About Your Trip

Get ready for a thrilling day out with Captain Juan as you go after a range of exciting and delicious fish that call these waters home.

These shallow waters can be difficult to navigate for some boats, but not when you have a 21’ Carolina Skiff, though. This light vessel will stay afloat in pretty much any body of water. Powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine, you’ll speed off along the bay, before the ... Read More

About Your Guide

6 Years of Experience

A fisherman for most of his life, Captain Juan always enjoyed fishing with other people and sharing his tips and expertise with others. The natural next step was to become a captain. He did so in 2016 and still gets a thrill every time he’s out on the water, especially when seeing people catch their first fish thanks to his help. The most rewarding thing, for him, is seeing other people catch their daily limit or their dream big catch.

Start Location

Maximo Boat Ramp Free, St. Petersburg, FL, USA | Bodies of water fished: Tampa Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina
Boat Length: 21
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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

Yes, Included

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

Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tripletail

Techniques

Drift Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Bring some snacks and drinks aboard. Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle 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 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 30 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

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

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Have questions? Call us at 833-227-8246

Reviews

Jasuan

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Juan was a ton of fun! The man really knows his stuff about fishing in the St. Petersburg area. We caught tons of fish and he gave us a high quality service. Couldn’t suggest him enough!

Jeremy

Verified Review Fishing

Great captain, wife wanted to see some dolphins and he found some dolphins. Caught a few fish would have been nice to go for the reds but the weather was not on are side that day.

Kelly H.

Fishing

Great service from the time of booking. Great communication, notifications of when, where and even the extras to bring for the day. Our grandson wanted to fish with his poppa and Captain Juan made his day by taking us to a spot where he became the star of the day! ...Read More

Paul M.

Fishing

Had a great time last week Friday with Captain Juan! Very professional yet easy going. My wife and I are complete amateurs when it comes to fishing and Captain Juan had us catching fish the entire time! I think he was having as much fun watching us as we were having catching fish! Never ...Read More

Catherine M.

Fishing

Excellent morning on the water! Captain Juan was great, very patient with the novices on our trip, and gave helpful hints for getting us some fish. We got red snapper, grey snapper, spottail pinfish, and a grouper. Would definitely recommend Cap’t Juan!

Bonnie K.

Fishing

I've taken more charters with Captain Juan than ive kept count of over the years. I think my 15 yo grand daughter was around 10 when I first took her out. Now ever trip that she gets to come down from Ky a fishing day with Juan wins out over ...Read More

Jonathan

Verified Review Fishing

Great trip with a great guide. Captain Juan got us on fish and created a great experience for our group of 4. Highly recommend him.

Dustin R.

Fishing

We had the best day out with Captain Juan. He put us on fish right away. My 10 yr old caught the first one with us hardly having time to get all 4 lines wet. My wife who never landed a fish before got the biggest catch of the day. ...Read More

Wayne K.

Fishing

We fished with Juan back in March 2021 and had a blast so we came down from Pennsylvania again in August 28th and booked another trip with him!!! He makes you feel like family snd to tell you the truth wouldn’tan another fishing trip again unless he was completely booked ...Read More

Logan C.

Fishing

I have done several deep sea fishing trips. This is by far the BEST one I have ever done. And the reason is because of Juan himself. This man went above and beyond to make sure we had a great day on the water and was extremely respectful and nice. ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

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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!