Capt. DL Spragg Charters 

5.0/5 (271 reviews)
 
State licensed
 3814 6th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States–

Capt. DL Spragg Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (271)
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3814 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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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.

When it comes to fishing, my biggest priorities are to have fun, appreciate the outdoors, and enjoy time on the water with the people I’m with. **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.

*PLEASE NOTE - I do NOT keep snook or redfish on my charters. These are prized gamefish in Tampa Bay that I prefer to practice catch and release on. If you are interested in taking a few fish home to eat, there are other species we can target depending on conditions and time of year.

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

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Rating

5.0
271 reviews
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264
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5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (439)

10/10
10/10
Amazing guide!!! Must book!!
Amazing guide!!! Must book!!
Amazing guide!!! Must book!!
Greate time!
+433

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (271)

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Doug Moore
Doug Moore
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Tampa Inshore Winter Fishing Trip!!! :-)
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing - 1:00 PM on January 23, 2026 • 2 adults
Dylan is a great Captain. Nice, clean, well maintained center console boat. We are visiting from Pacfic NW, experienced salmonoid anglers. We were impressed with Dylans knowledge of the local fisheries. We are here, visiting in the off season wrt fishing, and Capt Dylan put us on a number of species on a half day trip: spotted sea trout, red fish, grouper, snooks, and some i cant remember. 6 or more species, great fish. One type even had feathers, and something that resembeled a beak!! Very much appreciate his love of the local fishery, and time he took to explain the protcted species in these beautiful waters. Finished our trip on Tampa Bay with a 'drive-by' of several dolphins, just playing and checking out, as we landed juvenile grouper. We voluntarilarly released most of the beauties back to the waters, but brought home enough fresh catch for a few dinners. Very happy with our trip. Would definately do it again. Book with Dylan if you want an amazing experience on a clean and safe boat! sorry, stupid FishingBooker app will not allow me to add photos to this post. we have many great images.
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
January 25, 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review Doug, I really had an awesome time fishing with you guys and very much appreciate everyhting 🙏 safe travels out there on the road and I certainly hope our paths cross again and we can get out there and do it again some time.
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Mark Collins
Mark Collins
5.0
Verified
Fun fish and an awesome Sunset
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing on September 20, 2025 • 2 adults
I booked an afternoon trip with Capt. Dylan. I'm visiting an old HS buddy and he brought his girlfriend. After rescuing a fellow boater whose steering had gone out, we headed out. We hit a couple shorelines looking for Snook and Reds and landed a healthy flounder instead. Then we went a bit further and got into some big Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, and a few nice sharks. We had a couple of hours of slow time chatting and joking, then a couple of hours of tight lines. We watched a beautiful sunset then headed in. Absolutely what I was looking to do and now my HS buddy and his gf are asking me for advice on equipment to buy to start fishing.
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
September 21, 2025
Thank you so much Mark I appreciate the review! Still frustrated about those snook and reds haha but regardless what a great trip that was- you guys are awesome I appreciate you very much man thank you 🙏
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Andrew Young
Andrew Young
5.0
Verified
Awesome time with an awesome Captain
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing on December 26, 2025 • 2 adults
My wife and I are celebrating our honeymoon and amazingly she agreed to come fish with me, and she’s so glad she did. Cpt Dylan did a fantastic job of tailoring the trip to our needs and ability levels; her being a beginner and myself being an enthusiast. Despite the conditions making the bite tough Cpt Dylan got us on the fish and we had a blast even when we were weren’t catching. I will absolutely be booking again when I’m back in the area, we had an unforgettable time.
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Ladyfish
Black Drum
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Man thanks so much for the review Andrew. Those crystal clear conditions and glass water sure did make for a tough bite, but I really appreciate you guys’ positivity and good attitudes throughout the day. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys, and I hope we can do it again some time! Maybe those big black drum will bite next time haha
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Wayne Coxon
Wayne Coxon
5.0
Verified
“Captain Dylon Delivers an Unforgettable Fishing Experience!”
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing on September 13, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child
Dylon was spot-on from the start—patient, professional, and took the time to explain the game plan for fishing in windy conditions. Thanks to his guidance, we caught a great variety of fish, nearly landed a tarpon, and even hit our snapper limit. His fishing techniques are seriously effective, and he went above and beyond—even handling a wild encounter with a feisty seagull 😅 to free it safely! I can’t recommend Captain Dylon enough and will definitely be booking with him again.
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Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Man thanks so much for the review Wayne! What an awesome day that was, had a great time out there with you and your soon, and will be looking forward to doing it again soon! Thank you again 🙏
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Gary James
Gary James
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip!
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (am) on September 12, 2025 • 2 adults
Even though the timing of our trip coincided with low tide & slack water Captain Dylan kept us amongst the fish and was not afraid to change tactics and move location. Captain Dylan is very relaxed and friendly and willingly shares his knowledge. We have fished chartered trips in many places around the world and whether you’re a novice like my wife or an experienced angler, Captain Dylan will get you amongst the fish! We will 100% be back to fish with Captain Dylan again.
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thank you so much for the review Gary! I had such a great time out there with you and your wife, great day all around and I appreciate you guys very much. Thanks again man
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US $340
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US $695
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
271 reviews
5
264
4
3
3
1
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (439)

