Skyway Sportfishing

“Skyway Sportfishing” is a premier charter service in beautiful Anna Maria Island, Florida! Hop aboard with Captain Tony Zain and you’ll be fishing the productive nearshore reefs in the Gulf of Mexico before you know it. He works hard to treat his friends and clients to the best fishing experience in pure comfort, ease, and reliability.

Your vessel for the day is 28’ WhiteWater center console, custom-built by famous boat builder Norm Collins. This fishing machine can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers and is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine with a maximum cruising speed of 46 knots.

She features a full walk-around casting platform and comes equipped with the latest navigational electronics including GPS and Fishfinder. There’s also an anchoring system to help you stay rooted, an ice-box to keep your catch fresh, 3 live wells, and a full T-top for some welcome shade.

The fishing experience with Capt. Tony is nothing short of world-class.  You’ll head to local honey-holes for the likes of Blackfin Tuna, Mackerel, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper, and Sharks.

Your trip comes inclusive with all the necessary equipment to make an outstanding catch possible. That includes rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. Any catch you choose will be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip. Bring along any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy and you’re ready to go!

Experience world-class Florida fishing with Skyway Sportfishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $600
    We will travel 3-8 miles offshore to fish for a variety of Gulf of Mexico fish! During the Winter and Summer months we will be fishing for Mangrove Snapper, Porgies, Key West Grunts, Sharks, and the occasional Grouper and Hogfish. During the Fall and Spring we target all of the before mentioned fish, plus King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and False Albacore Tuna. If the weather is too windy, we will fish the bay for Snook, Trout, Spanish Mackerel and many other fish!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Hogfish
    Hogfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
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FAQs about Skyway Sportfishing

Skyway Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 1/2 Day Fishing Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Skyway Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Skyway Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Skyway Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Skyway Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Skyway Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • Hogfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Tony Zain
Anna Maria, Florida, United States
22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
165 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2014
Angler's Choice
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Captain Tony Zain first started fishing with his grandpa in Northern Michigan at the age of 5. After personally testing virtually all of the most celebrated hotspots in the US, he finally settled down in what he considers to be the ultimate fish heaven – the Tampa Bay waterways. Capt. Tony has had the privilege to guide fishing charters in many places throughout the country, and fishing in the bay area is by far his favorite!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Grunt Grunt

Boat specs

WhiteWater (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 46 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Skyway Charter

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip on November 8, 2023
I am a sportsman from the Northeast. I travel several times a year to the Gulf side of Florida ,Anna Maria Island. I have been...
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Best in Class Experience

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip on August 1, 2023
Captain Tony is top notch. His 10 years experience in the Tampa Bay region showed in our 4 hour trip on 8.1.23 We were...
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Rachel B.
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Great Experience with Great Friends

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip on February 13, 2024
Tony was a great captain. His attitude was positive, fun, very helpful with local knowledge, fishing sustainability, and aquatic...
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Keri B.
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Well worth it!

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip on December 25, 2023
We took our two boys for a Christmas fishing trip and we caught 77 fish - and had way more bites than that. Captain Tony was...
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John K.
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Grandson’s 1st Offshore Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Fishing Trip on November 21, 2023
Capt Tony knows where and when to catch fish! Wonderful conditions and plenty of fish has made my grandson a fisherman...
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