About Your Guide

Ben Lakatos

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Captain Ben has been fishing his whole life. Running awesome charters is his bread and butter, and he loves the smile on his clients faces when they hook into their next limit! Though he spends most of his time out on the water, Captain Ben works in real estate in his time off the water! Head out for an epic adventure in Tarpon Springs with Captain Ben.

About Your Guide

Ben Lakatos

Independent Guide
Captain Ben has been fishing his whole life. Running awesome charters is his bread and butter, and he loves the smile on his clients faces when they hook into their next limit! Though he spends most of his time out on the water, Captain Ben works in real estate in his time off the water! Head out for an epic adventure in Tarpon Springs with Captain Ben.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
36" Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grouper or Redfish
What’s your drink of choice?
Coke/Pepsi
What do you want for Christmas this year?
more boats
How did you get started guiding?
bored with being in the office

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
36" Grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grouper or Redfish
What’s your drink of choice?
Coke/Pepsi
What do you want for Christmas this year?
more boats
How did you get started guiding?
bored with being in the office
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Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing

100% (4) 1 - 4 People 4 - 8 Hours From $600
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip
Tarpon Springs Intercoastal Trip

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Hop on board with Captain Ben and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the intercoastal and nearshore waters around Tarpon Springs!! On these 6 to 8 hour trips with Captain Ben, you will bust it out to the nearshore and offshore. where you can target Grouper, Snapper, Trout, Cobia, Mackerel, and Triple Tail and Tarpon when they are around. Captain Ben has been catching these prized fish off the Florida Gulf Coast for years,...

About Your Trip

Hop on board with Captain Ben and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the intercoastal and nearshore waters around Tarpon Springs!!

On these 6 to 8 hour trips with Captain Ben, you will bust it out to the nearshore and offshore. where you can target Grouper, Snapper, Trout, Cobia, Mackerel, and Triple Tail and Tarpon when they are around. Captain Ben has been catching these prized fish off the Florida Gulf Coast for years,
and he is sure to put you where the fish are biting.

To attract these picture-worthy fish you'll be a range of light to heavy tackle, mostly using live bait or throwing the occasional artificial lure. Captain Ben is happy to demonstrate proper fundamentals for any of these techniques.

Captain Ben fishes aboard a 24 foot Cobia equipped with a live well, a T-top for shade, and cushioned seats that provide plenty of space to lounge around while you're waiting for the fish to bite. But just when you get seated comfortably you can bet your bottom dollar that rod'll start whirring and you be back up fighting another fish to the boat!

Captain Ben will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need is a valid Florida fishing license as well as any food or drinks you might need. Come aboard and catch some fish
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Boat photo for Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Boat photo for Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Boat photo for Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Boat photo for Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Cobia
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Cobia
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
115
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Cushioned Seats, Ice Box
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Recent Reviews of Gulf Coast Boat Tours

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Tom

Verified Review

Great time

Tom

Verified Review

Great time
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Keith

Verified Review

This Captain Ben was AWESOME ! ! !
Took wife and two grandkids with me, we caught more fish then you could count. All fish were good size and quite a number of them were keepable, which he filleted when we got to dock size.

Plan to schedule another outing with him shortly and HIGHLY recommend him to everyone!!!

Keith

Verified Review

This Captain Ben was AWESOME ! ! !
Took wife and two grandkids with me, we caught more fish then you could count. All fish were good size and quite a number of them were keepable, which he filleted when we got to dock size.

Plan to schedule another outing with him shortly and HIGHLY recommend him to everyone!!!
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Potential Target Species

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  • Get it while it's HOT!
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  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

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