The Best Flats Fishing Charters In St. Petersburg

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 flats trips in St. Petersburg, and the most popular trips in the area are Clearwater Classic guided by William, Clearwater Flats Sightfishing guided by Tyson, and Tampa Bay Inshore Adventure guided by Wade.

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Other popular cities nearby for booking a Flats charter include Tampa, Clearwater and Ruskin.

The most commonly sought after species for flats 1 are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. speckled trout, and 4. mangrove snapper.

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

for flats fishing in St. Petersburg prices can range anywhere from $300 to $1,150, but the average price for a half day for flats fishing in St. Petersburg is $551. The average price for a full day for flats fishing in St. Petersburg is $835.

The most popular season for flats fishing in St. Petersburg is spring, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg.