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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Apollo Beach

What are the best fishing charters in Apollo Beach?

Why should I book a fishing charter in Apollo Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 235 trips in Apollo Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Flats, Mangroves & Bay guided by and Tampa Tarpon Fishing guided by .

Our guides in Apollo Beach are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 4088 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Apollo Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Apollo Beach.

What types of fishing charters are common in Apollo Beach?

The most commonly sought after species in Apollo Beach are: 1. tarpon, 2. bonnethead shark, 3. cobia, 4. gag grouper, and 5. jack crevalle.

How much do Apollo Beach fishing charters cost?

Prices in Apollo Beach can range anywhere from about $550 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip in Apollo Beach is $1,195. The average price for a full day trip in Apollo Beach is $2,678.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for fishing in Apollo Beach?

The most popular season for fishing in Apollo Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Apollo Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Apollo Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Apollo Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Apollo Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Apollo Beach.

Apollo Beach Fishing Overview

Apollo Beach is part of the greater Tampa Bay area and when it comes to fishing charters, there is no shortage of variety. Whether you want a half-day flats fishing trip, a multi-day Apollo Beach deep sea fishing charter, or anything in between, Apollo Beach fishing charters have it all.

The inshore fishing in Apollo Beach is some of the best in the state of Florida, and that's saying something! Leaving the bay behind gives anglers an opportunity to experience a variety of nearshore and deep sea species on our Apollo Beach fishing charters. With hot summers and moderate winters, the bite is always on, and with the variety of fishing charters Apollo Beach offers, there is bound to be something for everyone!

Apollo Beach Inshore Fishing

Just by looking at a map of v will get any inshore angler's adrenaline pumping. Visiting Apollo Beach to go inshore fishing gives anglers a unique opportunity to check off bucket list species just a few minutes away from the big city. v has all the features of a world-class inshore fishery: from mudflats, sand bars, and islands - to channels, cuts, and mangrove forests. This makes Apollo Beach's inshore community very biodiverse.

Apollo Beach's favorite fish, Snook, can be caught year-round, but the bite picks up from April to October. Red Snapper heats up in the summer and can be found only a short distance from the dock which is unlike most places they are found. The Silver King, or Tarpon, can be caught in the summer months when they invade Tampa Bay in search of schooling Menhaden or other baitfish. The formidable Redfish is the bread and butter of Apollo Beach fishing and the bite picks up from March through October. Other species to catch in Apollo Beach include sheepshead, speckled trout, and King mackerel in the deeper waters.

Apollo Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Just a short boat ride out of the bay will bring you to some highly productive nearshore waters. Deep dropping or trolling around structure will bring Hogfish, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, and other formidable fighters to our Apollo Beach charter boats.

Schools of baitfish hang out near the mouth of the bay in the summer, so that's a great place to start. There are also plenty of reefs & wrecks always providing a diverse catch to Apollo Beach deep sea fishing charters. For the full-day and extended day offshore trips of 40+ miles out, Kingfish, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, and billfish can be caught.

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Other Things to do in Apollo Beach

Once your day on the water ends, there's plenty to do in Apollo Beach and the Tampa area. Apollo Beach offers all the perks of a big city while still feeling like a small town. Close by are numerous beaches, both in the bay and on the ocean.

For the thrill seekers, Busch Gardens is a world-famous amusement park located in Tampa. Season and weather permitting, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball games and Tampa Bay Buccaneers football games are great for any crowd. Tampa also has a great seafood restaurant and bar scene for the 21+ crew.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Gage and Noah were great. They knew where to find the fish and kept us catching several kinds of fish throughout the trip. We went as a family and they kept the kids busy and were a big help showing them exactly what to do. I would definitely recommend them!

    Katherine F. | March 5, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    First trip and will do it again. Captin Hank put us on the fish and kept the ky music playing.

    Lee M. | March 3, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Adam, thoroughly knowledgeable about the area and how to catch em!!! He gave us several options to choose from and he did not disappoint!!! We will be chartering with him again in the near future.

