Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters In St. Pete Beach

Come experience beautiful Tampa Bay and make some memories! Family friendly, professional, and catering to all skill levels, I want your trip to be fun and successful! We will be fishing out of a 22 foot Skeeter bay boat with all the bells and whistles... She is equipped with a Yamaha 250 SHO, a Garmin fishfinder/GPS, Minn-Kota trolling motor, Powerpole, Fusion stereo, 2 livewells, and an 80 quart Engel cooler! Primary types of fishing include but not limited to grass flats, mangrove shorelines, nearshore wrecks and ledges, docks, etc... Primary species targeted are snook, trout, redfish, spanish mackerel, snapper, grouper, tarpon, and more! I look forward to showing you a great day and making memories in Tampa Bay! Thank you in advance and I look forward to showing you a great day on the water! Read More

Are you ready for a fish that will test your strength, stamina, and fishing skill? If you can handle the challenge, the “Silver King” is the fish for you. The majestic Tarpon has become the most sought-after game fish in Florida—especially between June and July. During this short window, these mammoth fish move up and down the coast, hunting for food. Tides, weather, and the phases of the moon play essential roles in Tarpon behavior, but in the spring and early summer, these kings of the inshore are always hungry, biting on both live and artificial bait. Get out there and test yourself against these prime gamefish with Captain Joe, an experienced Tarpon fisherman and one of our top guides the Gulf Coast of Florida. You'll also have the chance to hook up Blacktip and Bonnethead Sharks, Gag Grouper, and Snook, depending on your tackle and preferences. On the day of the trip, you'll set out aboard Captain Joe's 23' Ranger bay boat—a perfect vessel for fishing the Florida inshore. It's equipped with everything you could possibly need for a successful and comfortable trip, and a 300 HP Mercury to put you on the fish fast! Captain Joe will provide everything you need, including top-of-the-line rods, reels, bait, and tackle, so that all you have to do is cast out, hook up, and then hold on for the fight of your life! To maximize your time on the water, make sure to bring proper clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera! Any trip with Captain Joe is sure to be picture-worthy, and Tarpon are a particularly photogenic fish. Read More

On our inshore fishing charters we will be fishing the bays of Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay on the grass flats and around the mangroves & oyster bars. During our inshore adventures we primarily fish for snook, trout, and redfish. Other species that we encounter on our inshore fishing charters include flounder, pompano, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, gag grouper, ladyfish, and jack crevelle. We fish with light tackle and use live bait. A nice thing about fishing inshore is that we are always within 10-20 minutes of a restroom. Some of the best inshore fishing occurs in the spring and fall with these transition periods have fish very hungry and on the move. **Full day 8 hour trips are only available in the Morning.** Read More

Captain Dmitri will guide you through the waters outside of St. Petersburg, Florida, as you embark on this 6-hour fishing escapade! His 23-foot center console is equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, and an Ice Box. You’ll be targeting the Gag Grouper, King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Redfish, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout that live nearshore and around the flats. Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Dmitri will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and fishing licenses. He will also clean and fillet your fish at no extra charge! Captain Dmitri takes fishing to a whole new level, so come on down to St. Petersburg and make some memories! Read More

Join Captain Ethan on a thrilling inshore fishing adventure in Holmes Beach, Florida! You'll board a 24' Proline center console and set out on the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico in search of some of the area's most sought-after fish species. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Captain Ethan will provide expert instruction and guidance to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip. As you fish the inshore reefs and grass flats, you'll have the opportunity to target a variety of fish species, including Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. These fish are known for their impressive fighting ability, so be prepared for a thrilling battle when you hook one. Captain Ethan will provide all the necessary equipment, including rods, reels, and bait, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the ride. In addition to the incredible fishing, you'll also have the opportunity to take in the stunning natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and a variety of bird species as you cruise through the calm waters. And don't forget to bring your camera to capture the memories of your adventure. Book your inshore charter fishing trip with Captain Ethan and experience the thrill of reeling in these exciting fish species. It's an experience you won't soon forget! Read More

Join Captain Eric for an amazing Tampa Bay fishing experience! Tampa Bay is a world-class fishing destination that features a range of marine habitats and a rich variety of sportfish species, all the way from the backcountry to the deeper waters. Captain Eric has fished this area since 1979, and he has the knowledge, skills and experience to put you on amazing fish, whether that means hitting the ship channel (up to 50ft deep) for Grouper, chumming, and throwing cut bait for Tarpon (Summer months), Snapper, Tripletail, Spanish and King Mackerel, Reds, much more under the Bridges---Tampa Bay really has it all. When you fish with Captain Eric, you'll be totally taken care of aboard his 24' Blazer Bay center console. She's an ideal boat for this area, with a hull profile meant to cut through chop and a shallow draft that allows you to fish the backcountry. She sports a powerful 300-HP Suzuki engine, and is fully equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, live well for your bait, and an ice box for your keepers. Captain Eric is full of tips and tricks to help improve your fishing and send you home with great memories and awesome pictures, plus a delicious dinner! He'll keep your keepers on ice until you're back on the dock, where he'll clean them for you. He also supplies all the gear you'll need, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring along is proper clothing and sunscreen, and you're in for a terrific trip. Read More

If you're looking for that next level fishing trip, you've come to the right spot. These trips obviously will be targeting limits on this delicious species, but Captain Frankie 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 Frankie 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 Frankie'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. 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 Frankie more pleased than delivering on your goals for the day! Read More

Captain Dmitri will guide you through the waters outside of St. Petersburg, Florida, as you embark on this 4-hour fishing escapade! His 23-foot center console is equipped with custom lighting to help those fish that tend to hide at night. You’ll be targeting the Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout that live near the canals and docks, as well as out in Tampa Bay Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, and a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Captain Dmitri will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and fishing licenses. He will also clean and fillet your fish at no extra charge! Let go of those daily responsibilities and come have a night on the water with Captain Dmitri! Read More