Seasonality
Black Drum fishing in Tampa Bay 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.
Tampa Bay Black Drum Fishing Charters
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Top Black Drum Fishing in Tampa Bay
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6-Hour Adventure
+7
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
6 Hour Trip (PM)
+7
If 4 hours isn't enough to get your fishing on, this trip will scratch that itch! The captain will take you fishing in the gorgeous nearshore and inshore waters of the area. You can target species like the Redfish, Tripletail, Snook, Sheepshead, Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Bonnethead Shark, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and others you run into.
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Price for up to 2 people
US $800
3/4 Day Trip
+8
This trip is recommended for those looking for some fun offshore action while not having to worry about the commute cutting into your fishing time. You'll head out to a number of reefs and other fishing grounds where trolling is ideal. You'll target Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Hogfish, Snapper, and more! Tackle, bait, and licenses are included and you'll be provided with snacks and water as well. Get ready for a fun adventure and book this trip today!
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Price for up to 2 people
US $900
Bradenton
Get ready to explore the productive waters on Florida’s western coast with Poseidon Fishing Charters! You’ll head out from Bradenton with a knowledgeable captain. Whether you’re hoping to land that trophy catch or just want to fill up th
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US $445
5 hour trip Nearshore
+5
Captain Matt invites you to join him in exploring many different fishing grounds out of Belleair Bluffs, Florida. You will begin your adventure at 12.30 p.m. and you will arrive at your nearshore fishing grounds and you will be fishing in minutes. From the time you first drop your line to the last cast, Captain Matt will do everything possible to make sure your adventure is a memorable one. The trip price will cover everything you will need to catch fish including equipment, licenses, and bottled water.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $700
Full day fishing and island stops
+8
Spend a full 8 hours on the water
You can spend some or all of your time fishing, snorkeling and exploring one of the many uninhabited islands in the tampa bay area.
This 8 hour charter allows enough time for all of this in 1 day! Great fun for all ages!
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Price for up to 4 people
US $850
Inshore Sportsman- 8 Hour Trip (AM)
+6
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!
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Price for up to 4 people
US $800
Full Day Trip
+8
Full day trip gives you 8 hours to fish. 8 hours allows you to hit the morning and afternoon bites. This gives you the best opportunity to catch multiple fish of different inshore species. A full day on the water is better than any day on land!
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Price for up to 3 people
US $800
6–Hour Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
+8
Inshore/Nearshore fishing offers a wide variety of species. Your captain will let you know the hot bite for the day. Probably the most popular of all our trips, because of the diversity of the bite and fishing techniques.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $800
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What anglers said about Black Drum Fishing in Tampa Bay
Jeff S.
Reviewed 3 Hour Trip
Captain Hank is the Best
5/5
From the minute I stepped on the boat I could tell Captain Hank knew his stuff and we were going to have a great trip. He had everything ready to go so as soon as we pulled up to the reef we started catching fish. We caught 3 separate species Red drum, Black drum, and Sheepshead. This was one of the best 3 hour trips that I have ever taken! I would highly recommend Captain Hank for your next trip.
Bill D.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
Great time.
5/5
Worked hard to put us on fish, first out he hooked us ( three of us) on Black Drum Fish which were a great fight between 40 &50 pounds each. Then he we moved and caught several Mackerel and Sea Trout. We enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend Shane.
Austin F.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (Morning)
Great experience! Beautiful Day! Awesome scenery! 1/2 day morning trip
5/5
Captain Jeff was great! Greeted me and my son with enthusiasm. Caught quite a few species. Good old trusty Catfish, Redfish (three 20 inch +), Sheephead, Speckled Trout, Snook, Ladyfish and even Black Drum (rare this time of year). He was very adept at keeping us moving to other spots if the bites slowed down. Nice little idle trip around the sandbar @ Johns Pass as well. Definitely will book with him again we visit again. Thanks Captain Jeff!
John G.
Reviewed 2 Hour Trip (PM)
Fun morning trip
5/5
Despite the windy weather we had a great time. Caught some fun to catch fish- got a black drum, some red fish and finished up catching some spotted trout and a few lady fish. Nick is very personable, knowledgeable and made the best of our situation with a short notice trip (on my part) and windy weather I still enjoyed the morning and had a great time.
Adam S.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip (AM) - NO BOAT - 8 MAX
Lots of fun, beautiful scenery
4/5
Steven knows his stuff and freely shares that knowledge. He is very friendly and accommodating. If you get seasick easily like I do, Beach Fishing Adventures may be the right call if you want to get out and fish and are not familiar with fishing the gulf. While we were out we hooked into some whiting, ladyfish, a small black drum and a shaker snook.
