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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Pete Beach black drum fishing charter

What are the best black drum fishing charters in St. Pete Beach?

Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in St. Pete Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 black drum trips in St. Pete Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Fishing Classic guided by Christopher, Anna Maria Inshore and Nearshore guided by Randall, and Tampa Bowfishing guided by Ike.

Our guides in St. Pete Beach are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3696 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 black drum guides / fishing lessons in St. Pete Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in St. Pete Beach.

What types of black drum fishing charters are common in St. Pete Beach?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in St. Pete Beach as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in St. Pete Beach are live bait fishing, light tackle fishing, and cut bait fishing but artificial lure fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

How much do St. Pete Beach black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in St. Pete Beach can range anywhere from about $440 to $900, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in St. Pete Beach is $553. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in St. Pete Beach is $854.

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 black drum fishing in St. Pete Beach?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in St. Pete Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

Do I need a St. Pete Beach fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in St. Pete Beach?

See here for more information on black drum fishing licenses in St. Pete Beach, black drum bag limits, and fishing season regulations for black drum in St. Pete Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right black drum rules and regulations in St. Pete Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ike is a first class person very polite very nice guy me and my son had a great time will do it again when we come back.

    Chris H. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    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!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and great captain! Ike is the best!

    Justin C. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    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!!!

  • ★★★★★
    It was enjoyable

    Keith M. | December 31, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Capt Tyler did a great job on finding fish for us to catch. Would definitely go with him again.

    Craig B. | December 22, 2023

    Trip: Sunny Fishing on Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great first experience with Captain Tyler. We had great fishing with tough conditions !!

    Scott O. | December 19, 2023

    Trip: Sunny Fishing on Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome fun trip. Captain Tyler knows his stuff. Highly recommend.

    Erinn . | September 18, 2023

    Trip: Sunny Fishing on Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was excellent. Great knowledge nice boat had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.

    Brian C. | May 11, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    It was a blast! Chris knew where the fish were biting. And I caught my first hammerhead shark! Overall 10/10!

    Laura K. | April 23, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Bad weather plagued our trip. A big fog bank rolled in on us. Caught a few but it could have been better. I saw no other boats catching fish either. Chris knows his stuff and I'm booking a Tarpon trip with him next month.

    Walter R. | April 15, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was an excellent captain and fishing guide who gave me and my buddy a memorable trip across tampa bay! We caught many shark, and other fish at our stops. If you’re anywhere near the Tampa area it’s worth the drive and Captain Christopher will make the experience a life long memory!

    Julian K. | April 6, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    We had a Great Time. The Captain was a very nice guy made the experience worthwhile.

    Johnny W. | March 23, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    What a great experience! I booked this trip for my husband, my son (12), and myself. Captin Chris was very knowledgeable, had some great spots for us to fish and my son had a shark on in the first 5 minutes of our fishing trip. We all had a great time, caught shark, snook, catfish, and a stingray. Cap. Chris told us about “The Friendly Fisherman” restaurant that wasn’t too far, we took our fish there and had a feast. We will book with Captain Chris on our next visit to Tampa

    Erika D. | March 14, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was awesome we did an inshore fishing trip and caught a bunch of hammer head sharks and catfish!! Lots of fun, definitely recommend, really nice guy.

    Connor G. | March 9, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris was great. He showed up on time answered any questions my wife and I had before the trip. I caught my first shark and snook with him as our captain. He shared good stories and we had a great time.

    Peng Y. | February 26, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

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