Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle 

5.0/5 (28 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Cockroach Bay Road, Ruskin, FL 33570, United States

Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle 

Up to 9 miles
Ruskin, FL, United States
17 ft
2
5.0/5 (28 reviews)

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Whether you're a fly fishing enthusiast or are just getting to grips with the technique, an adventure with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing Outfitters will soon have you casting your line on the fly like a pro! This charter is guided by fly fishing expert Captain Ken Tutalo, and is dedicated to fishing the stunning shallow waters of the Tampa Bay. Come discover them for yourself!

Capt. Ken has been working as a full-time fly fishing guide, outfitter, and fly casting instructor for over 20 years. He loves taking new guests out on trips, helping them learn and master the technique of fly fishing, as well as having a great time on the water. He spends November through April fishing the shallow waters of Tampa Bay and offers unparalleled experience in both fly fishing and light spinning tackle trips.

You'll spend your adventure fishing aboard your captain's 17' Cayenne flats boat, which has a capacity for up to 2 guests. This beautiful flats boat is powered by a 60 HP Evinrude engine and contains all the necessary safety features such as life jackets and first-aid equipment. She's also decked out with GPS, fishfinder, an anchoring system, and an icebox to keep your catch fresh until you return to shore.

Capt. Ken will take you fishing in the beautiful estuary of Tampa Bay, covering its pristine flats, seagrass beds, and mangrove habitats. Your target species will be Redfish, Snook, the mightly 'Silver King' (Tarpon), and Speckled Trout. This area is also rich in other species, so you may also come across Cobia, Permit, Pompano, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, and Red Snapper. It's a real bonanza!

Each trip includes all the necessary fly fishing and light tackle equipment such as rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a fishing licence for these waters. You will also have snacks and drinks available on board. Come discover how to fish on the fly like a pro with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing Outfitters!

Whether you're a fly fishing enthusiast or are just getting to grips with the technique, an adventure with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing Outfitters will soon have you casting your line on the fly like a pro! This charter is guided by fly fishing expert Captain Ken Tutalo, and is dedicated to fishing the stunning shallow waters of the Tampa Bay. Come discover them for yourself!

Capt. Ken has been working as a full-time fly fishing guide, outfitter, and fly casting instructor for over 20 years. He loves taking new guests out on trips, helping them learn and master the technique of fly fishing, as well as having a great time on the water. He spends November through April fishing the shallow waters of Tampa Bay and offers unparalleled experience in both fly fishing and light spinning tackle trips.

You'll spend your adventure fishing aboard your captain's 17' Cayenne flats boat, which has a capacity for up to 2 guests. This beautiful flats boat is powered by a 60 HP Evinrude engine and contains all the necessary safety features such as life jackets and first-aid equipment. She's also decked out with GPS, fishfinder, an anchoring system, and an icebox to keep your catch fresh until you return to shore.

Capt. Ken will take you fishing in the beautiful estuary of Tampa Bay, covering its pristine flats, seagrass beds, and mangrove habitats. Your target species will be Redfish, Snook, the mightly 'Silver King' (Tarpon), and Speckled Trout. This area is also rich in other species, so you may also come across Cobia, Permit, Pompano, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, and Red Snapper. It's a real bonanza!

Each trip includes all the necessary fly fishing and light tackle equipment such as rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a fishing licence for these waters. You will also have snacks and drinks available on board. Come discover how to fish on the fly like a pro with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing Outfitters!

Ken Tutalo
Captain
Ken Tutalo
30 years of experience
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responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Fly Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Apr 15
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+6
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Light Tackle Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (2:30 AM, 8:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Apr 15
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+7
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Fly Fishing Trip – Snook
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Apr 15
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Fly Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Apr 15
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Light Tackle Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Apr 15
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Light tackle for up to 4
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 15
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+6
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Fly Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Oct 20 - Apr 15
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
28 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Isaac Fitzgerald
Isaac Fitzgerald
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Never a Dull Moment
3/4 Day Light Tackle Trip on March 20, 20262 adults

I don’t think we went 5 minutes without a fish. Could not recommend this trip more. The spots were loaded with fish that fight like crazy and opportunities that I’ve never had with other charters. If you’ve never been to the bay or fished in saltwater, there’s not a single trip I recommend more than this.

