Seasonality
King Mackerel (Kingfish) fishing in Tampa Bay varies moderately throughout the year. High season is April and October. Low season is January to February and December. There is no closed season.
Tampa Bay King Mackerel (Kingfish) Fishing Charters
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Top King Mackerel (Kingfish) Fishing in Tampa Bay
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Full Day 8 hours
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If you want to maximize your chance of getting fish on the boat, this is the trip for you. Spend a whole day on the water, getting acquainted with the Tampa Bay's diverse inshore waters. You'll be able to hunt the flats, as well as the open bays for a range of game fish like Snook, and even Tarpon (when in season), to delicious table fish, such as snapper, seasonal inshore grouper, spotted sea trout, seasonal king mackeral, among many more. Fishing mostly live bait.
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Price for up to 1 person
US $795
12 Hour – Offshore
+8
Depending on the season, the captain and crew will give you a chance to chase American Red Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin (Mahi), Red, Gag, and Scamp Grouper, Cobia, King Mackerel, Mangrove and Yellowtail Snapper, and Hogfish, along with the wide variety of other reef species. Let the crew know your expectations and we will plan a trip for you.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $2,100
6 Hour offshore deepsea fish trip .
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First mate works for tips 15-20% customary and much appreciated! Deep sea fishing in style onboard Reel Lucky a 35 foot Cigarette go fast center console . The water has cooled off and the fish has moved closer to shore. On this trip, we fish 15 to 25 miles from shore and catch a variety of offshore species including assored grouper , snappers , Mackerel, Kingfish, Cobia , huge Goliath grouper and sharks are all possible .
Price for up to 2 people
US $1,350
6 Hour - Offshore
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For the angler that wants to do it all out to 9 miles!! This trip allows much more flexibility to spend the day doing a little bit of everything from bottom fishing on private waypoints for a nice variety of Snappers and Grouper and also Pelagic species, such as Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia.
Let's catch some dinner!
Price for up to 4 people
US $850
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
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This is a six-hour trip that will see you target the species of your choice or travel to where the fish is biting the best! The departure time is flexible so you can have the best fishing experience possible. The standard starting time is 7:00 a.m.
Price for up to 3 people
US $700
Full Day Offshore (8 Hrs)
+8
This is a full day of fishing - requiring alot more fuel use to travel up to 30 miles offshore. With an enclosed toilet on board - makes this a great day for the entire family. Bring snacks - ice and water always provided. Large grouper, snapper, hogfish, amberjack and some really challenging ledge and wreck species are waiting for you to make some awesome memories. This is an 8 hour trip.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $1,400
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
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Looking to catch some fish in Manatee County? Make it happen, with Ratha B Fishin! Captain Jeffrey will be your guide, offering years of knowledge and experience. Start times for trips can be adjusted; just reach out to your captain if you had another tim
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Price for up to 5 people
US $750
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What anglers said about King Mackerel (Kingfish) Fishing in Tampa Bay
George K.
Reviewed 4-Hour Half-Day Adventure
Great Trip!!!
5/5
Had a great morning on the water with Wade! Caught fish all morning with a wide variety of species!
Willie M.
Reviewed 4 Hour Fishing Trip (AM)
Great 1/2 day trip highly recommend
5/5
Great trip. Picked us right up at our dock. Got some snook and a limit on trout. Very knowledgeable capt. Will fish with him again next time we are down.
Geoff G.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM) – Inshore
Fun time for some novice anglers
5/5
Captain Andres was great. Super helpful and we had fun catching a bunch of trout and a few catfish. The big redfish were elusive but that’s ok. It was still a great time.
Joel R.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Captain
5/5
Had a really enjoyable time with Captain, caught some great fish, he was great to work with.
Max T.
Reviewed 2 Hour Trip (AM)
Kids vacation fishing trip
5/5
Captain was great and got us in fish right off the bat. Kids could not stop bragging on their way back to hotel on everything they caught. I’d rate Nick 💯!
