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Head out with Captain Gage for the perfect day out on the beautiful Florida waters. Whether you're looking for a 4 hour near-shore trip, a 12 hour off-shore trip, or anything in between, Captain Gage will put you where you need to be! Enjoy bottom fishing reefs for Red Snappers, Gag Groupers, Red Grouper and more. Or relax and let Captain Gage and his 27' Grady White take control to do some nearshore trolling and chase the coveted King Mackerel. All you have to do is let Captain Gage know which species you want to target, and he can make it happen! His boat comes loaded with all the gear you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water including all the rods, reels, tackle, bait and fishing licenses. So all you have to do is bring your favorite snack and drinks, your sun protection, and your camera and Captain Gage will take care of the rest! Read More
Hop on board with Captain William and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the flats! Clearwater is home to plenty of productive inshores and flats where you can catch some of the prized fish Florida is known for without going too far from the dock. On this 4, 6 or 8-hour trip, Captain William will take you to the inshores to target Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder and Shark, or venture you into nearshore waters where you can go after some Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Black Seabass, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel and Shark. You'll be targeting these fish using methods such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling and jigging. Just let Captain William know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! You’ll be fishing aboard a 21' Rabco Marine center console that can hold up to 4 guests. Powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, this vessel will have no problem bouncing you around the inshores and nearshores! She comes complete with GPS, Fishfinder, a Flybridge, Live Bait Well and Ice Box to store your catches. Captain William will even clean any keepers for you to take home! Captain William will provide all rods, reels, tackle, bait and fishing licenses. He'll even provide snacks and water, and on the full-day trips you can expect a tasty lunch too! All you need to bring is polarized sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and any extra food or drinks you might want. Come see what Clearwater has to offer! Read More
Join Captain Matt and enjoy a thrilling day fishing for Gag Grouper in Tampa Bay, Florida! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Matt’s 23-foot bay boat powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. This boat is equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and Ice Box. It can accommodate 4 anglers. These trips are not for children, although feel free to bring them along. Don’t forget to bring food for the day (Captain Matt will have bottled waters on board) as well as a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Matt will provide all rods, reels, tackle (feel free to bring your own), and licenses. Captain Matt catches live bait before the start of each day, as it’s most effective in these waters, so don’t worry about bait! Captain Matt will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. Get ready for a thrilling day on the water with Captain Matt! Read More
Join Captain Matt and enjoy a beautiful morning or afternoon of fishing in Tampa Bay, Florida! No matter your age or skill level, there’s a fish out there with your name on it. Captain Matt knows just where the fish bite, so be sure to listen to his advice. For these 4-hour trips, you’ll be testing your casting accuracy as you target Cobia, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Tripletail, and many more species of fish. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Matt’s 23-foot bay boat powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. This boat is equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and Ice Box. It can accommodate 4 anglers. Don’t forget to bring food for the day (Captain Matt will have bottled waters on board) as well as a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Matt will provide all rods, reels, and tackle, but feel free to bring your own. Captain Matt catches live bait before the start of each day, as it’s most effective in these waters, so don’t worry about bait! Captain Matt will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. Get ready for an eventful day on the water with Captain Matt! Read More
Join Captain Matt and enjoy a beautiful morning of fishing in Tampa Bay, Florida! No matter your age or skill level, there’s a fish out there with your name on it. For these 4-hour trips, you’ll be testing your casting accuracy as you target Cobia, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Tripletail, and many more species of fish. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Matt’s 23-foot bay boat powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. This boat is equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and Ice Box. It can accommodate 4 anglers. Don’t forget to bring food for the day (Captain Matt will have bottled waters on board) as well as a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Matt will provide all rods, reels, and tackle, but feel free to bring your own. Captain Matt catches live bait before the start of each day, as it’s most effective in these waters, so don’t worry about bait! Captain Matt will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Matt! Read More
