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Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Ben

24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

6Hr Offshore Grouper - Best In FL

NEW Guided by Frank

36 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,800

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Shark Fishing Tampa

100% (1) Guided by Sam

31 ft 1 - 6 People From $950

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Clearwater Flats Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Craig

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $560

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Epic Day Of Fishing

NEW Guided by Chris

23 ft 1 - 5 People From $450

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Inshore Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

98% (42) Guided by Christopher

21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350

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Inshore Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Inshore Family Fun Fishing

98% (42) Guided by Christopher

21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Fly Fishing / Artificial

100% (4) Guided by Nick

17 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Fun!!!

100% (2) Guided by George

24 ft 1 - 10 People From $400

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

TARPON SEASON 2025 - Book Now!

NEW Guided by Paul

19 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Tampa Bay Flats, Inshore & Nearshore

NEW Guided by Sebastian

17 ft 1 - 3 People From $300

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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!

100% (2) Guided by George

24 ft 1 - 5 People From $400

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Tampa Bay Inshore Fun

100% (2) Guided by George

24 ft 1 - 5 People From $400

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Offshore Catch And Release

100% (7) Guided by Cameron

24 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Reel Salty Sportfishing

100% (11) Guided by Nick

26 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Tampa Inshore Adventures

100% (12) Guided by Wade

24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

Artificials Or Fly Fishing

NEW Guided by Paul

19 ft 1 - 6 People From $500

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tarpon Springs

St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures

100% (12) Guided by Wade

24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400

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Recent Reviews

★★★★★
Great Captain… Last minute trip…. 1st time saltwater fishing for my daughter…..knowledgeable and personable…. Found fish in tough conditions… Will book with him again…. Don’t think I can give a better endorsement than that!
Joseph S. | June 17, 2024

Trip: Tampa Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
We had an absolutely amazing time with Captain George! We had several other fishermen passing through that were going on about how it was a “tough day” but not with Captain George!! He put us right on the fish! He was always aware of his surroundings, watching the schools of bait fish, and making sure we were in the most optimal spot. He was very knowledgeable about all of the species we caught throughout the day. We were having such a blast that we added an extra hour to onto our trip, which is when he put us on to the BIGGEST Spanish Mackerel I’ve ever seen!! Just to top it off, he was also very kind and caring. He never lost patience with me when he kept having to cast my pole into difficult spots, and he made sure to remind us to drink plenty of water and reapply sunscreen. At the end of the trip, as he was cleaning our fish, I began to overheat and he knew EXACTLY what to do. He stayed calm, let us stay for a while as I regained my strength, and even checked on me later on in the day. What an amazing experience, captain, and day!! 10/10! We will be fishing with Captain George when we are back this way, and will be referring all of our friends and family!
Lauren H. | June 6, 2024

Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Great Captain… Last minute trip…. 1st time saltwater fishing for my daughter…..knowledgeable and personable…. Found fish in tough conditions… Will book with him again…. Don’t think I can give a better endorsement than that!
Joseph S. | June 17, 2024

Trip: Tampa Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
We had an absolutely amazing time with Captain George! We had several other fishermen passing through that were going on about how it was a “tough day” but not with Captain George!! He put us right on the fish! He was always aware of his surroundings, watching the schools of bait fish, and making sure we were in the most optimal spot. He was very knowledgeable about all of the species we caught throughout the day. We were having such a blast that we added an extra hour to onto our trip, which is when he put us on to the BIGGEST Spanish Mackerel I’ve ever seen!! Just to top it off, he was also very kind and caring. He never lost patience with me when he kept having to cast my pole into difficult spots, and he made sure to remind us to drink plenty of water and reapply sunscreen. At the end of the trip, as he was cleaning our fish, I began to overheat and he knew EXACTLY what to do. He stayed calm, let us stay for a while as I regained my strength, and even checked on me later on in the day. What an amazing experience, captain, and day!! 10/10! We will be fishing with Captain George when we are back this way, and will be referring all of our friends and family!
Lauren H. | June 6, 2024

Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Wade did great! He put us on fish within the first 20 minutes of being on his boat and we were catching fish the entire trip. He did great helping our kids learn how to catch and reel in the fish.
Jacob F. | March 25, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Chris is an excellent guide (5 stars). He is very personable and we all became fishing buddies quickly. Enjoyed the action with the spotted seatrout on the flats in southern Tampa Bay.
John C. | November 16, 2024

Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.
Rick R. | November 12, 2024

Trip: Tampa Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
Bad day for fishing. Captain was great.
Regina A. | September 21, 2024

Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing
★★★★★
It was a great trip. Three of us fished comfortably for a half day. Mother Nature provided the fish, and Nick provided a great atmosphere. Easy to talk to and gave some good local recommendations, will look to book with Nick again in the future.
Michael L. | September 2, 2024

Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing
★★★★★
Nick was a fantastic a knowledgeable guide. His boat was clean and well kept. We are a party of 4 with a 10 and 13 year old. Nick took us to an area where every cast was a catch. Thanks again.
Jason Q. | August 2, 2024

Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing
★★★★★
Had a fantastic trip with captain Sam. Did the 5 hour shark charter and had a blast. Landed 5 sharks including 3 full grown bull sharks.
Zach D. | July 29, 2024

Trip: Shark Fishing Tampa
★★★★★
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Wade. I booked our trip for my boyfriend’s 40th birthday for us, and 3 of his friends. Wade had everything we needed and more and provided a fun and laid back experience. We all caught a handful of fish, myself included, who had never fished before. I highly recommend!!
Rachel B. | July 13, 2024

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
We had a great morning on the water with Captain George. He put us over fish right away. First cast went into the cooler! He was very knowledgeable and courteous. We enjoyed our time on his boat!
Lindy K. | July 9, 2024

Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Captain Wade was incredible. He exposed us to several different species of fish and was very educational. A huge manatee and even sting rays gave us appearances. Definitely worth while. Thank you sir!!!
Jason V. | June 28, 2024

Trip: Tampa Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
We had an amazing time, didn’t get on the fish like we had hoped but still had a blast. That’s why they call it fishing.
Todd D. | June 22, 2024

Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing
★★★★★
Christopher provided an exceptional fishing experience! As an army veteran and seasoned fisherman, his expertise was evident from the moment we set sail. My brother-in-law and I enjoyed a fantastic day in the bay near Tampa, reeling in trout under clear skies. Christopher's attention to detail and care extended beyond fishing – he even offered me water when I started feeling dehydrated. We had a blast and highly recommend Christopher for anyone looking.
Rocky M. | June 22, 2024

Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Friendly and informative Captain we had an enjoyable morning on the bay.
Tim B. | June 22, 2024

Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing
★★★★★
Five stars! Fun trip!
Ray E. | June 22, 2024

Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing
★★★★★
Great Captain… Last minute trip…. 1st time saltwater fishing for my daughter…..knowledgeable and personable…. Found fish in tough conditions… Will book with him again…. Don’t think I can give a better endorsement than that!
Joseph S. | June 17, 2024

Trip: Tampa Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
We had an absolutely amazing time with Captain George! We had several other fishermen passing through that were going on about how it was a “tough day” but not with Captain George!! He put us right on the fish! He was always aware of his surroundings, watching the schools of bait fish, and making sure we were in the most optimal spot. He was very knowledgeable about all of the species we caught throughout the day. We were having such a blast that we added an extra hour to onto our trip, which is when he put us on to the BIGGEST Spanish Mackerel I’ve ever seen!! Just to top it off, he was also very kind and caring. He never lost patience with me when he kept having to cast my pole into difficult spots, and he made sure to remind us to drink plenty of water and reapply sunscreen. At the end of the trip, as he was cleaning our fish, I began to overheat and he knew EXACTLY what to do. He stayed calm, let us stay for a while as I regained my strength, and even checked on me later on in the day. What an amazing experience, captain, and day!! 10/10! We will be fishing with Captain George when we are back this way, and will be referring all of our friends and family!
Lauren H. | June 6, 2024

Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Wade did great! He put us on fish within the first 20 minutes of being on his boat and we were catching fish the entire trip. He did great helping our kids learn how to catch and reel in the fish.
Jacob F. | March 25, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Wade did great! He put us on fish within the first 20 minutes of being on his boat and we were catching fish the entire trip. He did great helping our kids learn how to catch and reel in the fish.
Jacob F. | March 25, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
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

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More Topwater Fishing Charters In Tarpon Springs, Fl

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Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Fun!!!

TARPON SEASON 2025 - Book Now!

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St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!

Tampa Bay Inshore Fun

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Everything to Know About Booking a Tarpon Springs topwater fishing charter

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Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in Tarpon Springs with Captain Experiences?

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Tarpon Springs?

How much do Tarpon Springs topwater fishing charters cost?

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

What month is best for on a topwater fishing charter in Tarpon Springs?

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

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