Inspired Fishing Charters 

5.0
(80 reviews)
 4630 29th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33711, United States–

Inspired Fishing Charters 

Gulfport, FL, United States
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22 ft
4
5.0
(80 reviews)

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Inspired Fishing Charters specializes in inshore and nearshore Tampa Bay adventures out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Owned and operated by life-long local, Captain Skylar Wilks. The company places a premium value on fish and fun.

Hop aboard a new 22' Pathfinder 2200 Tournament bay boat. This clean and spacious vessel is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha motor. The boat was built with comfort in mind and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers. The wireless trolling motor is there to keep you stealthy and the live wells keep your bait fresh.

Start your day off by checking out the bite inshore and get your hands on a 'Grand Slam' by hooking a Redfish, Snook, and Trout all in one trip! You'll explore a variety of areas around islands, oyster bars, beaches, and mangroves.

Trips with Capt. Skylar include everything you need for a fun and fish-filled day on the water. This includes licensing, rods, reels, ice, water, and safety equipment. When you come back to the marina, your captain will clean, fillet, and bag your catch for easy transport home.

Hop aboard and make memories to last a lifetime with Inspired Fishing Charters!

Inspired Fishing Charters specializes in inshore and nearshore Tampa Bay adventures out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Owned and operated by life-long local, Captain Skylar Wilks. The company places a premium value on fish and fun.

Hop aboard a new 22' Pathfinder 2200 Tournament bay boat. This clean and spacious vessel is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha motor. The boat was built with comfort in mind and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers. The wireless trolling motor is there to keep you stealthy and the live wells keep your bait fresh.

Start your day off by checking out the bite inshore and get your hands on a 'Grand Slam' by hooking a Redfish, Snook, and Trout all in one trip! You'll explore a variety of areas around islands, oyster bars, beaches, and mangroves.

Trips with Capt. Skylar include everything you need for a fun and fish-filled day on the water. This includes licensing, rods, reels, ice, water, and safety equipment. When you come back to the marina, your captain will clean, fillet, and bag your catch for easy transport home.

Hop aboard and make memories to last a lifetime with Inspired Fishing Charters!

Skylar Wilks
Captain
Skylar Wilks
10 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (157)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

Reviews (80)

  • Stephen Gorton
    Stephen Gorton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip Fun

    Half Day Trip (AM) on February 10, 2022 • 3 adults

    Had an awesome half day charter with Captain Skylar. Ended up with a “5 fish slam” or so I’ve been told. We caught baby snapper, flounder, snook, a sea trout, and a massive red fish. Captain was very knowledgeable of local waters and fishing techniques. If we’re weren’t getting hits he would switch up the bait/tackle or move us to a new area. Equipment was great, he had plenty of fresh bait, and helped us cast out to better spots if need be. While our main goal was fishing we also saw lots of nature while we out and about. Tons of clear water and mangroves were you can literally see the fish we were trying to catch. Tons of local seabirds (though some ended up being a nuisance) but we also caught a glimpse of 2 young bald eagles. And when we saw a pod of dolphins we took a quick detour for some photos and video. Overall it was a fantastic day and want to thank Captain Skylar again for a great experience. Would book again and recommend to friends and family in town.

  • Jennifer Hoff
    Jennifer Hoff
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely amazing!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2021 • 4 adults

    Best fishing trip I’ve ever been on! Our first fish was a massive 35 ft snook! From there we caught so many different species, Spanish mackerel, Redfish, Grouper, Ladyfish and sheepshead. We all 4 caught multiple fish. The guide, Skylar, was incredible. He was so chill and down to earth. He never got frustrated with us, he was always talking to us and having a good time. We truly felt welcome on his boat. He knows a lot about fishing and wasn’t shy about giving us some pointers. He lets you cast and reel them in on your own, never getting frustrated if you let one off the hook. If you’re looking for an incredible trip with no pressure from the guide, then this is it! I’d book with him over and over again.

  • Robert Mreen
    Robert Mreen
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on October 8, 2023 • 3 adults

    just now NEW Skylar is an A+ captain! He set up a perfect day fishing even with weather not cooperating. We had lunch on the water at The Warhf. Highly recommend booking a trip with him.

