Tampa Redfish Fishing Charters
Tampa Redfish Fishing Charters
Best Redfish Fishing Charters in Tampa
Best Redfish Fishing Charters in Tampa
Redfish Fishing in Tampa
Redfish Fishing in Tampa
- Size 3 to 12lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Flats, Backcountry
(Sciaenops ocellatus)
Redfish are present in the Tampa Bay throughout the year, with peak populations following the annual arrival of schools of mullet in early March and additionally resurging again in September to spawn.
Reds in the Bay may be considered juveniles, as they hide out in these shallow waters until maturity, when they venture offshore. However, they are still great game to go after and will put up a fight. They can be caught in the same places as snook, trout and other flats fish.
Tampa Redfish Fishing Seasons
Tampa Redfish Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Redfish fishing in Tampa varies slightly throughout the year. High season is March to April and September to November. Low season is January to February, May to August and December. There is no closed season.
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Based on 27,689 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
What anglers said about Redfish Fishing in Tampa
What anglers said about Redfish Fishing in Tampa
Try to go out early and on an over cast day if you can. BRING YOUR SUN SCREEN
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Try to go out early and on an over cast day if you can. BRING YOUR SUN SCREEN
Gianfranco Z.
Miami, Florida
Find a good tackle and Bait shop. Fish early morning and afternoon Fish early morning and Evening
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Find a good tackle and Bait shop. Fish early morning and afternoon Fish early morning and Evening
Tammy G.
Rifle, CO
Watch the moon . If it's a full moon the fish eat all night making them harder to catch during the day.
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Watch the moon . If it's a full moon the fish eat all night making them harder to catch during the day.
Jeffrey W.
LaGrange, GA
Tampa is full of fish, many different species. Makes for a great fishing experience.
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Tampa is full of fish, many different species. Makes for a great fishing experience.
Dan U.
Lineboro, MD
Call captains prior to going out to see current species, conditionsโฆ and how to pay captains because app can be confusing
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Call captains prior to going out to see current species, conditionsโฆ and how to pay captains because app can be confusing
Eric S.
Apopka, FL
Book the AM trip before the sun gets too hot. A tad cold heading out to the fishing spot but once settled it was a perfect weather.
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Book the AM trip before the sun gets too hot. A tad cold heading out to the fishing spot but once settled it was a perfect weather.
Traci G.
Elk Grove Village, IL
Captain Ike would be an excellent choice for a beginner and experienced person wanting to get out on the water
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Captain Ike would be an excellent choice for a beginner and experienced person wanting to get out on the water
Jamie R.
Underwood, MN
If looking for a bigger boat to go out farther don't forget to ask about the boat lol I was expecting a bigger boat (didn't ask or specify) and wanted them to go further out but from the two boys point of view I got exactly what I wanted...a great experience...
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If looking for a bigger boat to go out farther don't forget to ask about the boat lol I was expecting a bigger boat (didn't ask or specify) and wanted them to go further out but from the two boys point of view I got exactly what I wanted...a great experience...
Donna R.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Book with FishingBooker.com. Easy to do and you will not be disappointed.
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Book with FishingBooker.com. Easy to do and you will not be disappointed.
Jason A.
Tampa, FL
Just like fishing anywhere else, book a great guide and have fun on the water !
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Just like fishing anywhere else, book a great guide and have fun on the water !
Ed P.
Stoughton, MA
Get in touch with Captain John Rivers at Rivers 2 Bay Fishing Charters, (727) 313-1781. He will put you on some great fish! I know who I'm going to call for my next trip.
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Get in touch with Captain John Rivers at Rivers 2 Bay Fishing Charters, (727) 313-1781. He will put you on some great fish! I know who I'm going to call for my next trip.
Christopher A.
Tampa, Florida
If you can't catch fish in Tampa, something is wrong! Great place to wet a line.
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If you can't catch fish in Tampa, something is wrong! Great place to wet a line.
Robert C.
United States
Tampa Bay Florida has one of the most beautiful pristine and preserved Fisheries any fishing fanatic or professional fisherman would want to to enjoy. And when you go fishing with a professional fishing charter like Captain Joe from sloppy joe fishing charters in Tampa Florida you can find yourself catching unbelievable record breaking number of fish like Snook redfish and jack crevalle just to name a few.
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Tampa Bay Florida has one of the most beautiful pristine and preserved Fisheries any fishing fanatic or professional fisherman would want to to enjoy. And when you go fishing with a professional fishing charter like Captain Joe from sloppy joe fishing charters in Tampa Florida you can find yourself catching unbelievable record breaking number of fish like Snook redfish and jack crevalle just to name a few.
Antonio C.
Tampa, Florida
Call the guide ( Tom Charlton ) and ask him or her what fish are biting when you want to fish.
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Call the guide ( Tom Charlton ) and ask him or her what fish are biting when you want to fish.
Wendy O.
Lakeland, Florida
Get ready to catch fish. You don't have to go to Costa Rica for workd class fishing.
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Get ready to catch fish. You don't have to go to Costa Rica for workd class fishing.
William V.
St. Petersburg, FL
I would find out a head of time the allowable length of fish and in-season fish that you can keep. We caught snook and couldn't keep because they were out of season. The trout we caught didn't meet the 15 inch requirement. Even though we enjoyed catching the fish, we were hoping to take some home with us.
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I would find out a head of time the allowable length of fish and in-season fish that you can keep. We caught snook and couldn't keep because they were out of season. The trout we caught didn't meet the 15 inch requirement. Even though we enjoyed catching the fish, we were hoping to take some home with us.
Anthony C.
Rock Hill, SC
For maximum action as number of catches. I recommend the flats. More serious fishermen and conditions permitting Inrecommend Tarpon or Grooper.
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For maximum action as number of catches. I recommend the flats. More serious fishermen and conditions permitting Inrecommend Tarpon or Grooper.
Louis L.
LaGrange, GA
Find someone experienced and honest about the species that are biting at different times of the year so your experience are realistic. This will make for a much more fun experience.
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Find someone experienced and honest about the species that are biting at different times of the year so your experience are realistic. This will make for a much more fun experience.
Randy S.
Orlando, FL
Get ready for some of the best inshore fishing of your life. The flats and mangroves of Tampa Bay have some truly world class fishing. Be prepared to hear your drag scream with bull reds, over slot snook, and slob trout.
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Get ready for some of the best inshore fishing of your life. The flats and mangroves of Tampa Bay have some truly world class fishing. Be prepared to hear your drag scream with bull reds, over slot snook, and slob trout.
FishingBooker Member
Valrico, Florida
Since this was my first time fishing this area, I really didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. There is a wide variety of fish, and they are EVERYWHERE. I don't know how the rest of the year is, but March 2018 was a fantastic trip for me. I caught 20 fish in a 4-hour charter, including four different kinds of fish, and I just finished dinner made from part of my catch.
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Since this was my first time fishing this area, I really didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. There is a wide variety of fish, and they are EVERYWHERE. I don't know how the rest of the year is, but March 2018 was a fantastic trip for me. I caught 20 fish in a 4-hour charter, including four different kinds of fish, and I just finished dinner made from part of my catch.
Ted P.
Miami, Florida