Capt. Andrew welcomes you on a fishing trip in the productive waters of Tampa Bay.  Regardless if you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, you can be confident you will be around the fish!  Plan on fishing in the bay on grass flats, mangrove shorelines, and nearshore wrecks and reefs! Capt. Andrew is a passionate fisherman, great teacher, patient and seasoned fishing guide ready to provide a great day on Tampa Bay!

Capt. Andrew runs a 22’ Skeeter bay boat. She is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine. The boat can take up to four anglers. The Skeeter is equipped with a Raymarine GPS/fishfinder, a 36 volt Minn Kota trolling motor, a Fusion Bluetooth stereo, as well as a range of Penn/Ohero rods and reels. There is an 80 quart Engel cooler with ice on board for keeping drinks and snacks cold.

You will be fishing around mangrove shorelines, grass flats, rock piles, wrecks and other areas looking for fish. While on your fishing charter you could potentially catch a variety of fish. Whether it’s Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Tarpon, Grouper, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks and more Capt Andrew will put you on the right track.

Kids are welcome on board for charters. Please bring along any drinks and snacks you might want for the trip. You might also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (not in spray), and a camera to make some memories of your trip. Gratuities are always appreciated. Book a Tampa Bay fishing charter with today and make some memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    On this morning trip you will have time to get to know Tampa Bay fishing. It is a great opportunity to get a short trip out on the water, and for kids. The captain will provide all tackle, as well as live bait, license, and a cooler with ice. Fish cleaning is available for legal species per FWC laws. Bring any food and drinks you might want for the trip. Beer is fine to bring on the boat, please cans and not bottles. You can target Snook, Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $450
    On this afternoon trip, you will have time to get to know Tampa Bay fishing. It is a great opportunity to get a short trip out on the water, and for kids. The captain will provide all tackle, as well as live bait, license, and a cooler with ice. Fish cleaning is available for legal species per FWC laws. Bring any food and drinks you might want for the trip. Beer is fine to bring on the boat, please cans and not bottles. You can target Snook, Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, and more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    This full day trip will let you explore the Tampa Bay fishery with more opportunities to land more fish! This trip will allow us to utilize 2 or 3 different fishing tactics to find the hot bite! We will go fishing for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, or Grouper depending on the best opportunities for the time of year and conditions. The captain will supply all gear, licenses, bait, cooler with ice, etc. Feel free to bring any snacks and drinks (cans, not bottles).
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Aug 31
    US $800
    This Tarpon trip will take you fishing for the Silver King. This charter is an opportunity to tangle with one of the largest fish that roam Tampa Bay. The captain will provide all gear, licenses, bait, cooler with ice, etc. Please bring any snacks and drinks (cans no glass bottles please) you might want for the day! Tarpon is never a sure thing on any trip, but it is a bucket list fish for many fishermen! We target Tarpon generally during the summer months.

FAQs about Crabtree Fishing Charters

Crabtree Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Crabtree Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Crabtree Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Ohero rods and reels)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures (Generally only if live bait is not available)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Crabtree Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Crabtree Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Crabtree Fishing Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Andrew Crabtree
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2017
I have always had a huge passion and love for fishing! I have fished and traveled around the country experiencing some of the best fishing around and Tampa Bay holds some of the best fishing possible. Having first fished the Tampa Bay area in 1999, I immediately fell in love with this diverse and productive fishery. I thoroughly enjoy teaching the art of fishing to my customers! I have always wanted to be a charter captain to share the fishing lifestyle and experiences with others!

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Skeeter (Bay boat) originally built in 2013. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha vmax SHO engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Ohero rods and reels
Live Bait
Lures
Generally only if live bait is not available
Catch cleaning & filleting
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 encouraged
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Kyle F.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 15, 2024
10 out of 10, I highly recommend Captain Andrew Crabtree. Great equipment and highly knowledgeable. My wife and I had a great...
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Morning trip with Captain Andrew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 10, 2023
Andrew was a great captain. He knew what spots to go and very personable.  Highly recommend!
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Jeffrey B.
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) on April 5, 2023
Capt. Andrew showed us a good time. Caught a few and lost a few. Would definitely fish with him again.
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Robert F.
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Half Day Inshore with Captain Crabtree

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 8, 2021
My 12 year old and I went for a half day inshore fishing trip with Captain Andrew Crabtree.  Captain Andrew worked his butt...
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Debbie B.
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Fishing with Andrew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on October 23, 2021
What a great day on the water with Captain Andrew Crabtree! We were blessed to catch 8 different types of fish on our half...
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