Andy’s Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (66 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Maximo Park, St. Petersburg, FL, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, United States

Andy’s Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
18 ft
2
4.9/5 (66 reviews)

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Capt. Andy Austin is a Fly Fishing Specialist! Yet has 15 years of experience in Spinfishing with artifical and live bait if that is your preference.

Local species include Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Amberjack, Cobia, Tripletail, King Mackerel (Kingfish), and more, depending on the time of year. During the trip you might be spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Andy also offers Fly Fishing, all possible Fly Setups and Flies will be provided.

Trips with Andy's Fishing Charters are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Capt. Andy operates a 18' Hell's Bay Marquesa Skiff that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures/tackle. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about the species you wish to catch to determine the best strategy.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Andy's Fishing Charters!

Capt. Andy Austin is a Fly Fishing Specialist! Yet has 15 years of experience in Spinfishing with artifical and live bait if that is your preference.

Local species include Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Amberjack, Cobia, Tripletail, King Mackerel (Kingfish), and more, depending on the time of year. During the trip you might be spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Andy also offers Fly Fishing, all possible Fly Setups and Flies will be provided.

Trips with Andy's Fishing Charters are kid-friendly, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Capt. Andy operates a 18' Hell's Bay Marquesa Skiff that holds up to 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures/tackle. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about the species you wish to catch to determine the best strategy.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Andy's Fishing Charters!

Andy Austin
Captain
Andy Austin
14 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Night Time Tarpon & Snook
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
Grouper (Gag)
+1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
+6
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
66 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (103)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

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Elizabeth Valentine
Elizabeth Valentine
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
I am a Local and learned the best fishing spots.
Full Day Trip on July 9, 20261 adult1 child

I live here locally in Tierra Verde. My grandchildren are obsessed with fishing. Captain Andy was so patient and taught them some very important things. Best part… Boca Ciega Bay is filled with Snapper, Red Fish, Ladyfish, Trout that they caught. We saw Snook ( that we could only admire because the dolphins attacked🤣 and had a feast. It was a great day! Captain Andy also showed how one should dress on a boat in July👍 He’s highly experienced and comes from a long line of fishermen.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Jay Joffray
Jay Joffray
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful Morning Fishing With Captain Andy
Half Day Trip on July 13, 20262 adults

Captain Andy was great, extremely knowledgeable and a great tescher. i primarlly frshwater fish so the learning curve was not so bad. The boat was in tip top shape and the gear was perfect. He had water and all bait was provided. We caught a Flounder and Mangrove Snapper. Highly recommend!!!!!!!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Nicholas Ellis
Nicholas Ellis
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Huge Snapper and More!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 20253 adults

Went out for a fishing trip with my wife and cousin who lives in the area. I have fished saltwater a few times myself including private charter deep sea fishing for Dolphin Tuna. This was the first time doing any saltwater fishing for my wife and cousin. This trip with Andy did not disappoint. We hit our first fishing spot within 5-10 minutes of departing from the boat ramp and it wasn't much more than 5 minutes until we had double hookups. Fish couple catches were grunts, and a very large catfish. Our next double hookup landed us 1 very large sized snapper and a 2nd larger one that we lost at the boat. We spent a couple hours pulling lots of different types of fish out of this spot. We left that spot with at least 3 very healthy sized snapper, the wife had caught 3 nice large catfish in that area and a couple other odds and ends. My cousin managed to catch some xl pinfish with the pitchers which was hilarious. They wouldnt go to waste as we were able to use them as bait at the next spot to try and target some much larger fish. All 3 of us got a shot to use the big pinfish which we had 3 of to try and hook into a grouper. My wife and I had great hits but we're unable to get a good hookup. My cousin managed to get a good hookup but unfortunately the line broke just as the fish was getting near the boat. We had a visit from a dolphin that followed us around for a while which was a nice bonus. We bagged 3 more very large snapper in our 2nd spot 2 of which were the largest Andy has pulled out of the water all year. We moved around to our 3d and final spot which we managed to catch a nice mix of stuff the wife managed to get another catfish except this time it was a nice sized sailfin catfish, we had a ton of ladyfish going after our bait as it dropped and we were able to bag 1 more really nice Snapper. My cousin had 1 more run in with a large grouper which ended up running him down into some object or rocks and wouldnt budge it eventually frayed the line enough to snap it again. We had a great time and it was nice to have action throughout our entire fishing trip. Would absolutely book with him again when we come back down. If you're looking for someone that knows where the fish are hes the guy. Not to mention he specializes in fly fishing for Tarpon, Snook, and red fish.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
Speckled Trout
Brett Laplante
Brett Laplante
us
Maine, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Half Day Trip on April 23, 20262 adults

Captain Andy was very knowledgeable of the area. He had a very nice boat to fish from and was very accommodating to fishing styles. I have always wanted to fly fish for trout, reds and snook. He put us on the fish and knew the best hours of the day, to fish to have the most success. I would highly recommend Andy for your next fishing trip. I will fish with him again if I’m ever back in this area.

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Kevin Koszarek
Kevin Koszarek
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
BEST TARPON FISHING EVER
3/4 Day Trip on May 18, 20262 adults

we saw so many fish and the captain took the time to make sure we knew what we were doing and get us into the fish. Knocked an amazing bucket list fish off the books. They fight like hell and watching them jump is great. Want to catch fish and enjoy a great time on the water? Book this captain now! will definetely be back to fish again!

Reported catch:
Tarpon

FAQs about Andy’s Fishing Charters

Andy’s Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Night Time Tarpon & Snook (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Andy’s Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Andy’s Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (I have all the Necessary Setups for all species.)
  • Live bait (Any live bait needed will be provided. )
  • Lures (Flies and lures will be provided. )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be filleted if requested by the customer)
  • Fishing license (Fishing Licenses are covered for all guests. )
  • Fly fishing equipment (All desired setups provided, 8WT, 10WT, and 12WT.)
Andy’s Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Andy’s Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Andy’s Fishing Charters include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Andy Austin
Andy Austin
Andy Austin

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Andy is experienced in navigating the waters of St. Petersburg, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Cobia,Tarpon and Gag Grouper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, fly fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Andy is experienced in navigating the waters of St. Petersburg, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Cobia,Tarpon and Gag Grouper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, fly fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Hell's Bay
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
I have all the Necessary Setups for all species.
Live bait
Any live bait needed will be provided.
Lures
Flies and lures will be provided.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish will be filleted if requested by the customer
Fishing license
Fishing Licenses are covered for all guests.
Fly fishing equipment
All desired setups provided, 8WT, 10WT, and 12WT.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
I am great at putting younger kids on some fish, just contact me and let me know who will be on board.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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