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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Captain Joe runs this six-hour nearshore trip out of St. Petersburg, heading out to wherever the fish are biting that day, whether that means dropping down on structure or working the flats depending on conditions and trip length. The approach is built around versatility, giving you a real shot at a varied catch across multiple environments in a single outing.

Bottom fishing targets snapper, hogfish, and grouper, three of the most prized table fish in the Gulf, while time spent on the flats opens up snook, trout, redfish, and a range of other inshore species. Captain Joe moves between these styles based on what the day calls for, making the most of both nearshore structure and shallow water opportunities within the trip.

Custom light tackle and medium action rods, paired with top-of-the-line reels, are part of the standard setup, giving Captain Joe the right tools to get fish to the boat efficiently regardless of species or technique. The boat is outfitted with a live well to keep bait fresh, a trolling motor for precise positioning on the flats, and a Garmin fishfinder unit to help locate structure and fish throughout the trip.

The 25-foot Proline center console, powered by a 200-horsepower Suzuki, is a solid, capable platform for working both nearshore structure and shallow flats within the same trip. There's no onboard restroom, so plan accordingly for the six hours on the water.

Book a trip with Captain Joe out of St. Petersburg and experience the variety that makes Tampa Bay's nearshore and flats fishery worth exploring.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	5 hours	6 hours
1 Person	$750.00	$800.00	$875.00
2 People	$750.00	$800.00	$875.00
3 People	$750.00	$800.00	$875.00
4 People	$750.00	$800.00	$875.00
5 People (two boats)	$1,500.00	$1,600.00	$1,750.00
6 People (two boats)	$1,500.00	$1,600.00	$1,750.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,500.00	$1,600.00	$1,750.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,500.00	$1,600.00	$1,750.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Joe M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Joe M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

I’m captain Joe and I’m born and raised right here and I operate out of bay pines marina Florida. I run a 25 foot center console that is built for fishing and a good ride plenty of room for fish in the box, cold drinks, and all the live bait we will need. I am out 200 plus days out the year running all different trips from small snappers to big groupers tarpon and permit or we can go inside inshore a fish for pompano snook and redfish. Everyday is a great day on the water with me I am here to teach and ensure you enjoy your day fishing!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tarpon 180 pounds

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Tripletail braised with tomatoes onions and topped with spinach

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tarpon 180 pounds

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Tripletail braised with tomatoes onions and topped with spinach

What’s your favorite band?

Tom petty

What’s your favorite movie?

Dumb and dumber

What’s your favorite sports team?

Bucs

What’s your drink of choice?

Miller literally

What was your last halloween costume?

The big Lebowski

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Health

How did you get started guiding?

Been doing it since I was 8 taking my younger brothers

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m from here I’ve been fishing these waters without all the fancy charts an know the fish

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Start Location & Lodging Options

St. Petersburg, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Proline
Year Built: 1974
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Proline
Year Built: 1974
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live well radio trolling motor custom rods Garmin fishfinder unit

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent St. Petersburg Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Bring some food and any other drinks besides water

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Michael

Verified Review

June 10

Joe is an experienced and knowledgeable captain with years of local insight. Solid captain - great fun!

Michael

Verified Review

June 10

Joe is an experienced and knowledgeable captain with years of local insight. Solid captain - great fun!

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Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Tarpon

Wayne

Verified Review

June 6

No fish

Wayne

Verified Review

June 6

No fish

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Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore

Dan

Verified Review

November 26

Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Joe! His deep knowledge of local fishing and boating made the trip so fun. Highly recommend his charter for a great day out!

Dan

Verified Review

November 26

Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Joe! His deep knowledge of local fishing and boating made the trip so fun. Highly recommend his charter for a great day out!

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Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore

Thomas

Verified Review

February 28

Joe was awesome!

Thomas

Verified Review

February 28

Joe was awesome!

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Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.