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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

98% (42) Guided by Christopher
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore Slam

100% (3) Guided by John
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Inshore Adventures

100% (11) Guided by Wade
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
Veteran Operated
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

98% (42) Guided by Christopher
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Inshore Family Fun Fishing

98% (42) Guided by Christopher
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

98% (42) Guided by Christopher
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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More Live Bait Fishing Charters In Tampa, Fl

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

TARPON SEASON 2025 - Book Now!

NEW Guided by Paul
19 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Half Day Tampa

NEW Guided by Tom
22 ft 1 - 2 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Fun!!!

100% (2) Guided by George
24 ft 1 - 10 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Artificials Or Fly Fishing

NEW Guided by Paul
19 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tarpon Trip Tampa Bay (Seasonal)

100% (3) Guided by Cody
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore/Nearshore Classic

NEW Guided by Joe
23 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Tampa?

The best live bait fishing charters in Tampa are:

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Tampa with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 139 live bait fishing trips in Tampa, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Shark Fishing guided by , Tampa Bay Inshore Slam guided by , and Tampa Inshore Adventures guided by .

Our guides in Tampa are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 4214 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Tampa? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Tampa.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Tampa?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Tampa as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Tampa are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. speckled trout, 4. cobia, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do Tampa live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Tampa can range anywhere from about $550 to $4,998, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Tampa is $1,152. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Tampa is $2,539.

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 on a live bait fishing charter in Tampa?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Tampa is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Tampa fishing license and what are the bag limits in Tampa?

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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best day hanging out with Mikey! We had 3 kiddos (11 and 8) and he was so great with them!! Took time to get to know them, and talked about each fish they caught so it was super educational too! We would do this again in a heartbeat and couldn’t have asked for a better captain and a better day!!

    Justine H. | March 25, 2025

    Trip: 2 Hr Family and Kids Trip

  • ★★★★★
    This Captain Ben was AWESOME ! ! ! Took wife and two grandkids with me, we caught more fish then you could count. All fish were good size and quite a number of them were keepable, which he filleted when we got to dock size. Plan to schedule another outing with him shortly and HIGHLY recommend him to everyone!!!

    Keith K. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, I finally caught a shark and my daughter and I caught an abundance of eating fish.

    Michael S. | March 23, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    Best guide ever! Hitting great trout like we wanted all day, then my son landed a prehistoric grouper, reeled that sucker in for a while! Capn Dillon put us right on the beast’s door step, all we had to do was knock on the door, BAM!💥

    Michael B. | March 22, 2025

    Trip: Targeted Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Best guide ever! I never thought it was going to be easy, but it was actually TOO EASY TWEEZY! So much fun and got in the fish all day!

    Michael B. | March 22, 2025

    Trip: Targeted Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. We caught a lot of ish. Thank you

    Alan S. | March 20, 2025

    Trip: Bottom and trolling fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was friendly, laid-back, patient and created an unforgettable experience for our family. We saw dolphins, manatee, sting rays, and turtles and were able to reel in several bonnethead shark. Great experience!

    Jennifer N. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time out on the water with Michael he’s local to the area has great knowledge of the area and the water we absolutely slayed the fish I will be booking a trip with him again in the future. He went out of his way to make sure we got on the fish

    Jeremy W. | March 15, 2025

    Trip: #1 Charter on Clearwater Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Dillion was really knowledgeable fishing the area, and some great conversation. We got a bunch of sea trout, sheepshead, and some black snapper. 10/10 recommend taking a trip with him

    Zach A. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Targeted Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fish didn’t really want to cooperate, but thats fishing. Captain Nick was awesome and did his best. He was super chill and laid back. Lets just say we kept him busy cause our skipping under docks needs some work!

    Josh K. | March 7, 2025

    Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great family outing with Dillon. Dillon was a great captain and a guy you’ll enjoy spending the day fishing with.

    Lucas S. | March 4, 2025

    Trip: Targeted Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    First trip and will do it again. Captin Hank put us on the fish and kept the ky music playing.

    Lee M. | March 3, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Adam, thoroughly knowledgeable about the area and how to catch em!!! He gave us several options to choose from and he did not disappoint!!! We will be chartering with him again in the near future.

    William B. | March 2, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic morning on the water with Captain Nick! He is a great guide, coach & company on the water. He knows the waters, and the fish and was patient & encouraging when I had a bad cast or failed to set the hook. I did manage to land a nice black drum that is on the menu for my in-laws tonight. I'll be back soon with our three young men!

    Christopher J. | March 1, 2025

    Trip: Fly Fishing / Artificial

  • ★★★★★
    Joe was awesome!

    Thomas H. | February 28, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    WE had an amazing time on our fishing trip. Captain JOHN was awesome, attentive, answered all our questions, there wasn't a dull moment !! HE ROCKS !!!!!! We caught a lot of fish and learned so much about how to fish - correctly ;) . We will definitely be back on his boat and be referring him to all our friends !!!

    Nicole M. | February 28, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Greg and Logan made a great team, helping us have a great day on the water. They put us on the fish and kept us busy hauling them in. Thanks for a very memorable day.

    Danny M. | February 23, 2025

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Punctual with a nice clean boat. Covered a number of different areas focussed on snook or redfish by fly fishing while working around occasional wind and sometimes waiting for the sun to reappear from behind a cloud. Saw a number of skittish fish and put in almost 6 hours of casting both sight and blind, but unfortunately none took the flies. None the less enjoyed the day and got along well with Nick, a very enjoyable guide and captain. Thank you

    David N. | February 19, 2025

    Trip: Fly Fishing / Artificial

  • ★★★★★
    We had an excellent time with Captain John. We went to multiple locations and had really good luck. My wife and grandson had great time listening to Capt. John and caught a lot of fish.

    Marty A. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hank was a wonderful addition to our trip! He was smart, funny and a great conversationalist. The fishing was slow but we knew that with the pre day conversation of wind and murky water. We caught an array of different species including a bonnet head shark. Thanks for making memories with us Hank! See you next trip down from Canada!

    Kelly M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

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