  • Xing Lin
    Xing Lin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with captain Skylar

    Half Day Trip (PM) on December 20, 2021 • 4 adults

    We had a blast with captain Skylar. He is very knowledgeable. He was very helpful. We had 4 people in family. He was always there to take care of every one. We caught some Snooks, grouper ,sheepshead and snappers, The Snook was huge and she kept up good fight. 8 pounds, beautiful fish. We let her go and will come back to catch her again next time. Captain Skylar is awesome and recommend to everyone Peter Lin from Michigan

  • Chris Chester
    Chris Chester
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing day ever

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 2021 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captian Skylar was amazing with the kids. He put us on some awesome snook, trout, and red fish. I asked that we target some larger fish for the kids since they had only ever targeted smaller ones and he really came through. The kids said he was the best captain ever. I have to admit I was worried about how well he’d handle the kids since he was a younger guy, but he was absolutely amazing. You gotta fish with Skylar.

  • Marianne Dawson
    Marianne Dawson
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    5 hr trip with Skyler

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2021 • 2 adults

    Skyler took my 15 and 20 yr old grandchildren out fishing. They really enjoyed the experience. Said he was so easy to talk with, a big thing for a teenager. Caught a lot of snapper and Joe had a great story to tell about the dolphin that surfaced and snatched his snapper off his line. Heartily recommend Skyler to anyone taking children out fishing.

  • Justin Steel
    Justin Steel
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2021 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Highly recommend captain Skyler. We were on fish right from the start. We had a great day catching trout, snook, snapper and some smaller grouper. We got to see dolphins, manatees, and lots of birds during our trip. I have been on many fishing over the years all over and this was as great as any. 6 stars if I could.

  • Joe Huss
    Joe Huss
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome captain! Great fishing and scenic views!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2021 • 4 adults

    We had a blast! Great day of fishing with our awesome captain. We were on the fish from the first cast and stayed on em. Took a risk to go after some Reds late in the day which payed off with the biggest fish of the day! Gear and amenities were spot on and we couldn't have picked a better captain for our adventure!

  • Todd Littrell
    Todd Littrell
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Skylar

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 9, 2021 • 3 adults

    This was the second trip we have taken with Captain Skylar. Both trips were great last year we fished inland in June for snook and redfish. This year we went to some open water and had a great time catching jack, mackerel and even a shark. Between the three of us we probably landed 25 fish and had a great day.

  • April Coffey
    April Coffey
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Cap. Skylar was beyond wonderful!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2020 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Do yourself a favor and if you are trying to decide which captain and boat to hire go ahead and book Cap. Skylar. He was knowledgeable about what we wanted to fish for and how to get it. Our last goal was to catch a shark and we did that as well. We saw dolphins and sting rays all day. We all had a fantastic time (myself who has never been a massive fisherman) loved our trip. We will be booking with Captain Skylar next year did our family trip!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (157)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (80)

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Stephen Gorton
Stephen Gorton
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip Fun
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 10, 2022 • 3 adults

Had an awesome half day charter with Captain Skylar. Ended up with a “5 fish slam” or so I’ve been told. We caught baby snapper, flounder, snook, a sea trout, and a massive red fish. Captain was very knowledgeable of local waters and fishing techniques. If we’re weren’t getting hits he would switch up the bait/tackle or move us to a new area. Equipment was great, he had plenty of fresh bait, and helped us cast out to better spots if need be. While our main goal was fishing we also saw lots of nature while we out and about. Tons of clear water and mangroves were you can literally see the fish we were trying to catch. Tons of local seabirds (though some ended up being a nuisance) but we also caught a glimpse of 2 young bald eagles. And when we saw a pod of dolphins we took a quick detour for some photos and video. Overall it was a fantastic day and want to thank Captain Skylar again for a great experience. Would book again and recommend to friends and family in town.

Skylar Wilks
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review Stephen! You guys were awesome and I’m glad we made it happen and caught a nice variety of fish! Hope to See you guys again soon.

