Southern Cross Sportfishing 

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State licensed
 42nd Avenue Northeast 591, St. Petersburg, FL 33703, United States–

Southern Cross Sportfishing 

St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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25 ft
4
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Make an adventure out of your next trip in St. Petersburg and go fishing with Southern Cross Sportfishing. With Captain Hunter at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Snook, Gag Grouper, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Hogfish, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream.

You can expect to do some spinning, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, youwill be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your boat for the day is a 25' Bay boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials.

Capt. Hunter will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included!

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Southern Cross Sportfishing.

Make an adventure out of your next trip in St. Petersburg and go fishing with Southern Cross Sportfishing. With Captain Hunter at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Snook, Gag Grouper, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Hogfish, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream.

You can expect to do some spinning, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, youwill be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your boat for the day is a 25' Bay boat with space for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials.

Capt. Hunter will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included!

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Southern Cross Sportfishing.

Hunter Anderson
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Hunter Anderson
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Quarter day inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+7
US $350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+7
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Nearshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+7
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore Tarpon trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+7
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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FAQs about Southern Cross Sportfishing

Southern Cross Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - Quarter day inshore (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Quarter day inshore - 1:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Quarter day inshore - 10:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Quarter day inshore - 11:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half day Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half day Inshore - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half day Inshore - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half day Inshore - 5:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Nearshore Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Nearshore Trip - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Inshore Tarpon trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Inshore Tarpon trip - 2:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full day inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full day inshore - 4:00 PM (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Southern Cross Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Southern Cross Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is caught every morning prior to each trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes)
  • Drinks (Waters and Ice are provided. Feel free to bring any other food or drinks you wish.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included)
Southern Cross Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Southern Cross Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Southern Cross Sportfishing include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Hogfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Hunter Anderson
Hunter Anderson
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2026
Capt. Hunter is experienced in navigating the waters of St. Petersburg, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Sheepshead, Gag Grouper and Tripletail as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Hunter Anderson
Hunter Anderson
Fully verified
2026
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Hunter is experienced in navigating the waters of St. Petersburg, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Sheepshead, Gag Grouper and Tripletail as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is caught every morning prior to each trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes
Drinks
Waters and Ice are provided. Feel free to bring any other food or drinks you wish.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in St. Petersburg to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
HogfishHogfish
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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