Want to escape the Florida heat and cast a few lines after-hours? Join Captain Matt and enjoy an adventurous night of fishing in Tampa Bay, Florida! No matter your age or skill level, there’s a fish out there with your name on it. On this trip you might see some Redfish, Snapper, Sharks, and Tarpon when they're in the area, but the real benefit to night fishing is that it's prime time Snook fishing. These calm water conditions are perfect for beginner to intermediate fishermen/fisherwomen who are eager to reel something in. Even though there is low light, these trips can be super productive because some fish like to feed at night when predators—especially out of water predators like birds and humans—are less of a threat. Snook are one of these nocturnal feeders that love biting at night! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Matt’s 23-foot bay boat powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. This boat is equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and Ice Box. It can accommodate 4 anglers. Don’t forget to bring any snacks you might need (Captain Matt will have bottled waters on board) as well as a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Matt will provide all rods, reels, and tackle, but feel free to bring your own. Captain Matt catches live bait before the start of each day, as it’s most effective in these waters, so don’t worry about bait! Captain Matt will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. Get ready for an eventful night on the water with Captain Matt! Read More
Head out with Captain Christopher for a half, 3/4, or full day of fishing around the inshore waters and flats of Tampa. Captain Christopher will put you where you need to be to put Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and Snook on the line. You will mostly use light tackle and spinning techniques to target your fish. Captain Christopher operates out of a custom built 21’ Clearwater 2000CC bay boat. This modern vessel allows for a comfortable drift through the Tampa Bay flats. There’s a lot of fishing space and a shaded T-top for hot summer days. The boat also has a Bluetooth stereo, so feel free to bring your favorite playlist! You won't have to worry about not being prepared as Captain Christopher supplies everything you need for a successful fishing adventure. He supplies all bait, tackle, gear, and fishing license. All you need to bring is appropriate clothing for Florida's climate and any food or drinks you might want. Polarized glasses are recommended. Read More
Come experience Tampa Bay and the variety of fishing experiences! We will be fishing out of a 22 foot Skeeter bay boat with all the bells and whistles... She is equipped with a Yamaha 250 SHO, a Garmin fishfinder/GPS, Minn-Kota trolling motor, Powerpole, Fusion stereo, 2 livewells, and an 80 quart Engel cooler! Primary types of fishing include but not limited to grass flats, mangrove shorelines, nearshore wrecks and ledges, docks, etc... Primary species targeted are snook, trout, redfish, spanish mackerel, snapper, grouper, tarpon, and more! I look forward to showing you a great day and making memories in Tampa Bay! Read More
Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Inshore Trip
Hop on board with Captain Tenni and prepare for an action-packed day of offshore fishing in the Florida Gulf! The nearshore waters off Indian Rocks Beach are perfect for catching some of the elusive fish Florida is known for without going too far from the dock! On this trip, Captain Tenni will take you a bit off the coast of Indian Rocks Beach where you'll be fishing for Amberjack, Barracuda, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, and Tarpon. Depending on the fish you can choose between light tackle, heavy tackle and bottom fishing. Let Captain Tenni know what you want to fish and she'll get you set with the location and technique! On this trip you'll be fishing aboard a 32’ Sabalo sportfisher with a capacity for 6 people. It comes with all the standard navigation equipment and even has a bathroom. Captain Tenni and her husband Tom have been fishing Indian Rocks Beach for years, so expect to get some bites! Captain Tenni will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring are any food and drinks you might want. These exciting trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company and a camera! Read More
Nearshore Fishing Charter in Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Fishing Adventure
Head out to fish the waters around Tampa with Captain Nick for an awesome day out on the water slaying the fish! Captain Nick - with his 15+ years of experience - will take you where the fish are biting. He will help you reel in Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Grouper which are in the bay all year long, as well as Tarpon and Cobia if you want to target them during the summer months. For these trips, Captain Nick uses his 22’ Aguasport bay boat, which comes with the latest marine electronics and safety gear. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers fishing in full comfort and can accommodate up to 6 if the last two adventurers are small children. Captain Nick provides all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring are your favorite snack and drinks, your sun protection, and your camera to record your trophies! Bring your kids or your angling buddies and head out for a fishing adventure to remember with Captain Nick! Read More
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater
Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport
