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George Hastick
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George Hastick

St. Petersburg, United States
10+ reviews
My Uncle Frank handed me a fishing pole when I was 5 and it grew from there. From ponds and lakes, it grew into fishing the salt water for a variety of species. From Redfish, Snook, and Trout to Grouper, Cobia, and Mangrove Snapper and all that are in between. Snook is one of my favorite fish to catch on the inshore scene. Since I grew up originally wanting to be a professional Bass fisherman but started to love the saltwater and the Snook was like a Bass on steroids and guiding/teaching became a passion, I became a professional fishing guide. When you step on my boat, we will be fishing like we have been fishing buddies for years with a very easy-going 'let's catch fish' atmosphere and we will catch fish. I have been fishing the waters of Tampa / St. Petersburg for over 45 years and over 26 yrs as a professional. I am proud to say that in all my years of guiding I have never had a fishless trip. So come aboard the 'Fish Hunter' and lets make some memories.
George H.
George H.
Captain

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The Fish Hunter

The Fish Hunter

St. Petersburg
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US $550

Rating

5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (20)

Showing 1 – 5 of 20 reviews
  • Neil McKnight
    Neil McKnight
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great family experience.

    3hr Quickie Morning trip • 5 adults • 3 children

    We caught too many fish to count and had an amazing time fishing with Captain George! He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and made our first sea fishing trip easy and enjoyable. He knew exactly where to find the fish and was always happy to help, making sure everyone had a great experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Captain George to anyone looking for a fun and successful day on the water!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Spanish Mackerel
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Neil, Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure having your family on the boat. I am glad you all had a great time and I look forward to your next visit. Capt George Hastick

  • Jeff Masser
    Jeff Masser
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2022
    5.0

    4 Hour with Captain George

    Half day morning 4hr starts 8:30 AM

    Had an amazing day on the water with Captain George! We went to several different spots for different varieties of fish and caught and kept fish at every spot. My son landed a slam Snook, Redfish and and trout. Not only that but plenty of snapper in the cooler as well. Boat was great, tackle was great and Captain George was on it all day! Would HIGHLY recommend for an amazing experience

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack Crevalle
    Speckled Trout
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Jeff, I am glad that you and your son had a great time. We had a solid 4hr bite, and I was glad when Jeffrey landed his snook and achieved his slam! We were able to avoid the rain and the weatherman had it wrong again. I look forward to getting you out there again, until then be good. Capt. George Hastick

  • Kurt Deegan
    Kurt Deegan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good trip

    Half day morning 4hr starts 8:30 AM • 2 adults

    Captain Hastick is knowledgeable, very attentive and knows where the fish are. He easily worked with three of us keeping hooks baited, casting in difficult situations and keeping us on fish.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Blacktip Shark
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    kurt, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I am glad you had a good time and look forward to seeing you huys again! Capt George Hastick

  • David Markunas
    David Markunas
    us
    New Jersey, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Terrific fishing trip with a terrific captain!

    Half day morning 4hr starts 8:30 AM • 2 adults

    Captain George put us on the fish right away. George was a great guide. He was set up to fish for several different species. He was extremely patient and helpful, and showed us exactly what to do to successfully land the fish. He filleted our catch so we could take it to the local hook&cook restaurant. Thanks for a great day of fishing.

    Reported catch:
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    David thank you so much for wriying a review. i am glad you enjoyed the trip and eating the fresh fish!

  • Patrick Schuler
    Patrick Schuler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A knowledgable captain with a passion for fishing and making sure his clients have a memorable experience. highly reccomend!

    Half day morning 4hr starts 8:30 AM • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Patrick thank you for the review. It was my pleasure getting you and your daughter Ashley out today. You both caught the variety today but Ashley caught the fish of the day with her 27 inch snook! Until next time stay good. thank you, Capt. George Hastick

Real catches shared by our community

  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great family experience.
    Neil M.
    Neil M.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Good trip
    Kurt D.
    Kurt D.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    A knowledgable captain with a passion for fishing and making sure his clients have a memorable experience. highly reccomend!
    Patrick S.
    Patrick S.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Terrific fishing trip with a terrific captain!
    David M.
    David M.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    If you want to catch fish book capt. George
    Danny (Mitch) G.
    Danny (Mitch) G.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Started with a bang and kept it going!!
    Stefan S.
    Stefan S.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great charter fishing trip!
    Patricia K.
    Patricia K.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Best Captain! Knew all the hot spots! Lots of fish!
    Jeannie M.
    Jeannie M.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    3/4 Day with Captain George
    Joseph L.
    Joseph L.
  • The Fish Hunter
    The Fish HunterSt. Petersburg, FL
    Half day in shore with Captain George
    Abi B.
    Abi B.

What's biting with The Fish Hunter 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

Angler proudly displaying a Snook caught while fishing from a boat in calm waters.

Redfish, Snook & Mangrove Snapper Action

Sep 10, 2026 • St. Petersburg
The bite was on fire with a great mix of redfish, snook and mangrove snapper!!!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

The bite is on fire !!!

May 4, 2026 • St. Petersburg
The water temperatures are perfect and the bite is on. Everything is biting snook and redfish are exploding on scaled sardines, large trout have been in good numbers. The mackerel bite has been great with fish up to 27 inches!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.

The spring bite is on Fire!!!

Apr 15, 2026 • St. Petersburg
Snook, redfish, trout, mackerel, and more have the feed bags on, with all the bait that has moved into the area. Live bait chumming is really getting the fish fired up so come on out and lets go catching!
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Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.

St. Petersburg Fishing is Hot!!!

Feb 21, 2026 • St. Petersburg
They ended up catching 10 different species and some nice dinner to take home!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the vibrant waters of the fishing environment.

The Bite wasOn Fire

Mar 4, 2025 • St. Petersburg
Large snook and redfish have moved in along with large, specled trout and sheepshead. Using live scaled sardines and sofr plastics, the action has been great. Nice sized sheepshead are eating shrimp and fidler cras while larger reds and snook are chasing down live scaled sardines
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a calm day in coastal waters.

Redfish action is on Fire!!!

Sep 16, 2024 • St. Petersburg
The flats and mangroves of the St. Petersburg area have been producing a lot of redfish with some snook and mangrove snapper mixed in. Get in on some of this rod bending action!!!
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