Capt. Ray Culver Guide Service

St. Petersburg, Florida
Tarpon charters

About Your Guide

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Ray Culver

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Beginner Oriented
Captain Ray Is the owner/operator of his own charter business and is a licensed U.S.C.G Captain. As a Florida native and 3rd generation Fishing Guide, He has over 25 years of fishing experience. He began fishing at the age of five and grew up fishing the 10,000 islands where he learned from one of the best captains in area his father the original Captain Ray. He began fishing tournaments at a young age and by the age of 16 was fishing professionally on the FLW Redfish Tour and IFA Redfish Tour. Now he fishes many large tournaments throughout the entire state of Florida. This is where he has built a network of the best guides on the west coast. He learned how to fish the Tampa Bay area in depth while attending University of South Florida eight years ago. Since then, he has been able to work with several different fishing companies which includes: Salinity Fishing Gear, Everglades Fishing Co, Yeti, Bajio Sunglasses, Bubba Blade ,Yo-Zuri, Z-man, BlackPearl Cast Nets, Florida Fishing Products, and Bull Bay Rods.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Ray Culver

Ray Culver

Independent Guide
Captain Ray Is the owner/operator of his own charter business and is a licensed U.S.C.G Captain. As a Florida native and 3rd generation Fishing Guide, He has over 25 years of fishing experience. He began fishing at the age of five and grew up fishing the 10,000 islands where he learned from one of the best captains in area his father the original Captain Ray. He began fishing tournaments at a young age and by the age of 16 was fishing professionally on the FLW Redfish Tour and IFA Redfish Tour. Now he fishes many large tournaments throughout the entire state of Florida. This is where he has built a network of the best guides on the west coast. He learned how to fish the Tampa Bay area in depth while attending University of South Florida eight years ago. Since then, he has been able to work with several different fishing companies which includes: Salinity Fishing Gear, Everglades Fishing Co, Yeti, Bajio Sunglasses, Bubba Blade ,Yo-Zuri, Z-man, BlackPearl Cast Nets, Florida Fishing Products, and Bull Bay Rods.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
180 lb tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish
Whats your favorite band?
Iration
Whats your favorite sports team?
Dolphins
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
No costume
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Stayed at home
How did you get started guiding?
Fishing with my dad for years who was a guide
What makes you different from other guides?
I will burn every gallon in my tank to put my customers on fish. I work as hard as I possibly can to put my customers on fish.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
180 lb tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish
Whats your favorite band?
Iration
Whats your favorite sports team?
Dolphins
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
No costume
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Stayed at home
How did you get started guiding?
Fishing with my dad for years who was a guide
What makes you different from other guides?
I will burn every gallon in my tank to put my customers on fish. I work as hard as I possibly can to put my customers on fish.
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Capt. Ray Culver Guide Service Trips

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Recent Reviews of Capt. Ray Culver Guide Service

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Steven

Verified Review

I had a great day today with Captain Ray, we were catching Snook most of the day despite dolphins trying to disrupt things. Nothing huge caught but plenty of them with a bonus Sting Ray. On the trip i saw Dolphins, eagles and 2 huge nurse sharks. Ray himself is good company, very friendly and patient with those that are new to this style of fishing. I have another trip booked and we are going...

Steven

Verified Review

I had a great day today with Captain Ray, we were catching Snook most of the day despite dolphins trying to disrupt things. Nothing huge caught but plenty of them with a bonus Sting Ray. On the trip i saw Dolphins, eagles and 2 huge nurse sharks. Ray himself is good company, very friendly and patient with those that are new to this style of fishing. I have another trip booked and we are going for larger Snook. Cant recommend more highly.
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Brian

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Had an absolute fabulous time with Capt. Ray! Top 10 bucket list day! Very responsive, professional and provided exactly what we asked for.

Brian

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Had an absolute fabulous time with Capt. Ray! Top 10 bucket list day! Very responsive, professional and provided exactly what we asked for.
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Jasin

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Captain Ray was great with our kids and got us into a lot of fish. Load of fun.

Jasin

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Captain Ray was great with our kids and got us into a lot of fish. Load of fun.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore

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