Join Captain Matt and enjoy a beautiful morning and early afternoon of fishing in Tampa Bay, Florida! No matter your age or skill level, there’s a fish out there with your name on it. Captain Matt knows just where the fish bite, so be sure to listen to his advice. For these 6-hour trips, you’ll be testing your casting accuracy as you target Cobia, Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Tripletail, and many more species of fish. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Matt’s 23-foot bay boat powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. This boat is equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and Ice Box. It can accommodate 4 anglers. Don’t forget to bring food for the day (Captain Matt will have bottled waters on board) as well as a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Matt will provide all rods, reels, and tackle, but feel free to bring your own. Captain Matt catches live bait before the start of each day, as it’s most effective in these waters, so don’t worry about bait! Captain Matt will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. Get ready for an eventful day on the water with Captain Matt! Read More
Join Captain Cameron for an amazing day out on the water, tailored to your skill level and goals. Captain Cameron's expertise lies in his ability to customize your trip to exceed your expectations, whether you're a seasoned angler looking to catch your next trophy or just starting out. Off the coast of Clearwater, FL, you'll find a diverse range of inshore species, including Snook, Redfish, Black Drum, and Sea Trout. If you want to explore deeper waters, Captain Cameron can take you to check out reefs for amberjack and grouper. In the summer months, Tarpon also migrate through the waters off of Clearwater. You just need to let Captain Cameron know which species you want to target, and he'll make it happen! Captain Cameron's boat comes fully equipped with everything you need for a successful day of fishing, including rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses. All you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, sun protection, and camera, and Captain Cameron will take care of the rest! Read More
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Everything to Know About Booking a Holmes Beach false albacore fishing charter
What are the best false albacore fishing charters in Holmes Beach?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 false albacore trip in Holmes Beach: Grouper, AJ's, Tuna, and More guided by Taylor.
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Another popular city nearby for booking a False Albacore charter is St. Petersburg.
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What types of false albacore fishing charters are common in Holmes Beach?
Nearshore fishing is the most popular for false albacore in Holmes Beach.
The most common fishing techniques in Holmes Beach are trolling, live bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but jigging and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.
How much do Holmes Beach false albacore fishing charters cost?
for false albacore in Holmes Beach prices can range anywhere from about $690 to $1,264, but the average price for a half day trip for false albacore in Holmes Beach is $855. The average price for a full day trip for false albacore in Holmes Beach is $1,033.
What month is best for false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach?
The most popular season for false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.
Do I need a Holmes Beach fishing license for false albacore and what are the bag limits for false albacore in Holmes Beach?
You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Holmes Beach don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Holmes Beach.
What is false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach all about?
Holmes Beach, nestled along the pristine coastline of Florida's Gulf Coast, has become a hotspot for anglers seeking the thrill of catching false albacore. These sleek and powerful fish, also known as "little tunny," are a prized catch among sport fishermen for their lightning-fast runs and acrobatic leaps. With its shallow waters and abundant baitfish populations, Holmes Beach provides the perfect environment for false albacore to thrive, drawing anglers from far and wide in pursuit of this challenging species.
One of the key attractions of targeting false albacore in Holmes Beach is the sheer excitement of the chase. These highly migratory fish are known for their aggressive feeding habits, often blitzing schools of baitfish with incredible speed and ferocity. Anglers must employ quick reflexes and precise casting techniques to entice a strike, making every encounter with these elusive fish an adrenaline-fueled adventure. Whether casting from shore or venturing out into deeper waters, the thrill of hooking into a false albacore in Holmes Beach is an experience that keeps fishermen coming back time and time again.
Beyond the thrill of the hunt, false albacore also offer a delectable reward for those skilled enough to land them. Their firm, flavorful flesh makes for excellent table fare, whether grilled, seared, or enjoyed raw as sashimi. Local restaurants in Holmes Beach often feature fresh-caught false albacore on their menus, showcasing the culinary versatility of this prized species. Whether it's the challenge of the catch, the thrill of the fight, or the satisfaction of a delicious meal, false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach offers something for every angler to enjoy along Florida's enchanting Gulf Coast.
What are the most popular months to fish for false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach?
In Holmes Beach, the rhythm of the fishing seasons is marked by the ebb and flow of various species, and false albacore is no exception. Throughout the year, anglers eagerly anticipate the arrival of these swift and powerful fish, each season offering its own unique opportunities for pursuing them. Spring heralds the start of the false albacore season, as warming waters coax these migratory fish closer to shore. As temperatures rise and baitfish populations increase, Holmes Beach becomes a prime destination for anglers looking to test their skills against these challenging adversaries.