10/10
10/10
Amazing guide!!! Must book!!
Amazing guide!!! Must book!!
Amazing guide!!! Must book!!
Greate time!
+433

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (271)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 271 reviews
Doug Moore
Doug Moore
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Tampa Inshore Winter Fishing Trip!!! :-)
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing - 1:00 PM on January 23, 2026 • 2 adults
Dylan is a great Captain. Nice, clean, well maintained center console boat. We are visiting from Pacfic NW, experienced salmonoid anglers. We were impressed with Dylans knowledge of the local fisheries. We are here, visiting in the off season wrt fishing, and Capt Dylan put us on a number of species on a half day trip: spotted sea trout, red fish, grouper, snooks, and some i cant remember. 6 or more species, great fish. One type even had feathers, and something that resembeled a beak!! Very much appreciate his love of the local fishery, and time he took to explain the protcted species in these beautiful waters. Finished our trip on Tampa Bay with a 'drive-by' of several dolphins, just playing and checking out, as we landed juvenile grouper. We voluntarilarly released most of the beauties back to the waters, but brought home enough fresh catch for a few dinners. Very happy with our trip. Would definately do it again. Book with Dylan if you want an amazing experience on a clean and safe boat! sorry, stupid FishingBooker app will not allow me to add photos to this post. we have many great images.
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
January 25, 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review Doug, I really had an awesome time fishing with you guys and very much appreciate everyhting 🙏 safe travels out there on the road and I certainly hope our paths cross again and we can get out there and do it again some time.
0
Mark Collins
Mark Collins
5.0
Verified
Fun fish and an awesome Sunset
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing on September 20, 2025 • 2 adults
I booked an afternoon trip with Capt. Dylan. I'm visiting an old HS buddy and he brought his girlfriend. After rescuing a fellow boater whose steering had gone out, we headed out. We hit a couple shorelines looking for Snook and Reds and landed a healthy flounder instead. Then we went a bit further and got into some big Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, and a few nice sharks. We had a couple of hours of slow time chatting and joking, then a couple of hours of tight lines. We watched a beautiful sunset then headed in. Absolutely what I was looking to do and now my HS buddy and his gf are asking me for advice on equipment to buy to start fishing.
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Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
September 21, 2025
Thank you so much Mark I appreciate the review! Still frustrated about those snook and reds haha but regardless what a great trip that was- you guys are awesome I appreciate you very much man thank you 🙏
0
Andrew Young
Andrew Young
5.0
Verified
Awesome time with an awesome Captain
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing on December 26, 2025 • 2 adults
My wife and I are celebrating our honeymoon and amazingly she agreed to come fish with me, and she’s so glad she did. Cpt Dylan did a fantastic job of tailoring the trip to our needs and ability levels; her being a beginner and myself being an enthusiast. Despite the conditions making the bite tough Cpt Dylan got us on the fish and we had a blast even when we were weren’t catching. I will absolutely be booking again when I’m back in the area, we had an unforgettable time.
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Ladyfish
Black Drum
Response from Captain
December 29, 2025
Man thanks so much for the review Andrew. Those crystal clear conditions and glass water sure did make for a tough bite, but I really appreciate you guys’ positivity and good attitudes throughout the day. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys, and I hope we can do it again some time! Maybe those big black drum will bite next time haha
0
Wayne Coxon
Wayne Coxon
5.0
Verified
“Captain Dylon Delivers an Unforgettable Fishing Experience!”
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing on September 13, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child
Dylon was spot-on from the start—patient, professional, and took the time to explain the game plan for fishing in windy conditions. Thanks to his guidance, we caught a great variety of fish, nearly landed a tarpon, and even hit our snapper limit. His fishing techniques are seriously effective, and he went above and beyond—even handling a wild encounter with a feisty seagull 😅 to free it safely! I can’t recommend Captain Dylon enough and will definitely be booking with him again.
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Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Man thanks so much for the review Wayne! What an awesome day that was, had a great time out there with you and your soon, and will be looking forward to doing it again soon! Thank you again 🙏
0
Gary James
Gary James
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip!
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (am) on September 12, 2025 • 2 adults
Even though the timing of our trip coincided with low tide & slack water Captain Dylan kept us amongst the fish and was not afraid to change tactics and move location. Captain Dylan is very relaxed and friendly and willingly shares his knowledge. We have fished chartered trips in many places around the world and whether you’re a novice like my wife or an experienced angler, Captain Dylan will get you amongst the fish! We will 100% be back to fish with Captain Dylan again.
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
Thank you so much for the review Gary! I had such a great time out there with you and your wife, great day all around and I appreciate you guys very much. Thanks again man
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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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