Indian Rocks Beach Fishing Charters

Embark on a thrilling saltwater bowfishing adventure with Captain Ike, a seasoned pro with 28 years of guiding experience. From the comfort of our 20ft Mako Pro Skiff, you'll have the opportunity to target a wide range of species including Sheepshead, Mullet, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Stingrays, Blackdrum, and many others. Get ready to test your skills and aim as you take on the challenge of bowfishing in the saltwater. As a Bowfishing Pro-Staffer for Bass Pro Shops Cabela's, Captain Ike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every trip. He will provide you with top-of-the-line bowfishing equipment and guide you in honing your technique to ensure a successful outing. Whether you're a seasoned bowfisher or a beginner looking to try something new, Captain Ike will cater to your skill level and make sure you have an unforgettable and action-packed experience. Join us on this unique saltwater bowfishing excursion, where you'll not only enjoy the thrill of the hunt but also take in the breathtaking coastal scenery. As the sun sets on the horizon, casting its warm glow across the water, you'll feel the rush of adrenaline as you aim your bow and release the arrow towards your target. Don't miss your chance to join Captain Ike on this exciting adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime. Read More

Get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience off the coast of Clearwater, FL! On this trip with Captain Alex, you'll be able to chase a ton of different nearshore species, including Cobia, Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Tripletail, Kingfish, and more. With his expertise and knowledge of the area, you'll be in the perfect spot to get after records numbers of a new personal best! As you venture farther offshore, you'll be surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Gulf of Mexico. But the real excitement is in the water, where the biggest and most challenging fish are waiting to be caught. Cobia are known for their strong runs and delicious fillets, and are one of the most popular fish to catch in the Gulf of Mexico. With Captain Alex's guidance, you'll be targeting them using live bait or artificial lures, depending on what's biting. Kingfish, also known as King Mackerel, are speedsters that can reach top speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. They are notorious for their long, powerful runs, making them a favorite among experienced anglers. Throughout the day, you'll be using top-of-the-line fishing equipment and techniques to try to land these fish. There's no better feeling than hooking, fighting, and finally beating a big trophy! So if you're ready to test your skills and reel in some of the most exciting game fish in the Gulf of Mexico, book your offshore fishing trip with Captain Alex today! Read More

Fish Hawk Charters is excited to offer "THE MIDDLE GROUNDS BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE" this 10 hour trip out to the Middle Grounds offshore, a true angling oasis about 90 miles plus into the deep blue waters - The Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa Bay. If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 35' Contender Pro Tournament Series vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Master Licensed Captain Brian and dedicated 1st Mate. This unique, high relief, and live bottom site in the Gulf of Mexico is chock full of the larger elusive species, bottom fish, mid-depth swimmers and Pelagic activity, so get ready for an EPIC DAY fishing because you'll be headed out there with one of the most elite outfits in the St. Pete-Clearwater Tampa Bay area! If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 35' Contender Pro Tournament Series vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Captain Brian and 1st Mate. Fish Hawk Charters is excited to offer this HIGHLY DESIRABLE LIMITED BUCKET LIST opportunity. Equipped with all the possible federal permits, credentials, and over 20 years on the water experience, Captain Brian and 1st Mate both Master Licensed are here to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to ensure you have an incredible experience! There's truly no telling what you'll haul up from the depths when you're out at the middle grounds. As they like to say, it's a Grab Bag that Grab's Back! If there is a specific Pelagic Species, you're particularly interested in catching Captain Brian is more than happy to rig your rods with the best baits and tackle for that target species. Whether a deep dropping bottom rig, a mid-depth jig rig, or big plugs for trolling. Nothing makes Captain Brian and 1st Mate more than happy than delivering on your goals for the day! With Captain Brian at the helm, you'll be riding out aboard a beautifully maintained Contender 35 ft Pro Tournament Series boat equipped with HO-high output triple 300 horsepower Yamahas outboard engines and a deep-V hull design that effectively cuts through the chop & get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and safely. This vessel’s ride has a reputation in the fishing community as being one of the smoothest and driest on the water. We can get you out to the middle grounds in the shortest amount of time to maximize the amount of time spent fishing. You will depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort in St. Pete. Along-side mega yachts and classy sportfishing vessels, Captain Brian and his crew will help load your gear aboard the boat and ensure you are comfortable and properly briefed for your day before you depart. Ron suggests that you arrive 30 mins prior to departure time for all trips to ensure your captain has enough time to get all your gear onboard and properly orient you for the day ahead! All fishing essentials/credentials are provided along with a cooler with ice and water. Bring your own lunch and beverages, and a small personal cooler is fine as well. No need to chase down a Florida Fishing License - We Have U All Fully Covered! SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE ARE PARAMOUNT! We Deliver The Results & Exceed Expectations! Read More

