Tampa Bluefish (Tailor) Fishing Charters

Want to fish for a couple hours? Enjoy fishing but not for long? Have a flight to catch? This is the trip for you. Also great for kids, get on the fish within minutes of arrival in the heart of downtown Tampa. A unique way to experience the city and our world-class fishery.

Choose this 4 hour trip to get a chance to explore the nearshore reefs on the Gulf of Mexico or any of the bays and backwaters that our beautiful area has to offer!

You'll spend 4 hours of inshore fishing and enjoy the water. Bring something to eat and drink and start your adventure.

Explore the beautiful inshore waters and target a wide variety of fish species. You'll have the opportunity to catch Snook, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and the excitement of not knowing what else you may reel to the boat. All tackle and gear are provided. ***Will also discuss departure time based on weather and tides for the best bite. ***

Enjoy fishing for exciting species like snook, reds, and tarpon. Sight casting to cobia and tripletail are also available. We also offer night trips for tarpon or large sharks

Starts at 11 am

A 'Triple' Fishing Charter is highly recommended for those skilled anglers wanting to try to catch the elusive 'Tampa Bay Slam'. The 'TB Slam' includes catching a Snook, Redfish, and Seatrout. Whereas catching these species separately may be commonplace, trying to catch all three of these species in one trip is something truly special. There are many things that need to align to catch a 'Slam'. A 'Slam' is not guaranteed but Capt JJ will do his best to make it happen aboard the Sheaffer 24 ft boat.

This is a light Tackle backcountry fishing trip either in Tampa Bay or just off the waters behind Clearwater Beach or just north of Clearwater around the Tarpon springs area. I can discuss and tell you what type of fishing goes on in these three different places and you can let me know which area you would like to fish we target a lot of different species depending upon the time of year.

The boat's fuel tank is topped off at the start of your trip. Upon return to the marina, you will be charged only for the fuel used during your charter. Bait is $25 per scoop, and we recommend two scoops ($50 total) for a typical trip.

Half day combo fishing trip, island hopping. An example trip might include fish a couple hours then a stop at Caladesi Island, where the customer can cool of and take a swim, explore the beautiful beach. With a picnic lunch break on the island or option go to one of Tampa Bays delicous seafood and water accessible restaurants. Meet up (w/family friends) at local restaurant (ex. Frenchy's). Flexible day planned by the guest and Captain Dan prior or as the day goes!