Summer sees false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach reach its peak, with schools of these speedy fish prowling the nearshore waters in search of prey. From June through August, the Gulf Coast is alive with activity as anglers flock to the area in pursuit of these elusive gamefish. Whether casting from the beach, trolling offshore, or fly fishing in the shallows, there are endless opportunities to hook into a false albacore during the long, sun-drenched days of summer. As the season progresses, savvy anglers keep a close eye on weather patterns and water temperatures, adjusting their tactics to stay one step ahead of these wily predators.
As autumn arrives and temperatures begin to cool, false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach enters its twilight phase. While still present in the area, these fish become less active as they prepare for their journey southward. Nonetheless, fall offers a quieter and more contemplative fishing experience, with fewer crowds and a chance to savor the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. For many anglers, the changing of the seasons is bittersweet, signaling the end of another unforgettable chapter in the ongoing saga of false albacore fishing in Holmes Beach. Yet, even as winter approaches and the fish migrate to warmer waters, the memories of battles won and lost linger on, serving as a reminder of the enduring allure of this beloved pastime.
What techniques are popular for catching false albacore in Holmes Beach?
In Holmes Beach, mastering the art of false albacore fishing requires a combination of skill, patience, and adaptability. Anglers employ a variety of techniques to entice these swift and elusive fish, each method tailored to the unique conditions of the Gulf Coast waters. One popular approach is to target false albacore while trolling offshore, using brightly colored lures or small baitfish imitations to mimic their favored prey. This method allows anglers to cover a wide area and locate schools of feeding fish, adjusting their speed and depth to match the fish's movements.
For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, casting from the beach or fishing from a kayak offers an exhilarating challenge. False albacore are often found close to shore, particularly around sandbars, jetties, and other underwater structures where baitfish congregate. Anglers may use lightweight spinning gear or fly fishing equipment to cast small jigs, spoons, or streamer flies into the path of passing fish. It's essential to maintain a fast retrieve to match the albacore's speedy nature, enticing strikes with quick, erratic movements that mimic the fleeing prey.
During times of intense feeding activity, sight fishing can be particularly effective in Holmes Beach. From elevated vantage points such as piers or bridges, anglers can scan the water for signs of feeding false albacore, such as splashing, swirling baitfish, or birds diving to feed. Once located, anglers can carefully approach the feeding frenzy and cast into the midst of the action, often eliciting immediate strikes from aggressive fish. Whether trolling offshore, casting from shore, or sight fishing in shallow waters, mastering these techniques is essential for success in the pursuit of false albacore in Holmes Beach.
What other species are popular in Holmes Beach?
While false albacore fishing undoubtedly steals the spotlight in Holmes Beach, anglers will find a diverse array of other species to target in these rich Gulf Coast waters. One of the most sought-after gamefish is the mighty tarpon, known for its impressive size and acrobatic leaps. These silver giants migrate along the Florida coast in the spring and summer months, offering thrilling opportunities for anglers to hook into a fish that can weigh over 100 pounds. Whether targeting them with live bait, lures, or flies, the challenge of battling a tarpon in the shallow flats or deeper channels of Holmes Beach is an experience few anglers forget.
For those seeking a more tranquil fishing experience, Holmes Beach also offers excellent opportunities for inshore species such as redfish, snook, and spotted seatrout. These prized gamefish can be found in the mangrove-lined creeks, grass flats, and backwater channels that dot the coastline, providing anglers with plenty of options for sight casting, drift fishing, or bottom bouncing. Whether fishing with live bait, artificial lures, or fly tackle, anglers can enjoy the serenity of Holmes Beach's pristine estuarine habitats while targeting these iconic species.
Additionally, offshore enthusiasts will find ample excitement pursuing species such as king mackerel, grouper, and snapper in the deeper waters beyond Holmes Beach. Charter boats departing from nearby marinas offer access to a wealth of offshore fishing opportunities, from bottom fishing over wrecks and reefs to trolling for pelagic species like mahi-mahi and sailfish. Whether casting, trolling, or bottom fishing, anglers exploring the waters off Holmes Beach will discover a bountiful array of species to target, ensuring that every fishing trip is filled with anticipation and excitement.
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