This is a short run for families with children that want to get away and get back with some fillets for dinner. On this trip, you'll be chasing grunts, an easy-fishing species that's fun for anglers of all levels. Whether you're an old hand or trying something new, this trip will be a great fit! Captain Keith's highest priority is to create an experience that will ensure memories for a lifetime. The crew teaches, baits, unhooks, and fillets the caught fish, making this trip as low maintenance for you as possible! Get out there and have a blast. Read More

Get out there and enjoy a fun, laid-back light tackle sportfishing trip on beautiful Tampa Bay. On this trip with 27 year veteran Captain Wade, you'll be going after classic species including snook, redfish, seatrout, and more! There are multiple options for your adventure, so you can find what's best for you. On the three-hour charter, you'll get a great introduction to Tampa Bay and have time to catch multiple species of fish. This is ideal for visitors, first-timers, couples, seniors, or parents with kids, young or old. Of course, you'll be treated to professional, family-friendly service and courteous expert instruction. Four hours provides a greater opportunity to cover a larger area of Tampa Bay and catch more fish. Many people find this amount of time ideal for entertaining friends, clientele or hosting bachelor parties. Have a blast, while competing to see who catches the biggest fish or most fish. Six hours is highly recommended to maximize your fishing adventure on Tampa Bay. This charter is ideal for avid anglers, and enthusiasts looking to hone their inshore angling skills. Experience fishing numerous grass flats, mangrove shorelines, oyster beds, creeks and back-bays. No matter the adventure you select, you'll have a great time fishing with Captain Wade! He provides premium spin, fly or plug fishing tackle such as G-Loomis, Bull Bay, Penn, Sage and Tibor. Live-bait, flies, artificial lures, ice, bottled drinking water and sunscreen lotion is also provided. He will also fillet, bag, and ice your catch, should you decide to keep some fish for lunch or dinner! His 24' Sheaffer, “regarded the best bay boat in the industry,” is ideal for fishing the inshore environment and was refurbished in 2022 with brand-new electronics and motor. Get out there and enjoy all that Tampa Bay has to offer! Afishionado, "Always an Adventure." Read More

Get out there and get fishin' with Captain Scott, an expert fisherman and one of the top guides out of Holmes Beach, FL! On this trip, you can do it all, from trolling to bottomfishing, and go home with a full cooler and some amazing memories. On this trip, you'll troll for fast fish like King and Spanish Mackerel, sight cast for cruising Cobia, or hit the reefs to bottom fish for Gag Grouper, Black Grouper, Mutton Snapper, and more! These fish are a blast to catch, and all make great table fare as well. Captain Scott is great with kids and people who are new to fishing, so there's no experience required to have a great time on this trip. However, if you're a seasoned angler, Scott also have a bunch of tips and tricks to improve your fishing skills! On the day of the trip, you'll head out aboard Captain Scott's 25' Chris-Craft center console, a fast and versatile boat perfect for a comfortable and productive trip. She's equipped with a 250-HP Yamaha engine, so you'll be on the hot fishing spots in no time! This boat also features standard electronics, so there's no need to worry about finding fish. Captain Scott will bring everything you need for a perfect day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. To maximize your experience on the water, remember to bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Read More

If you've been want to reel in some big fish on the calm inshore waters of Anna Maria Island, FL, then this trip is your ticket! Join Captain Taylor and chase classic Florida gamefish including Redfish, Snook, Snapper, and Trout on the flats and in the river channels of this rich fishery. Each of these species is widely known as a terrific gamefish that fights hard and will really test your strength, skill, and stamina. You'll go after these fish using light tackle techniques, so bring your A-game—when one of these aggressive fish hits the line, you'll feel it! Captain Taylor is also full of expert tips and tricks to help you land that record fish, so whether you're a beginner or an advanced angler, you'll leave this trip a better fisherman than when you started. On this trip, you'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Taylor's 24' Century center console. She's ideal for these inshore areas, with a relatively shallow draft and a 250-HP Suzuki engine so you can get on the fish in a hurry. Captain Taylor provides everything you need for a stellar trip, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to remember is proper clothing, sunscreen, and a pair of polarized sunglasses to spot fish. You can also bring a cooler with some drinks and snacks. Get ready to whack 'em! Read More

