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What are the best amberjack fishing charters in Tierra Verde?

Why should I book an amberjack fishing charter in Tierra Verde with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 44 amberjack trips in Tierra Verde, and the most popular trips in the area are Middle Grounds - 48’ Yacht Sport Fish guided by Ron, MIDDLE GROUNDS - 35'' guided by Ron, and Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out - 48’ guided by Ron.

Our guides in Tierra Verde are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 3693 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 amberjack guides / fishing lessons in Tierra Verde? Check out our beginner and family friendly amberjack guides in Tierra Verde.

What types of amberjack fishing charters are common in Tierra Verde?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for amberjack in Tierra Verde as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Tierra Verde are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but artificial lure fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Tierra Verde amberjack fishing charters cost?

Prices for amberjack in Tierra Verde can range anywhere from about $850 to $5,600, but the average price for a half day trip for amberjack in Tierra Verde is $2,016. The average price for a full day trip for amberjack in Tierra Verde is $3,436.

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 amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde?

The most popular season for amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Tierra Verde fishing license for amberjack and what are the bag limits for amberjack in Tierra Verde?

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

What is amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde all about?

Amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida, offers anglers an exhilarating and challenging experience in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Known for their strength and stamina, amberjack are prized targets among anglers seeking a thrilling battle. Tierra Verde's proximity to deepwater reefs, wrecks, and underwater structures makes it an ideal location for targeting these powerful fish, providing anglers with ample opportunities for success.

Anglers targeting amberjack in Tierra Verde often find success by bottom fishing near offshore reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich areas where these fish are known to congregate. One effective technique is using heavy tackle, such as stout rods, sturdy reels, and thick braided line, to handle the immense strength of amberjack. Live bait such as blue runners, pinfish, or mullet are commonly used to entice amberjack into striking, as well as vertical jigging with heavy metal jigs. With their aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability, amberjack provide anglers with an adrenaline-pumping challenge on the water.

One of the highlights of amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde is the sheer excitement and satisfaction that comes with hooking into one of these formidable fish. Amberjack are known for their powerful runs and relentless fights once hooked, often testing the angler's skills and equipment to the limit. Catch-and-release practices are encouraged to ensure the conservation of amberjack populations and preserve the thrill of future encounters for anglers in Tierra Verde. With its abundance of amberjack and picturesque coastal scenery, Tierra Verde promises an unforgettable angling adventure for enthusiasts of all levels.

What are the most popular months to fish for amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde?

In Tierra Verde, Florida, the seasons for amberjack fishing are influenced by various factors such as water temperature, currents, and bait availability. Generally, the prime seasons for targeting amberjack align with the warmer months of the year, typically from late spring through early fall. During this time, as water temperatures rise and baitfish become more abundant, amberjack become more active and are more likely to feed aggressively.

Late spring marks the beginning of the amberjack season in Tierra Verde, as water temperatures reach levels conducive to their activity and feeding. Anglers targeting amberjack during this time often find success near offshore reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich areas where these fish are known to congregate. As summer progresses, amberjack remain active in Tierra Verde's coastal waters, providing anglers with ample opportunities to target them using a variety of techniques and baits.

As the summer months transition into fall, the amberjack season in Tierra Verde begins to wind down. While some fish may still be present in the area, their numbers and activity levels tend to decrease as water temperatures cool and the fish begin to migrate to deeper offshore areas or spawn. Nevertheless, dedicated anglers who venture out during the offseason may still encounter amberjack, along with a variety of other species that inhabit Tierra Verde's productive fishing grounds, ensuring that there's always something biting no matter the season.

What techniques are popular for catching amberjack in Tierra Verde?

Amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida, demands robust gear and strategic techniques to tackle these powerful and spirited fish. One of the primary methods for targeting amberjack involves bottom fishing near offshore reefs, wrecks, and underwater structures where these fish congregate. Anglers typically use heavy-duty tackle including stout rods, sturdy reels, and thick braided line to handle the immense strength of amberjack. Live bait such as blue runners, pinfish, or mullet are commonly employed to entice amberjack into striking, while vertical jigging with heavy metal jigs can also be effective. The key is to present the bait or lure near the bottom, where amberjack often feed.

