Captain
Michael Barrett

Member since November 2022 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Raised in Central Florida, have been fishing the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay for 40 years. Graduated from Eastlake High. Have always been fascinated with our local habitats around Pinellas County. Have fish from Hudson to the Skyway. I'm an inshore specialist. Specializing in big snook. Love to watch my clients catch fish, no matter what species. Great at giving knowledge on fishing and teaching knots. My motto: Know your Fish (F). Know the location of the fish (L). And your Presentation (P). Get it right, and it leads to a spectacular adventure.
Techniques
Free lined baits to topwater plugs.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Barrett

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Raised in Central Florida, have been fishing the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay for 40 years. Graduated from Eastlake High. Have always been fascinated with our local habitats around Pinellas County. Have fish from Hudson to the Skyway. I'm an inshore specialist. Specializing in big snook. Love to watch my clients catch fish, no matter what species. Great at giving knowledge on fishing and teaching knots. My motto: Know your Fish (F). Know the location of the fish (L). And your Presentation (P). Get it right, and it leads to a spectacular adventure.
Techniques
Free lined baits to topwater plugs.
Anglers Choice
116
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
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FLP Fishing Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(116 reviews)
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Belleair Bluffs
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
95%
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Chad L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 22, 2025
Took a half day trip, slow start at low tide but ended up with perhaps 30-35 fish.ย  Trout and snook.
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Alvin V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip. Captain Barrett knew the spots and they didn't disappoint.

VERIFIED   Sleeping in on July 15, 2025
Captain Barrett was very knowledgeable and well equipped for the trip. We targeted snook , reddrum , and snapper, and caught...
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Kristijan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mike was AWESOME!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 12, 2025
An absolute legend. Captain Mike got us on the fish straight away. Donโ€™t believe the handful of โ€œKarenโ€™sโ€ in the reviews....
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Persistant

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 27, 2025
He would not stop trying to get us some fish we went on a windy 100 degree day (first time ever in Tampa I was told)ย  he got...
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Bridget P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 27, 2025
Very happy with our overall trip. Easy to book, very accommodating, and he was excellent with our 5 yr old daughter. This was...
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