Many types of Sharks can be found in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Captain and his experienced crew are just the guys to lead you on a Shark-chasing adventure! They have the skill and knowledge to take you on the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you're a novice or experienced angler, the captain will provide you with everything you need for a successful trip, including fishing gear and a valid license. Get ready for an epic day fishing with one of the most elite outfits in the St. Pete-Clearwater area! Equipped with all the possible federal permits, credentials, and years of on the water experience, Owner Captain Ron and his Master Licensed Captains & 1st Mates are here to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to ensure you have an incredible experience! On these trips, your Captain & 1st Mate will help you target & attempt to catch shark species that call the Gulf of Mexico's inshore/nearshore & offshore waters home. If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 35' Contender Pro Tournament Series vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Captain Brian and 1st Mate. You'll be riding out aboard a beautifully maintained Contender 35ft Tournament boat is equipped with triple 300 horsepower Yamahas and a deep-v that get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and safely. This vessel’s ride has a reputation in the fishing community as being one of the smoothest and driest on the water. These trips benefit from the Contender’s ability to minimize the amount of time cruising and maximize the amount of time spent fishing. You will depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort in St. Pete. Along side mega yachts and classy sportfishing vessels. Captain & 1st Mate will help load your gear aboard the boat and ensure you are safe, comfortable and properly briefed for your day before you depart. Suggest that you arrive 30 mins prior to departure time for all trips aboard his boats to ensure your Captain has enough time to get all your gear onboard and properly orient you on the day ahead! His boat is docked at the Tierra Verde Resort Marina but if you are looking to get picked up from a nearby location, Captains are often more than happy to accommodate! All fishing essentials are provided along with a cooler with ice and water. Bring your own lunch and beverages, and a small personal cooler is fine as well. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE ARE PARAMOUNT! We Deliver The Results & Exceed Expectations! Read More

The half day deep sea fishing trip is a perfect trip for those who just want to have an enjoyable time out on the water and catch some fish! We typically go out 10-15 miles, so still in sight of land, and catch grunts, maybe some hogfish, and some mangrove snapper. During certain times of the year we can get in to some bigger fish like gag grouper. We often see dolphins and sea turtles as well! Read More

"THE MIDDLE GROUNDS BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE" this 10 hour trip out to the Middle Grounds offshore, a true angling oasis about 90 miles plus into the deep blue waters - The Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa Bay. If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 48' Convertible Pro Tournament Series Yacht vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Master Licensed Captain Rick and dedicated 1st Mate. This unique, high relief, and live bottom site in the Gulf of Mexico is chock full of the larger elusive species, bottom fish, mid-depth swimmers and Pelagic activity, so get ready for an EPIC DAY fishing because you'll be headed out there with one of the most elite outfits in the St. Pete-Clearwater Tampa Bay area! If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 48' Convertible Pro Tournament Series Yacht vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Captain and 1st Mate. We are SUPER excited to offer this HIGHLY DESIRABLE LIMITED BUCKET LIST opportunity. Equipped with all the possible federal permits, credentials, and over 20 years on the water experience, Master Licensed Captain and 1st Mate both Professional Anglers are here to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to ensure you have an incredible experience! There's truly no telling what you'll haul up from the depths when you're out at the middle grounds. As they like to say, it's a Grab Bag that Grab's Back! If there is a specific Pelagic Species, you're particularly interested in catching Captain Brian is more than happy to rig your rods with the best baits and tackle for that target species. Whether a deep dropping bottom rig, a mid-depth jig rig, or big plugs for trolling. Nothing makes Captain Brian and 1st Mate more than happy than delivering on your goals for the day! With Captain Rick at the helm, you'll be riding out aboard a beautifully maintained BERTRAM 48 ft Pro Tournament Series Yacht equipped with HO-high output Super Charged inboard engines and a deep-V hull design that effectively cuts through the chop & get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and safely. This vessel’s ride has a reputation in the fishing community as being one of the smoothest and driest on the water. We can get you out to the middle grounds in the shortest amount of time to maximize the amount of time spent fishing. You will depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort in St. Pete. Along-side mega yachts and classy sportfishing vessels, Captain and his crew will help load your gear aboard the boat and ensure you are comfortable and properly briefed for your day before you depart. We suggest that you arrive 30 mins prior to departure time for all trips to ensure your captain has enough time to get all your gear onboard and properly orient you for the day ahead! All fishing essentials/credentials are provided along with a cooler with ice and water. Bring your own lunch and beverages, and a small personal cooler is fine as well. No need to chase down a Florida Fishing License - We Have U All Fully Covered! SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE ARE PARAMOUNT! We Deliver The Results & Exceed Expectations! Read More

We run 15-20 mi into the Gulf of Mexico gaurenteed to catch multiple species and nonstop action ! Definitely fun for the kids and a great day on the water ! 🇺🇸VOTED BEST OF FLORIDA 2022 and 2023🇺🇸 Read More

If you’re looking to fill the fish box, and your freezer then this is the trip for you! The Red Snapper trip puts us out 50-65 miles offshore targeting mainly Red Snapper along with red grouper, mangrove snapper, lane snapper, and the occasional blackfin tuna. This is one of our favorite times of the year to go catch big fish, and a lot of them. Captain Sam is a native Floridian and has been fishing these waters professionally for 13 years. Book a red snapper trip and pull on some big fish! Read More