Fishful Thinkin Charters
Fishful Thinkin Charters
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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.
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.
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Donna Lee5.0VerifiedEpic Afternoon!
4 Hour Half day (pm) on April 5, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childOur afternoon fishing excursion with Captain Bob could not have been better. It was a gorgeous day and the boat was ready for us when we arrived with coolers and ice. We caught over 25 fish including hogfish, sheepshead, and porgy. Captain Bob was knowledgeable and patient with us novice deep sea fishers. Aboard the ship was our 12-year-old son. This excursion was his bucket list vacation item and he really wanted to catch a shark. Captain Bob said he couldn’t promise anything, but he made it happen! He was amazing with our son, spending 22 minutes helping him reel in a sandbar shark to the side of the boat. It was an epic day we won’t forget! As we headed back to the dock, our son got a quick driving lesson and we even stopped to see some dolphins. Captain Bob fileted all our fish back at the dock which was entertaining in itself with all the pilicans waiting for the scraps. We cannot recommend Captain Bob enough. He was a great guy, knowledgeable, and made made our son’s fishing dreams come true.
Miya MurakiRepeat angler5.0VerifiedDouble Digit Celebration
8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER on August 29, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe came out for our son's 10th birthday. We came out to catch grouper and Captain Bob put us right on them. Our son had a blast. Capt was great with the kids and very accommodating. Once we caught our max on grouper, he put us on more fish we could catch. Our kid wanted to go for a hogfish and Capt took us right to them. Absolutely would recommend, we are already planning for next year's birthday 👌🏼
Keith HundRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat time, awesome boat, and epic capatain!
6 Hour Trip on July 23, 2026 • 3 adultsWhat a great time my family and I had. Captain Bob was amazing, and extremely knowledgeable. He also took the time to explain to my son what he was doing and showed him some casting techniques. we caught some good fish and now time for dinner! I would highly recommend Captain Bob for a great time and some great fishing.
Rob Mcatee4.7VerifiedFirst and unfortunately last boat trip. Half of the group got sea sick.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 3, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenThe captain and first mate were awesome. Reminded me of an old time comedy team. They fed off of each other’s jokes. They fit into our group perfectly. We had a minor incident on the way out to fish. Bob couldn’t do enough to try to make it better. Everything ended up fine especially after the 3 boys in the group got some swag. If half of us wouldn’t have gotten sea sick I would definitely rebook.
Karen LoweryRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip - Tons of Fish!
4 Hour Half day (pm) on March 16, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had such a great trip with Captain Bob and caught a ton of fish! He took us to several different spots and all of them hit with fish! He was engaging and funny with the entire family and kept us entertained all day. We caught so many different tyoes of fish and he taught us about them all. We really appreciated him taking the time to filet all of our fish and we cooked them up that same night! We will definitely be back and would recommend him to anyone!
Randall Davis5.0VerifiedNewGreat time with family!!!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 21, 2026 • 3 adultsThe captain first mate were amazing. Put us on the fish. It was a great day all around!
Nate Nichols5.0VerifiedGreat experience with Captain Robert!
8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER on March 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childI took my 12-year-old son on an eight hour charter with captain Robert. My son said it was the best day of our vacation! Captain Robert took time with my son to make sure he knew what was happening and how to locate fish. We caught several grouper and almost had a king fish. The boat was very nice. We would definitely do it again. Thanks, Captain Robert!
Justin Wilmas5.0VerifiedSuper Cool Fishing trip
8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER on July 6, 2026 • 4 adultsCapt Bob and his mate Cade were super fun to fish with! They know where the fish are, are funny and super accommodating. Great for chill people who like to fish hard and have fun.
Cj Zalay5.0VerifiedGreat Time!
10 Hour Red Snapper/Red Grouper on August 17, 2026 • 6 adultsCaptain Bob and Kevin will put you on the fish. One of the best fishing charters I've been on. Book with them. You wont be disappointed!!
Benjamin DaltonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Experiece
6 Hour Trip on June 30, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Bob and Caleb were fantastic! I felt like I knew them my entire life. We take charters every year and this was the best one to date! Highly recommend.
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Our afternoon fishing excursion with Captain Bob could not have been better. It was a gorgeous day and the boat was ready for us when we arrived with coolers and ice. We caught over 25 fish including hogfish, sheepshead, and porgy. Captain Bob was knowledgeable and patient with us novice deep sea fishers. Aboard the ship was our 12-year-old son. This excursion was his bucket list vacation item and he really wanted to catch a shark. Captain Bob said he couldn’t promise anything, but he made it happen! He was amazing with our son, spending 22 minutes helping him reel in a sandbar shark to the side of the boat. It was an epic day we won’t forget! As we headed back to the dock, our son got a quick driving lesson and we even stopped to see some dolphins. Captain Bob fileted all our fish back at the dock which was entertaining in itself with all the pilicans waiting for the scraps. We cannot recommend Captain Bob enough. He was a great guy, knowledgeable, and made made our son’s fishing dreams come true.
We came out for our son's 10th birthday. We came out to catch grouper and Captain Bob put us right on them. Our son had a blast. Capt was great with the kids and very accommodating. Once we caught our max on grouper, he put us on more fish we could catch. Our kid wanted to go for a hogfish and Capt took us right to them. Absolutely would recommend, we are already planning for next year's birthday 👌🏼
What a great time my family and I had. Captain Bob was amazing, and extremely knowledgeable. He also took the time to explain to my son what he was doing and showed him some casting techniques. we caught some good fish and now time for dinner! I would highly recommend Captain Bob for a great time and some great fishing.
This was a great experience for the family! We caught a ton of fish! Kept some and released a ton. Captain Bob did a great job keeping the conversation going with everyone. He was very knowledgable and patient. Filleted the fish for us as soon as we were done. The boys had a blast!
The captain and first mate were awesome. Reminded me of an old time comedy team. They fed off of each other’s jokes. They fit into our group perfectly. We had a minor incident on the way out to fish. Bob couldn’t do enough to try to make it better. Everything ended up fine especially after the 3 boys in the group got some swag. If half of us wouldn’t have gotten sea sick I would definitely rebook.
FAQs about Fishful Thinkin Charters
- US $600 per group - Trolling trip/ kids trip! (3 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Half day (pm) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Half day (pm) - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - TARPON (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - TARPON - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip RED GROUPER (8 hours)
- US $2,300 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper/Red Grouper (10 hours)
- US $2,600 per group - 12 Hour (12 hours)
- Toilet Porta potty in the console very spacious
- GPS Simrad
- Fishfinder Simrad
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor Minnkota
- Ice box
- Radar Simrad
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (If the type of fishing we are doing that day requires live bait we try to have it! And it's included!!!)
- 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! )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Anywhere from 7miles on a 3 hour up to 60 miles on our 12 hour )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Cero Mackerel
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grunt
- Hogfish
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
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