Another effective technique for amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde is trolling with large diving plugs or skirted lures. Anglers can cover a larger area of water by trolling along offshore structures, reefs, and drop-offs where amberjack are known to inhabit. This method allows anglers to locate actively feeding fish and entice them into striking with the movement and appearance of the trolling lures. It's essential to adjust trolling speed and depth according to water conditions and the behavior of the fish to maximize success.

Patience, persistence, and adaptability are crucial when targeting amberjack in Tierra Verde. These fish are known for their aggressive feeding behavior and powerful runs once hooked, requiring anglers to be prepared for a challenging battle. Anglers should pay close attention to water temperature, currents, and baitfish activity to determine the most productive fishing spots and techniques. By employing the right techniques and remaining attentive to the behavior of the fish, anglers can increase their chances of a rewarding amberjack fishing experience in the offshore waters of Tierra Verde.

What other species are popular in Tierra Verde?

While amberjack fishing in Tierra Verde offers an adrenaline-pumping adventure, there's a diverse array of other species waiting to be hooked in the bountiful Gulf waters. One prized catch among anglers is the grouper, known for its delicious taste and hefty size. Grouper are commonly found around reefs, wrecks, and rocky ledges, where they lurk in wait for unsuspecting prey. Anglers often target grouper using live bait such as pinfish or mullet, as well as artificial lures like diving plugs and jigs. With their powerful runs and stout resistance, grouper provide anglers with an exciting challenge and a rewarding catch in Tierra Verde's offshore waters.

Snapper is another sought-after species that anglers can pursue while fishing in Tierra Verde. These tasty fish inhabit reefs, wrecks, and other underwater structures, where they feed on crustaceans, baitfish, and other prey. Anglers commonly target snapper using bottom fishing techniques with live bait such as squid or cut bait, as well as artificial lures like jigs and soft plastics. With their sharp strikes and spirited fights, snapper offer anglers an engaging angling experience in the coastal waters of Tierra Verde.

For anglers seeking inshore action, species such as snook and tarpon provide thrilling opportunities in Tierra Verde's shallow flats and mangrove-lined shorelines. Snook are prized game fish known for their aggressive strikes and acrobatic leaps. Anglers often find success targeting snook using live bait such as pilchards or pinfish, as well as artificial lures like jerkbaits and swimbaits. Tarpon, on the other hand, are iconic sport fish renowned for their aerial acrobatics and blistering runs. Anglers commonly target tarpon using live bait such as mullet or crabs, as well as artificial lures like plugs and flies. With its diverse range of species and varied fishing opportunities, Tierra Verde promises an unforgettable angling experience for enthusiasts of all levels.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Heather sent my wife and I and our two granddaughters out for a 6 hour combination trolling and bottom fishing trip with Captain DJ and Tyler. We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was. Both DJ and Tyler were fantastic guys to be around and put us on plenty of fish, both trolling and bottom fishing. It was very impressive to watch them as a team work to keep our granddaughters busy reeling in fish. They made every aspect of the trip friendly, comfortable and fun. It was all we had hoped to experience. Many thanks to Heather, DJ, Tyler and Captain Experiences.

    Ricky M. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Greg put us on the fish all day and we had a great time!

    Adrian W. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Definitely a very fun trip! Will definitely recommend to friends/families. Caught almost 50 fish and was a blast! Two takeaways for myself: Red Snapper fishing can only happen with the 10-12 hour trips, not the 4 hour trips.

    Luis M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome!!!!!!

    John L. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: 4 hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    I was fishing with Captain Vasiliy on June 4th, he made the experience as enjoyable as possible for me and my daughter, he really understands fishing and knows good fishing spots, we caught a lot of fish with him! Thanks again Captain Vasiliy -Ruslan and Karolina

    Ruslan P. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: 6 Hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Smooth trip. Greg and Ollie were great teachers. It was impossible to not catch a fish. They clean your fish for you and the restaurant cooks it. Highly recommend!

    Brandi B. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    A friend and I we went out with Cpt. Gage for some afternoon offshore fishing. As soon as my line was in the water I had a bite, then we caught fish after fish! We mush have caught about 50 fish between us. It was a great experience and is highly recommended. I’d never fished before in my life, but after being shown what to do it was easy to pick up.

