About Your Trip

Come have some serious fun and explore some of the most prolific waters in the area with Captain Andy!

Captain Andy has a keen eye for where the fish bite. He likes to launch out of Crisp Park which is the closest boat ramp to Weadon Island Preserve. Weadon Island provides a sanctuary for all kinds of wildlife especially big reds, trout, snook, and flounder! Listen to his advice and you’ll be catching some trophy-sized ... Read More

About Your Guide

29 Years of Experience

Captain Andy owns and operates his charter in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been fishing the Tampa Bay area for over 23 years and has been a licensed Captain since 2018. Before moving to Florida, he fished off the coast of Massachusetts, specifically Castle Island and South Boston, where he became an expert in targeting a wide range of species. Captain Andy loves kids and enjoys teaching them the basics of fishing. He’s a real people person so bring your friends and family along to ... Read More

Start Location

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

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo Cayman
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 25
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, 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

Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Drift Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting

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 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 3 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

Robert

Fishing

We hired Capt. Andy for a half day today. Best trip we have had in a long time, it’s CLEAR he loves what he does and is passionate about what he does. He takes the time to educate his guests on the local species, and works hard to make sure ...Read More

Frank

Fishing

Captain Andy's charter is perfect for anglers of all skill levels. If you are new to fishing, he will not hesitate to teach and help you. We caught a lot of fish that day and we won't forget the experience.

Nancy

Fishing

Captain Andy and Captain Chris were really polite and kind. They were always cracking jokes and assisting us with everything we required. As soon as we arrived, they took us to an area where we were catching snook. One of the places we visited, I caught a massive bull red, ...Read More which they recorded and photographed.

Christa B.

Fishing

Our family enjoyed our fishing trip with Captain Andy and highly recommend him as a fishing charter. He was knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to, and so patient with all of us including our two sons ages 8 and 12. We caught about 8 different species during our half day trip ...Read More

Lisa W.

Fishing

Best decision for our latest annual trip to St Pete. Captain Andy was professional, prepared and very personable. He explained everything we needed to be safe, have fun and catch catch lots fish! He seemed to have a great time helping us make this a memorable family day together. That’s ...Read More

Phillip K.

Fishing

Captain Andy provided us with our best fishing charter experience so far. We went out in early June in the Tampa Bay and really got on some serious fish. Captain Andy was very knowledgeable about what was biting and where. The entire family participated and the captain ...Read More

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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.

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