SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5299 Cockroach Bay Road, Ruskin, FL 33570, United States
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INSHORE FISHING ON FLORIDA'S SUNCOAST!
We are blessed to call this amazing section of Florida's West Coast home. Our wide variety of gamefish presents us with an opportunity to go after multiple species every day.

Our fishing guides will take you through the flats and mangrove shorelines of Tampa Bay and the Gulf. We love getting clients a slam on every trip. Any mix of three species can make up an Inshore Slam. Redfish, Snook and Trout are the usual big three. But we have Tarpon that call this area home year round and always try to get them on the line. Come see for yourself!

** A note on our calendar and trip times **
Our calendar will look open in most cases. We only block out dates that have all three time slots booked.
When you book please select your preferred start time:
Each day has three trip slots:
• Sunrise 6am to 10am
• Afternoon 11am to 3pm
• Sunset 4pm to 8pm
After booking I will contact you and confirm the time and meeting place for our trip.

Paul Duffey

Captain

Paul Duffey

25 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat:up to 3 people
TARPON FISHING - TAMPA & GULF
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 1
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US $600 
Entire boat:up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Awesome trip
Awesome trip
True skinny water sight fishing
+3

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
David F.
David F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED

Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on February 10, 2025

We had a great day with Captain Paul. It was exactly the kind of fishing I wanted to do. Captain Paul got us on the fish. The equipment, tackle and boat are all excellent. Everything was great. Captain Paul's knowledge of the area and just fishing in general is superb. We had a great day of fishing and conversation. Captain Paul went above and beyond to ensure we had a great trip. We'll book with him again and highly recommend Captain Paul to anyone else who likes this kind of fishing. Thanks Captain Paul!

We had a great day with Captain Paul. It was exactly the kind of fishing I wanted to do. Captain Paul got us on the fish. The equipment, tackle and boat are all excellent. Everything was great. Captain Paul's knowledge of the area and just fishing in general is superb. We had a great day of fishing and conversation. Captain Paul went above and beyond to ensure we had a great trip. We'll book with him again and highly recommend Captain Paul to anyone else who likes this kind of fishing. Thanks...  

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 David F. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
Paul Duffey
Paul Duffey (The Captain)
Replied on February 11, 2025
Such a great time with you guys! Looking forward to the next trip!

Robert M.
Robert M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

True skinny water sight fishing

VERIFIED

Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on November 10, 2024

Me and my wife had a great time sight fishing for snook and redfish back in the mangrove creeks and flats. Threw softbaits all day as Paul poled us up to all the various mullet schools. We caught snook / trout and a few mangroves. The redfish werent being as cooperative but we had plenty of chances. Paul was very knowledgeable of unique spots to time the various areas with the falling tide. Great equipment and we truly had a fun afternoon. I usually fish with a guide once a month and I would definitely recommend Paul again.

Me and my wife had a great time sight fishing for snook and redfish back in the mangrove creeks and flats. Threw softbaits all day as Paul poled us up to all the various mullet schools. We caught snook / trout and a few mangroves. The redfish werent being as cooperative but we had plenty of chances. Paul was very knowledgeable of unique spots to time the various areas with the falling tide. Great equipment and we truly had a fun afternoon. I usually fish with a guide once a month and I...  

 Robert M. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
Paul Duffey
Paul Duffey (The Captain)
Replied on November 29, 2024
Such a great time with you guys! Looking forward to the next time. St Pete is getting better and better as we move into winter.
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Jack T.
Jack T.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip

Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on August 18, 2024

Had a great trip with Capt Paul. Very knowledgeable about the area and will definitely put you on the fish. His boat was awesome and the gear was top notch. 100% would recommend to others and I will definitely be back. Thanks again Capt.

Had a great trip with Capt Paul. Very knowledgeable about the area and will definitely put you on the fish. His boat was awesome and the gear was top notch. 100% would recommend to others and I will definitely be back. Thanks again Capt.  

