Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In Tampa

The best bottom fishing charters in Tampa are:

• Flyin' Salty
• Fish Hunter Fishing Charters
• Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
• Gods Of Rods Fishing Charters, INC
• Slotboys Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 72 bottom fishing trips in Tampa, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Fishing Trip guided by Steven, Tampa Bay Shark Fishing guided by Christopher, and Clearwater Red Snapper Fishing guided by Brad.

Our guides in Tampa are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7166 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Tampa? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Tampa.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Tampa as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Tampa are: 1. cobia, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. blacktip shark, and 5. bonnethead shark.

Prices for bottom fishing in Tampa can range anywhere from about $590 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Tampa is $974. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Tampa is $1,965.

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 to go on a bottom fishing charter in Tampa is spring, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

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