Tampa Black Drum Fishing Charters

Some of the best Tampa Bay inshore fishing. Usually fishing 10-15 minutes after leaving the dock. Over 40 years fishing the Tampa Bay area. Snook, redfish, trout, mangrove snapper and much more with a full-time captain.

Six hours is highly recommended to maximize your fishing adventure on Tampa Bay. This is ideal for avid anglers, and enthusiasts looking to hone their inshore angling skills. Experience fishing numerous grass flats, mangroves, oyster beds, creeks, and back bays. Fish safely and in comfort, aboard my spacious 24′ customized Sheaffer boat. Providing world-class light tackle spin, fly or plug inshore sportfishing since 1997 for snook, redfish, seatrout and more. Afishionado, “Always an Adventure.”

The boat is yours for the day, and what you do is up to you. Spend 7 hours targeting one species, or take a tour of several habitats to bring home a huge mixed bag of delicious fish. The choice is yours and if you want to take a break for lunch at one of the area's great dockside restaurants, the captain will be happy to oblige!

Spend 7 hours on the water, exploring the depths of the South Tampa Bay's winding backcountry! You'll target Snook Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and more with gear provided by Capt. Joe. Be sure to bring enough drinks and snacks to keep you going all day long and you're ready to go!

Ideal for a little extra time on the water without taking up the full day. On this option, you can target Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, and more. Let the captain know what you want to catch and he'll adjust the technique and the equipment.

Come aboard with Doubletime charters for great inshore / nearshore fishing action! This trip is perfect for familes with small children and those with concerns about those long runs out to deep water. Our ultra comfortable 39’ boat has lots of room for action as we target close-in reefs and local fishing spots!

A 6-hour morning trip.

This trip will see you target Snook, Redfish, and Trout in the shallows and also fish some reefs and wrecks inside the bay to target Grouper, Snapper, Shark, and other reef species. You'll always be looking for opportunities to catch Tarpon, Cobia, and other large game fish. Keep in mind that the departure time may change due to the conditions and tides. The trip lasts 8-9 hours.

The 6 hour trip is a great option for anglers who are looking for the fish of a life time or anyone who wants to get out and have a blast fishing Tampa bay!! Some of the exciting targets include Redfish, Snook, Trout, Snapper and triple tail. Capt. Zach will clean your fish and bag it up for you if you wish to take it home!! All gear and water is provided.

Live bait fishing is the preferred technique for Tampa Bay fishing. Depending on the season and targeted species, we will be using live pilchards, threadfin herring, shrimp, crabs, and/or other types of live bait to target snook, trout, redfish, jacks, mangrove snapper, and perhaps the elusive cobia if we get lucky!