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St. Pete Red Snapper - 28' Polar

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St. Pete Offshore Experience

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Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

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Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

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Inshore, Nearshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa Bay red snapper fishing charter

What are the best red snapper fishing charters in Tampa Bay?

Why should I book a red snapper fishing charter in Tampa Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 red snapper trips in Tampa Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are St. Pete Offshore Experience guided by Greg, Clearwater Fishing Thriller! guided by Steve, and Crushing Clearwater Offshore guided by Steve.

Our guides in Tampa Bay are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 3694 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 red snapper guides / fishing lessons in Tampa Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly red snapper guides in Tampa Bay.

What types of red snapper fishing charters are common in Tampa Bay?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for red snapper in Tampa Bay as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Tampa Bay are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do Tampa Bay red snapper fishing charters cost?

Prices for red snapper in Tampa Bay can range anywhere from about $975 to $4,900, but the average price for a half day trip for red snapper in Tampa Bay is $1,739. The average price for a full day trip for red snapper in Tampa Bay is $2,832.

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 red snapper fishing in Tampa Bay?

The most popular season for red snapper 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 red snapper and what are the bag limits for red snapper in Tampa Bay?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Heather sent my wife and I and our two granddaughters out for a 6 hour combination trolling and bottom fishing trip with Captain DJ and Tyler. We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was. Both DJ and Tyler were fantastic guys to be around and put us on plenty of fish, both trolling and bottom fishing. It was very impressive to watch them as a team work to keep our granddaughters busy reeling in fish. They made every aspect of the trip friendly, comfortable and fun. It was all we had hoped to experience. Many thanks to Heather, DJ, Tyler and Captain Experiences.

    Ricky M. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Greg put us on the fish all day and we had a great time!

    Adrian W. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Definitely a very fun trip! Will definitely recommend to friends/families. Caught almost 50 fish and was a blast! Two takeaways for myself: Red Snapper fishing can only happen with the 10-12 hour trips, not the 4 hour trips.

    Luis M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Smooth trip. Greg and Ollie were great teachers. It was impossible to not catch a fish. They clean your fish for you and the restaurant cooks it. Highly recommend!

    Brandi B. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    A friend and I we went out with Cpt. Gage for some afternoon offshore fishing. As soon as my line was in the water I had a bite, then we caught fish after fish! We mush have caught about 50 fish between us. It was a great experience and is highly recommended. I’d never fished before in my life, but after being shown what to do it was easy to pick up.

    John M. | May 10, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing fishing experience! From catching a variety of big fish to catching sharks and seeing dolphins, it was the complete package. Highly recommend. The guides answered all our questions and talked to us like we’ve been friends for years. 100% would go on this trip again.

    Karlee G. | May 4, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip! DJ and Milan did a great job getting us into the fish! Caught a really nice blue fish. Great experience! Thank you!

    Rex G. | April 30, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    They put us on fish the entire trip. It was a great day on the water. I would definitely book with them again

    Jacob P. | February 27, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience. Son and I caught 7-8 big Amber jacks!! Then on the way in saw a mako shark!! Caught lots of small fish that tasted awesome blackened in tacos!!!

    Chris H. | February 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dimitri is a great fishing guild, extremely knowledgeable of the area and the target species you can go after. Even with not so great weather, he put us on the fish from the start to finish. Great conversations to be had and very knowledgeable about the local area and places to go. My wife and I had a great time and are looking forward to next year's trip to do it again.

    Richard K. | January 7, 2024

    Trip: Florida Classics on Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely awesome experience with Captain Greg and Deckhand Ali. We knew ahead of time that the water was going to be a bit choppy and that there would be higher than usual winds, but that didn’t deter the Captain from finding perfect fishing spots for us on our half day charter. Both fellas are super knowledgeable and shared lots of gulf marine life info with us; even stopping to check crab traps and showing us how the eco system is balance. An added bonus is the restaurant located at the marina where the fishing vessel docks; Greg filleted our fish haul from the day and the super friendly staff cooked up our catch and served up tacos for a late lunch. If in the area again, we’d definitely book Captain Greg and his friendly Deckhand Ali for our fishing excursion. They are an awesome team.

    Leah G. | January 7, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip the guys where great and the fishing was awesome great day . Thanks Don & Paula

    Paula M. | December 27, 2023

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great day, Captain Gage was fantastic, he really knows his craft !!

    Arnold E. | December 9, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, kids had a blast caught a number of fish and lost a few after some tough fights. Captain Tucker made sure we had a good time. He made it look easy. Once Jack dropped the first line we had fish on deck in 15 minutes. They recommended a restaurant to fry it up for us, and it was the best fish any of us have had.

    Nicole G. | December 3, 2023

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my wife had a great time. Gage and his first mate Peyton work very well together. We differently recommend them.

    Troy S. | October 29, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a large group of us that came to FL to go fishing. We needed two boats and want to use the same company for the group. This was a great choice. The captains and first mates on both the boats were great. They got us on the fish right away and they didn't stop working the whole time we were out with them. Would book them again the next time we are in Florida.

    Corey W. | October 4, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a awsom day on the water. We caught fish consistently the whole trip.the captain and mate where very nice and informative. Thank you for the great day . We all enjoyed areself and had a memorable day.

    Edward M. | September 25, 2023

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Hi: Just want to say my friends and I had a great time fishing with CPT and "Toco." hardest working crew on the dock...and they know where the fish are. This adventure was secretly planned by my wife and some unknown conspirators (CPT's wife?). It was indeed a surprise and a rewarding day on the water with a couple gentlemen that know exactly what to do and WHERE THE FISH are! Great time, recommend to all! Ken Dye

    Doreen S. | September 24, 2023

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Fun time with 3 guys with no experience. Gage and Peyton were completely helpful in making a good fishing day equal. Next trip will be for 6-8 hours! We’ll be back!

    Vincent H. | August 6, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time. Did great with our child. Then they recommend O’Maddys right down the road to have it cooked. It was a great day.

    Wendie S. | July 2, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Offshore

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