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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Inshore/Near Max-Out Experience

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $317 / person

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out - 48’ Yacht

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48 ft 1 - 6 People From $350 / person

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $317 / person

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

Offshore Max-Out Seasonal Species

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $333 / person

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

Grouper/Snapper Run- 35’ Contender

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $317 / person

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

Offshore Max-Out Seasonal Species

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $333 / person

Most Popular Types of Yellowtail Snapper Trips in Tierra Verde

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Head out with Captain Gage for the perfect day out on the beautiful Florida waters. Whether you're looking for a 4 hour near-shore trip, a 12 hour off-shore trip, or anything in between, Captain Gage will put you where you need to be! Enjoy bottom fishing reefs for Red Snappers, Gag Groupers, Red Grouper and more. Or relax and let Captain Gage and his 27' Grady White take control to do some nearshore trolling and chase the coveted King Mackerel. All you have to do is let Captain Gage know which species you want to target, and he can make it happen! His boat comes loaded with all the gear you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water including all the rods, reels, tackle, bait and fishing licenses. So all you have to do is bring your favorite snack and drinks, your sun protection, and your camera and Captain Gage will take care of the rest! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

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27 ft 1 - 6 People From $158 / person

The Gulf of Mexico has some of the best snapper and grouper fishing along the coastline of Sarasota, Florida. Aboard his 29' Regulator center console, Captain Dustin offers you the opportunity to go miles offshore and experience what it's like to haul in these hard-fighting fish. Along with snapper and grouper, you can also target amberjacks, kingfish, cobia, and occasionally some pelagic fish on the 8-hour adventures! Your charter will go anywhere from 10 to 30 offshore; the distance is based on the type of fish you'll be chasing and to make sure you hit the best fishing grounds. The charter can take up to 6 people. Captain Dustin will provide all the rods, reels, bait & tackle, along with a cooler with ice and water, all necessary fishing licenses, and will clean your catch for you at the end of the day! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota Offshore Grocery Run

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29 ft 1 - 6 People From $200 / person

Head out with Captain Christopher for a half, 3/4, or full day of fishing around the inshore waters and flats of Southshore Tampa Bay. Captain Christopher will put you where you need to be to put Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and Snook on the line. You will mostly use light tackle and spinning techniques to target your fish. Captain Christopher operates out of a custom built 21’ Clearwater 2000CC bay boat. This modern vessel allows for a comfortable drift through the Tampa Bay flats. There’s a lot of fishing space and a shaded T-top for hot summer days. The boat also has a Bluetooth stereo, so feel free to bring your favorite playlist! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Ruskin

Inshore Fishing Slam

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21 ft 1 - 4 People From $113 / person

Get ready for an epic day fishing OFFSHORE with one of the most elite outfits in the St. Pete-Clearwater Tampa Bay area! Equipped with all the possible federal permits, credentials, and several years of on the water experience, Owner Ron and his Captains & 1st Mates are here to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to ensure you have an incredible experience! If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 35' Contender Pro Tournament Series vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Captain Brian and 1st Mate. Fish Hawk Charters is excited to offer this ideal opportunity. On these trips, your Captain & 1st Mate will help you attempt to limit out on species that are in season like Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, and other species that call the Gulf of Mexico's offshore waters home. You'll be riding out aboard a beautifully maintained Contender 35ft Tournament boat is equipped with triple 300 horsepower Yamahas and a deep-v that get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and safely. This vessel’s ride has a reputation in the fishing community as being one of the smoothest and driest on the water. These offshore trips benefit from the Contender’s ability to minimize the amount of time cruising and maximize the amount of time spent fishing. You will depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort in St. Pete. Along side mega yachts and classy sportfishing vessels. Captain & 1st Mate will help load your gear aboard the boat and ensure you are comfortable and properly briefed for your day before you depart. Suggest that you arrive 30 mins prior to departure time for all trips aboard his boats to ensure your Captain has enough time to get all your gear onboard and properly orient you on the day ahead! His boat is docked at the Tierra Verde Resort Marina but if you are looking to get picked up from a nearby location, Captains are often more than happy to accommodate! All fishing essentials are provided along with a cooler with ice and water. Bring your own lunch and beverages, and a small personal cooler is fine as well. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE ARE PARAMOUNT! We Deliver The Results & Exceed Expectations! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

