Fly Fishing Charters In St. Petersburg

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $67 / person
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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Tarpon On The Fly

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $110 / person
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Bountiful Backwaters Of Sarasota

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $113 / person

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Ruskin

Tampa Bay Backcountry Trip

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $150 / person
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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Flats Sightfishing

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $90 / person
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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $67 / person

Top Types of Fly Fishing Trips in St. Petersburg

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Fly Fishing Charters Near St. Petersburg, Fl

When you get out there with Captain Tommy, you're in for the ultimate hunt. Whether that's giant tailing Redfish and cruising Snook along a mangrove-covered shoreline, or "gator" Trout laid up in a pothole, you'll be out in it, casting to some of the top gamefish species in America. The Tarpon Springs area and its surrounding estuaries are home to an abundance of fish, including the three above. On this trip, you'll be targeting these species in very shallow, crystal-clear water over grass flats. This is strictly a sight fishing game and is somewhat similar to a spot-and-stalk big game hunt, in which we'll pole over miles of endless flats, looking for fish moving in transition with the tide. With the weather being generally clear and calm, it's a very effective time to present a fly to these hungry fish. This style of fishing will put your angling skills to the test, and is extremely effective when conditions are in your favor. Join Captain Tommy to complete that slam on fly, or just explore a new style of fishing! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tarpon Springs

Shallow Water Flyfishing

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1 - 2 People From $275 / person

Picture this: crystal-clear sand flats, lines of giant migrating Tarpon, and you up on the bow with your fly rod in hand. Few things in the world of sport fishing compare to pursuing a Tarpon with a fly rod! These powerful, acrobatic fish are something special, and they'll leave you with an unexplainable emotion that's difficult to put into words. These fish are the top predators in their inshore habitat, and hooking one is the experience of a lifetime. You'll chase bites using purist flyfishing techniques, which are challenging but make the act of hooking a Tarpon all that much better! Tarpon behavior changes depending on the season, the water conditions, and even the phases of the moon, so Captain Tommy's expertise here is absolutely invaluable. He'll make sure you're rigged with the ideal patterns, and has tons of expert advice to improve your presentation, retrieve, and hookset and increase your chances of landing a big fish! The west coast of Florida is a major migration path for the "Silver Kings", due to the bays and riverways along the coast. In fact, several world records have been caught and broken just a short boat ride from where you'll fish, so get out there and throw some lines! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tarpon Springs

Full-Day Tarpon Special

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1 - 2 People From $438 / person
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What’s the difference between a clearwater fishing guide & a charter captain? Anyone can go out and pass a test to get a Charter Captains' license. However, a guide is someone who truly knows how to fish in the area. From having the right equipment, boat, waterway knowledge to knowing what is biting on a summer's morn vs. a winter's eve and what bait to use in each scenario. Captain Craig is a true, ‘Clearwater Fishing Guide’. From shallow grass flats fishing to the bays, Captain Craig's flats fishing charters are among the best in the area. His flats charters include taking one to 3 persons to areas such as the grass flats, nearshore, backwaters, and bays along Clearwater and Tarpon Springs and even into Tampa Bay. These flats fishing experiences include casting with artificial or live bait along with traditional & fly fishing with no price disparity between any technique or quarry! Expect to catch snook, redfish, tarpon, mackerel, sharks, cobia, threadfin, & more! You will be fishing aboard Captain Craigs 21' Backcountry Flats boat equipped with a trolling motor and polling platform which allow Captain Craig to sneak you up on the fish to get the best possible look at catching them! This boat can maneuver the skinny water (hence the name of his charter) to chase down the awesome flats fish like tailing Reds, Snook, and even Tarpon! Captain Craig will provide almost everything for your flats fishing adventure from rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses, and even fish cleaning though he does encourage catch and release. All you'll need to bring are some snacks and drinks, your sun protection, and your own fly gear if that's your flavor, but Captain Craig will take care of the rest to ensure you have an epic day out on the water! Feel free to bring your young ones on this family-friendly trip; Captain Craig is great at getting kids hooked on fishing, and kids under 12 come aboard for free! Read More

Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Flats Fishing

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21 ft 1 - 3 People From $157 / person

Hop on board with Captain Jake and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the flats! The clear water in the Tampa Bay inshore makes it the perfect spot to do some fly fishing. On this 4-hour trip, Captain Jake will take you close-by off the coast of Tampa where you can expect to target Black Drum, Cobia, Redfish, Bull Shark, Sheepshead, Snook, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon. Captain Jake has been catching these prized fish off the Florida coast since he was 5, and he is sure to put you where the fish are biting. To attract these picture-worthy fish you'll be using a fly rod to cast exactly where the fish are swimming. Captain Jake is happy to demonstrate proper fundamentals for this technique to newcomers, or to provide experienced fly fishers with some expert tips. Captain Jake fishes aboard a 18’ Xplor Technical Poling Skiff, a 24’ Lake & Bay Back Country Tower Boat, and a 20’ Phoenix 920 Propx Bass Boat. These vessels are sure to get you where you need to be in the Tampa inshores. Captain Jake will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need is a valid Florida fishing license as well as any food or drinks you might need. Come aboard and catch some fish! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Half Day Trip – Fly Fishing

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $225 / person
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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

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $150 / person

Head out for an awesome fishing adventure around Sarasota, FL with Captain Darius! Though he loves running further from shore to bottom fish the reefs for grouper, snapper, and pelagic species, the weather conditions have to be pretty stellar to allow this kind of trip. Thus, aboard his 23' Parker, he spends a lot of time hammering the inshore with his clients, and there are no shortage of fish (and big ones at that!) to catch! Lush grass flats abound in this area. These shallow grass flats are full of crabs, shrimp, and baitfish which in turn attract the game fish. Snook, Speckled Trout, and Redfish are the most sought after species, but you can also expect to hook into Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Flounder, Bluefish, Ladyfish, and others! Fishing the shallow flats requires patience and attention to detail. Fish are spooky in water that is only a couple of feet deep. The beauty of Captain Darius' 23' Parker is that it has a shallow enough draft to get you good shots up on the flats and in the back bays and inlets, while also having enough room and stability to haul it further offshore on a nice day! All of Captain Darius' trips include ice, bottled water, tournament grade fishing gear, live bait, licenses, and fish cleaning at end of the trip. There is plenty of room in the cooler as well for your favorite snacks and drinks if you'd like to bring them along as well. Captain Darius' main pick-up location is on Siesta Key, but depending on where you are staying he can also meet up with you at Hart's Landing or Ken Thomspon Park Boat Ramp. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $110 / person

Hop on board with Captain Jake and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the flats! The clear water in the Tampa Bay inshore makes it the perfect spot to do some sight casting. On this 4-hour trip, Captain Jake will take you close-by off the coast of Tampa where you can expect to target Black Drum, Cobia, Redfish, Bull Shark, Sheepshead, Snook, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon. Captain Jake has been catching these prized fish off the Florida coast since he was 5, and he is sure to put you where the fish are biting. To attract these picture-worthy fish you'll be using a fly rod to cast exactly where the fish are swimming. Captain Jake is happy to demonstrate proper fundamentals for this technique to newcomers, or to provide experienced fly fishers with some expert tips. Captain Jake fishes aboard a 18’ Xplor Technical Poling Skiff, a 24’ Lake & Bay Back Country Tower Boat, and a 20’ Phoenix 920 Propx Bass Boat. These vessels are sure to get you where you need to be in the Tampa inshores. Captain Jake will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need is a valid Florida fishing license as well as any food or drinks you might need. Come aboard and catch some fish! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Half Day Trip – Sight Casting

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $225 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Petersburg fly fishing charter

What are the best fly fishing charters in St. Petersburg?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 fly fishing trip in St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures guided by Wade.

Our guides in St. Petersburg are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9577 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Fly Fishing charter include Clearwater, Tampa and Tarpon Springs.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides in St. Petersburg? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in St. Petersburg.