Jennifer Hoff
Jennifer Hoff
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Absolutely amazing!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2021 • 4 adults

Best fishing trip I’ve ever been on! Our first fish was a massive 35 ft snook! From there we caught so many different species, Spanish mackerel, Redfish, Grouper, Ladyfish and sheepshead. We all 4 caught multiple fish. The guide, Skylar, was incredible. He was so chill and down to earth. He never got frustrated with us, he was always talking to us and having a good time. We truly felt welcome on his boat. He knows a lot about fishing and wasn’t shy about giving us some pointers. He lets you cast and reel them in on your own, never getting frustrated if you let one off the hook. If you’re looking for an incredible trip with no pressure from the guide, then this is it! I’d book with him over and over again.

Skylar Wilks
Response from Captain

Thank you so much Jen! You guys were awesome to spend the day with and I hope you end up getting into this industry, it’s very challenging and rewarding! Best of luck and keep in touch.

Mark Selby
Mark Selby
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2021 • 3 adults

Skylar thank you for an awesome day of fishing. I have been on several charter fishing trips in my lifetime. This trip is ranked one of the very best. For about 2 hours plus every cast we was reeling in something 2 seconds after the bait hit the water that’s no exaggeration. Not to mention the huge fish we fought for about 30 minutes to get to the boat but unfortunately the 80lbs test line broke. But that’s fishing probably operator error (lol). Definitely recommend fishing with Skylar and most definitely would book again hands down.

Robert George
Robert George
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
4.7
Verified
great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2021 • 4 adults

The only reason I gave a 4 star on equipment and boat is because I thought there was going to be some shade on the boat. That was fishingbooker's and my error. also I would recommend going to the actual web site of the charter service before booking because the address fishing booker supplied was incorrect. Skylar was great when we got to our location before he was able to get the 2nd rod setup FISH ON! we were into a school of fish and at one point had 5 fish on at one time also many doubles and a few triples. On the way back we ran into a pod of dolphins ( 7 ) and watched them for awhile very close to the boat. Skylar was also very knowledgeable about the types of water we were fishing the color of the water, the current, the types of baits we were using all in all a great trip we will be using inspired fishing charters on our next fishing adventure

Skylar Wilks
Response from Captain

Thank you for your great review Robert! I hope to see you guys again!

Robert Mreen
Robert Mreen
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
October fishing trip
Full Day Trip on October 8, 2023 • 3 adults

just now NEW Skylar is an A+ captain! He set up a perfect day fishing even with weather not cooperating. We had lunch on the water at The Warhf. Highly recommend booking a trip with him.

Skylar Wilks
Response from Captain

Such a fun day with you guys. Thank you!

FAQs about Inspired Fishing Charters

Inspired Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Inspired Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Inspired Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Inspired Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Inspired Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Inspired Fishing Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Skylar Wilks
Skylar Wilks
Gulfport, Florida, United States
9 Fishing Reports
81 Customer reviews
Member since July 2017
For Captain Skylar Wilks, starting a fishing charter business was inevitable. Capt. Skylar is Florida born and raised and he grew up fishing. Capt. Skylar's repertoire includes fishing the Indian River, Fort Myers, Sanibel, Pine Island, Tampa Bay, as well as trophy fishing from Clearwater to Sarasota.
Skylar Wilks
Skylar Wilks
9
reports
81
reviews
2017
member since
For Captain Skylar Wilks, starting a fishing charter business was inevitable. Capt. Skylar is Florida born and raised and he grew up fishing. Capt. Skylar's repertoire includes fishing the Indian River, Fort Myers, Sanibel, Pine Island, Tampa Bay, as well as trophy fishing from Clearwater to Sarasota.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • October fishing trip
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
  • Half Day Trip Fun
    Stephen G.
    Stephen G.
  • Awesome captain! Great fishing and scenic views!
    Joe H.
    Joe H.
  • 1/2 Day with Captain Skylar
    Joe C.
    Joe C.
  • AWESOME DAY
    Vinnie C.
    Vinnie C.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder 2200 Tournament
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 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
Spinning
Jigging

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
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
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
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gulfport right now

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

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