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Poseidon Fishing Charters

Member since October 2019 Apollo Beach, United States
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Poseidon Fishing Charters has one goal – to provide you with an experience that you'll remember for a lifetime! Their team of captains will do their utmost to make sure you have a blast no matter your age or skill level.

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Apollo Beach, United States
Background
Poseidon Fishing Charters has one goal – to provide you with an experience that you'll remember for a lifetime! Their team of captains will do their utmost to make sure you have a blast no matter your age or skill level.

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Apollo Beach
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Tampa
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St. Petersburg
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Bradenton
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Fishing Reports

Our Top 3 Fish That Put Up The Biggest F
Our Top 3 Fish That Put Up The Biggest F
Aug 29, 2021 Apollo Beach
While there are hundreds of species of fish that you can catch off the coast of Tampa, Florida, there are a few that you should definitely not miss if you are wanting to really put your muscles to the test! Our top three picks for the fish that put up the biggest fight are the Goliath Grouper, Bull Shark, and Jack Crevalle. #1 Goliath Grouper The Goliath Grouper is by far our captainsโ€™ favorite fish to fight! This massive species is the largest in the western hemisphere, reaching lengths of up to 8 feet and weighing in around 800 pounds. It truly feels like youโ€™ve hooked up to a bus when youโ€™re trying to reel them in! They put up a really strong fight, but once youโ€™ve gotten them to the surface, you have officially won. Additionally, despite having teeth, they typically engulf and swallow their prey whole. This means that once theyโ€™re hooked, you better hold on tight! #2 Bull Shark The Bull Shark gets its name from their short, blunt snout, as well as their commonly aggressive disposition. Bull sharks have a tendency to head-butt their prey before attacking, so youโ€™ll know when the fight is about to begin! They prefer hunting in shallow water and are not bothered by brackish or freshwater, meaning they can easily venture from the bay into the river. This shark species is the angriest out there and they do not give up. You could be hooked up to one and fight it for an hour to get it to the boat, but as soon as it reaches the surface, theyโ€™ll take off again. This fight tactic could go on for hours, but it will be more than worth it when you get one in the boat! #3 Jack Crevalle The Jack Crevalle is a common inshore fish species that puts up one heck of a fight! Pound for pound, it is the best fighting fish inshore and will be sure to challenge even the most experienced angler. A typical adult Jack can grow up to 40 inches in length and weigh as much as 60 pounds. Even though this may seem small compared to the two previously mentioned, we definitely believe that sometimes itโ€™s not about the dog in the fight, itโ€™s about the fight in the dog (or, in this case, in the fish). Just like you, the Jack Crevalle may be grunting as you fight him to the surface!
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Common Fishing Myths Debunked
Common Fishing Myths Debunked
Mar 26, 2021 Apollo Beach
Ever wondered if the fishing myths youโ€™ve read on the internet are true or false? There are many misconceptions that circle around the web these days, so we decided to debunk five of the most common fishing myths. Myth #1: Will my talking scare the fish away? Absolutely not! Sound doesnโ€™t travel well between air and water, so your talking (and even your kidโ€™s screaming) is barely noticeable to the creatures of the ocean. Myth #2: Donโ€™t bring a banana on the boatโ€ฆ Bananas are said to bring bad luck aboard boats. If youโ€™re superstitious, you may want to beware of this one! However, this claim is 100% a myth. The origins date back to the 1700โ€™s, when many misfortuned large cargo ships were noted to be carrying bananas to their destination. But seriously, please do not bring a banana on your fishing trip... Myth #3: Rain, rain, go away - the fish donโ€™t want to bite today! One of the most common fishing myths is that fish donโ€™t bite when itโ€™s raining. This is simply not true! Rain does not affect a fishโ€™s eating patterns, so youโ€™ll still be able to reel in a big catch without clear skies. Myth #4: Big fish go for big bait. While large bait, such as Bonita and Snapper, can only be eaten by larger fish and sharks, even the big fish wonโ€™t pass up an easy, smaller snack. Myth #5: You canโ€™t catch large fish inshoreโ€ฆ NOT TRUE! You can catch a variety of larger fish, such as Jack Crevalleโ€™s, Grouper, Cobia, Tarpon, and monster sharks, in the inshore waters of Tampa Bay.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 891 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Fun even with weather!
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Robert F.
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Awesome half day trip with Captain Tom!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Sharks on November 25, 2024
Booked a charter with Captain Tom at Posiden charters. Everything was even better than I expected. He was very personable and...
Robert F. recommends Poseidon Fishing Charters โ€“ Tampa
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Christopher D.
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Fun even with weather!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Sharks on May 10, 2025
This was all our first time on a fishing charter and we went for the shark trip.ย  Captain Tom was very knowledgeable and had...
Christopher D. recommends Poseidon Fishing Charters โ€“ Tampa
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Amy C.
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on August 30, 2024
I sent my husband, father, uncle and my kids (12 & 13) out for a half day trip. All the boys had a great time. The captain...
Amy C. recommends Poseidon Fishing โ€“ East Tampa
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Vincent C.
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Great Solo Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (1 MAX) on April 17, 2025
Tony is the man. Put me on fish from the started to the minute we finished. Plenty of grunts, mangrove snappers, and gag groupers....
Vincent C. recommends Poseidon Fishing โ€“ Bradenton
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Abbigail D.
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Had a great time! Everything went great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 24, 2025
We truly enjoyed our time fishing! Cody and Dustin were very nice and helpful. They played good music and it was a fun time!...
Abbigail D. recommends Poseidon Fishing Charters โ€“ Tampa
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