    William B. | March 2, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    WE had an amazing time on our fishing trip. Captain JOHN was awesome, attentive, answered all our questions, there wasn't a dull moment !! HE ROCKS !!!!!! We caught a lot of fish and learned so much about how to fish - correctly ;) . We will definitely be back on his boat and be referring him to all our friends !!!

    Nicole M. | February 28, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Greg and Logan made a great team, helping us have a great day on the water. They put us on the fish and kept us busy hauling them in. Thanks for a very memorable day.

    Danny M. | February 23, 2025

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Austin was super. Couldn't have ask for a nicer more experienced fishing guide. Very knowledgeable . Definitely recommend him and will.use him again.

    Darrell G. | February 23, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Adventure - 26' Stapleton

  • ★★★★★
    We had an excellent time with Captain John. We went to multiple locations and had really good luck. My wife and grandson had great time listening to Capt. John and caught a lot of fish.

    Marty A. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hank was a wonderful addition to our trip! He was smart, funny and a great conversationalist. The fishing was slow but we knew that with the pre day conversation of wind and murky water. We caught an array of different species including a bonnet head shark. Thanks for making memories with us Hank! See you next trip down from Canada!

    Kelly M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Steve & crew were great! They kept our lines in the water, and attended to us quickly. The boat was clean and spacious, lots of space to get out of the sun, but maintain a breeze without getting down into the cabin. 100% would recommend you give Reel Deal a shot!

    Tim T. | February 12, 2025

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tommy is awesome! I searched through all the guides for a Tampa Bay fishing trip. Decided to pick Tommy because he would take take kids. And while my son and I aren't kids, I figured he must be a patient man. Boy was I right! We aren't novice fisherman by any means, but I don't particularly like a judgmental guide. Captain Tommy is great, gave us lots of options. I specifically said we just wanted action, and we sure got that. Seven hour charter under the absolute worst conditions! Absolute low tide with a full moon cycle at the start. We ended up with 52 fish landed.

    John W. | February 12, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Flats, Mangroves & Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Took my two boys out and caught fish all day. Great captain! Friendy and engaging. This captain knows all the tricks! Great time, can't wait to do it again.

    Christopher S. | February 9, 2025

    Trip: Gulf Coast Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was an excellent guide for me and my ten year old. He was patient, attentive and put us on the sharks! He is also an awesome photographer!

    Heath S. | January 18, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water with Captain Hank and his son. Fishing was excellent. Would definitely recommend Captain Hank for a day of fishing.

    Thomas H. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great night out with Captain Ike. Very patient and knowledgeable. Will be back next year for more then the 4 hour trip. Put us on plenty of fish with tons of shots.

    Jeff J. | January 6, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Capn Mike took us out and was very informative about how and why and where went went Ladyfish were plentiful. it was tougher for bigger fish. But thats the way fishing is. Capn MIke kept us out longer in hopes of getting something We appreciated that, All in all it was a good experience and we would do it again. Don B

    Donald B. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Greg and his mate Logan were fantastic. They were friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, efficient, and very “fishy”! We had a great day with them. I recommend Captain Greg highly.

    Christopher S. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and his first mate were great for our outing. Since my kids were new to ocean fishing, he kept us within a few miles of shore and knew some rocky pockets where we hauled in many fish. We had a blast. One reason I chose Capt Brad was the 33’ boat which was roomy to maneuver for our party of six. They are friendly and accommodating.

    Karl B. | December 28, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    enjoyed the trip very much even though we caught no fish. Captain Chris seemed very knowledgable and was very pleasant and very good with my 2 young grandsons who were with us. I will use him again.

    Michael B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Communication was great. Phil did prep work for our trip and gave us options, which was great.

    Matt N. | November 25, 2024

    Trip: Duck Hunting Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Chris is an excellent guide (5 stars). He is very personable and we all became fishing buddies quickly. Enjoyed the action with the spotted seatrout on the flats in southern Tampa Bay.

    John C. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

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