Offshore Max-Out Seasonal Species

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $333 / person

You Desire "The Edibles" Grouper & Snapper - Don't mess around with a nearshore trip to catch state water fish, instead head offshore where the big boys live with one of the most elite outfits in the St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa Bay area. Equipped with all the possible federal permits, credentials, and years of on the water experience, Captain Brian can take you well past the state water line (+10mi from shore) to hit the more secluded deepwater "honey holes" where big Grouper & Snapper hang out. If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 35' Contender Pro Tournament Series vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Captain Brian and 1st Mate. These trips obviously will be targeting limits on this delicious species, but Captain Brian & 1st Mate will help you keep the biggest ones for your limit at that! Depending on the day and how hot the honey holes, you could come back to the dock with a limit for of doormat sized snapper! Now fishing isn't catching, but Captain Brian is here to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to ensure you have an incredible experience and are dam near the closest thing to a guarantee you can get! These trips involve a quick haul offshore to get to one of Captain Brian's marked locations on his GPS. The fishing grounds are usually offshore structure like reefs and other live bottoms. Both grouper & snapper species like to hang near the bottom at these structures and usually congregate in high numbers! You will most likely be using a bottom rig including a heavier weight rod and a hefty weight tied on beneath. Captain & 1st Mate will take care of all the set up for you here and will leave you to monitor the rod for bites. With a small twitch or a slight movement of the line, Captain will tell you to start reeling. There is no hook set involved but you can bet your bottom dollar, you'll know soon enough that the fight is on! Nothing makes Captain Brian more pleased than delivering on your goals for the day! You'll be riding out aboard a beautifully maintained Contender 35ft Tournament Pro Series vessel equipped with triple 300 horsepower Yamahas and a deep-v that get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and safely. This vessel’s ride has a reputation in the fishing community as being one of the smoothest and driest on the water. We get you out to the fishing grounds in the shortest amount of time to maximize the amount of time spent fishing. You will depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort in St. Pete. Alongside mega yachts and classy sportfishing vessels, Captain and his crew will help load your gear aboard the boat and ensure you are comfortable and properly briefed for your day before you depart. Captain suggests that you arrive 30 mins prior to departure time for all trips aboard his boats to ensure your Captain has enough time to get all your gear onboard and properly orient you for the day ahead! All fishing essentials are provided along with a cooler with ice and water. Bring your own lunch and beverages, and a small personal cooler is fine as well. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE ARE PARAMOUNT! We Deliver The Results & Exceed Expectations! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

Grouper/Snapper Run- 35’ Contender

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $317 / person

Get ready for an epic day fishing offshore with one of the most elite outfits in the St. Pete-Clearwater Tampa Bay area! Equipped with all the possible federal permits, credentials, and several years of on the water experience, Owner Ron and his Captains & 1st Mates are here to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to ensure you have an incredible experience! If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. Our 35' Contender Pro Tournament Series vessel is operated under the direction of the exorbitantly credentialed Pelagic Expert Captain Brian and 1st Mate. On these trips, your Captain & 1st Mate will help you attempt to limit out on species that are in season like Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, and other species that call the Gulf of Mexico's offshore waters home. You'll be riding out aboard a beautifully maintained Contender 35ft Tournament boat is equipped with triple 300 horsepower Yamahas and a deep-v that get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and safely. This vessel’s ride has a reputation in the fishing community as being one of the smoothest and driest on the water. These offshore trips benefit from the Contender’s ability to minimize the amount of time cruising and maximize the amount of time spent fishing. You will depart from the beautiful Tierra Verde Marina Resort in St. Pete. Along side mega yachts and classy sportfishing vessels. Captain & 1st Mate will help load your gear aboard the boat and ensure you are comfortable and properly briefed for your day before you depart. Suggest that you arrive 30 mins prior to departure time for all trips aboard his boats to ensure your Captain has enough time to get all your gear onboard and properly orient you on the day ahead! His boat is docked at the Tierra Verde Resort Marina but if you are looking to get picked up from a nearby location, Captains are often more than happy to accommodate! All fishing essentials are provided along with a cooler with ice and water. Bring your own lunch and beverages, and a small personal cooler is fine as well. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

Offshore Max-Out Seasonal Species

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $333 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Tierra Verde yellowtail snapper fishing charter

What are the best yellowtail snapper fishing charters in Tierra Verde?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 yellowtail snapper trips in Tierra Verde, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore/Near Max-Out Experience guided by Ron, Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out - 48’ Yacht guided by Ron, and Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out guided by Ron.

Our guides in Tierra Verde are rated a 4.73 out of 5 based on 2410 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Yellowtail Snapper charter include St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Ruskin.

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What types of yellowtail snapper fishing charters are common in Tierra Verde?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

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

How much do Tierra Verde yellowtail snapper fishing charters cost?

for yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde prices can range anywhere from an affordable $300 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde is $1,100. The average price for a full day trip for yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde is $2,043.

What month is best for yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde?

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

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

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Tierra Verde don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Tierra Verde.

What is yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde all about?

Yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde offers anglers an exciting opportunity to target one of the most prized inshore species along Florida's Gulf Coast. Known for their vibrant yellow tails and delicious fillets, yellowtail snapper inhabit the shallow coastal waters, reefs, and wrecks in the vicinity of Tierra Verde. Anglers pursuing yellowtail snapper can expect thrilling battles and the chance to reel in these beautiful and tasty fish amidst the scenic beauty of the region.

Successful yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde requires anglers to employ specialized techniques tailored to the behavior and habitat of these elusive fish. One effective technique for targeting yellowtail snapper is bottom fishing near reefs, wrecks, and other underwater structures where these fish congregate. Anglers can use light to medium tackle rigs baited with small pieces of cut bait such as shrimp, squid, or pilchards to entice strikes from yellowtail snapper. By presenting their baits near the bottom and allowing them to drift naturally with the current, anglers can attract yellowtail snapper looking for an easy meal.

