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Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Reds all over the bushes!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Reds all over the bushes!
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Steven Swindal

Steven S.
Apollo Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Snook, trout and redfish are on fire right now
Steven Swindal
Steven S. Apollo Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Snook, trout and redfish are on fire right now
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Tom Charlton

Tom C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.
Tom Charlton
Tom C. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.
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Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Frankie Bird

Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Steve Niemoeller

Steve N.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities
Steve Niemoeller
Steve N. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 1 month ago
From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
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John Burger

John B.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!
John Burger
John B. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 2 months ago
The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
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Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water
temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've been considerate of these fish during their spawn only taking a couple fish makes for a brighter fishery in the future
So let's get out there and get your trips booked with Captain's experiences, your catches are waiting.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Ike Carrasquillo

Ike C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks...
Ike Carrasquillo
Ike C. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks with the most sun exposure when transitioning into your night bowfishing action also look for down trees branches or any type of structure that fish can hide that's where you are find your Ambush predators
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Recent Lakeland Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing captain who knows the waters, is fun and caught more fish than I expected!

    Andrew J. | May 18, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was a great Captain! Would def go again! We had 3 kids with us and he made sure everyone had a good time

    Steve M. | May 15, 2026

    Trip: Bowfishing The Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Steven was the best. He provided such an enjoyable, personalized experience. He knew all the rights spots for the best catch. We had an amazing day.

    David M. | May 14, 2026

    Trip: Shark Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    my half day lake toho charter was awesome; guide patrick had me on fish in no time, was friendly, knowledgeable, and insured a great trip!

    Robert R. | May 7, 2026

    Trip: Lake Toho Largemouth Bass Run

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time!! Very knowledgeable captain in the waters of Tampa Bay! I highly recommend for anyone.

    Joe J. | April 28, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Phil was great and we all enjoyed the trip. The fish didn't cooperate at first, but Captain Phil moved us to another spot and we got better action. We had a miscommunication with the booking but Trey at Captain Experience was very helpful and we got everything worked out. Thanks Guys! I would book here again.

    Andrew R. | April 24, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Frankie was the best charter I’ve ever been on!! we explained what we wanted to go after and he was able to put us on the fish we were looking for! A great experience for even new fisherman or experienced fisherman! We plan to book another in the future!

    Jeffery A. | April 20, 2026

    Trip: Grouper And Snapper Trips

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    My experience with Richard was absolutely phenomenal. Had a blast and took down my first ever turkey. Truly good not recommend this guide more. A+++++

    Nolen B. | April 13, 2026

    Trip: Takin' Down Turkeys In FL!

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    We had an incredible trip with an incredible guide!!! He was GREAT with my 9 year old daughter!! He was patient, humorous and extremely helpful with my daughter, wife and myself!! We also caught a ton of BIG fish, including my young daughter!!

    Brent P. | April 7, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Trip

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    Had a great experience with Captain Mike! We were out on a girls trip and our first bow hunting experience. He was easy to communicate with and had all the equipment we needed to have a good time!

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