Leisure Life Charters
Captain

Leisure Life Charters

St. Petersburg, United States
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
I was raised in northern Minnesota. I started fishing and hunting at a very young age and just love the outdoors. I moved to Florida at the age of 15 and have now been here for 36 years and love it . I started saltwater fishing and caught my first snook and became addicted instantly! I then about 12 years ago decided I wanted to be a fishing guide so here I am! It is my greatest passion just being on the water every day and enjoying nature!

Charter

Rating

4.9
830 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (830)

Showing 15 of 830 reviews
  • Clarissa Browning
    Clarissa Browning
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Salt Water Fishing Trip

    3 Hour Trip - 10:00 AM4 adults2 children

    Captain Jeff was great! We cane in for a QB camp and scheduled this for our last day. Never went salt water fishing before and Captain Jeff was great! Communication was great, took us to different spots so we had a great fishing experience, shared some grrat stories, was awesome with our 6 and 10 year old boys and he came preppared with everything we needed to have a great day on the water. Boys are already excited to come back and do it all again with Captain Jeff! Highly reccomend him based on his knowledge of thr area, the fish, his experience, his patience with kiddos and overall love of sport.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much. It was a great pleasure fishing with you and your awesome family.

  • Tia Hp
    Tia Hp
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jeff for the fishing win!

    3 Hour Trip2 adults

    We booked a 3-hour (730-1030am) in shore fishing excursion for Monday, April 27, 2026. Captain Jeff shared information about the differences between freshwater/salt water fishing, described the topography and the many different species of fish that could potentially be caught. We started off using shrimp as bait and caught: spotted sea trout lady fish pin fish grunts sand perch We kept the lady fish and used it as cut bait and then caught red fish. Moving around to different spots and switching up the bait made a positive difference! It was a great day of fun conversation and fishing. Captain Jeff has been guiding for over 19+ and is very passionate about it and willing to share his knowledge. He is patient with a great sense of humor. We would definitely guide with Captain Jeff again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for all the kind words. It was a pleasure fishing with you two..

  • Mike Namock
    Mike Namock
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommended Captain

    6 Hour Trip4 adults2 children

    Our family’s first Florida fishing experience and we are so glad that we chose Jeff. He was incredidbly calm and patient with the kids as they got to grips with fishing with live baits. His extensive local knowledge made us feel we were in safe hands from the offset. Jeff moved us on multiple occassions, to try and get us on the fish - his tactics paid off and we caught multiple species throughout the day, including: Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Sea Trout and Sheeps Head. Highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    +2
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for your business. It was a great pleasure fishing with you and your awesome family. Tight lines!

  • Glenn Bowman
    Glenn Bowman
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    5 Hour Trip3 adults1 child

    My two boys and I had an awesome five-hour inshore trip with Capt. Jeff Gibson of Leisure Life Charters. He kept us on fish the entire time, and we caught speckled trout, redfish, and snook. Capt. Jeff was fantastic with my boys, patient, knowledgeable, and made the trip fun from start to finish. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and you can tell he knows these waters. We’d definitely book with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much!

  • Philip Rader
    Philip Rader
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Jeff is is Da Man!

    3 Hour Trip2 adults

    Went on the 3 hr trip with Capt Jeff and it was perfect. He was cordial and welcoming from the second we met. Super patient and helpful all morning. Kept our hooks baited and took care of everything (except the actual reeling at times). We caught a wide variety of fish and they put of a good fight. At one point my daughter said “tbh I’m kinda tired of catching fish”. It was the ultimate flex and compliment. Last point… we were bay fishing so motion sickness was a non-issue.

    Reported catch:
    Ladyfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great fishing trip!
    Nathan W.
    Nathan W.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    August fishing trip
    Amil S.
    Amil S.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Very knowledgeable! Great time!
    Tony R.
    Tony R.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great trip!
    Jeff F.
    Jeff F.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Excellent Fishing Experience
    Kevin H.
    Kevin H.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Don't skip out on this one!
    Cody S.
    Cody S.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great time on the water!
    Joshua T.
    Joshua T.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Awesome trip!
    Greg H.
    Greg H.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    caught at least 5 fish each
    Nathan B.
    Nathan B.
  • Leisure Life Charters
    Leisure Life ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Fun Day on the Water
    Maksim C.
    Maksim C.

What's biting with Leisure Life Charters in St. Petersburg

As the tourist season winds down, the fishing season is just getting better and better. Big King Mackerel arrive close to the beaches during their fall migration. People from far and wide come to catch a 'smoker.'

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