In addition to bottom fishing, anglers can also target yellowtail snapper using vertical jigging techniques. Vertical jigging involves dropping heavy metal jigs or bucktail jigs to the desired depth and then rapidly retrieving them in a vertical motion. This method can be particularly effective for targeting yellowtail snapper holding near offshore structures or drop-offs. By experimenting with different techniques and staying informed about seasonal patterns and oceanic conditions, anglers can increase their chances of success when pursuing yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde's coastal waters.

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

Understanding yellowtail snapper seasons in Tierra Verde is essential for anglers planning their fishing trips along Florida's Gulf Coast. Yellowtail snapper populations in Tierra Verde are influenced by various factors such as water temperature, currents, and spawning behavior, which dictate their presence in the region throughout the year. Typically, yellowtail snapper seasons coincide with periods of warmer water temperatures and favorable environmental conditions that attract these fish to the area.

In Tierra Verde, yellowtail snapper seasons often peak during the spring and summer months when water temperatures rise and baitfish populations increase. During these seasons, anglers can expect higher concentrations of yellowtail snapper near reefs, wrecks, and other underwater structures where they congregate to feed and spawn. However, yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde can also be productive during other times of the year, with opportunities available during the fall and winter months as well, depending on factors such as water temperature and baitfish movements.

Anglers looking to target yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde should stay informed about seasonal trends, weather patterns, and tidal changes to maximize their chances of success. By understanding the factors that influence yellowtail snapper movements and behavior, anglers can strategically plan their fishing trips and adapt their techniques accordingly. Whether bottom fishing near reefs and wrecks or drifting over sandy areas, Tierra Verde offers anglers a wealth of opportunities to hook into yellowtail snapper throughout the year.

What techniques are popular for catching yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde?

Yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde requires anglers to employ specialized techniques tailored to the behavior and habitat of these prized inshore species. One effective technique for targeting yellowtail snapper is bottom fishing near reefs, wrecks, and other underwater structures where these fish congregate. Anglers can use light to medium tackle rigs baited with small pieces of cut bait such as shrimp, squid, or pilchards to entice strikes from yellowtail snapper. By presenting their baits near the bottom and allowing them to drift naturally with the current, anglers can attract yellowtail snapper looking for an easy meal.

Drifting over sandy areas or nearshore ledges can also be productive for catching yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde. Anglers can deploy drift rigs equipped with live or artificial bait and let them drift along the bottom while keeping a close eye on their lines for any bites. This technique is particularly effective during tidal changes when yellowtail snapper are actively feeding on baitfish and crustaceans that are swept along by the current. By adjusting their drift speed and direction to match the prevailing conditions, anglers can increase their chances of hooking into yellowtail snapper.

In addition to bottom fishing and drifting, anglers can also target yellowtail snapper using vertical jigging techniques. Vertical jigging involves dropping heavy metal jigs or bucktail jigs to the desired depth and then rapidly retrieving them in a vertical motion. This method can be particularly effective for targeting yellowtail snapper holding near offshore structures or drop-offs. By experimenting with different techniques and staying informed about seasonal patterns and oceanic conditions, anglers can increase their chances of success when pursuing yellowtail snapper in Tierra Verde's coastal waters.

What other species are popular in Tierra Verde?

While yellowtail snapper fishing in Tierra Verde offers an enjoyable pursuit, anglers have a variety of other fish species to target, adding diversity and excitement to their angling adventures. One popular species to catch aside from yellowtail snapper is red snapper, which inhabits the same offshore waters as yellowtail snapper and can be found near reefs, wrecks, and underwater structures. Red snapper are known for their robust fights and delicious fillets, making them a sought-after target for anglers seeking a rewarding offshore fishing experience in Tierra Verde.

In addition to red snapper, Tierra Verde offers opportunities to target species such as grouper, king mackerel, and amberjack, which frequent the offshore waters throughout the year. Grouper, including species such as gag grouper and red grouper, can be targeted near reefs, ledges, and rocky bottoms using bottom fishing techniques with live or cut bait. King mackerel, prized for their speed and powerful runs, can be targeted near offshore structures or bait schools using trolling or live baiting techniques. Amberjack, known for their brute strength and formidable fights, can be targeted near wrecks and other underwater structures using vertical jigging or live baiting methods.

For anglers seeking inshore species, Tierra Verde's coastal waters are home to a variety of fish such as snook, redfish, and trout, which can be targeted using a combination of casting artificial lures, live bait fishing, or fly fishing techniques. These inshore species provide excellent sport and can be found in areas such as mangroves, flats, and backwaters, offering anglers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the scenic beauty of Tierra Verde's coastal environment while pursuing their favorite fish species. Whether targeting offshore giants or inshore game fish, Tierra Verde offers anglers a wide range of angling opportunities for fishermen of all skill levels and preferences.

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