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Reef Relief Charters
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Reef Relief Charters

St. Petersburg, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
My father and I have been fishing the gulf for over 25 years. We lobster in the Keys, scallop in Crystal River, and fish out of John's Pass. We enjoy being on the water and bringing home some of Florida's best seafood. And we are passionate about helping other people fall in love with Florida's best as well!

Charter

Reef Relief Charters

Reef Relief Charters

St. Petersburg
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $600

Rating

4.8
330 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (330)

Showing 1 – 5 of 330 reviews
  • Volodymyr Martynson
    Volodymyr Martynson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great !!

    Extended Day • 5 adults

    Awesome offshore trip and a great captain! We caught some really nice fish and had a blast. One suggestion for the future: it would be great to use a heavier leader and stronger tackle for the bigger fish, especially cobia. We had several cobia right next to the boat, but every one of them broke off before we could land it. That hurt 😂 And one more small thing — please fix the toilet flush 😅 Going overboard is definitely an experience, but not everyone wants that kind of adventure! Other than that, we had a great time, caught some beautiful fish, and would definitely recommend the trip. Thanks again! 🎣

    Reported catch:
    Red Grouper
    Grunt
    Lane Snapper
  • Brian Goode
    Brian Goode
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Experience We've Ever Had

    6 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    We've been vacationing in the St. Petersburg area for over 20 years. In that time we have done numerous fishing charters, including the local "party boats" and other private charters. Captain Rich and Reef Relief Charters was by far the most pleasurable experience we have had in all this time. Captain Rich was personable, honest, flexible, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his craft. All the attributes you want when you place trust in someone to take you and your family out in the open water. Not only was his character impeccable, but also the fishing was phenomenal as well. We went out on a 6 hour offshore charter. It was my 8 year old daughter's first charter experience. Not only did Captain Rich help her catch a monster red grouper, he also was attentive to everyone in the family making it easy to fill our cooler with fish. Over all, a completely phenomenal day. If only there were more people in the world dedicated to their profession like Captain Rich.

    Reported catch:
    Red Grouper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grunt
    Lane Snapper
    +1
  • Jeffrey Coffey
    Jeffrey Coffey
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish trip was great

    6 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    We had a blast. The captain and crew were amazing. It was a full moon the nite before so dont think the bite was as good as it could have been. We still caught some good fish. Would hate to know how it would be if the bite was real good. Cause we were wore out. Will do it again for sure.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Red Grouper
    Grunt
  • Stephanie Arnett
    Stephanie Arnett
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT FISHING EXPERIENCE

    6 Hour Trip • 6 adults

    We had so much fun with Captain Rich, he was fun and entertaining, had great stories that he shared with us. Plus he was very attentive to helping us bait our hooks, taking the fish off, letting us know exactly what we caught. Even though we are a fishing family he was still helping us through the whole trip, and there were 6 of us! The fishing was good, caught plenty of fish to bring back with us to Wisconsin. We cannot WAIT to come back next year!

    Reported catch:
    Red Grouper
    Grunt
    Mangrove Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Lauren B
    Lauren B
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day at sea!

    Full Day • 5 adults

    We had the 8 hour charter and it was awesome! We caught Grouper, Snapper, an 8 foot nurse shark, and several other little guys. The ride out and back was great and Captain was so knowledgeable. First mate, Scarlet, was super fun. Great family charter or for anyone!

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Lane Snapper
    Gag Grouper

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Joseph E.
    Joseph E.
    overall we had a great trip. caught about 45 fish total. unfortunately no keepers, but thats the game you play. we were in pretty constant action from the time we git there till we headed back in. i would recomend for anyone.
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A bucket filled with freshly caught fish, including a large grouper, on a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Volodymyr M.
    Volodymyr M.
    Awesome offshore trip and a great captain! We caught some really nice fish and had a blast. One suggestion for the future: it would be great to use a heavier leader and stronger tackle for the bigger fish, especially cobia. We had several cobia right next to the boat, but every one of them broke off before we could land it. That hurt 😂 And one more small thing — please fix the toilet flush 😅 Going overboard is definitely an experience, but not everyone wants that kind of adventure! Other than that, we had a great time, caught some beautiful fish, and would definitely recommend the trip. Thanks again! 🎣
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large Grouper while fishing offshore.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Aaron B.
    Aaron B.
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Brian G.
    Brian G.
    We've been vacationing in the St. Petersburg area for over 20 years. In that time we have done numerous fishing charters, including the local "party boats" and other private charters. Captain Rich and Reef Relief Charters was by far the most pleasurable experience we have had in all this time. Captain Rich was personable, honest, flexible, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his craft. All the attributes you want when you place trust in someone to take you and your family out in the open water. Not only was his character impeccable, but also the fishing was phenomenal as well. We went out on a 6 hour offshore charter. It was my 8 year old daughter's first charter experience. Not only did Captain Rich help her catch a monster red grouper, he also was attentive to everyone in the family making it easy to fill our cooler with fish. Over all, a completely phenomenal day. If only there were more people in the world dedicated to their profession like Captain Rich.
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A young girl excitedly holds a fish while adults assist her on a fishing charter in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Marissa D.
    Marissa D.
    Great trip with kids. Caught lots of fish on 10 hr trip. Captain let the kids jump off boat and swim. All around great trip
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A family enjoying a deep sea fishing day, showcasing their catches of Red Snapper while aboard a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Jason D.
    Jason D.
    Everyone had a great day on the boat and everyone caught fish! The captain was very helpful and made sure everyone was cwtchign fish! Our son even caught a shark! Trip is good for any age.
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Grouper
    Lauren B.
    Lauren B.
    We had the 8 hour charter and it was awesome! We caught Grouper, Snapper, an 8 foot nurse shark, and several other little guys. The ride out and back was great and Captain was so knowledgeable. First mate, Scarlet, was super fun. Great family charter or for anyone!
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a vibrant ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Califf C.
    Califf C.
    We had an incredible time! We went 29 miles offshore and were rewarded with some fantastic grouper and snapper. The entire experience was top-notch and highly recommended for any angler.
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A variety of Grouper laid out on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Brandon W.
    Brandon W.
    We asked for a trip targeting grouper. Other local captains said the bite was tough this year.... But captain Rich got us out and put us on some fish. It's not the prettiest boat but he got us out and got us on the fish.
  • Reef Relief Charters
    Reef Relief ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Angler holding a spotted grouper aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Snowy Grouper
    Dylan B.
    Dylan B.

What's biting with Reef Relief Charters in St. Petersburg

Celebrate the amazing Kingfish migration by taking part in the Old Salt King of the Beach Tournament. Otherwise, catch Gag Grouper in as little as 12 feet of water and enjoy the return of hot Trout fishing in Tampa Bay.

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