The 4 Best Tampa Fishing Trips

1.4 hour Fishing Charter with a Tampa Native

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

Book a private Tampa Bay fishing trip for up to six people with Captains Jason, Buck, or Garrett. You will catch bait, visit inshore fishing spots, and target trout, redfish, snook, mackerel, jacks, snapper, sharks, and tarpon. Gear, licenses, water, ice, and fish cleaning are included.

“Such a wonderful trip! Captain Buck knows his playing field. He put us on fish first thing and everywhere else he took us too. We caught snook, crevalle jack, lady fish, Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, catfish and about a two and a half ft shark. Captain Buck is not only knowledgeable, but is also extremely personable and attentive. He'll let you do as much or as little you're comfortable with. At the end he cleaned and bagged the couple of fish we actually kept. We had a wonderful day!!”

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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, Tampa, for a private four-hour fishing trip with Chasing Tails Charters. Captains such as Jason, Danny W, and Buck have helped families fish for snook, trout, ladyfish, and more, with dolphins and clear bay 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.)

Join Captain Joe of Slobby Joe Charters for a private four-hour fishing trip across Tampa Bay’s flats and backwaters. Your group of up to four gets rods, reels, tackle, bait help, and a chance at snook, redfish, snapper, mackerel, trout, tarpon, and more.

“Captin Joe knows where the fish are! We caught all kinds of different fish like Mackerel, Snook, Spotted and Silver Trout, Lady fish and Needle fish. We would definitely book another trip with Joe.”

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4.Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Charters

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

Meet Captain Nick or another iOutdoor Fishing Adventures guide at Gandy Boat Ramp for a private Tampa Bay fishing trip. Choose 4 to 8 hours, fish Old Tampa Bay and the main bay, and use the provided boat, tackle, safety gear, water, and fishing licenses. Bring food, sun protection, and patience.

“Great experience, my family had fun so I’m happy. Captain was very friendly and helpful. Great for beginners or expert fishermen.”

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