Captain
Trae Sorensen

Member since March 2015 Madeira Beach, United States
Background
Captain Trae Sorensen is a 4th Gen. fisherman in the Tampa bay area. Captain Trae has been fishing these waters for 29 years. His experience and knowledge offshore insures that every trip will provide anglers a memorable experience, whether they are seasoned fishers or first timers.
Techniques
Light tackle, live bait, bottom fishing, trolling, deep dropping

Hey, I'm Captain Trae Sorensen

Madeira Beach, United States
Background
Captain Trae Sorensen is a 4th Gen. fisherman in the Tampa bay area. Captain Trae has been fishing these waters for 29 years. His experience and knowledge offshore insures that every trip will provide anglers a memorable experience, whether they are seasoned fishers or first timers.
Techniques
Light tackle, live bait, bottom fishing, trolling, deep dropping
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Top Knotch Fishing Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(54 reviews)
Madeira Beach
trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Tuna Time!
Tuna Time!
Apr 22, 2017 Madeira Beach
On Saturday, we did a full day trip offshore and fishing was great! We were able to catch 6 tuna and a kingfish before we decided to go bottom fishing and round out the box with our limit of grouper and some nice mangrove snappers as well! Fishing is only going to continue to get better, so book your trip!
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Waters heating up and so is the fishin'
Waters heating up and so is the fishin'
Mar 13, 2017 Madeira Beach
With Spring arriving the water temps are starting to heat up in the Gulf. These warmer water temps are bringing the bait with the pelagics right behind them. On a recent half day we were able to catch some nice kingfish then switched it up and went bottom fishing and caught an assortment of snappers.
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Great Halfday!
Great Halfday!
Feb 17, 2017 Madeira Beach
On Friday, I took a great group of older gentleman out for a half day charter, We had bent rods all day long, we must of caught 100 fish. We ended up with a nice box mangrove snapper, hogfish, sheephead, and grunts. The weather is starting to look like spring, nows the time to book an awesome trip!
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Fall Fishing is in full swing!
Fall Fishing is in full swing!
Sep 26, 2016 Madeira Beach
Despite all this NE wind, the water temperatures have dropped and the kingfish have showed up in good numbers. On this trip we targeted gag grouper and hogfish. It was a bit rough, but it was well worth the rough. Everyone came home with lots of great eats and memories that will last forver!
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Good Red Snapper Season
Good Red Snapper Season
Jul 9, 2016 Madeira Beach
We ended this years red snapper season with a BANG! We ended up with our limit or red grouper and red snapper along with a kingfish and some other snapper species as well. The bite is good and the weather is hot, so now is the time too book a trip of a limetime!
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Red Snapper are finally open!
Red Snapper are finally open!
Jun 4, 2016 Madeira Beach
Red snapper finally opened the beginning of June and so far its hasn't been disappointing! On this trip we ran out to 140' and did well on the grouper and snapper, with the biggest red snapper topping out at 16lbs! The bite is hot, now is the time to book your trip of a lifetime!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Thomas B.
Grand Rapids, MI
Excellent
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 8, 2021
We did the half day trip young and old had fun and we were on the fish the entire time.
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Stacey K.
Montgomery, TX
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6hr trip with Trae

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 26, 2020
Fantastic trip! Weโ€™ve been on several other charters and this one was by far the best. Trae was very knowledgeable and had...
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Lori H.
Rockford, MI
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Great catch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 30, 2021
Trae and Brad were awesome! The boys had a blast!ย  Highly recommendโ€ฆ.
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Brian V.
Mechanicsville, MD
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3/4 day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 14, 2019
Returning Customer to Top Knotch Fishing Charters.ย  Capt Trae never disappoints.ย  This guy works until he finds the meat.ย ...
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Paul P.
Saint Paul, MN
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Loved the experience!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 10, 2020
Great variety and Captain Trae always kept our lines on fish - the rest was up to us. Very fun and productive!
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