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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Step aboard a 20ft Dusky equipped with a spot-lock trolling motor, built for a smooth, dialed-in fishing experience from start to finish.

We provide everything you need — cooler, ice, bait, and full fish cleaning — so you can stay focused on the action.

We fish productive grounds close to shore and right along the edge of state waters, putting you in prime position to load the box. Target species include snapper, grouper, mackerel, and whatever else decides to show up.

Whether we’re stacking fish in the cooler or locking into a steady bottom bite, this trip delivers consistent action and a true offshore-style experience without the long run.

Perfect for beginners looking to learn and just as rewarding for experienced anglers who want results.

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours
1 Person	$1,000.00
2 People	$1,000.00
3 People	$1,000.00
4 People	$1,000.00

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.

Dillon A.

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

Adventurous

Quality

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Dillon A.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

I grew up on the waters of Tampa Bay – not just visiting, but living on these tides. As a kid, my days were spent running the shoreline from Sarasota to St. Petersburg, chasing schools of bait, learning every flat, channel, and mangrove edge by feel long before there was a GPS on the boat. As I got older, I pushed farther north, exploring the hidden pockets of Hernando County and the quieter stretches of coastline where the fish are aggressive and the crowds thin out. Those years weren’t vacations – they were my classroom. Every sunrise, every tide change, every bent rod was another lesson in how these waters really work.

My charters is my way of opening that world up to you. When you step on the boat, you’re not just booking a random trip in “Tampa Bay” – you’re fishing the exact routes I’ve run since I was a kid, across Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, and all the way up the coast. I know where the fish move when the wind shifts, where the kids can get steady action, and where the serious anglers can hunt for that one fish they’ll talk about for years. My goal is simple: take all those years of time on the water, all those personal memories, and turn them into your day – your story, your photos, your “remember when” moments that last long after we leave the dock.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tarpon 200# and plenty of jumbo grouper and snook

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

Depends on what's in season, ceviche is something I've worked to perfect! But the grill is my specialty !

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tarpon 200# and plenty of jumbo grouper and snook

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

Depends on what's in season, ceviche is something I've worked to perfect! But the grill is my specialty !

What’s your favorite band?

Depends on the day.

What’s your favorite movie?

Depends on the night.

What’s your favorite sports team?

Buccaneers

What’s your drink of choice?

Something wet.

What was your last halloween costume?

Ragnar Lothbrok

What do you want for Christmas this year?

a fish on everyones mind.

How did you get started guiding?

It's generational my family has fished many years.

What makes you different from other guides?

You have to see for yourself, can't give away the adventure can we?

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Start Location & Lodging Options

St. Petersburg, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Dusky
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Dusky
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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

Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. 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 14 reviews

Adam

Verified Review

February 21

We had a great time on this trip. Booked this for my brother’s bachelor trip and couldn’t be happier I chose Dillon and his crew. Great guides and great people! Thanks for having us.

Adam

Verified Review

February 21

We had a great time on this trip. Booked this for my brother’s bachelor trip and couldn’t be happier I chose Dillon and his crew. Great guides and great people! Thanks for having us.

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Cynthia

Verified Review

June 14

FIVE STARS!!! Pick him every time! I got the trip for my husband for Father’s Day and Dillon was awesome! He took us all over and we had so many fish to choose from for our hotel grill! He knows these waters well! Ladies I didn’t have to bait the hook either!

Cynthia

Verified Review

June 14

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Marc

Verified Review

May 24

Got us on the fish right away. Cannot tell you how many trips I have been on where just catching a few is a problem. Dillon knew exactly where to go and moved when the fishing changed. We caught so many species I cannot recall them all. Way over 20 fish on the trip with at least 5 Keeper
mangrove snappers. Highly recommend this captains experience!!!

Marc

Verified Review

May 24

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Trip: Night Time Bridge Fishing AM-PM

Darien

Verified Review

April 26

Dillion was awesome. Definitely would recommend booking with him if you can!

Darien

Verified Review

April 26

Dillion was awesome. Definitely would recommend booking with him if you can!

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Jessica

Verified Review

April 21

Captain Dillon was awesome! As newbies to fishing, he spent a lot of time teaching us about the ins and outs of fishing, equipment, tricks, bait, fish… it was an amazing experience and we can’t wait to go out with him again!

Jessica

Verified Review

April 21

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Clint

Verified Review

April 11

Great guide. Put us one the fish and had an awesome time.

Clint

Verified Review

April 11

Great guide. Put us one the fish and had an awesome time.

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

David

Verified Review

April 3

Dillon knows his stuff and is a great dude, also great with the kids (teenagers). We hooked into a bunch of trout, mackerel, grouper. I would definitely head out with him again and would recommend him to others.

David

Verified Review

April 3

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Chase

Verified Review

May 17

We had a blast! Quick and easy communicator and we caught plenty of fish to eat!

Chase

Verified Review

May 17

We had a blast! Quick and easy communicator and we caught plenty of fish to eat!

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Trip: Night Time Bridge Fishing AM-PM

Olivia

Verified Review

April 19

We had a great time! Captain Dillon is professional, knowledgeable, and he helped us the entire time. He was ready when we arrived and had everything we needed for the trip. We will definitely book another trip with Captain Dillon!

Olivia

Verified Review

April 19

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Michael

Verified Review

March 22

Best guide ever! Hitting great trout like we wanted all day, then my son landed a prehistoric grouper, reeled that sucker in for a while! Capn Dillon put us right on the beast’s door step, all we had to do was knock on the door, BAM!💥

Michael

Verified Review

March 22

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Michael

Verified Review

March 21

Best guide ever! I never thought it was going to be easy, but it was actually TOO EASY TWEEZY! So much fun and got in the fish all day!

Michael

Verified Review

March 21

Best guide ever! I never thought it was going to be easy, but it was actually TOO EASY TWEEZY! So much fun and got in the fish all day!

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Zach

Verified Review

March 12

Dillion was really knowledgeable fishing the area, and some great conversation. We got a bunch of sea trout, sheepshead, and some black snapper. 10/10 recommend taking a trip with him

Zach

Verified Review

March 12

Dillion was really knowledgeable fishing the area, and some great conversation. We got a bunch of sea trout, sheepshead, and some black snapper. 10/10 recommend taking a trip with him

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Lucas

Verified Review

March 4

We had a great family outing with Dillon. Dillon was a great captain and a guy you’ll enjoy spending the day fishing with.

Lucas

Verified Review

March 4

We had a great family outing with Dillon. Dillon was a great captain and a guy you’ll enjoy spending the day fishing with.

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

Dave

Verified Review

November 26

Was very pleased with the experience. We caught about 40 fish overall and he took us to several spots. Easy to talk with and excellent communication.

Dave

Verified Review

November 26

Was very pleased with the experience. We caught about 40 fish overall and he took us to several spots. Easy to talk with and excellent communication.

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Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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.