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

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St.Pete Fishing
St.Pete Fishing
Aug 24, 2025 St. Petersburg
The fishing has been pretty good lately with some higher tides in the evening. With the added rain the water has cooled down some getting these fish to really get active. As we approach September, the fall patern will be in effect and the inshore fishing will get really good. Lets Go Fishing
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Hot Bite!!!
Hot Bite!!!
Jul 20, 2025 St. Petersburg
When we got to our spot, the tide was so low i thought we were gonna have a hard time getting on the fish. Its a good thing the Panga floats in a foot of water!!! Once we got our baits in the water the bite was non stop. Lots of refish and snook action!!!
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Redfish In The Burg
Redfish In The Burg
Jul 20, 2025 St. Petersburg
Took my buddy Jamie out for an evening of fishing. We had an awesome time catching redfish along the south shore of Tampa Bay! The fish were feeding on everthing we put in front of them.
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Summertime Fishing July 2025
Summertime Fishing July 2025
Jul 19, 2025 St. Petersburg
The summertime fishing in St.Petersburg has been exceptional in the early morning hours and late evening before the sun sets. Cut bait on the bottom has been the go to. Moving water has been the ticket. If your looking to do some summer fishing your best bet is early morning or late afternoon. Book your trip and lets go fishing!!
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April Fishing 2024
April Fishing 2024
Apr 19, 2024 St. Petersburg
The waters in Tampa Bay have the perfect temps now for an unbelievable fishing experience from the shallow water grass flats to the pristine beaches in our area. The redfish bite is on fire. Live baits have been the trick on an out going tide with lots of snook mixed in the action. As we approach the month of May the fishing in Tampa Bay should continue its normal yearly cycle with amazing catching of trophie size fish. What do you say, Lets go Fishing!!! Now Booking
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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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3 hour trip with captain Ronnie
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Dylan L.
Ashwaubenon, WI
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Fishing with Ronnie

VERIFIED   3HR โ€“ Inshore Fishing (6PM) on January 23, 2022
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VERIFIED   4HR Morning Inshore Fishing (8AM) on March 15, 2021
Captain Ron was phenomenal. A real gentleman and someone who worked hard to have a sketch page. I would recommend him to anyone...
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Jamie N.
Mauston, WI
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Great family trip late afternoon into evening

VERIFIED   4HR Inshore Fishing (12PM) on March 30, 2021
Capt Ronnie was great ! Would book again.ย  Nice equipment and boat.ย  Great with teenagers and life long fisherman that knows...
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Vikki K.
Miami, FL
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We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better fishing charter!

VERIFIED   3HR โ€“ Inshore Fishing (6PM) on August 13, 2018
Our family took a fishing charter with Captain Ronnie and we couldnโ€™t have asked for a better charter!! He took us and our...
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Taylor M.
Wind Gap, PA
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Evening Trip with Captain Ronnie

VERIFIED   3HR โ€“ Inshore Fishing (6PM) on August 11, 2021
Awesome experience out in Tampa Bay!
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