Andy’s Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (61 reviews)
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 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 feet
2
4.9/5 (61 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!

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Rating

4.9
61 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (95)

What anglers say

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

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Kevin Koszarek
Kevin Koszarek
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
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
Nicholas Ellis
Nicholas Ellis
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
1
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
Matt Mallory
Matt Mallory
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Plenty of fish, good equipment, great guy to fish with.
Half Day Trip on July 14, 20253 adults
My brother, father, and I had a great experience with Andy. My brother and father are both amateur anglers, so there was a bit of a learning curve. But Andy was very knowledgeable and professional. We told Andy we’d like to catch some fish we could eat, not picky on species, and if we caught plenty to eat maybe try something new. Andy did that exactly. We caught several keeper snapper and trout, as well as several other species. Once we had plenty of fish to keep, Andy took us to another spot and let us try a different style and target some species we’d never caught. Overall great trip!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Buddy Janovsky
Buddy Janovsky
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Trip!
Half Day Trip on June 9, 20253 adults
I booked a 4-hr flats charter with Capt Andy to hopefully get my 16 yo daughter on her first redfish. Capt Andy was prompt to respond and was also very transparent on impact of high water temps on redfish probability. He recommended switching from AM to a 7-11pm trip to increase chances and open the door for snook he was scouting earlier in the week. We went with his recommendation and were rewarded beyond expectation. Although my daughter was unable to make the trip due to illness, my wife and I had a fantastic time. We caught the following species in 3.5 hrs- gag grouper, trout, yellow jack, sea cat, ladyfish, redfish and snook. His “honeyhole” was on fire- gator trout, fat reds and 32-34” snook. Boat is pristine, Andy called me a few times to discuss the trip and ensure our desires were met to the best of his ability. He was waiting at the ramp for us with a live well full of live bait. Zipped to spots, he gave us helpful tips and assisted with live bait set-up. I’d highly recommend Andy if you have kids as well. He is a young, courteous guy- you’ll be very pleased! We’ll be back for sure!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
+1
Brett Laplante
Brett Laplante
us
Maine, US
Member since 2023
0
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

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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
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5 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
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US $500
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US $550
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
61 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (95)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (61)

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Showing 15 of 61 reviews
Kevin Koszarek
Kevin Koszarek
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
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
Nicholas Ellis
Nicholas Ellis
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
1
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
Matt Mallory
Matt Mallory
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Plenty of fish, good equipment, great guy to fish with.
Half Day Trip on July 14, 20253 adults
My brother, father, and I had a great experience with Andy. My brother and father are both amateur anglers, so there was a bit of a learning curve. But Andy was very knowledgeable and professional. We told Andy we’d like to catch some fish we could eat, not picky on species, and if we caught plenty to eat maybe try something new. Andy did that exactly. We caught several keeper snapper and trout, as well as several other species. Once we had plenty of fish to keep, Andy took us to another spot and let us try a different style and target some species we’d never caught. Overall great trip!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Buddy Janovsky
Buddy Janovsky
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Trip!
Half Day Trip on June 9, 20253 adults
I booked a 4-hr flats charter with Capt Andy to hopefully get my 16 yo daughter on her first redfish. Capt Andy was prompt to respond and was also very transparent on impact of high water temps on redfish probability. He recommended switching from AM to a 7-11pm trip to increase chances and open the door for snook he was scouting earlier in the week. We went with his recommendation and were rewarded beyond expectation. Although my daughter was unable to make the trip due to illness, my wife and I had a fantastic time. We caught the following species in 3.5 hrs- gag grouper, trout, yellow jack, sea cat, ladyfish, redfish and snook. His “honeyhole” was on fire- gator trout, fat reds and 32-34” snook. Boat is pristine, Andy called me a few times to discuss the trip and ensure our desires were met to the best of his ability. He was waiting at the ramp for us with a live well full of live bait. Zipped to spots, he gave us helpful tips and assisted with live bait set-up. I’d highly recommend Andy if you have kids as well. He is a young, courteous guy- you’ll be very pleased! We’ll be back for sure!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
+1
Brett Laplante
Brett Laplante
us
Maine, US
Member since 2023
0
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

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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
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