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.
Our Team
Dillon A.
Captain
Aidan C.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(63 reviews)
Tampa
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Trips from US $300
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5.0 / 5
(1 review)
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
great energy and attitude
first time fishing Tampa Florida
first time fishing Tampa Florida
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
78%
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great energy and attitude

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on February 17, 2026
we had a shirt trip planned last minute. captain was fun to be around and we caught a few fish.
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Tom S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Laura B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a baby shark

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on December 20, 2025
So much fun.ย  Saw tons of dolphins.ย  Caught a baby shark. Caught some grouper.ย  Captain and crew top notch!
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Deran C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Morning on the Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on December 12, 2025
We had a tremendous trip. boat was well equiped and captain was very helpful! We couldnt have had a better time.
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Cassidy E.
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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10/10 trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing on September 9, 2025
Dillon was patient, knowledgeable, great with kids and the trip was a blast!!
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