Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW

Florida Reels Fishing Charters invites you to join Captain Christopher for a Tampa Bay fishing adventure out of Riverview, Florida. Tampa is home to some of the world’s most pristine waterways that hold many species of sport fish. Captain Christopher Taylor offers four, six, and eight-hour trips in the inshore waters, as well as the flats and the backcountry.

Stepping aboard Captain Christopher’s 21’ Clearwater center console, you will get to the fishing ground very quickly. The vessel is powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots and is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. It holds all the USCG-approved safety gear and Captain Christopher is CPR-trained. The vessel features a GPS and a fishfinder which are used to locate the productive spots, a livewell for the baits, and an ice box for the catch.

Anglers from all over travel to Tampa Bay to fish for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, Kingfish, sharks, Cobia, and more. These waters are abundant with fish year-round, which means no matter what season you go out, there is always something biting under the blue line.

Florida Reels Fishing Charters offers family-friendly charters and is suitable for beginners and experienced anglers looking for a challenge. Captain Christopher provides all the fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, ice, and a fishing license. If you want to have your catch for dinner, Captain Christopher can clean and fillet your fish, so make sure you bring a cooler!

All you have to do now is block out a date in the captain’s calendar, get your fishing group together, and start counting down the days until your next adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $350
    On this trip, for a short duration you'll be targeting Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Tarpon depending on the season and what's biting. Everything you need is provided, including fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a large cooler filled with ice for your snacks and drinks. The boat has a shaded T-top, however, don’t forget the sunscreen. This trip has limited time compared to other trips. The trip lasts 2 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    On this trip, for a short duration you'll be targeting Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Tarpon depending on the season and what's biting. Everything you need is provided, including fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a large cooler filled with ice for your snacks and drinks. The boat has a shaded T-top, however, don’t forget the sunscreen. The trip lasts 4-6 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour trip – Inshore/Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $450
    On this trip, for a short duration you'll be targeting Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Tarpon depending on the season and what's biting. Everything you need is provided, including fishing licenses, bait, tackle, and a large cooler filled with ice for your snacks and drinks. The boat has a shaded T-top, however, don’t forget the sunscreen. The trip lasts 4-5 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW

Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Florida Reels Fishing Charters – RW include:
  • Black Drum
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Christopher Taylor
Riverview, Florida, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
143 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
Angler's Choice
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Captain Christopher Taylor is a Florida native and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain who is Certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), and an active member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA). He grew up experiencing everything the Tampa Bay and Boca Grande areas have to offer: from the beautiful Gulf beaches to the excellent fishing. Feel free to ask the captain about anything you may see on your trip as he will be glad to share information that he has learned over the many years of fishing and living in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. From Florida wildlife, birds, and fish, to historical landmarks and areas. Captain Christopher Taylor will entertain you with the natural resources provided by mother nature herself and simply make up every fishing trip. The captain can also offer great suggestions on restaurants and hotels.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Clearwater (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 115HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
92%
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Jason T.
Belleview, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on May 21, 2023
The wife and I were on a weekend getaway and decided to book a trip at the last minute, and it was a great decision. Captain...
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Ryan S.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 9, 2022
Me and my wife are on our honeymoon and we both like freshwater fishing so we decided to saltwater fish for the first time....
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Vanessa G.
Wind Lake, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip with Captain Chris

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on December 8, 2022
Captain Chris was professional, equipment and boat were clean, and the trip was an overall great experience. Chris made continuous...
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Timothy S.
Flushing, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bucket list, species,,,, check!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on March 24, 2023
Awesome morning on the water with captain Chris!
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Ian R.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6-hour bay trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 26, 2022
My wife and I enjoyed our time with Captain Christopher, he was quite pleasant, knowledgeable of the area, and entertaining....
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