Captain
Dillon Arsenault

Member since April 2021 Tampa, United States
Background
I grew up on the waters of Tampa Bay – not just visiting, but living on these tides. As a kid, my days were spent running the shoreline from Sarasota to St. Petersburg, chasing schools of bait, learning every flat, channel, and mangrove edge by feel long before there was a GPS on the boat. As I got older, I pushed farther north, exploring the hidden pockets of Hernando County and the quieter stretches of coastline where the fish are aggressive and the crowds thin out. Those years weren’t vacations – they were my classroom. Every sunrise, every tide change, every bent rod was another lesson in how these waters really work. Slot Boys Charters is my way of opening that world up to you. When you step on the boat, you’re not just booking a random trip in “Tampa Bay” – you’re fishing the exact routes I’ve run since I was a kid, across Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, and all the way up the coast. I know where the fish move when the wind shifts, where the kids can get steady action, and where the serious anglers can hunt for that one fish they’ll talk about for years. My goal is simple: take all those years of time on the water, all those personal memories, and turn them into your day – your story, your photos, your “remember when” moments that last long after we leave the dock.

Hey, I'm Captain Dillon Arsenault

Tampa, United States
Background
I grew up on the waters of Tampa Bay – not just visiting, but living on these tides. As a kid, my days were spent running the shoreline from Sarasota to St. Petersburg, chasing schools of bait, learning every flat, channel, and mangrove edge by feel long before there was a GPS on the boat. As I got older, I pushed farther north, exploring the hidden pockets of Hernando County and the quieter stretches of coastline where the fish are aggressive and the crowds thin out. Those years weren’t vacations – they were my classroom. Every sunrise, every tide change, every bent rod was another lesson in how these waters really work. Slot Boys Charters is my way of opening that world up to you. When you step on the boat, you’re not just booking a random trip in “Tampa Bay” – you’re fishing the exact routes I’ve run since I was a kid, across Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, and all the way up the coast. I know where the fish move when the wind shifts, where the kids can get steady action, and where the serious anglers can hunt for that one fish they’ll talk about for years. My goal is simple: take all those years of time on the water, all those personal memories, and turn them into your day – your story, your photos, your “remember when” moments that last long after we leave the dock.
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Our Team
Dillon A.
Captain
Aidan C.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(68 reviews)
Tampa
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
We will be back!
great energy and attitude
first time fishing Tampa Florida
+40
Angler rating
52
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
79%
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Aleah S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 29, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Eric S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Nighttime Bridge Fishing on March 28, 2026
Had a great trip with Captain Dillon. He clearly has a passion for fishing and showed his skills! Conditions werenโ€™t ideal...
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Shawn E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We will be back!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM)(PM) on April 1, 2026
Awesome trip fishing with Slot Boys Charters! 7 differnet kinds of fish and our biggest fish ever, a Gag Grouper....
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Brandon P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing - 4:00 PM on April 6, 2026
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Tom S.
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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First time fishing Tampa Florida

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on November 15, 2025
Captain Dylan was AMAZING!!!ย  He got us onto the fish and we had a very good day!! couldnโ€™t have asked for a better captain!!...
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