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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa Bay amberjack fishing charter

What are the best amberjack fishing charters in Tampa Bay?

The best amberjack fishing charters in Tampa Bay are:

Why should I book an amberjack fishing charter in Tampa Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 amberjack trips in Tampa Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Nearshore Reef Run guided by Anthony, Nearshore Fishing St Pete guided by Jarrod, and Nearshore Trips Tierra Verde guided by Gene.

Our guides in Tampa Bay are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 9585 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 Tampa Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly amberjack guides in Tampa Bay.

What types of amberjack fishing charters are common in Tampa Bay?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for amberjack in Tampa Bay as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Tampa Bay are bottom fishing, trolling, and live bait fishing but artificial lure fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Tampa Bay amberjack fishing charters cost?

Prices for amberjack in Tampa Bay can range anywhere from about $950 to $4,800, but the average price for a half day trip for amberjack in Tampa Bay is $1,728. The average price for a full day trip for amberjack in Tampa Bay is $2,437.

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 Tampa Bay?

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

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

See here for more information on amberjack fishing licenses in Tampa Bay, amberjack bag limits, and fishing season regulations for amberjack in Tampa Bay. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant amberjack rules and regulations in Tampa Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This was an amazing experience! I gifted it to my husband and his buddy. They found Captain Vasiliy knowledgeable, had a great time with him and caught quite a bit of fish with him which we all grilled up for dinner. Everything about the experience was A+. The guys hope to to this trip again with the same Captain. Thanks so much Captain Vasiliy for the perfect guys fishing trip! Rosanna Ambrosio I have a great shot of you with the guys heading out but couldn't upload. Will send to your cell and maybe you can :)

    Rosanna G. | October 17, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.

    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an excellent time with Zack. He knew all the best spots to fish and made sure that we were successful. The day flew by and was a great time. Thanks!

    Josh M. | September 26, 2026

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.

    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Did a 8 hour trip with Captain Brad The best trip we ever had Brad told us how to fish for gag grouper We did great Brad is very experienced on how to fish and where to fish

    Thomas D. | September 6, 2026

    Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

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