Fishful Thinkin Charters 

4.8/5 (9 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 West Bay Drive 3900, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33756, United States

Looking to cast a line in Belleair Bluffs? Fishful Thinkin Charters is your ticket! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Robert can tell you all about them.

Around here the fishing is popular for Mangrove Snapper, Grunt, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Goliath Grouper, Blacktip Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Hogfish, and more with any luck.

Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your adventure begins aboard a 36' Center console with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Capt. Robert will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fishful Thinkin Charters is just a click away.

Robert Erickson

Captain

Robert Erickson

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Trolling trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Half day (pm)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour RED SNAPPER
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour RED SNAPPER
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

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Angler rating

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Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Teresa M.
Teresa M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Don’t look any further!

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6 Hour Trip on March 19, 2025

We have been on a few fishing charters over the last couple years and this was hands-down the best experience. We had five teenagers and myself which kept both Captain Bob and Tommy very busy. We caught a huge red grouper, land snapper, hog fish and grunts. Will be eating fish for months!! Thank you for such a great time! We will be back!!

We have been on a few fishing charters over the last couple years and this was hands-down the best experience. We had five teenagers and myself which kept both Captain Bob and Tommy very busy. We caught a huge red grouper, land snapper, hog fish and grunts. Will be eating fish for months!! Thank you for such a great time! We will be back!!  

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Ashley M.
Ashley M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain! Fun fishing!

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6 Hour Trip on March 15, 2025

We had a blast catching so many fish! Captain Bob was great! He knows how to get you fishing! My 9 year old stayed busy reeling in fish! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great time with a very knowledgeable captain!

We had a blast catching so many fish! Captain Bob was great! He knows how to get you fishing! My 9 year old stayed busy reeling in fish! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great time with a very knowledgeable captain!  

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Michael B.
Michael B.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Robert

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025

Captain Bob got us out to the fish quickly and we were catching fish right and left. We had a very good day fishing.

Captain Bob got us out to the fish quickly and we were catching fish right and left. We had a very good day fishing.  

 Michael B. recommends Fishful Thinkin Charters

Justin R.
Justin R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

One of the best captains I’ve fished with

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025

Rob was one of the best captains I’ve fished with and if you have kids he’s your guy he was so good with my 7 year old son put him on fish made a lasting memory for him

Rob was one of the best captains I’ve fished with and if you have kids he’s your guy he was so good with my 7 year old son put him on fish made a lasting memory for him  

 Justin R. recommends Fishful Thinkin Charters

Ivan E.
Ivan E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

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8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER on July 19, 2025

 

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FAQs about Fishful Thinkin Charters

What are the trip rates for Fishful Thinkin Charters?

Fishful Thinkin Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $650 per group - Trolling trip (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Half day (pm) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour RED SNAPPER (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 12 Hour RED SNAPPER (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fishful Thinkin Charters?

When you book a trip with Fishful Thinkin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Porta potty in the console very spacious
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Fishful Thinkin Charters?

Trips booked with Fishful Thinkin Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We don’t use live)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Everything is included in the price no extras )
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses are included and part of the boat so no license needed! )
What types of fishing does Fishful Thinkin Charters offer?

Fishful Thinkin Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing (On a 4hour up to 15 miles and as far as 100miles on our longer trips )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Fishful Thinkin Charters offer?

Fishful Thinkin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Fishful Thinkin Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Fishful Thinkin Charters include:

  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Robert Erickson

Belleair Bluffs, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2025

I’ve been fishing my entire life and began working in the charter industry at the age of 13 up until I was 18. I then worked as a boat mechanic and worked as a deckhand in between until ultimately I received my captains license and now run my own operation!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Grunt
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
3 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

On a 4hour up to 15 miles and as far as 100miles on our longer trips

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Porta potty in the console very spacious

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

We don’t use live

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Everything is included in the price no extras

Fishing License

All fishing licenses are included and part of the boat so no license needed!

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 Belleair Bluffs to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

I have two kids of my own and absolutely love seeing the joy of them catching a fish!

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Bank Transfer

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

What’s biting in Belleair Bluffs right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
10 people are looking at this charter.