Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson 

5.0/5 (168 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5868 Riverview Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34209, United States

Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson 

Up to 9 miles
Bradenton, FL, United States
24 ft
6
5.0/5 (168 reviews)

Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson offers family-friendly inshore and nearshore fishing trips out of Bradenton, Florida. Join Captain Taylor Cowieson and explore the hottest spots in the area: Sarasota Bay, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, and Anna Maria Island are just a few of his favorite haunts. Whether you're looking for a tasty treat for the table or you just want to experience the area's fantastic natural surroundings, you've found the right captain.

Captain Taylor operates a 24' center console, which was custom-built by T-Craft Boatworks in Florida. Designed specifically for the local waterways, she provides a comfortable ride even in choppy waters and can access extremely shallow areas with ease.

Perfect for accommodating up to 5 anglers, the boat is rigged with safety equipment and modern navigational electronics, which include a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fish finder. Since you will be doing a lot of fishing, there is a live bait tank fitted on board, along with an ice-box to keep the catch fresh during the day.

Inshore and nearshore fishing in Bradenton with Capt. Taylor is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the thrill of catching a wide range of species. Depending on the season, you will be going for Redfish, Flounder, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Snook…and the list just keeps going! Whether you want to fish for the whole day or just for a few hours, Captain Taylor will design an itinerary to suit your needs.

Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, and licenses. The captain will send your catch home cleaned, filleted, and ready to go straight into the frying pan. Just bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to catch fish.
We can do pick-up at multiple other locations, the most common one being the Anna Maria Island. Then you're set for a thrilling day out!

Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson offers family-friendly inshore and nearshore fishing trips out of Bradenton, Florida. Join Captain Taylor Cowieson and explore the hottest spots in the area: Sarasota Bay, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, and Anna Maria Island are just a few of his favorite haunts. Whether you're looking for a tasty treat for the table or you just want to experience the area's fantastic natural surroundings, you've found the right captain.

Captain Taylor operates a 24' center console, which was custom-built by T-Craft Boatworks in Florida. Designed specifically for the local waterways, she provides a comfortable ride even in choppy waters and can access extremely shallow areas with ease.

Perfect for accommodating up to 5 anglers, the boat is rigged with safety equipment and modern navigational electronics, which include a GPS, a VHF radio, and a fish finder. Since you will be doing a lot of fishing, there is a live bait tank fitted on board, along with an ice-box to keep the catch fresh during the day.

Inshore and nearshore fishing in Bradenton with Capt. Taylor is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the thrill of catching a wide range of species. Depending on the season, you will be going for Redfish, Flounder, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, King Mackerel, Snook…and the list just keeps going! Whether you want to fish for the whole day or just for a few hours, Captain Taylor will design an itinerary to suit your needs.

Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, and licenses. The captain will send your catch home cleaned, filleted, and ready to go straight into the frying pan. Just bring your own food, drinks, and the desire to catch fish.
We can do pick-up at multiple other locations, the most common one being the Anna Maria Island. Then you're set for a thrilling day out!

Taylor Cowieson
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Taylor Cowieson
18 years of experience
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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Jun 1
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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Great experience
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Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
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Good boat
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Recommended
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LC Stalcup
LC Stalcup
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 24, 20262 adults

We caught several different species and multiples of each. Taylor was good about moving locations if the fish slowed down.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
+1
Taylor Cowieson
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words LC. i enjoyed fishing with you guys! looking forward to fishing again in the future!

Christopher Federico
Christopher Federico
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Highly Recommend Captain Taylor
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 6, 20263 adults

We had a great trip with Captain Taylor this week. Taylor is incredibly personable, knowledgeable about the local waters and the best places to find fish, and he is great with younger anglers. We caught a ton of fish and we had a blast with Captain Taylor. I highly recommend him.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Taylor Cowieson
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words Chris. really enjoyed fishing with yall and look forward to fishing again in the future!!

John Mallia
John Mallia
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
Full Day Trip – Inshore on March 5, 20261 adult

My fishing trip with Taylor was incredible. he constantly put me on fish and was extremely personable. I fished with dozens of guides over the years and he ranks at the top

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Taylor Cowieson
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words John. i really enjoyed fishing with you. looking forward to fishing with you again in the future!

Derek O'Quinn
Derek O'Quinn
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Knowledge guide
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 14, 20254 adults

Taylor was very knowledgeable and social. a great combination! we had a great day!!! caught lots of fish

Taylor Cowieson
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words. look forward to fishing with you guys again in the future!!

Kevin Atkinson
Kevin Atkinson
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Experience - Will definitely book again!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 30, 20242 adults2 children

I recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing trip with Captain Taylor, and it was an outstanding experience. Taylor did a great job, moving us to different spots if the fish weren't biting, ensuring we had a productive day on the water. We caught over 50 fish in just four hours, including a stingray that put up a great fight. I went on this trip with my three boys, aged 15, 12, and 10, and Taylor was fantastic with them. He showed patience and a good sense of humor, making the experience enjoyable and educational for all of us. Captain Taylor's knowledge of the waters and fishing spots, combined with his professional yet friendly demeanor, made the trip memorable. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an authentic fishing adventure!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Taylor Cowieson
Response from Captain

I enjoyed fishing with y’all! Thank you for the kind words! Looking forward to fishing with you guys again in the future!!

FAQs about Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson

Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We primarily fish live bait. All bait is included in the trip price )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting fish is included in the trip price )
  • Fishing license (My boat has fishing license that covers all guests )
Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (up to 9 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Fishing Charters With Capt. Taylor Cowieson include:
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Taylor Cowieson
Taylor Cowieson
Taylor Cowieson

Bradenton, Florida, United States

48 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
168 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2017

From the start of my fishing career I have enjoyed taking friends and family out on the water and once I received my Captain's license I was able to start sharing my enjoyment for fishing and teaching my clients about fishing. My favorite style is fishing the flats with live bait (pilchards) to chum the fish in close to the boat.

48 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
168 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2017

From the start of my fishing career I have enjoyed taking friends and family out on the water and once I received my Captain's license I was able to start sharing my enjoyment for fishing and teaching my clients about fishing. My favorite style is fishing the flats with live bait (pilchards) to chum the fish in close to the boat.

The fish you can target

Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
T-craft Boatworks
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
up to 9 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We primarily fish live bait. All bait is included in the trip price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting fish is included in the trip price
Fishing license
My boat has fishing license that covers all guests

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 included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Bradenton to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome. I love taking kids fishing!!!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Bradenton right now

Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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