Florida Snook Charters
+33Let your angling ambitions take you to Tarpon Springs, Florida and you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience fishing with Florida Snook Charters. Capt. Saki Halikos was born and raised in Tarpon Springs and has been guiding clients for over ten years.
Spend the day aboard his 25’ Dorado saltwater fishing boat and you won’t regret it! Fresh out on the water in 2017, it can take up to four anglers fishing in comfort. The boat comes powered by a 350 HP Mercury Pro Verado and rigged with excellent navigational and safety gear, a wireless trolling motor, a fighting chair, live bait tank and an ice-box.
The captain specializes in light tackle sportfishing and private custom backwater fishing trips. He will put you on the finest inshore “game fish,” such as Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Kingfish, and Sharks. You’ll get to explore the best local flats, rivers, and inshore/nearshore waters and try your luck with spinning, jigging, and even fly fishing.
All the equipment will be covered by the charter, from state of the art conventional and fly tackle to lures and live bait. Bottled water is provided and you’re also welcome to bring your own drinks, just no additional coolers on board. The first mate will make sure to clean and fillet your catch and the captain can even recommend the best local restaurants to cook your catch ($9.95 per person + side dish).
From Tarpon Springs to Boca Grande ,“Tarpon Capital of the World”, Capt. Saki’s got you covered. He takes a lot of pride in what he does and he’ll make sure you have a great experience fishing with Florida Snook Charters!
Charter Operator
Florida Snook Charters Inc
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
100%
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Overall
Awesome
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025
Captain Saki and Ryan were awesome. They took care of everything and we’re prepared for us right from the start. Me and our group had a great time.
Captain Saki and Ryan were awesome. They took care of everything and we’re prepared for us right from the start. Me and our group had a great time.
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Amazing!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 7, 2025
Had a very wonderful, attentive captain who kept out hooks baited and our lines in the water. Definitely would book again!
Had a very wonderful, attentive captain who kept out hooks baited and our lines in the water. Definitely would book again!
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Captain Saki
5 Hour Trip on January 27, 2025
Saki and crew were the best!
Saki and crew were the best!
Palm Harbor, FL
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Inshore Trip - Tarpon Springs
6 Hour Trip on September 4, 2023
We had an excellent time. Captain Saki was a gentleman and very helpful to our party. Every spot was holding fish. We had great quality live baits. He made everyone comfortable and really made the trip special for our group. We caught over 20 slots redfish and snook! Captain Ryan, Saki's partner, was always dialed in, had a great eye for spotting the fish, and handled the boat (25' Dorado) with practiced ease and skill. The boat was ideally setup for the context and environment. We highly recommend this charter service.
We had an excellent time. Captain Saki was a gentleman and very helpful to our party. Every spot was holding fish. We had great quality live baits. He made everyone comfortable and really made the trip special for our group. We caught over 20 slots redfish and snook! Captain Ryan, Saki's partner, was always dialed in, had a great eye for spotting the fish, and handled the boat (25' Dorado) with practiced ease and skill. The boat was ideally setup for the context and environment. We highly...
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Florida Snook Charters won't disappoint.
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2024
Captains Saki and Ryan did an awesome job. They knew right were to find the fish, and the best techniques for bringing them in. I haven't worked with a better captain.
Captains Saki and Ryan did an awesome job. They knew right were to find the fish, and the best techniques for bringing them in. I haven't worked with a better captain.
FAQs about Florida Snook Charters
What are the trip rates for Florida Snook Charters?
Florida Snook Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Florida Snook Charters?
When you book a trip with Florida Snook Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Florida Snook Charters?
Trips booked with Florida Snook Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Water)
- First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Florida Snook Charters offer?
Florida Snook Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Florida Snook Charters offer?
Florida Snook Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Florida Snook Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Florida Snook Charters include:
- Cobia
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your operator
Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
Florida Snook Charters is run and operated by Capt. Saki Halikos, born and raised in Tarpon Springs, a fishing town with a lot of history. His grandfather was a boat builder and his dad introduced him to saltwater fishing at a very young age. He worked on large boats growing up and mated for some of the best guides in the state! He always had a passion for fishing and truly enjoyed and respected the outdoors. Capt. Saki participated in a lot of tournaments over the years and had a lot of wins and success. He then went and completed the requirements and became a professional charter captain. Eight years later, he still loves what he does! Nothing makes him happier than being out on the water fishing, doing something he truly loves and enjoys. If you want to enjoy a day with him on the water, stress-free and filled with action and excitement, just dress for the weather and he'll take care of the rest.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Which amenities are available onboard
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
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.
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
At least 3 years old, life jacket supplied
You Keep Catch
Within regulations
Catch and Release Allowed
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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Tarpon Springs right now
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Snook
Tarpon