    John M. | May 10, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing fishing experience! From catching a variety of big fish to catching sharks and seeing dolphins, it was the complete package. Highly recommend. The guides answered all our questions and talked to us like we’ve been friends for years. 100% would go on this trip again.

    Karlee G. | May 4, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip! DJ and Milan did a great job getting us into the fish! Caught a really nice blue fish. Great experience! Thank you!

    Rex G. | April 30, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Experience of a Lifetime! You know when you book an Air&BnB or an excursion and you have a slight apprehension due to the uncertainty of what the host guarantees? I will tell you this upfront, book with confidence. Let me explain… I’m going to do my best, but to capture the essence of what we experienced, in simple written word, is nearly an impossible task. Our guided fishing trip really started out like any other excursion. We met early morning, dockside at the “Bait House”. The host gave very clear and concise directions to our link up, what to expect and recommendations on what to bring along. The day before our trip, the staff reached out directly to ensure everyone was on the same page. We had (6) in our party. (3) adults and (3) kids. We packed our own lunches, drinks, adult beverages and snacks. This kept the guides fully engaged on fishing and not preoccupied preparing some spoiled kids’ lunch on the water. We also packed along warming layers and rain/wind gear. Our cadre of guides consisted of a captain/primary guide (Luke) and deckhand/assistant guide (Ben). Both were very cordial, professional and entertaining with their banter and dialogue. The boat was a 33’, fiberglass, Suzuki twin-engine, center console workhorse that appeared to be specifically designed for guided fishing. The live-well was fully packed with ice to preserve our harvested fish. (3) large bean bags were provided to lounge on while underway. The boat had been fitted with modern electronics for navigation, communication and fishing. Very nice, reliable, comfortable and safe vessel. Upon boarding we got a quick brief and were given ample storage space for all the gear we brought. This was key as everything must be stowed while underway. Our initial boat ride was 24 miles off the shore of Clearwater, FL. The ride was teeming with wildlife. As the sun came up, the city skyline disappeared into the horizon until you couldn’t see anything but ocean in every direction. It was magnificent. From start to finish, our guides were very organized on the boat. Gear, tackle, cabin, live bait, ect. all well organized and serviceable. As situations changed, they communicated clearly what they needed from us. Personnel management to balance the vessel and alleviate excessive listing, along with keeping the deck open to allow freedom of movement was well executed. The equipment provided was better than adequate. All of the gear was well maintained and prepped for use. From rigging and baiting to removing the fish and cleaning/prep, the guides handled every aspect of the equipment very well. My wife wanted to accomplish (2) things. She wanted to harvest fish for our family dinner that night, and catch the biggest fish. Both were achieved. We caught A LOT of fish. We began fishing for large Amber Jack, however the guide identified that the bite was slow so we shifted gears to catch our daily harvest. We slammed a bunch of amazing fish. Porgy, Hogfish, Red Snapper, Grunt and others. We also caught some fun interesting fish like: Lizard fish, Remora (suction cup fish) and blow fish. Some were even reused as bait for the huge Amber Jack we caught later in the day. After catching plenty of fish for dinner, we moved back to our original location for another run at the large Amber Jack (AJ); an artificial reef of an intentionally sunken ship. Fishing in about 80’ of water, we quickly hooked into our first AJ. After locating the targeted species, the guides quickly switched gears in an epic display of professionalism and mastery of their craft in order to draw out the largest AJs. The communication between the guides and their actions was impeccable. One man on the rod, the other in full support. As the guide asked for a certain type/color of bait fish, the other pulled it from the livewell and began to toss the same baitfish overboard. When that particular bait was unsuccessful, they moved onto another type. This was system repeated several times until they found the right bait. It was really cool to see. Very fast, deliberate and accurate fishing. Once we had the right bait, it was like the AJs were “switched on”. Shortly we were pulling monster AJs in the boat. Huge fish the size of both of a grown man’s legs. After an exciting run of pulling in several huge AJs, we were down to our last baitfish. What I’m about to tell you just can’t really capture how awesome this last cast truly was. Now, earlier in the day we had an AJ get bit by a shark. We got it in the boat and it had some teeth marks and a gushing blood. It was crazy cool. However, this last cast set into motion a series of events that we’ll certainly remember for the rest of our lives. The line was cast and immediately hooked up. My wife was fighting this monster AJ (Yes, the biggest fish of the day) for several minutes. As the AJ was retrieved and became closer to the boat (so close we could see it) two HUGE sharks swam right to it taking a gigantic bite out of the AJ. When I say “bite” I mean a literal shark-head-shaped-bite. A cartoonish bite. Like, imagine what you would see on a Saturday morning cartoon. The bite was so clean and the exact round shape of the jaws of a shark. It was remarkable. As it got up to the boat, guide Ben (in an epic display of reluctant courage mind you) reached down and pulled up this AJ. Even the pictures just don’t do this experience justice. My wife, grabbed this fish holding it right in the bitten area like a savage. She was so excited! We were all excited. As we unhooked the AJ, the guides tossed it back out and a full-on shark feeding frenzy erupted. Multiple sharks attacking this AJ in just the most amazingly violent display. This was straight up, no BS, some National Geographic sh!t. When the AJ was pulled in, nothing remained but a huge sardine head. The Gulf gave us a show we’ll never forget and it was all due to the expertise, fast thinking and relentless efforts of our guides. As if our experience wasn’t enough, our ride back was filled with dolphins, sea turtles and a host of other incredible wildlife. The guides cleaned and prepared all of our harvested fish. They even labeled them by name so we knew what types they were. Our family loves the outdoors, and we have a saying when we venture out, “Don’t expect anything”. The fishing trip that day took everyone by surprise as to how incredible it unfolded. If you are looking for an amazing experience on the water, book with confidence because we had the experience of a lifetime.

