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!!!

My Charter Listing

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

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (147)
3 hour trip with captain Ronnie
3 hour trip with captain Ronnie
Half day trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Bill K.
Longwood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening trip with Captain Ronnie

VERIFIED   3HR โ€“ Inshore Fishing on June 18, 2017
Great evening. Ronnie had us right on the fish and it was about to be epic and then the wind messed things up. We were still...
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Brian C.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning Trip with Ronnie

VERIFIED   4HR Morning Inshore Fishing (8AM) on November 10, 2018
He knows these waters of tampa bay and despite tough conditions put us on some nice snook action.ย  Great guy!
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Mark G.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore Fishing Trip (AM) on November 28, 2016
1st fishing trip on the gulf for me and my 9 year old son and had an excellent time. Caught a lot of fish and while my 9 year...
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Dave Z.
Akron, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Flats Fishing

4HR Morning Inshore Fishing (8AM) on August 16, 2016
Captain Ron and his son were fantastic. They took my family out and had us on Snook, Reds, and trout. They showed patience...
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Brandon P.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with captain ronnie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Inshore Fishing Trip (AM) on December 8, 2018
guide was very informative, communicated well and we caught a lot of fish. had a absolutely great day.
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