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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

What are the best fishing charters in St. Petersburg?

Why should I book a fishing charter in St. Petersburg with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 220 trips in St. Petersburg, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn guided by Adam, St. Pete Offshore Experience guided by Greg, and Half Day Inshore Trip guided by Joseph.

Our guides in St. Petersburg are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3679 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 St. Petersburg? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in St. Petersburg.

What types of fishing charters are common in St. Petersburg?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in St. Petersburg as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in St. Petersburg are: 1. gag grouper, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. redfish, 4. snook, and 5. cobia.

The most common fishing techniques in St. Petersburg are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but trolling and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do St. Petersburg fishing charters cost?

Prices in St. Petersburg can range anywhere from about $550 to $5,198, but the average price for a half day trip in St. Petersburg is $1,223. The average price for a full day trip in St. Petersburg is $2,740.

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 St. Petersburg?

The most popular season for fishing in St. Petersburg is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a St. Petersburg fishing license and what are the bag limits in St. Petersburg?

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

Popular Types of Fishing In St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg fishing charters offer a variety of options for anglers of all levels. The most common types of fishing charters include inshore, offshore, and deep-sea fishing.

Inshore fishing charters are perfect for those who want to stay close to shore and catch species such as redfish, snook, and trout. Offshore fishing charters take you further out to sea and target species such as grouper, snapper, and kingfish.

For the ultimate fishing adventure, deep-sea fishing charters are the way to go. These charters take you miles offshore to catch big game fish such as tuna, marlin, and sailfish.

Some popular landmarks that St. Petersburg fishing charters visit include the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park and the Fort De Soto Park.

No matter which type of fishing charter you choose, you're sure to have a great time and catch some amazing fish in the beautiful waters of St. Petersburg, Florida.

St. Petersburg Inshore Fishing

Looking at a map of St. Petersburg will get any inshore angler fired up. An inshore trip here go gives anglers the unique opportunity to check off several bucket list species only a few minutes away from the big city. St. Petersburg has all the features of a world-class inshore fishery from mudflats and sand bars, to channels and mangrove forests. The vast amount of habitat makes St. Petersburg a diverse and productive fishery.

Anglers fishing the coastal water near St. Petersburg can expect to find some of the most sought after species in the country. Snook can be caught throughout the year, but the bite peaks from April to October. Tarpon, or “The Silver King” can be caught in the summer months when they dominate the inshore waters hunting of schools of menhaden and other baitfish. The formidable redfish is the bread and butter of St. Petersburg fishing and the bite picks up from March through October. Sheepshead and speckled trout are also popular among anglers in St. Petersburg and can be caught year round.

St. Petersburg Offshore Fishing

Just a short boat ride out of the bay will bring you to some highly productive waters. Bottom fishing around structure will bring hogfish, snapper, grouper, cobia, and other formidable fighters to our St. Petersburg charter boats. 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.

Schools of baitfish hang out near the mouth of the bay in the summer, so that's a great place to start. There are plenty of reefs & wrecks off the coast of St. Petersburg and typically produce a mixed bag of fish. For the full-day and extended day offshore trips of 40+ miles out, kingfish, tuna, mahi-mahi, and other billfish can be caught.

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The Best Places To Fish In St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Florida is a prime location for fishing enthusiasts. With its abundance of waterways and diverse fish species, there are plenty of great spots to cast a line. Whether you're looking for a peaceful day of fishing or a thrilling adventure on a fishing charter, here are some of the best places to fish in St. Petersburg:

1. Fort De Soto Park - This popular fishing spot offers a variety of fish species, including snook, redfish, and tarpon. Fishing charters are available for those looking for a guided experience.

2. Weedon Island Preserve - This scenic location is known for its excellent snook fishing. Fishing charters are available for those who want to explore the area's hidden gems.

3. Tampa Bay - With its vast expanse of water, Tampa Bay is a prime location for fishing. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including grouper, snapper, and kingfish. Fishing charters are available for those who want to explore the bay's many fishing hotspots.

4. John's Pass - This popular fishing spot offers a variety of fish species, including snook, redfish, and tarpon. Fishing charters are available for those looking for a guided experience.

5. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park - This iconic fishing spot offers stunning views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and a variety of fish species, including snook, redfish, and tarpon. Fishing charters are available for those who want to explore the area's many fishing hotspots.

