Captain
Christopher Taylor

Member since September 2015 Tampa, United States
Background
Captain Christopher Taylor is a Florida native and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain who is Certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), and an active member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA). He grew up experiencing everything the Tampa Bay and Boca Grande areas have to offer: from the beautiful Gulf beaches to the excellent fishing. Feel free to ask the captain about anything you may see on your trip as he will be glad to share information that he has learned over the many years of fishing and living in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. From Florida wildlife, birds, and fish, to historical landmarks and areas. Captain Christopher Taylor will entertain you with the natural resources provided by mother nature herself and simply make up every fishing trip. The captain can also offer great suggestions on restaurants and hotels.
Techniques
Tampa Bay, and Boca Grande both hold some of the worlds most pristine waters and is home to many species of sport-fish. Located on the west coast of Florida, Captain Christopher Taylor invites you to partake on a fishing experience that is sure to make memories that will last. Conveniently Tampa bay, and Boca Grande are a short distance from popular theme parks located in Orlando. any anglers travel to Tampa Bay, and Boca Grande to fish for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Sharks, Cobia and more. Most of the time fish are within very close reach and you don't need to travel very far from the dock, or boat ramp. Whether your on vacation, or a local angler looking to fish in your very backyard Captain Christopher Taylor can bring you to the action and deliver to you a fun filled fishing experience. Capt. Taylor facilitates a very positive family friendly environment

Hey, I'm Captain Christopher Taylor

Tampa, United States
Background
Captain Christopher Taylor is a Florida native and a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain who is Certified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), and an active member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA). He grew up experiencing everything the Tampa Bay and Boca Grande areas have to offer: from the beautiful Gulf beaches to the excellent fishing. Feel free to ask the captain about anything you may see on your trip as he will be glad to share information that he has learned over the many years of fishing and living in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. From Florida wildlife, birds, and fish, to historical landmarks and areas. Captain Christopher Taylor will entertain you with the natural resources provided by mother nature herself and simply make up every fishing trip. The captain can also offer great suggestions on restaurants and hotels.
Techniques
Tampa Bay, and Boca Grande both hold some of the worlds most pristine waters and is home to many species of sport-fish. Located on the west coast of Florida, Captain Christopher Taylor invites you to partake on a fishing experience that is sure to make memories that will last. Conveniently Tampa bay, and Boca Grande are a short distance from popular theme parks located in Orlando. any anglers travel to Tampa Bay, and Boca Grande to fish for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Sharks, Cobia and more. Most of the time fish are within very close reach and you don't need to travel very far from the dock, or boat ramp. Whether your on vacation, or a local angler looking to fish in your very backyard Captain Christopher Taylor can bring you to the action and deliver to you a fun filled fishing experience. Capt. Taylor facilitates a very positive family friendly environment

My Charter Listings

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4.9 / 5
(70 reviews)
Tampa
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4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
Ruskin
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Excellent
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4.6 / 5
(11 reviews)
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 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (144)
Entertaining Captain knows where the fish are biting.
Great day in the waters of Tampa Bay
Great day in the waters of Tampa Bay
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Greg J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (7AM) on May 1, 2025
Enjoyed our trip with captain Chris! He got us on the speckled trout all day. I definitely recommend booking with Chris!
Greg J. recommends Florida Reels Fishing Charters โ€“ TA
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Tony D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (11:30AM) on March 24, 2025
Chris is a great guy , awesome guy to go out fishing with , caught some speckled trout and had a good day. Would book again.
Tony D. recommends Tampa Inshore Family Fun
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James W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Christopher

VERIFIED   4 Hour Tripโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (7AM) on March 22, 2025
Chris was a pleasure to fish with. Got us on fish the whole time and was a very fun guy to be around.Highly recommended
James W. recommends Florida Reels Fishing Charters โ€“ Apollo Beach
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Todd C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Entertaining Captain knows where the fish are biting.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 14, 2025
Fun guide. Beautiful Day. Fish were on.
Todd C. recommends Florida Reels Fishing Charters โ€“ RW
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Tom K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Coming again.

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Inshore/Nearshore (11:30AM) on April 4, 2025
Fun day with my brothers, Caught many fish but not all keepers. Book it and go have fun!
Tom K. recommends Florida Reels Fishing Charters โ€“ RN
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