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Reel Lucky Fishing Charters

St. Petersburg, United States
Federal waters
50+ reviews
Captain Joseph's father was a founding member and officer of B.A.S.S., so the captain grew up fishing. He's spent decades working as a commercial fisherman, starting as a deckhand and eventually working his way up to a captain of commercial Grouper bandit boats, Stone Crab boats, and net boats.
Chris L.
Chris L.
First mate

Charters

Rating

4.9
88 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (88)

Showingย 1 โ€“ 5ย ofย 88ย reviews
  • Charles Lee
    Charles Lee
    us
    Illinois, US
    โ€ข
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip ever

    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) โ€ข 5 adults

    They worked hard to make sure we caught fish!!! Been on many charters this was the best!!๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Ž

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Snook
    Sheepshead
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for choosing Reel Lucky Fishing Charters, you are appreciated ๐Ÿ€

  • Daniel Campbell
    Daniel Campbell
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    โ€ข
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Joseph

    4hr nearshore / offshore trip โ€ข 4 adults
  • Tiffany Bruender
    Tiffany Bruender
    us
    Minnesota, US
    โ€ข
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Letโ€™s do some real fishing!

    4hr nearshore / offshore trip โ€ข 2 adults

    Hands down! The crew you need to book with! Worth every penny and minute. Great atmosphere, good music, cute little dog! You could feel the pride he puts into his boat and keeping his clients safe. Plus he helped me achieve catching a shark as big as me! Gave us great restaurants options on where to get our fresh catches cooked up, even the best ways to have it prepared. Great knowledge about the area around here, and is very friendly to talk too! His co crew man, Chris was just as great as the Captain Joe. They did not make me like a tourist one bit. I will definitely be booking again, and it will be the 8 hours one, not the 4 hours. 4 hour was the right amount of time for new people like us fishing in the ocean. But Iโ€™m coming back prepared and ready to take on the whole day fishing with the men next time! ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽฃ Sorry, Chris for the google blast of your face, but itโ€™s the best picture of the fish! ๐Ÿ 

  • Robert Davis
    Robert Davis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Delaware, US
    โ€ข
    Member since 2020
    โ€ข
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic day

    11hr longrange Full Send Adventure โ€ข 4 adults

    Captain Joe and John his 1st mate were a team Iโ€™d put up with the great onesโ€ฆ worked their butts off to make sure everyone was comfortable but also making sure everyone worked those reels. Crazy 3 Goliath grouper day doubled up at one point. And then after some snapper chased down for monster Reef Donkeys. 11 hrs of pure sport would recommend 15/10 timesโ€ฆ

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Goliath Grouper
    Red Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    +1
  • Scot Butash
    Scot Butash
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    โ€ข
    Member since 2023
    โ€ข
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great accommodation

    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) โ€ข 5 adults

    We booked with Reel Lucky after our depends trip was cancelled last minute due to weather. Only having one day that we had set aside for fishing on spring break, Capt Joe and His mate Chris were able to accommodate us on a near shore/ in shore trip. Conditions were far from ideal with wind gusts that made things difficult but we were still able to get on some fish and ended the day catching some sharks. Chris did a great job keeping 5 lines baited. We had a great time and I look forward to fishing with them again.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Blacktip Shark
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the kind review and choosing Reel lucky fishing charters ๐Ÿ€. We love what we do and do it without you .

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'
    Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'St. Petersburg, FL
    Fishing with Joseph
    Daniel C.
    Daniel C.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
    Reel Lucky Fishing ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    November fishing trip
    Brandi B.
    Brandi B.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'
    Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'St. Petersburg, FL
    Fishing with Joseph
    Omar H.
    Omar H.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
    Reel Lucky Fishing ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great fishing experience
    Trevor B.
    Trevor B.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
    Reel Lucky Fishing ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great captain !
    Andrew V.
    Andrew V.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'
    Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'St. Petersburg, FL
    Epic day
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'
    Reel Lucky Fishing Charters โ€“ 35'St. Petersburg, FL
    Great Day on the Water
    Brian H.
    Brian H.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
    Reel Lucky Fishing ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Inland fishing trip
    Tawnya M.
    Tawnya M.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
    Reel Lucky Fishing ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great crew and equipment
    Cullin E.
    Cullin E.
  • Reel Lucky Fishing Charters
    Reel Lucky Fishing ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Fantastic fishing trip!
    Tracy C.
    Tracy C.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Reel Lucky Fishing Charters in St. Petersburg

As the tourist season winds down, the fishing season is just getting better and better. Big King Mackerel arrive close to the beaches during their fall migration. People from far and wide come to catch a 'smoker.'

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Young angler proudly displaying two large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Redsnapper season is open until December

Dec 13, 2025ย โ€ขย St. Petersburg
Suprise teoping of redsnapper season until December 21st lets go getvem
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An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Fishing has been great , you to can get

Dec 12, 2025ย โ€ขย St. Petersburg
Cooler water temps have the fish fattening up for winter . Big Amberjack have moved in close. To shore to . Hogfish fishing is at its best come get Reel lucky
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Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a bright blue ocean backdrop.

Red Snapper are still open on Federally

Aug 2, 2025ย โ€ขย St. Petersburg
Its still redsnapper season. We have the Redsnapper on speed dial. Limits are the norm with many fish exceeding the 30 inch mark . All skill levels are welcomed . If you listen and learn you too can catch a giant !
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An angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.

11 hour Redsnapper and wreck fishing doe

Jul 14, 2025ย โ€ขย St. Petersburg
Book the 11 hour and try your skills . Looking for that once in a lifetime deep sea fishinf trip ? Looking to fill you cooler? Book the 8hr or 11 hr offshore and get some rest ahead of time. This is your trip
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Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Permit while on a fishing charter in open waters.

Great action on the 6hrs inshore / nears

May 23, 2025ย โ€ขย St. Petersburg
Permit , redfish , snook and trout on the 6hr inshore / nearshore teip
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A serene view of a shallow water area with a lone tree, showcasing the tranquil environment typical of coastal fishing spots.

Inshore 4hr

May 19, 2025ย โ€ขย St. Petersburg
Snook are on the beach .
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