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

Inshore fishing is the most popular for fly fishing in St. Petersburg as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in St. Petersburg are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. speckled trout, and 4. tarpon.

How much do St. Petersburg fly fishing charters cost?

for fly fishing in St. Petersburg prices can range anywhere from an affordable $400 to $1,000, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in St. Petersburg is $559. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in St. Petersburg is $795.

What month is best for on a fly fishing charter in St. Petersburg?

The most popular season to go on a fly fishing charter in St. Petersburg is spring, and most anglers book their trips 14 days in advance.

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

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.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Juan was a ton of fun! The man really knows his stuff about fishing in the St. Petersburg area. We caught tons of fish and he gave us a high quality service. Couldn’t suggest him enough!

    Jasuan C. with Juan H. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had an absolute fabulous time with Capt. Ray! Top 10 bucket list day! Very responsive, professional and provided exactly what we asked for.

    Brian C. with Ray C. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain, wife wanted to see some dolphins and he found some dolphins. Caught a few fish would have been nice to go for the reds but the weather was not on are side that day.

    Jeremy A. with Juan H. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Rick and Hope were the best we’ve had a chance to fish with! Great boat, everything you need is offered, good fishing, and a lot of fun. We will be fishing with them again soon and I highly recommend if you are traveling with the whole family, friends, or kids. They have it covered.

    Jason L. with Ron F. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We all had a great time during the fishing trip. We caught quite a few fish that we got to keep. The deck hand was on top of his game and took good care of us as we were catching fish. The Captain had a cooler of water, a bathroom on board and cleaned all of our fish for us. My daughter and I got a little sea sick but we all had a great time regardless.

    Patti K. with Greg M. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ray was great with our kids and got us into a lot of fish. Load of fun.

    Jasin P. with Ray C. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    The trip I had with Captain Roy was amazing! Being from out of town he was very helpful because I'm used to fishing for pan fish and fishing in Florida is a little different then that. My buddy, his 6 year old son, and I all had a lot of laughs and caught some fish. Caught my biggest fish and got to see a dolphin swimming around our boat. I'll definitely be planning on another trip with Captain Roy.

    Mark C. with Roy J. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    It was a slow morning but our guide kept moving and trying spots. Was talking with other guide friends to get on a hot bite but it was slow for everyone. We did get some keeper sheep head and the guide was easy to talk to. I would try again with them if we get back here again.

    Robert K. with Thomas D. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day fishing with Adam! He was an awesome guide and we ended the day catching a shark! Adam thanks for the great memories!

    Tom J. with Adam H. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hank was awesome! Called the day before to make a plan on what to fish for. Result was sharks, which my 9 year old son was out of his mind excited for. On the half day trip, we caught 5 sharks and probably 50 bait fish…an unforgettable experience!!

    James L. with Hank V. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain and first mate! Captain Greg put us on some big fish, Barracuda, and Goliath Grouper! Logan kept us informed and helped every step of the way! We had a blast!

    Jack H. with Greg M. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain and first mate! Logan took care of us while Captain Greg put us on fish! Caught a ton, was able to keep 26! Great day!

    Jack H. with Greg M. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Hank was a great captain! My brother & I had a lot of fun on our excursion!

    Caroline E. with Hank V. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had the most awesome experience offshore fishing with Captain Adam on Playin’ Hooky! He was ready and waiting for us at the boat ramp, before the sun came up. As soon as we met him, we knew we were going to have an awesome time! The boat was brand new, clean, and spacious. We wanted fish to eat and the experience of reeling in some big ones. Captain Adam did not disappoint! He put us right on top of them! He cleaned our fish and we went straight to the restaurant to have them prepared. Thank you, Adam, for the experience of a lifetime!

    Rebecca M. with Adam H. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with a great guide. Captain Juan got us on fish and created a great experience for our group of 4. Highly recommend him.

    Jonathan L. with Juan H. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had awesome trip with capt Mike. He is very pleasant, knowledgeable and patient. With his guidance we caught snappers, red fish, snook, and cat fish and kept 12 great sized snappers😊

    Laura A. with Mike A. of St. Petersburg, Florida

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