About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Joseph and enjoy a memorable day of fishing outside of St. Petersburg, Florida!

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Marlago
Boat Length: 35
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Toilet, Multimedia System, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Captain Joseph has spent decades working as a commercial fisherman. He started as a deckhand and eventually worked his way up to the Captain of commercial grouper bandit boats, stone crab boats, and net boats.

Start Location

701 Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Species

Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Hogfish, Kingfish, Red Snapper

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Live Bait Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Camera. Note: No Spray Sunscreen. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait, Ice, Water, Fishing License included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a QR code that acts like a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

You're in good hands

Our 4.9/5 average review score speaks for itself and we've got you covered with our 100% Weather Guarantee.

Reviews

Seth G.

Fishing

May 15, 2023

Had a blast, we caught fish entire time and the crew was great. Resident dog named Batman filled out the experience.

Philip V.

Fishing

May 15, 2023

Very knowledgeable of local waters and fish. Great trip, great day and “Batman” was awesome. We had a wonderful time and will use Captain Joseph and crew again.

Blake E.

Fishing

May 15, 2023

Winning! Joe and Chris know how to get it done. We caught more than we could keep, mostly mangrove snappers, and also grunts, puffers, grouper, hog fish and a couple more species I don’t remember. It was a great day.

Brian B.

Fishing

June 21, 2021

We had two teenage boys that were wanting to go on a fishing trip. The Captain and his first mate were awesome. The two teenage boys caught enough fish that they eventually had to take a break from catching them because they got tired. Crew was very ...Read More

Dan F.

Fishing

June 15, 2021

Very nice guys and they took care of everything. We caught lots of fish and hit several good spots. I recommend them for anyone. We did nearshore but he has a large boat for deep sea. Hope to do that sometime in the future.

Anthony H.

Fishing

May 15, 2021

Pros: Captain and team did a great job keeping us on the fish. As always some spots are hit and miss but wow we caught a lot of fish. The team kept the lines baited up so we could cast non stop. Cons: I made it clear that I wanted to ...Read More

Lindsey D.

Fishing

March 18, 2021

We had the best day with Captain Joseph for our first time saltwater fishing. Even though the winds were not nice to us, he took us all around to find the hot spots. He even ventured out for us to try our luck at catching a shark in waves per ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 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 QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code 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 full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

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