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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Joseph and enjoy a memorable day of fishing outside of St. Petersburg, Florida!

You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Joseph’s 35-foot Marlago, which is federally permitted. She provides a quick and comfortable ride to the offshore fishing grounds and is equipped with a toilet.

You’ll be targeting the Gag Grouper, Goliath Grouper, Hogfish, King Mackerel / Kingfish, and Red Snapper that inhabit these waters.

Don’t forget to bring a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat. Feel free to bring food and beverages of your choice as well. Captain Joseph will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, licenses, and live bait (free of charge). A first mate will also be on board. He’ll be assisting you throughout your trip.

Come on down to St. Petersburg, Florida, and make some memories with Captain Joseph!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	10 Hours
1 Person	$1,600.00	$2,050.00
2 People	$1,600.00	$2,050.00
3 People	$1,675.00	$2,125.00
4 People	$1,750.00	$2,200.00
5 People	$1,825.00	$2,275.00
6 People	$1,900.00	$2,350.00

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

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Joseph D.

Independent Guide

Captain Joseph has spent decades working as a commercial fisherman. He started as a deckhand and eventually worked his way up to the Captain of commercial grouper bandit boats, stone crab boats, and net boats.

About Your Guide

Joseph D.

Independent Guide

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Gulfport, Florida

Areas Fished

Tampa Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Marlago
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Marlago
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Toilet, Multimedia System, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Camera. Note: No Spray Sunscreen. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait, Ice, Water, Fishing License included.

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

Wendie

Verified Review

July 2

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

Verified Review

July 2

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.

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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, bait, 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.