Customers for life.
Captain Dylan was very easygoing and had the best attitude. There were a few setbacks on our way down to Florida, and he accommodated us every way he could. He met us right where he said he would be and right on time! We had a shorter charter than we planned to but he still put us on some fish! First half of the trip we went after a monster grouper, but we couldn’t get him out of his hole. Later half was filled with pulling in redfish and snook. We hooked a couple of redfish and snook at the...
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