About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Christopher for a half, 3/4, or full day of fishing around the inshore waters and flats of Southshore Tampa Bay. Captain Christopher will put you where you need to be to put Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and Snook on the line. You will mostly use light tackle ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Clearwater
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

15 Years of Experience

Captain Chris is a proud Florida native, International Game Fish Association (IGFA) certified captain, and is a member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA).

In addition to spending considerable time on the water guiding groups around Tampa Bay and the Boca Grande area, Captain Chris is also an ... Read More

Start Location

8815 Dyer Rd, Riverview, FL 33578, United States | Bodies of water fished: Tampa Bay

Amenities and Information

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

Species

Barracuda, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Bluefish, Bonito, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Florida Pompano, Flounder, Fluke, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Red Grouper, Redfish, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tiger Shark, Tripletail, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Snacks and drinks
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 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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 10 days before the trip.

Reviews

Real

Verified Review Fishing

Two Canadians wanting to learn about local fishing and fish. Christopher was more interested in politics. We understand that we don’t always catch fish on a fishing trip, but he didn’t move the boat to try other areas the entire 4 hours.

Peng

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Chris was great. He showed up on time answered any questions my wife and I had before the trip. I caught my first shark and snook with him as our captain. He shared good stories and we had a great time.

Adam T

Fishing

My two young boys wanted to catch a Shark. I called Chris and talked to him about it. He was extremely confident about where there was a good shark fishing area. Within 15 minutes of fishing we started catching sharks. They were the perfect size so my boys could still ...Read More

Tanner M.

Fishing

We definitely caught fish! Not only did we catch fish, we caught sharks! 7 to be exact! Captain Chris definitely knew what he was doing to put us on a bite for the day. The boat was just big enough to fit a group of 3 comfortably. Nothing fancy. We ...Read More

William M.

Fishing

Captain Chris was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the area and fishing spots iv been an angler for over 30 years and you can tell when someone knows what their doing. Great guy all around and we had an awesome time chasing trophies 🏆. Thanks Chris ! -Bill

Sarah D

Fishing

We had a great time on the boat with Capt. Chris! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Nice equipment and we all caught a fish including some sharks. It was a nice day on the water. We will do it again ...Read More sometime. Thank you Chris!

James D.

Fishing

Capt. Taylor is the reel deal. He put us on more fish within the first hour than I caught in all of 2021. Seriously; we got into schools of redfish that made Louisiana look like Kansas. It was a truly magical day of fishing for our family. ...Read More

Christian V.

Fishing

My colleague and I had a fantastic sunny day with Christopher. He was on time and ver professional. He even jumped in the water to untangle the line to allow the catch in picture to be brought on board! I would highly recommend !

Todd W.

Fishing

Captain Chris put us on a variety of fish my 10yr nephew had a great time !!! Much appreciated great day of fishing even though we had crappy windy weather !

Catriona L.

Fishing

What an amazing trip! I booked this for my husbands 50th birthday. The Captain promised us he would put us on the fish and he certainly did that! We out fished all the other nearby boats and were constantly busy reeling them in. I even caught two bonnet sharks and ...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 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 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!