Ken Tutalo
Response from Captain

thanks for the great review! was a pleasure having you and Hayden on the water.

Jonathan Eggers
Jonathan Eggers
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
knowledgeable local captain.
Half Day Light Tackle Trip on March 8, 20262 adults

caught fish good conversation saw wildlife

Ken Tutalo
Response from Captain

Thanks Jonathan! Enjoyed having you and Jason on the water.

Christian Dunn
Christian Dunn
Repeat angler
us
Johnstown, PA, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Ken
Half Day Light Tackle Trip on February 28, 20261 adult

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Ken Tutalo
Response from Captain

thanks!

Neal Donner
Neal Donner
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW OR OLD TO SALTWATER FISHING!! KEN CAN SHOW YOU THE WAY!!
Half Day Fly Fishing Trip - 2:30 PM on January 7, 20262 adults

very patient and excellent instructor for learning the ropes of saltwater fishing. knowledgeable of the area and fish.

Ken Tutalo
Response from Captain
Koji Kurokawa
Koji Kurokawa
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Ken
3/4 Day Light Tackle Trip on March 2, 20261 adult

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ken Tutalo
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review. It was a pleasure showing you my fishing area. Look forward to seeing you again!

FAQs about Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle

Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - Half Day Fly Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group - Half Day Fly Fishing Trip - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group - Half Day Light Tackle Trip (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group - Half Day Light Tackle Trip - 2:30 AM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Evening Fly Fishing Trip – Snook (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3/4 Day Fly Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3/4 Day Light Tackle Trip (6 hours)
  • US $525 per group - Half Day Light tackle for up to 4 (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Fly Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Fly Fishing Trip - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Fly Fishing Trip - 9:00 AM (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks (We do not provide lunch or snacks. Please make sure you pack food if you booked 6 and 8 hour trips)
  • Drinks (We alway have a cooler filled with bottled water. You may bring any additional beverages with you)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is covered in the cost of your trip)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing (Tampa Bay and surrounding area)
  • Backcountry fishing
Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ken Tutalo's Fly Fishing and Light Tackle include:
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Ken Tutalo
Ken Tutalo
Ken Tutalo

Ruskin, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2016

I have been involved in fishing all my life. For over 24 years I have been a fly fishing guide and a fly fishing outfitter. I own Baxter House Fly Fishing Outfitters and offer destination fly fishing trips in New York State and in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. From November through April I am chartering shallow water fishing trips in the beautiful estuary of Tampa Bay. I am also a regular at the Winter Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Shows. I regularly demonstrate fly tying techniques and gives seminars on topics pertaining to Fly Fishing. I am also a published writer with articles in many major publications. I have also had several appearances on television, working with Discovery Channel, CBS News, New York Department of Tourism, Discover America, On the Water TV, and more.

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2016

I have been involved in fishing all my life. For over 24 years I have been a fly fishing guide and a fly fishing outfitter. I own Baxter House Fly Fishing Outfitters and offer destination fly fishing trips in New York State and in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. From November through April I am chartering shallow water fishing trips in the beautiful estuary of Tampa Bay. I am also a regular at the Winter Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Shows. I regularly demonstrate fly tying techniques and gives seminars on topics pertaining to Fly Fishing. I am also a published writer with articles in many major publications. I have also had several appearances on television, working with Discovery Channel, CBS News, New York Department of Tourism, Discover America, On the Water TV, and more.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Cayenne
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Tohatsu
Powered by
1 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Tampa Bay and surrounding area
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
We do not provide lunch or snacks. Please make sure you pack food if you booked 6 and 8 hour trips
Drinks
We alway have a cooler filled with bottled water. You may bring any additional beverages with you
Fishing license
Fishing license is covered in the cost of your trip
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 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
For Fly Fishing Trips Children should have some experience with the fly rod. A good age for beginners is around 12 yrs. For light tackle age is based on parents input.
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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ruskin right now

FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PompanoPompano
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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