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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
6 People	$1,100.00	$1,000.00	$900.00
5 People	$1,050.00	$950.00	$850.00
4 People	$1,000.00	$900.00	$800.00
3 People	$950.00	$850.00	$750.00
2 People	$900.00	$800.00	$700.00
1 Person	$900.00	$800.00	$700.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

On this inshore fishing adventure in Tampa Bay, you'll get out there and enjoy the great fishing and natural beauty this area has to offer!

Captain Phil runs these trips aboard his 24' Dorado "hybrid" bay boat, which has a 10" draft and is perfect for navigating the shallow waters of Tampa Bay, where you'll be targeting Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, and Snook. As you depart the marina, Captain Phil will provide a brief safety orientation and explain the fishing techniques you'll be using to target these species.

Once you reach your fishing grounds, Captain Phil will use his knowledge of the local area to find the best spots to drop your lines. As you work your way through the mangrove-lined channels, you'll be targeting Mangrove Snapper, a delicious and feisty species that thrives in the shallow waters of Tampa Bay. You'll use both live bait and lures to entice these fish, and once they take the bait, you're in for a fight! Next, you'll move on to target Redfish, a prized game fish known for its powerful runs and flaky filets!
Finally, you'll switch gears to target Snook, another popular inshore species that is known for its stealthy behavior and explosive strikes. You'll use live bait to lure these fish into biting, and when they do, you'll need to be ready for a battle that will test your angling skills.

As you reel in your catches, Captain Phil will be there to help you land them and keep them fresh for the ride back to the marina. At the end of your inshore fishing adventure, you'll have a cooler full of delicious fish that you can take home to cook up for dinner. You'll also have memories of a thrilling day on the water that you'll never forget.

All passengers 12 and under must wear a life jacket at all times while onboard the boat.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Captain Phil

Independent Guide

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Phil is a full-service fishing and hunting guide with over 25 years of local knowledge and experience. He takes a unique approach to inshore and nearshore light tackle sportfishing. Captain Phil also provides extreme angling experiences for Tarpon, Sharks, Goliath Grouper, and seasonal charters for Lobster and Scallops in other popular Florida destinations. Book a trip with him to see why Florida is "The Fishing Capital of the World"!

About Your Guide

Captain Phil

Independent Guide

Captain Phil is a full-service fishing and hunting guide with over 25 years of local knowledge and experience. He takes a unique approach to inshore and nearshore light tackle sportfishing.

Captain Phil also provides extreme angling experiences for Tarpon, Sharks, Goliath Grouper, and seasonal charters for Lobster and Scallops in other popular Florida destinations. Book a trip with him to see why Florida is "The Fishing Capital of the World"!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

415 pound blue Marlin caught on our bay boat

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Snapper, piccata, or creamy Tuscan mahi

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

415 pound blue Marlin caught on our bay boat

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Snapper, piccata, or creamy Tuscan mahi

Whats your favorite band?

Well-versed in all genres of music ex musician, turned fisherman

Whats your favorite movie?

Jaws or the outlaw Josie Wales

Whats your favorite sports team?

Florida college football teams

Whats your drink of choice?

Water on the boat kettle and sugar-free lemonade afterwards

What was your last halloween costume?

A pirate same as every day

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Light winds and blue skies

How did you get started guiding?

Many years of being on the water from Tampa Bay to Key West turned into me, showing my friends were not to run ground

What makes you different from other guides?

I don’t rely on information from others what I do are things that I’ve learned over the years myself

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Start Location

550 Bahia Beach Blvd, Ruskin, FL 33570, USA

Areas Fished

Tampa Bay
St. Pete Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Dorado
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Dorado
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Potential Target Species

Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Snook

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Sunglasses, Weather appropriate clothing & footwear, Sunscreen. Rods, reels & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

3.3

based on 3 reviews

Brad

Verified Review

April 23

Captain Phil is Great!!’n

Phil is very personable and put you on fish. Phil shared pointers on fishing techniques to help you catch fish. A lot of fishing action in the Tampa Bay fishery!!! You can’t go wrong by chartering with Phil, you’ll leave a friends. 😎

“Phil’s a damn GOOD ...Read More Captain”

Josh

Verified Review

March 25

We had a terrible experience with Captain Phil on our charter fishing trip in the Tampa Bay. We’ve been on a number of charters in the past and feel we know what type of guide knowledge and service we could expect. Although Captain Phil called the night before ...Read More

Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Hunt

Steven

Verified Review

November 5

We would recommend Captain Phil 100%. He handled two rookies to saltwater fishing and all our questions like a champ. We truly enjoyed the day and to top it off he put my wife on a 5ft bullshark so mission accomplished.

Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Hunt

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!