Captain
Daniel Difrancesco

Member since December 2025 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Family-Friendly Fun Awaits! Meet your licensed Captain and Guide: Captain Dan DiFrancesco is a Florida Tampa Bay native with a lifelong passion for fishing the stunning waterways of Tampa Bay. With years of experience as a retired Law Enforcement Sergeant, Marine Unit, and service in the U.S. Coast Guard, he ensures a safe and unforgettable adventure. I grew up fishing Ft Desoto as a kid with a small John Boat and tiller motor! I have spent many years fishing with family, freinds, and fellow fishing guides. One of my favorite things about doing fishing charters is putting clients on fish for the first time! There is no fishing experience required! If you are looking for some inshore or nearshore fishing then a lunch at one of Tampa Bay’s many delicious water front restaurants, or a beautiful sunset, and or Island hopping we have you covered! I have a beautiful 22’ Sea Pro that fits 6 comfortable. I am very mindful of bathroom breaks and will always make each trip as safe, comfortable, fun, and create lasting memories! Give us a try! Captain Dan
Techniques
Utilize quality spinning rods, MirrOlure artificial jigs, hard baits, live shrimp and cut bait depending on what species we are catching!

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Difrancesco

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Family-Friendly Fun Awaits! Meet your licensed Captain and Guide: Captain Dan DiFrancesco is a Florida Tampa Bay native with a lifelong passion for fishing the stunning waterways of Tampa Bay. With years of experience as a retired Law Enforcement Sergeant, Marine Unit, and service in the U.S. Coast Guard, he ensures a safe and unforgettable adventure. I grew up fishing Ft Desoto as a kid with a small John Boat and tiller motor! I have spent many years fishing with family, freinds, and fellow fishing guides. One of my favorite things about doing fishing charters is putting clients on fish for the first time! There is no fishing experience required! If you are looking for some inshore or nearshore fishing then a lunch at one of Tampa Bay’s many delicious water front restaurants, or a beautiful sunset, and or Island hopping we have you covered! I have a beautiful 22’ Sea Pro that fits 6 comfortable. I am very mindful of bathroom breaks and will always make each trip as safe, comfortable, fun, and create lasting memories! Give us a try! Captain Dan
Techniques
Utilize quality spinning rods, MirrOlure artificial jigs, hard baits, live shrimp and cut bait depending on what species we are catching!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Belleair Bluffs
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Kelly W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cold day, but LOTS of fun!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Bird Special - 4:00 PM on January 30, 2026
We knew fishing in January was a long-shot but decided to try anyway. We booked a very last minute 3-hr trip with Captain Dan...
Kelly W. recommends Fairweather Fish and Adventure
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Jeff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dan is THE MAN!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Bird Special! - 8:00 AM on March 23, 2026
We booked a last minute charter with Captain Dan. He went above and beyond on this trip, with 2 kids he was patient, knowledgeable...
Jeff D. recommends Fairweather Fish and Adventure
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SCOTT O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Bird Special! - 8:00 AM on April 1, 2026
This was my son owens first fishing trip and Captain Dan didnโ€™t disappoint him. From the first cast to the last we were surrounded...
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Susan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Non Early Bird! - 1:00 PM on March 25, 2026
Captain Dan was awesome with kids. We had a great day and caught plenty of fish.
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Alissa R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Fishing!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Bird Special on March 6, 2026
We booked Fairweather for our fishing charter on our family trip from WI. Captain was very knowledgeable. Would recommend and...
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