6 Hour Trip

6 hour trip, starts at 8:00 AM
by Down Range Charters
St. Petersburg
5.0/5 (51 reviews)

About the trip

Spend 6 hours in Tampa Bay, targeting all kinds of inshore species. The Captain will take you after Redfish, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Sheephead, Trout, Tarpon, and many other species. All fishing equipment is included in the price.

Available trips

Private trip
Doctors Office special Hours

2 hour trip,
starts at 9:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $300

Private trip
4 Hour Trip

4 hour trip,
starts at 8:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $400

Private trip
Near shore multi-species trip

6 hour trip,
starts at 8:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $750

About the charter captain

Michael Ayersman

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2021

Captain Michael has over 35 years of fishing experience. From native streams to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, he's seen it all. he has experience in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Which fish you can target

Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
37 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (7)
Charter Reviews (51)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

Fishing with Michael
Fishing with Michael
Full day trip
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Askia R.
Askia R.
5.0/5

6 Hour Trip on August 10, 2025

Great day of fishing

VERIFIED
NEW

my family and I booked this fishing trip with captain Mike of Down Range Charter What a wonderful experience.very professional and friendly captain who knows his craft inside and out.my whole family look forward to fishing with him again.

my family and I booked this fishing trip with captain Mike of Down Range Charter What a wonderful experience.very professional and friendly captain who knows his craft inside and out.my whole family look forward to fishing with him again.  

 Askia R. recommends Down Range Charters

John C.
John C.
5.0/5

6 Hour Trip on June 27, 2025

Highly recommend Capt Mike

VERIFIED

My dad and I had a great time out on the water with Capt Mike and down range charters. He put us on several nice redfish and trout. I will be booking a trip with down range charters the next time I’m in the Tampa area!

My dad and I had a great time out on the water with Capt Mike and down range charters. He put us on several nice redfish and trout. I will be booking a trip with down range charters the next time I’m in the Tampa area!  

 John C. recommends Down Range Charters
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Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait

All baits are provided by the captain

Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Filet is your choice depending on your cooked style. No extra charge for filet

Drinks

Bottled Water

Fishing License

As a USCG captain fully licensed. Required to carry licenses for 4 customers

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 3 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 3 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Newborns are not recommended due to weather conditions and heat. Children have a blast

You Keep Catch

Within legal limits

Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Bank Transfer

US $600

Private trip

6 Hour Trip

6 hour trip, starts at 8:00 AM

Price for group of 4 persons 

US $600


Trip price

US $600

Free cancellation before August 17.

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Available trips