Meat Wagon Charters 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Sunshine Skyway Lane South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, United States

Meat Wagon Charters 

 
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (11 reviews)
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Sunshine Skyway Lane South
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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Book your next trip aboard Meat Wagon Charters with Capt Dylan and find out what the fishing in St. Petersburg is all about.

I've been running charters full time for four years, born and raised fishing Florida waters, prior service in the Coast Guard, I am a boating instructor as well, and now can put you on some quality fish to take home on this brand new 25ft Dorado Bay with all the bells and whistles! 300hp Mercury, dual Power Poles, trolling motor with spot lock, oversize livewell, and a tower with helm to spot fish from far away!

Speckled Trout, Red Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Sheepshead, Gag Grouper, Redfish, Hogfish, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Flounder, Snook, and more inhabit these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year.

For these species, you're likely to fish The Gulf bottom fishing and trolling. Or inshore on the flats of Tampa Bay and mangroves using light tackle.

4 passengers maximum, no fishing licenses required by the customer. I will provide a seperate area for fish and drinks already packed with ice. It will come with bottled water, but you need to bring anything else you want to eat or drink. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Be prepared for a day in the elements, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, usually long sleeve sun shirts, and closed toed shoes or boots. A rain jacket just in case is recommended, but overall try to limit the personal items brought onboard .

Meat Wagon Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing off St. Petersburg, Seeing what our local waters have to experience! So, how about booking that trip? Lets go Rip Some Lips!

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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (17)

dylan herrera
dylan herrera
dylan herrera
An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
A proud angler holding a large Grouper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing on a boat.
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All reviews (11)

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Stacey Dratch
Stacey Dratch
Palm Harbor, Florida
5.0
Best day on the water
6 Hour Trip – Offshore on November 23, 2025
Dylan is the only captain I consider when booking offshore trips. Dylan knows all the best spots, the proper bait to target the fish in season and the techniques to catching each variety. His excitement and enthusiasm are infectious and make a great atmosphere on the boat. I have fished all seasons with Dylan and we always return with fish! Book this trip!
Angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Two anglers proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a calm day at sea.
A variety of fish including several King Mackerel and a Snapper displayed on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Gag Grouper
Response from Captain
January 5, 2026
Thank you so much! see you soon!
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Michael Singer
Michael Singer
St. Petersburg, FL
5.0
Great Captain and a Great Teacher
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on December 1, 2025
What sets Captain Dylan apart from others I have fished with is , besides being knowledgeable and consistently putting us on the fish, he is passionate about teaching how to fish. He is easygoing with a good sense of humor and a pleasure to fish with!
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
Angler proudly displaying a colorful Mutton Snapper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught during a fishing trip on calm waters.
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you kind sir! See you soon!
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Terry Dayian
Terry Dayian
Sandwich, MA
5.0
6 hour trip with Capt Dylan
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on December 29, 2025
Capt Dylan puts you on the fish, but also shares his techniques and tactics, so that you’re learning while you fish. You get knowledge AND fish for the table. It’s a win/win. Highly recommend Dylan.
An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
A proud angler holding a large Grouper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing on a boat.
Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Sheepshead
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you! See you soon!
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Jeffrey Leavitt
Jeffrey Leavitt
Tampa, FL
5.0
Fishing with Capt. Dylan - Meat Wagon Charters
on June 5, 2025
Capt. Dylan is extremely knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge with those he takes fishing. Perfect for both beginner and experienced fishermen. I have fished with him inshore, near offshore and offshore and all trips have been successful and great experiences. I highly recommend a trip with Capt. Dylan and Meat Wagon Charters
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Hogfish
+3
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you!!! See you again soon!
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Marcus Chunn
Marcus Chunn
Land O' Lakes, FL
5.0
October fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on October 15, 2025
I've gone out with Dylan multiple times and we always catch a cooler full of fish. He's a great captain and will educate on tides, anchoring, and fishing gear. Always felt safe and he communicates well if there are any concerns. Looking forward to chartering with him again. Highly recommend!
Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
A variety of redfish neatly arranged on a table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Mangrove Snapper
Cobia
Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Hope to see you soon! thank you!
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2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Inshore (Late AM)
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US $375
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2 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Inshore (Late PM)
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2 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
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US $375
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM
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4 Hour Trip
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM
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US $600
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6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
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US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Neashore
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US $1,050
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10 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
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starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
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4
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2
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1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (17)

dylan herrera
dylan herrera
dylan herrera
An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
A proud angler holding a large Grouper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing on a boat.
+11

All reviews (11)

Filter
Showing 15 of 11 reviews
Stacey Dratch
Stacey Dratch
Palm Harbor, Florida
5.0
Best day on the water
6 Hour Trip – Offshore on November 23, 2025
Dylan is the only captain I consider when booking offshore trips. Dylan knows all the best spots, the proper bait to target the fish in season and the techniques to catching each variety. His excitement and enthusiasm are infectious and make a great atmosphere on the boat. I have fished all seasons with Dylan and we always return with fish! Book this trip!
Angler proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Two anglers proudly displaying a large King Mackerel while fishing on a calm day at sea.
A variety of fish including several King Mackerel and a Snapper displayed on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Gag Grouper
Response from Captain
January 5, 2026
Thank you so much! see you soon!
0
Michael Singer
Michael Singer
St. Petersburg, FL
5.0
Great Captain and a Great Teacher
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on December 1, 2025
What sets Captain Dylan apart from others I have fished with is , besides being knowledgeable and consistently putting us on the fish, he is passionate about teaching how to fish. He is easygoing with a good sense of humor and a pleasure to fish with!
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
Angler proudly displaying a colorful Mutton Snapper while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
Angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught during a fishing trip on calm waters.
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you kind sir! See you soon!
0
Terry Dayian
Terry Dayian
Sandwich, MA
5.0
6 hour trip with Capt Dylan
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on December 29, 2025
Capt Dylan puts you on the fish, but also shares his techniques and tactics, so that you’re learning while you fish. You get knowledge AND fish for the table. It’s a win/win. Highly recommend Dylan.
An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
A proud angler holding a large Grouper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing on a boat.
Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Sheepshead
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you! See you soon!
0
Jeffrey Leavitt
Jeffrey Leavitt
Tampa, FL
5.0
Fishing with Capt. Dylan - Meat Wagon Charters
on June 5, 2025
Capt. Dylan is extremely knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge with those he takes fishing. Perfect for both beginner and experienced fishermen. I have fished with him inshore, near offshore and offshore and all trips have been successful and great experiences. I highly recommend a trip with Capt. Dylan and Meat Wagon Charters
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Hogfish
+3
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
Thank you!!! See you again soon!
0
Marcus Chunn
Marcus Chunn
Land O' Lakes, FL
5.0
October fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on October 15, 2025
I've gone out with Dylan multiple times and we always catch a cooler full of fish. He's a great captain and will educate on tides, anchoring, and fishing gear. Always felt safe and he communicates well if there are any concerns. Looking forward to chartering with him again. Highly recommend!
Angler proudly displaying a large Cobia while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
A variety of redfish neatly arranged on a table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Mangrove Snapper
Cobia
Response from Captain
January 23, 2026
Hope to see you soon! thank you!
0

FAQs about Meat Wagon Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Dorado
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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