Captain
Ronnie Hayes

Member since July 2016 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Hi. My name is Captain Ronnie Hayes. I was born and raised in St Petersburg FL. I have spent most of my life fishing the beautiful waters that surround this amazing place I call home. The fishing opportunities here are endless. My greatest passion as a fishing guide is taking kids fishing. The most important part of my job is making sure they leave with big smiles. So what do you say, book your trip today and let's go catch some fish!!!
Techniques
My favorite time of the year is in the summer time. There is nothing better than fishing under the Skyway Bridge hooking a Giant Tarpon and watching the explosion as she jumps into the air. We get to do this from early April to the end of August. When I'm not fishing for the silver king, you can find me anchored up on an inshore flat, searching for those big redfish schools that come cruising down that mangrove shoreline. Some of the best snook fishing happens in these back water canals and grass flats along Tampa Bay. Our trips include live bait and artificial. So what do you say, let's go fishing!!!

Hey, I'm Captain Ronnie Hayes

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Hi. My name is Captain Ronnie Hayes. I was born and raised in St Petersburg FL. I have spent most of my life fishing the beautiful waters that surround this amazing place I call home. The fishing opportunities here are endless. My greatest passion as a fishing guide is taking kids fishing. The most important part of my job is making sure they leave with big smiles. So what do you say, book your trip today and let's go catch some fish!!!
Techniques
My favorite time of the year is in the summer time. There is nothing better than fishing under the Skyway Bridge hooking a Giant Tarpon and watching the explosion as she jumps into the air. We get to do this from early April to the end of August. When I'm not fishing for the silver king, you can find me anchored up on an inshore flat, searching for those big redfish schools that come cruising down that mangrove shoreline. Some of the best snook fishing happens in these back water canals and grass flats along Tampa Bay. Our trips include live bait and artificial. So what do you say, let's go fishing!!!
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Somewhere South Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(55 reviews)
St. Petersburg
Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Fishing In The New Year 2024
Fishing In The New Year 2024
Feb 3, 2024 St. Petersburg
The start of the new year is very promising for 2024. The bite has been really good and there are good numbers of fish being caught on the inside of the islands. As we approach spring it will only get better as those fish transition from the back waters to the outside flats. There have been some desent numbers of redfish in the mangroves with a bunch of snook to make for some non stop action. Live bait has been key but a cut pinfish soaked on the bottom has been very productive. Book your trips for Spring Time. Lets go fishing 2024.
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November 2023 Tampa Bay
November 2023 Tampa Bay
Nov 11, 2023 St. Petersburg
The fishing on Tampa Bay has been unbelievable this year. We are finding good numbers of redfish on the barrier islands in the back country. The snook action has been really good on the out going tides. It we continue on this warm weather pattern the fishing should remain spectacular throughout the holidays. What do ya say, Lets Go Fishing!!
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Spring Time In St.Petersburg 2023
Spring Time In St.Petersburg 2023
Mar 25, 2023 St. Petersburg
The fishing in St.Petersburg has come alive!! The water temps are on the rise and the fish are eating everything presented to them. With warmer days ahead and plenty of sunshine, the fishing conditions will continue to great. What Do Ya Say, Lets Go Fishing
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December 2022 Fishing
December 2022 Fishing
Dec 29, 2022 St. Petersburg
Last couple days of fishing have been a struggle with water temps dipping into the low 60โ€™s. Hopefully as the days go the water will start to warm up and the fishing conditions will improve getting is ready for 2023. Lets Go Fishing
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October Fishing
October Fishing
Oct 4, 2022 St. Petersburg
As the the temps start to fall and the water cools down the fishing in St. Petersburg has been on fire. The inshore bite continues to be strong and the fish are eating gearing up for winter. Snook and Redfish have showed up in good numbers on the flats and inside islands. Look for this hot action to continue all the through fall. What do you say, LETS GO FISHING!!
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Happy Birthday -The Big 13
Happy Birthday -The Big 13
Sep 4, 2022 St. Petersburg
Had Vance and his buddies out for a little morning fishing for his big 13th birthday. Great day on the water with these young men!!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour trip with captain Ronnie
3 hour trip with captain Ronnie
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Ronald M.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Fishing with Ronnie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore Fishing Trip (AM) on April 27, 2019
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Bob P.
Tampa, FL
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Fishing with Ronnie

VERIFIED   4HR Morning Inshore Fishing (8AM) on June 3, 2018
Great weather, great captain, great fishing (and we caught some too!!)
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Robert B.
Washington, DC
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Snook and Redfish trip with Captain Ronnie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore Fishing Trip (PM) on May 4, 2018
We had a great time with Captain Ronnie. He put us on plenty of fish.
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Lee S.
Grygla, Minnesota
Excellent
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Evening trip with Capt. Ronnie Hayes was by far best part of trip to St Pete area. My wife and I will be back to fish with Capt. Haves

VERIFIED   Sunset Snook Fishing Experience on March 19, 2017
Capt Hayes made the evening perfect. we caught fish and learned a lot about the area we where fishing & species we caught....
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Robert J. M.
Largo, Florida
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Six hours with Capt. Ron

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore Fishing Trip (AM) on February 26, 2017
This was such a great trip. Capt. Ron and his son, Tanner, went out of their way to ensure our trip was a success.ย  They are...
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