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
4.6 / 5
(75 reviews)
Tampa
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
Great day on the water
Fishing with Dillon
We will be back!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
80%
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Joel Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour inshore trip - 9:00 AM on May 27, 2026
Loved our day out with Captain Dillon and Slotboy Charters. The boat was prepped and fully stocked and everything was easy...
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Ruthie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Dillon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shark Fishing - 4:00 PM on May 23, 2026
the captain was very friendly, all though we didnt catch many fish we still had an amazing time! got to see dolphins and almost...
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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   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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Jacob P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour inshore trip - 7:00 AM on June 18, 2026
It was my first time on a fishing charter and it was amazing! I would definitely go again.
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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
Overall

We will be back!

VERIFIED   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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