Inspired Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (80 reviews)
4630 29th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL 33711, United States–
Inspired Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (80 reviews)
4630 29th Avenue South
Gulfport, FL, United States
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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!
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
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
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Stephen Gorton
Repeat angler
Connecticut, US
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Member since 2022
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2 trips
0
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.
Response from Captain
February 15, 2022
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
Repeat angler
Kentucky, US
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Member since 2020
•
2 trips
0
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.
Response from Captain
May 13, 2021
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
Kentucky, US
•
Member since 2021
1
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
Michigan, US
•
Member since 2021
0
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
Response from Captain
May 13, 2021
Thank you for your great review Robert! I hope to see you guys again!
Robert Mreen
Florida, US
•
Member since 2023
0
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.
Response from Captain
October 21, 2023
Such a fun day with you guys. Thank you!
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Half Day Trip (AM)
5 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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)
Filter
Sort by: Featured
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Showing 1 – 5 of 81 reviews
Stephen Gorton
Repeat angler
Connecticut, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
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.
Response from Captain
February 15, 2022
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
Repeat angler
Kentucky, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
0
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.
Response from Captain
May 13, 2021
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
Kentucky, US
Member since 2021
1
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
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
0
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
Response from Captain
May 13, 2021
Thank you for your great review Robert! I hope to see you guys again!
Robert Mreen
Florida, US
Member since 2023
0
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.
Response from Captain
October 21, 2023
Such a fun day with you guys. Thank you!
FAQs about Inspired Fishing Charters
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What is the boat like?
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