Seasonality
Black Drum fishing in Hillsborough County varies moderately throughout the year. High season is March to April and September to November. Low season is January and December. There is no closed season.
Hillsborough County Black Drum Fishing Charters
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Top Black Drum Fishing in Hillsborough County
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6-Hour Adventure
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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.”
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Price for up to 2 people
US $700
Inshore Sportsman- 8 Hour Trip (AM)
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If your looking to spend the day on the waters of Tampa bay then the sportsman package is for you!!!! We will spend the day on grass flats, docks, mangroves and rock piles targeting Redfish, Snook, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackeral, Triple Tail, Gag Grouper and more depending on the time of year!!!
Capt. Zach will have all the gear and water just bring extra drinks if you want and dont forget the sunscreen!
Price for up to 4 people
US $800
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What anglers said about Black Drum Fishing in Hillsborough County
Vinny G.
Reviewed Half Day Trip
Half day trip
5/5
My daughter and I had a great day on the water. Captain David got us on some large black drum that looked like small school buses coming out of the water and by the end of the day my daughter reeled in a monster red!!
Thanks for giving my daughter and I a day we can look back on and smile!!!!
Melissa B.
Reviewed 6 Hour Trip
Great Day on the Bay
5/5
We started out our 6 hour excursion by catching some large Black Drum. After a some fun with them, we went to catch our dinner. We caught some red fish and snooker. Then jotted over to catch some Bonnethead shark. Captain Eddy listened to everything my family wanted on the trip and provided the best day of our vacation. He also filleted our fish so that we could cook and enjoy eating them. My 12 year old absolutely loved fishing and being able to eat his catch. Thank you!
Peter M.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Sunset Special (PM)
Evening half day
5/5
The afternoon started out a little windy and choppy on the bay so we went up river and into some canals. Had a lot of bits. We landed a black drum and a small ray. Then before sunset the bay calmed and we tried for some shark with no luck. Over all it was a great day on the water Captain Max. Ne time were in town we will be booking with him.
Maria B.
Reviewed 2 Hour Trip – Morning Shorty
2 incredible hours!
5/5
Captain Max and his Mate, Connor (sp?) were AWESOME. They were fun, patient, and put us in the fish in a big way. The tally for my family of 4 was 1 ladyfish, 1 mangrove snapper, 1 redfish, 1 snook, and 4 HUGE black drum. We intend to fish with Max again on our next trip to the Tampa area. Highly recommend!
Jacob C.
Reviewed 3 Hour - Sunrise
Fantastic Trip
5/5
Captain James took my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter on a great trip. We started catching fish right away, and also spotted dolphins and a manatee. Great trip, and I'd definitely recommend it.
