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Orlando Bowfishing

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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter near Tampa

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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa tilapia fishing charter

What are the best tilapia fishing charters in Tampa?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 tilapia trip in Tampa: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay guided by Mike.

Our guides in Tampa are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 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 tilapia guides / fishing lessons in Tampa? Check out our beginner and family friendly tilapia guides in Tampa.

What types of tilapia fishing charters are common in Tampa?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tilapia in Tampa as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Tampa are bowfishing, gigging, and live bait fishing but light tackle fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Tampa tilapia fishing charters cost?

Prices for tilapia in Tampa can range anywhere from about $420 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for tilapia in Tampa is $898. The average price for a full day trip for tilapia in Tampa is $950.

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 tilapia fishing in Tampa?

The most popular season for tilapia fishing in Tampa is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 days in advance.

Do I need a Tampa fishing license for tilapia and what are the bag limits for tilapia 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 an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!

    Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and I had an amazing bowfishing trip with Mike. He was extremely nice, helpful, and informative.. and he worked hard to get us on fish. We will definitely book with him again!

    Tara L. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    We were able to schedule a bow fishing trip with captain Bobby. We had an absolutely amazing experience with him. Ended up shooting a ton of fish and saw them constantly. Bobby was knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend booking with Bobby, we will next time we’re in the area.

    Taylor A. | April 16, 2024

    Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)

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