Other Things To Do In St. Petersburg

While St. Petersburg fishing charters are a popular attraction, there are plenty of other things to do in this vibrant city. Take a stroll through the beautiful Sunken Gardens, a 100-year-old botanical paradise. Visit the Salvador Dali Museum, which houses the largest collection of the artist's work outside of Spain. For a taste of history, explore the Fort De Soto Park, a historic fort and beach with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. If you're looking for family-friendly fun, head to the Great Explorations Children's Museum or the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter the dolphin from the movie Dolphin Tale. And don't forget to check out the bustling downtown area, filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

    Beth G. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

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    Chris very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We had a great time and caught a lot of fish.

    Ed P. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

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    Amazing guide! Friendly fun and even caught some fish! Will definitely use Christopher again!!

    Michael C. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

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    Bad day for fishing. Captain was great.

    Regina A. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing

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    He was great in every way!!! On time, professional and he definitely put me on fish!!! Highly recommended!! Tom Trainer

    Thomas T. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Shallow Water Sightfishing

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    It was a great trip. Three of us fished comfortably for a half day. Mother Nature provided the fish, and Nick provided a great atmosphere. Easy to talk to and gave some good local recommendations, will look to book with Nick again in the future.

    Michael L. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing

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    Captain Robbie was AWESOME & we had a GREAT time!! Thank y'all!!

    Julie T. | August 11, 2024

    Trip: In or Near Shore Experience

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    Tyson is a great guide. Has all the local knowledge you expect from a guide. Very friendly and down to earth. He had us on top of tarpon most of the trip! Would go again.

    Cameron P. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Nick was a fantastic a knowledgeable guide. His boat was clean and well kept. We are a party of 4 with a 10 and 13 year old. Nick took us to an area where every cast was a catch. Thanks again.

    Jason Q. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, great fishing! Captain Mikey took us right to where the fish were. Started catching fish within a minute of the first bait hitting the water. Steady action for a while, when things slowed Capt. Mikey moved us to a spot where we quickly started catching again. Fished in about four different spots not far from each other, all but the last produced multiple fish. Fun trip!

    Howard D. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Beach Family Fishing

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    Great time on the water. Chris and Kaden are very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

    Brian P. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: Florida Sportfish on Light Tackle

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    Had a fantastic trip with captain Sam. Did the 5 hour shark charter and had a blast. Landed 5 sharks including 3 full grown bull sharks.

    Zach D. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip with Adam! Highly recommend!!

    Brionne J. | July 26, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    The fish hawk was an outstanding charter and Captain Brian and mate were very professional and worked hard to fill the fish box. As soon as the bite slowed on a spot, we packed up and headed to another spot. We caught fish all day long. We had 6 people fishing on the boat and I know that takes a lot of effort from the crew and they both helped all day long baiting hooks, taking fish off, and tying lines,,,,I highly recommend them and wil no doubt book again with these guys

    Tim H. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: Federal American Red Snapper - 28’

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Heather sent my wife and I and our two granddaughters out for a 6 hour combination trolling and bottom fishing trip with Captain DJ and Tyler. We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was. Both DJ and Tyler were fantastic guys to be around and put us on plenty of fish, both trolling and bottom fishing. It was very impressive to watch them as a team work to keep our granddaughters busy reeling in fish. They made every aspect of the trip friendly, comfortable and fun. It was all we had hoped to experience. Many thanks to Heather, DJ, Tyler and Captain Experiences.

    Ricky M. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Greg put us on the fish all day and we had a great time!

    Adrian W. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ike is a first class person very polite very nice guy me and my son had a great time will do it again when we come back.

    Chris H. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely will be back. Super day out catching fish. Great crew, great boat. The day went way too fast!

    Brian M. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great fishing trip with Captain Wade. I booked our trip for my boyfriend’s 40th birthday for us, and 3 of his friends. Wade had everything we needed and more and provided a fun and laid back experience. We all caught a handful of fish, myself included, who had never fished before. I highly recommend!!

    Rachel B. | July 13, 2024

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great morning on the water with Captain George. He put us over fish right away. First cast went into the cooler! He was very knowledgeable and courteous. We enjoyed our time on his boat!

    Lindy K. | July 9, 2024

    Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!

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