Hillsborough Bay Tarpon Fishing Charters

The boat is yours for the day, and what you do is up to you. Spend 7 hours targeting one species, or take a tour of several habitats to bring home a huge mixed bag of delicious fish. The choice is yours and if you want to take a break for lunch at one of the area's great dockside restaurants, the captain will be happy to oblige!

Get up with the sun and Capt. Max! This trip is for experienced anglers who want to fish at the crack of dawn. If not so experienced this trip is still an option! The same fish are available all day long but at sunrise you’ll have a better chance for tarpon and snook. Snapper, trout and redfish once the sun comes up. And as always, SHARKS!

Book this trip to go fishing specifically for Tarpon during their migration period from May to August. You'll explore the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico in search of the prized Silver King. All the equipment will be provided for you, all you need to bring is some sun protection. You should also bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed, and your Tarpon adventure can start! Please note this is a trip for a maximum of 4 anglers.

Offshore fishing enthusiasts will have all their fishing needs fulfilled on this 8-hour epic adventure! Your targets include Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, Amberjack, and Grouper. Capt. Dustin is happy to clean and fillet any catch you choose to keep and also provides all of your gear. On board, you'll also find soft drinks, snacks, and lunch to keep you going all day long.

5 hours on the water give you even more time to fish the inshore waters and enjoy nature. Bring your food and drinks, come aboard, and have fun!

Our 6 hour trip is very popular ! We are able to target more fish and cover more area! I am also able to spend more time showing newer people to these waters and this great fishery we have!!!!

This trip will see you target Snook, Redfish, and Trout in the shallows and also fish some reefs and wrecks inside the bay to target Grouper, Snapper, Shark, and other reef species. You'll always be looking for opportunities to catch Tarpon, Cobia, and other large game fish. Keep in mind that the departure time may change due to the conditions and tides. The trip lasts 8-9 hours.

The 6 hour trip is a great option for anglers who are looking for the fish of a life time or anyone who wants to get out and have a blast fishing Tampa bay!! Some of the exciting targets include Redfish, Snook, Trout, Snapper and triple tail. Capt. Zach will clean your fish and bag it up for you if you wish to take it home!! All gear and water is provided.

Enjoy a nice day out on the water with the chance to catch loads of fish!

There’s a fish with your name on it in Tampa and Baitrun Charters will help you catch it! Local species include Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Cobia, Pompano, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail, and more if