Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 
State licensed
 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin, FL 33570, United States

Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Ruskin, FL, United States
22 ft
3
5.0/5 (1 review)

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Make the most of your time in Ruskin and go fishing with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters. With Captain Chad at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Tripletail, Cobia, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Flounder, and more could be biting if conditions are right. On the day of your trip you're likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Families making a day of it 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. Don't forget to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your trip begins aboard a 22' Tidewater center console with capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters.

Make the most of your time in Ruskin and go fishing with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters. With Captain Chad at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Tripletail, Cobia, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Flounder, and more could be biting if conditions are right. On the day of your trip you're likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Families making a day of it 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. Don't forget to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Your trip begins aboard a 22' Tidewater center console with capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters.

Chad Shepherd
Captain
Chad Shepherd
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people

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Boat & equipment
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Hugh Zwick
Hugh Zwick
Repeat angler
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Illinois, US
Member since 2016
7 trips
5.0
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One of the best charter experiences I have ever had
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 20261 adult

Caught fish everyplace we stopped. The equipment was top notch and the snook and redfish were among the largest I have caught in Tampa Bay.

Chad Shepherd
Response from Captain

Thank you Hugh for the great review!! look forward to having you again. Tight lines Capt. Chad

FAQs about Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters

Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin 942 xsv
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salty Vaquero Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Chad Shepherd
Chad Shepherd
Chad Shepherd

Ruskin, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025

Capt. Chad is experienced in navigating the waters of Ruskin, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Gag Grouper, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025

Capt. Chad is experienced in navigating the waters of Ruskin, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Gag Grouper, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • One of the best charter experiences I have ever had
    Hugh Z.
    Hugh Z.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
32 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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin 942 xsv
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
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

 PayPal

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

What’s biting in Ruskin right now

CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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