 Jack T. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
Paul Duffey
Paul Duffey (The Captain)
Replied on September 6, 2024
Always great having a fellow captain on the boat! I look forward to booking you next time I am up in Hilton Head.
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Bill S.
Bill S.

Bluffton, South Carolina

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly on August 1, 2024

This guy can flat out find fish ! Had a great outing, his gear and boat are top tier !! His knowledge of fishery is extensive. Will definitely book again !!!

This guy can flat out find fish ! Had a great outing, his gear and boat are top tier !! His knowledge of fishery is extensive. Will definitely book again !!!  

 Bill S. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
Paul Duffey
Paul Duffey (The Captain)
Replied on September 5, 2024
Thanks Bill! Great anglers like you make it easy.
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Trent W.
Trent W.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Unforgettable experience with Captain Paul

4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fly Fishing on March 1, 2024

I had an amazing day on the water with Captain Paul. From the moment we started, he made the trip not only productive but a ton of fun! He knew exactly where to take us to land fish, and his enthusiasm made the experience even better. Paul's deep knowledge of the fishery and his passion for fishing were clear throughout the day. On top of that, he’s just a great guy to spend time with on the water. If you're looking for a guide who really knows his stuff and guarantees a great time, Captain Paul is the one. Highly recommend!

I had an amazing day on the water with Captain Paul. From the moment we started, he made the trip not only productive but a ton of fun! He knew exactly where to take us to land fish, and his enthusiasm made the experience even better. Paul's deep knowledge of the fishery and his passion for fishing were clear throughout the day. On top of that, he’s just a great guy to spend time with on the water. If you're looking for a guide who really knows his stuff and guarantees a great time, Captain...  

 Trent W. recommends SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!
Paul Duffey
Paul Duffey (The Captain)
Replied on September 6, 2024
Trent, you made it so easy to have a good time out there! Not to mention being a great angler! Thanks for the kind words and I look forward to the next time we get out on the water together.
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FAQs about SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!

What are the trip rates for SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!?

SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group - Inshore Slam Trip - Spin, Bait, Fly (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - TARPON FISHING - TAMPA & GULF (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!?

When you book a trip with SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!?

Trips booked with SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If you prefer to fish with live bait vs lures that i great. Just let me know and I will have everything we need on the skiff before you arrive. )
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (You do not need to buy a license; you are covered under my charter license for the length of our trip.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! offer?

SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (If you want to go after some trophy bass we can go out on beautiful Lake Tarpon. This is one of the best lakes in the state for bass and other freshwater species. )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! offer?

SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS!?

Top targeted fish species with SNOOK - TARPON - TROUT - REDFISH - CHARTERS! include:

  • Bonefish
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Paul Duffey

Ruskin, Florida, United States

20 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022

Man, I love what I do! Being a guide for me is an excuse to fish with new friends and give them the bow time they have been longing for. Sight fishing for Florida's top inshore species is an addiction and gets your blood pumping! It is similar to hunting where you have to pay close attention, read your surroundings while stalking these fish to take advantage of opportunities. Going after snook, Tarpon, and big Redfish are just a few of the targets you will see on each trip. Sight fishing the flats is a challenge with some big rewards and my clients absolutely love it! I love the history of fishing here in Florida. I grew up watching Flip on the Walker's Cay Chronicles and José Wejebe, dreaming that one day I would have a chance to be a guide. I started Tampa Bay Fishing Charters to bring that dream to life. I know I will never be Flip but hopefully I can do my part to continue growing the passion for this sport through my client's adventures. We are always chasing that next rush of excitement when that drag starts screaming, it makes you feel alive in your soul. I hope to see you on the bow of the skiff soon!

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Ankona Saltmarsh Heron 18
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

If you want to go after some trophy bass we can go out on beautiful Lake Tarpon. This is one of the best lakes in the state for bass and other freshwater species.

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

If you prefer to fish with live bait vs lures that i great. Just let me know and I will have everything we need on the skiff before you arrive.

Lures

Fishing License

You do not need to buy a license; you are covered under my charter license for the length of our trip.

Fly Fishing Equipment

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Ruskin to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ruskin right now

CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail