Our Top 4 Tampa Fishing Trips

1.4 hour Fishing Charter with a Tampa Native

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about four hours on Tampa Bay with a private captain from Chasing Tails Charters. You will catch bait, fish for inshore species, watch for wildlife, and keep legal fish if you wish. Captains Jason, Buck, and Garrett are praised for moving quickly when the bite slows and helping both children and experienced anglers.

“Great experience. Got us on fish in Tampa Bay and we caught like 40 in 3+ hours'ish of actual fishing. Jason was knowledgeable and fun. Great morning on the water.”

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2.4 hour fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet at 8:00 am in Sun Bay South for a private four-hour Tampa Bay fishing charter. Captains Jason, Danny W, and Buck are praised for patient instruction and finding active spots. You may fish for snook, trout, ladyfish, triple tail, or shark, with dolphins and clear water adding to the day.

“Was visiting Tampa with family and did a last minute 4h bay trip with Capt Jason. Got us in and worked around us for time of trip. Had my 8 yo daughter and 10 yo son. My daughter spent the day trying to set the live bait free (seriously), while my son and I fished. Lots of action all trip including a big Snook for my son which was amazing. Capt Jason was great with the fishing and the kids. We all had a blast. Next time down will do it again.”

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3.Private Fishing Charter in Tampa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours fishing Tampa Bay’s flats and backwaters with Captain Joe of Slobby Joe Charters. Your private group of up to four gets rods, reels, tackle, bait, and bottled water while targeting snook, redfish, mackerel, snapper, trout, and more. You arrange transportation to the dock, and boat-accessible pickup may be available.

“Our guide Joe was the best. Caught plenty of fish and had a blast. He was very professional and I recommend using him.”

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4.Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Gandy Boat Ramp with iOutdoor Fishing Adventures for a private 4 to 8 hour Tampa Bay fishing trip. Your captain supplies the boat, tackle, safety gear, water, and fishing license. Routes may include Old Tampa Bay, the main bay, Skyway Fishing Pier, a nearby state park, and Passage Key Inlet. Captain Nick is praised for patient, helpful instruction.

“Nick was great, very helpful and patient. I would definitely do this tour again and certainly recommend our captain”

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