Southern Grin Charters 

5.0/5 (10 reviews)
 Madonna Boulevard 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33715, United States

Southern Grin Charters 

St. Petersburg, FL, United States
32 ft
6
5.0/5 (10 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it in St. Petersburg and Southern Grin Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kenny can tell you all about them.

Great Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Blacktip Shark, Grunt, Hogfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Bluefish, Bull Shark, Lane Snapper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish. Heavy tackle will be provided for special shark trips.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available, you are welcome to bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip !

You'll be welcome aboard a 32' Topaz sportfishing vessel with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, and all the essentials. There's a full stand up head on board for your convenience and A/C for the longer warmer days on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, bait, along with lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain, he can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Southern Grin Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it in St. Petersburg and Southern Grin Charters will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kenny can tell you all about them.

Great Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Blacktip Shark, Grunt, Hogfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Bluefish, Bull Shark, Lane Snapper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish. Heavy tackle will be provided for special shark trips.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available, you are welcome to bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip !

You'll be welcome aboard a 32' Topaz sportfishing vessel with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, and all the essentials. There's a full stand up head on board for your convenience and A/C for the longer warmer days on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, bait, along with lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain, he can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Southern Grin Charters!

Kenny Keen
Captain
Kenny Keen
41 years of experience
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responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
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FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Barracuda (Great)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Shark (Blacktip)
+4
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Barracuda (Great)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
10 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Eric Mitchell
Eric Mitchell
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Awesome Experience
4 Hour Trip on July 10, 20265 adults1 child

For our first time experience, we highly recommend taking this fishing excursion yourself. Capt. Kenny provided superb guidance and expertise all throughout our trip. As in life, the unexpected can occur and Capt. Kenny displayed no hesitation to maneuver through those moments. Our 3 older kids were reeling them in non-stop, with one even merriting a blister from all the rod activity. We caught a plethora of snapper, grouper (so close to the min 20in requirement to keep), and even a remora. We had such a neat experience and the kids were pretty happy overall. Can’t beat that!

Reported catch:
Javelin Grunter
Kenny Keen
Response from Captain

It was great fishing with you and your family. I look forward to fishing again soon !! Thank You !!🐟🐟

Chris Fridley
Chris Fridley
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Trip Ever
4 Hour Trip on April 3, 20262 adults4 children

An incredible charter last week. Honestly, it was easily the best fishing trip we’ve ever had. Hitting that school of Spanish Mackerel was the highlight of the day. To walk away with over 25 fish in the cooler is a testament to our Captain's knowledge of the water and his ability to keep us right on the action. His expertise made the whole experience seamless and exciting from start to finish. We’re still talking about the trip and can’t wait to get back out on the water with him. We will definitely be recommending his charter to anyone looking for a top-tier day of fishing. Thanks again for the great memories!

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Elizabeth Gleeson
Elizabeth Gleeson
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Kenny is the best!
4 Hour Trip on June 21, 20263 adults

We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Kenny! He was super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trip enjoyable from start to finish. He knew all the best spots and kept us on fish the entire time. The boat was clean and he made sure everyone had a good experience. Whether you're new to fishing or do it all the time, I'd definitely recommend booking with Captain Kenny. We caught a bunch of fish and had an awesome day on the water and can't wait to go out with him again!

Kenny Keen
Response from Captain

Thanks for booking with us Elizabeth !! It was a great day !! Look forward to fishing with you soon !!

Travis Dunlap
Travis Dunlap
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
4 Hour Trip on July 8, 20266 adults

Captain Kenny was awesome. very personable. He put us on the fish multiple times. We caught several species of fish, and had a great time doing it. Would Highly Recommend!

Kenny Keen
Response from Captain

Holy smokes !! What a great day on the water. Glad you all booked with us and look forward to fishing with you all again !!🐟🐟⚓️⚓️

Elizabeth Valentine
Elizabeth Valentine
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Florida Fishing at its Finest!
6 Hour Trip on July 15, 20262 adults

Captain Kenny was a Godsend. My two grandchildren are obsessed with fishing and they learned so much more! Great day👏

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Grunt
Kenny Keen
Response from Captain

What a great day on the water ! Wonderful family that had fun catching some fish !! Look forward to fishing with you all again !!

FAQs about Southern Grin Charters

Southern Grin Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Southern Grin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet And yes !! We have a full stand up head(bathroom)
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Southern Grin Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for filleting, packing and icing your catch)
  • Drinks (We supply water and sodas for everyone on board. There's plenty of room for snacks and drinks you want to bring )
  • Fishing license (all fishing licenses are provided)
Southern Grin Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Southern Grin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle (Mostly for shark fishing)
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Southern Grin Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)

Your captain

Kenny Keen
Kenny Keen
Kenny Keen

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2026

Commercial fisherman for many years in the mid-Atlantic area. Join me for a fun fishing adventure!

ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2026

Commercial fisherman for many years in the mid-Atlantic area. Join me for a fun fishing adventure!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Grunt
Grunt
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Grunt
Grunt
Hogfish
Hogfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1988
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Mostly for shark fishing
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
And yes !! We have a full stand up head(bathroom)
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for filleting, packing and icing your catch
Drinks
We supply water and sodas for everyone on board. There's plenty of room for snacks and drinks you want to bring
Fishing license
all fishing licenses are provided

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Perfect charter for younger anglers
You keep catch
We fillet, bag and ice your catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch & release if desired by customer

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
BonitoBonito
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SheepsheadSheepshead

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