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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Three hours on the water built around the kids.

This is a shorter, calmer trip than a full day of inshore fishing, and it is put together so young anglers stay busy the whole time. Instead of a long run looking for one big fish, Captain Jarrod works the grass flats, the local rivers and the protected water inside Tampa Bay, where the ride is smooth and the bite comes often.

Depending on the season and the tide you might run into snook, redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, sheepshead and whatever else decides to show up. None of it needs a practiced cast. The idea is simple, keep rods bent and keep kids interested.

A first mate is on board for almost every trip, baiting hooks, tying lines, netting fish and making sure everyone has a cold drink in hand. On a kids trip that matters, because it means there is a second set of hands for tangles, photos and the occasional dropped hat while the captain keeps you on fish.

Captain Jarrod is a second generation captain with over 30 years on the water, and a USCG licensed charter captain since 2018.

A few practical notes. The minimum age on board is 6. We do not provide food, so bring whatever your group wants to eat. There is extra bottled water on board, and any other drinks are welcome. Alcohol is fine in cans only, no glass bottles. Bring sunscreen, hats and sunglasses, and a change of clothes for the kids is never a bad idea.

On party size: six is meant for a family mix of adults and kids. Six grown adults will not fish comfortably on a 25 foot bay boat

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, 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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 hours
1 Person	$350.00
2 People	$350.00
3 People	$425.00
4 People	$500.00
5 People	$575.00
6 People	$650.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,000.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,000.00
9 People (two boats)	$1,150.00
10 People (two boats)	$1,150.00
11 People (two boats)	$1,300.00
12 People (two boats)	$1,300.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Jarrod W.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Jarrod W.

Independent Guide

Captain Jarrod is a second generation captain. Born in New York, he transplanted to Florida in 2014.

In his words: "From as early as I can remember, my dad had me on a boat with a fishing rod in my hands. At first, I was simply excited to have bait on my hook and hang with my dad. As I grew up the fish got bigger and bigger… and I was hooked! Growing up in New York, we would fish for Fluke, Flounder, Stripers & Cod in the winter. We would also enter the occasional shark fishing tournament. Fishing was, and still remains, a huge part of my life and it gave my father and I the time we needed to bond, before he unexpectedly left us in 2006.

Since moving to Florida in 2014, I have been fishing this fishery with friends and competing in local tournaments. From King of the Beach, a well known Offshore King Fish tournament, to a local firefighter charity tournament.

In 2018, I went to Sea School to become a captain. After graduating, I purchased my boat and here we are. Living the dream!

It was always my father’s dream to retire and use his captains license to open a charter business. Every day, I strive to keep his legacy alive. It is my dream, to have that same experience with my daughter, while helping other families experience the water, as I once did, as a boy, with my father.

My favorite fish to catch in New York was definitely Bluefish! Pound for pound, the best fight to find. In Florida, my favorite fish has to be Redfish. There is nothing like their hard slam & drag-screaming runs. The fish itself is beautiful, and every one has different spots. Will your next redfish have 1 giant spot, 2 spots or 10? Book a charter and come find out!"

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tuna

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

Fish

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tuna

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

Fish

What’s your favorite band?

Shinedown

What’s your favorite movie?

Top Gun

What’s your favorite sports team?

Tampa Bay Lightning

What’s your drink of choice?

Diet Coke

What was your last halloween costume?

Fisherman

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A Miracle

How did you get started guiding?

I am a 2nd generation captain.

What makes you different from other guides?

Experience, Personality and Fun!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Tampa, Florida

Areas Fished

Leave a note on checkout if there you have a preferred fishing location and we’ll do our best to make it happen, but please note this is subject to change based on fishing conditions.

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Kids Fishing Rick's On The River

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Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, 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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Tampa 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

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip. Do NOT bring coolers. There are coolers with ice on board for your drinks and snacks. We do not provide food, so bring your own. There are extra bottled waters on the boat, but bring whatever else you want to drink. Alcohol is welcome in cans only, no glass bottles.

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 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 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 1 review

Dylan

Verified Review

August 15

Jarrod was an amazing guide and very accommodating. went scalloping and he got in the water with us to show us around. also very social and had a great time on the boat with music and having fun. Definitely would recommend and book again

Dylan

Verified Review

August 15

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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!

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