    Yuliya H. | April 10, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    Chris and Daniel were awesome. Caught a lot of fish and had a lot of fun. Provided rods and a variety of bait. Went on the 6 hour trip and it was plenty. If you want bigger fish then maybe go for the 8 hour

    Alex V. | March 18, 2024

    Trip: Gulfport Combo Classic

  • ★★★★★
    They put us on fish the entire trip. It was a great day on the water. I would definitely book with them again

    Jacob P. | February 27, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Cpt Brad and Luke made this trip awesome. We caught everything we said we would catch. Even though the AJs were out of season, I had an incredible fight on a solid 42 inches. Damn good charter. Highly recommend. Salute cap! 🫡

    Austin A. | February 22, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience. Son and I caught 7-8 big Amber jacks!! Then on the way in saw a mako shark!! Caught lots of small fish that tasted awesome blackened in tacos!!!

    Chris H. | February 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely awesome experience with Captain Greg and Deckhand Ali. We knew ahead of time that the water was going to be a bit choppy and that there would be higher than usual winds, but that didn’t deter the Captain from finding perfect fishing spots for us on our half day charter. Both fellas are super knowledgeable and shared lots of gulf marine life info with us; even stopping to check crab traps and showing us how the eco system is balance. An added bonus is the restaurant located at the marina where the fishing vessel docks; Greg filleted our fish haul from the day and the super friendly staff cooked up our catch and served up tacos for a late lunch. If in the area again, we’d definitely book Captain Greg and his friendly Deckhand Ali for our fishing excursion. They are an awesome team.

    Leah G. | January 7, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    The weather was rough but we really wanted to go. Captain Chris said that if we were willing he'd give it a go. He and first mate Taylor put us on fish and filled the cooler and really made the whole trip a very special day for my family and took great care of us. We would recommend these two anytime.

    Marty C. | December 28, 2023

    Trip: Offshore Drag Ripper

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip the guys where great and the fishing was awesome great day . Thanks Don & Paula

    Paula M. | December 27, 2023

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great day, Captain Gage was fantastic, he really knows his craft !!

    Arnold E. | December 9, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, kids had a blast caught a number of fish and lost a few after some tough fights. Captain Tucker made sure we had a good time. He made it look easy. Once Jack dropped the first line we had fish on deck in 15 minutes. They recommended a restaurant to fry it up for us, and it was the best fish any of us have had.

    Nicole G. | December 3, 2023

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my wife had a great time. Gage and his first mate Peyton work very well together. We differently recommend them.

    Troy S. | October 29, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

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