Damn Good St. Petersburg Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in St. Petersburg are:

• Beachside Charters guided by Dan I.
• Daybreaker Inshore Charters guided by Matthew H.
• Afishionado guided by Wade O. with 28 years of experience
• Fish Hunter Fishing Charters guided by George H. with 45 years of experience
• Masi boys fishing charters guided by Joe M.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 58 trips in St. Petersburg, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hour Trip Nearshore guided by Joe, 4-8 Hour Inshore Trip guided by Christian, and 6-8 Hour Tarpon Trip guided by Christian.

Our guides in St. Petersburg are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 8854 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.

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. red snapper, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. speckled trout, and 5. spanish mackerel.

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

Prices in St. Petersburg can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,600, but the average price for a half day trip in St. Petersburg is $1,045. The average price for a full day trip in St. Petersburg is $1,727.

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.

The most popular season for fishing in St. Petersburg is summer, and most anglers book their trips 2 days in advance.

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations 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.

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.

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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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.

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.