Damn Good Topwater Fishing Charters In St. Pete Beach

The best topwater fishing charters in St. Pete Beach are:

• Nick Hughes fishing LLc
• Fish Hunter Fishing Charters
• Knot at Work Fishing Charters
• True Story Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 topwater fishing trips in St. Pete Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Reel Salty Sportfishing guided by Nick, Tampa Bay Backcountry Trip guided by TJ, and St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!! guided by George.

Our guides in St. Pete Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3697 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in St. Pete Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in St. Pete Beach.

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

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in St. Pete Beach are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. snook, 4. sheepshead, and 5. jack crevalle.

Prices for topwater fishing in St. Pete Beach can range anywhere from about $530 to $900, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in St. Pete Beach is $588. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in St. Pete Beach is $822.

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.

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in St. Pete Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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