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Top Fishing Charters in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay: 333 fishing charters available

Reel Fun Charter
Reel Fun Charter
 State licensed

Cortez • 23 ft • 4 persons

Running angling trips out of Cortez, Reel Fun Charter provides a memorable, quality experience whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned fisherman.

"Captain Terry has the attitude that it’s not a good trip for him unless it’s a great trip for his customers." —⁠ Steve,
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trips fromUS $475
One More Charters
One More Charters
 State licensed

St. Petersburg • 20 ft • 5 persons

One More Charters is a St. Pete, Clearwater fishing charter service.

"We hopped on Torin’s boat on 12/19/23 with 4 of us, including a 12 year old and 4 year old." —⁠ Anna,
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trips fromUS $450
First Cast Fishing Charters
First Cast Fishing Charters
 State licensed

St. Petersburg • 23 ft • 4 persons

What better way to explore the Tampa Bay than with a premier inshore fishing charter?

"Bernie was awesome. Put us on the fish right away and we never stopped catching." —⁠ Dennis, MI
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trips fromUS $600
Charter Fish Bradenton
Charter Fish Bradenton
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 23 ft • 4 persons

Charter Fish Bradenton offers a never-ending fishing adventure out of Palmetto, FL.

"This was our first time ocean fishing, and Captain Andres was the best." —⁠ Linda,
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trips fromUS $500
Ami Excursions
Ami Excursions
 State licensed

Holmes Beach • 24 ft • 6 persons

Ami Excursions is located in Holmes Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

"Went out March 1st from anna maria island for 4 hour afternoon trip." —⁠ Jeff,
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trips fromUS $600
Sherwood Nautical Adventures
Sherwood Nautical Adventures
 State licensed

St. Petersburg • 27 ft • 6 persons

Hop aboard for an amazing afternoon out on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico!
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trips fromUS $599
Afishionado Guide Services
Afishionado Guide Services
 State licensed

Tampa • 24 ft • 6 persons

Twenty-six year veteran Tampa/St. Petersburg fishing guide, Captain Wade Osborne is among the very best in the business when it comes to providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing for snook, redfish, seatrout and more.

"I sent my husband, son, dad and brothers on an inshore fishing adventure as a Christmas present." —⁠ Hannah,
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trips fromUS $400
 State licensed

St. Petersburg • 22 ft • 4 persons

Join FishHuge Charters for an amazing day on the water! Captain Chris Weir is a Tampa native and has been fishing Tampa Bay and offshore waters for over 35 years.

"Thank you Chris and Caden for the amazing experience! You guys were on time and made everything exceptionally good." —⁠ Eduardo,
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trips fromUS $650
 State licensed

St. Petersburg • 24 ft • 4 persons

Captain Andy’s Salty Adventures will take you on an excursion through the pristine flats, rivers, and inshore waters of Tampa and St.

"Capt. Andy was very friendly and great with my 8 year old and 18 year old." —⁠ Bj,
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trips fromUS $300
Florida Professional Charters
Florida Professional Charters
 State licensed

Tampa • 22 ft • 4 persons

Head out to Tampa, Florida and spend a wonderful day on the water together with Florida Professional Charters.

"Captian Dave made our first time fishing trip a totally awesome experience." —⁠ Vicky,
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trips fromUS $300
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Tampa Bay

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Fishing in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is a great place to get a taste of Florida’s superb fishing! What’s more, there’s an incredible number of Tampa Bay fishing charters ready to put you on the hot bite. With no shortage of incredible, hard-fighting, and tasty fish, the question isn’t why you should try fishing in Tampa Bay – it’s why wouldn’t you?

The bay is actually a saltwater estuary, with 400 miles of rich shallow habitat to explore. Impressive-sized Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, and Spotted Seatrout are the most common inshore catches in the area. Want more variety? Add Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder, Pompano, and Sharks to the equation.

Fishing the nearshore waters of the bay is an adventure in itself. Mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and many other species are swimming around, ready to take your bait. Venture out into the Gulf of Mexico, and chase all the favorite game fish – Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Tuna, and even Sailfish are in the cards.

Inshore trips are perfect for anglers of all levels, as well as family outings. More seasoned fishermen love targeting monster Tarpon and going after the inshore Grand Slam. The offshore fishery is so diverse that both novices and pros are all but guaranteed to have a blast.

Because the choice of fish is fantastic, charters offer a wide array of trips. Some of the best destinations to find a professional guide are St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, and Bradenton. And once you find your captain and hit the bay’s prolific waters, you’ll always come back for more!

Rules & Regulations

Most Tampa Bay fishing charters provide a fishing license for their customers so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Some sought-after species, like Red Snapper and Tarpon, have strict seasonalities, so ask your captain about the details before your trip.

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Tampa Bay Fishing Seasons

January

Early in the year, you can expect excellent fishing if you know where to look! Average temperatures are in the sixties, cold enough to push Redfish and Speckled Trout into the deeper waters of the bay.

February

February is full of possibilities here in Tampa Bay. Fishing inshore could produce anything from Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead to small Sharks.

March
As average temperatures climb toward 75°F, things are heating up on the flats. Charter boats in St. Petersburg and Clearwater are gearing up for the season offshore.
 
April
Tampa Bay is bustling with anglers in April as Tarpon make their first appearance. Bear in mind that Tarpon fishing is strictly catch and release. Snook are also biting, so light tackle and fly fishermen can have a blast on the flats. The offshore fishing season is up and running.
May

Temperatures are rising daily in the bay, so it’s hard to say what’s hotter, the weather or the fishing! Tarpon season is in full swing, with top-notch Snook fishing to boot. Redfish, Trout, Pompano, and many more are biting as well.

June

You’ll be spoiled for choice in June, with unparalleled fishing on the flats and in the Gulf. Why choose when you can spend one day wrestling Tarpon inshore and the next reeling in Mahi Mahi offshore?

July

You can expect some of the hottest weather of the year in July, and all the prized fish are loving it! Whatever you’d like to target in Tampa Bay, now is the time to do it. Cool off on the water and reel in some prestigious game fish while you’re at it!

August
The summer heat continues, along with stellar fishing left and right. You can expect multiple hook-ups while fishing for Tarpon and a wide variety of catches on the flats. These warm summer nights are perfect for bowfishing.
September
In some years, fantastic fishing continues all the way through September. Tarpon and Snook are still in the cards, along with a variety of big game fish offshore. Average temperatures are slipping below 90°F.
October
If you’re lucky, Tarpon fishing in Tampa Bay could still be strong at this time of year. The flats offer plenty of light tackle and fly action. Cast a few lines before a cold front pushes the fish into deeper water.
November
The offshore fishing season comes to a close in November, but this can be the perfect time to check out the busy waters inshore. With fewer tourists in the Bay, you can have this fishery all to yourself!
December
Even in December, you can expect balmy weather and excellent angling conditions. Fishing the deeper water in the bay will yield Redfish, Speckled Trout, and the odd Snook. You could also find Flounder and Sheepshead because they prefer “colder” weather.

Tampa Bay Fishing Calendar

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How did anglers rate fishing charters in Tampa Bay?

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Top Types of Fishing in Tampa Bay

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Top Fishing Techniques in Tampa Bay

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Top Targeted Species in Tampa Bay

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