Seasonality
Spanish Mackerel fishing in Tampa Bay varies moderately throughout the year. High season is May to September. Low season is January to February and December. There is no closed season.
Tampa Bay Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters
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Top Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Tampa Bay
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6Hr Morning trip Starts at 8:30Am.
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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.
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Price for up to 2 people
US $750
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon
This Tarpon trip will take you fishing for the Silver King. This charter is an opportunity to tangle with one of the largest fish that roam Tampa Bay. The captain will provide all gear, licenses, bait, cooler with ice, etc. Please bring any snacks and drinks (cans no glass bottles please) you might want for the day! Tarpon is never a sure thing on any trip, but it is a bucket list fish for many fishermen! We target Tarpon generally during the summer months.
Price for up to 2 people
US $800
6 Hour Trip
Tampa Bay is well known for offering a wide variety of fish to target. With a full day charter, you will have more time to get into some remote areas. Some of the species you can expect to see include Redfish, Kingfish, Snook, Trout, and more. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.
Price for up to 4 people
US $750
6 Hour Trip – Inshore
+7
A 6-hour trip is a great option for anglers who are looking for the fish of a lifetime or anyone who wants to get out and have a blast fishing Tampa Bay! Some exciting targets include Redfish, Snook, Trout, Snapper, and Tripletail. Capt. Zach will clean your fish and bag it for you if you wish to take it home! All gear and water are provided.
Price for up to 4 people
US $600
St. Petersburg
1/2 Day Inshore Fishing (pm)
+7
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!
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Price for up to 3 people
US $495
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What anglers said about Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Tampa Bay
Alex P.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
Another great trip
5/5
This was our second trip with Anthony and it was even better than the first. We caught lots of fish including snapper, flounder, Spanish mackerel and even a Goliath grouper and a tarpon. I could recommend Anthony enough. Thanks again we had a great trip
Brian M.
Reviewed Half Day Trip – Inshore AM
Great Day on the Water
5/5
We had a good Sunday morning fishing trip with Captain Mike. It was myself, my brother, and my 12 year old daughter. We caught a lot of spotted seatrout, a Spanish mackerel, grunts, and other species. Captain Mike had good fishing spots and kept our lines in the water. He was great with my daughter, too, so a good option if you are fishing with younger ones. I recommend Captain Mike and would fish with him again.
Candace U.
Reviewed 4–Hour Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
Great trip! Caught the biggest fish we’ve ever seen!
5/5
Captain Adam was great, he took us right to the fish and we had lots biting. Caught a huge permit fish, Spanish mackerel, and red fish! Boat was great and Adam was super friendly, highly recommend!!
Jennie K.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip (AM)
Awesome fishing trip!!
5/5
Our family of 6 went on a morning 4 hour trip and Captain Brad put us on the fish. We caught a lot of grunt, some hogfish, Spanish mackerel, yellowtail, and I caught a huge flounder!! Captain Brad and Ben are the best! Would definitely go with them again and highly recommend!
Brad C.
Reviewed 6 Hour Trip (AM)
Great time with TONS of fish!
5/5
We wanted to book a charter last minute but were having a hard time confirming a trip with two different captains. Captain Gregg's charter popped up and it was perfect timing. We did a 6-hour charter. It was a great time with tons a fish. We caught snapper, grouper, grunt, spanish mackerel and a 30-pound king fish! The boat was clean and had tons of shade. The crew was informative and helpful throughout the whole trip.
