Private Tampa Florida Inshore Fishing Charters

Explore the diverse waters of Tampa Bay on a private inshore fishing charter through shallow flats, protected backwaters, mangrove shorelines, and coastal habitat. With an expansive bay system and numerous fishing environments, Tampa offers exciting opportunities throughout the year. Depending on the season and conditions, target snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, snapper, sheepshead, cobia, Spanish mackerel, sharks, and other Gulf Coast species. Your licensed local captain will adjust locations and techniques around tides, weather, and current fish activity. What makes Tampa Bay special is its variety. Protected shorelines, backcountry waterways, flats, and nearby barrier islands give your captain multiple areas to explore as conditions change. Combining personalized guidance, diverse fishing, and beautiful Gulf Coast scenery, this private charter offers an authentic Tampa outdoor adventure for anglers of all experience levels.

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   Stop 1

   15 min

   Visiting or staying in Tampa, fantastic we're only 15 minutes from wherever life has taken you. Let's go fishing and boating!

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   Stop 2

   4 hours

   Your local Tampa charter captain will meet you at Gandy boat ramp by the docks. There is ample parking with restrooms. Your captain will help you board and go over the days itinerary with you. When your trip duration is over, the captain will bring you back to the same departure location. Based on the length of your trip and season, we may go by the following locations.

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   Stop 3

   Pass by

   We launch into Old Tampa Bay, a side cove of the main Tampa Bay. Spawning time and during cycles of species during the season this bay is a great place to fish.

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   Stop 4

   Pass by

   From Old Tampa Bay we enter into the main Tampa Bay. This is the main flow of water that dumps into the Gulf of Mexico. The bay is spectacular to fish as many species of fish migrate here from the Ocean.

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   Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

   Pass by

   On our way out of the Tampa Bay on the right is the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. A very popular local fishing spot for land anglers.

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   Fort De Soto Park

   Pass by

   A popular state park again on our right, which has campgrounds, camping store, including a welcome center which we can access from waters edge if desired.

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   Passage Key National Wildlife Refuge

   Pass by

   If we continue, we run through Passage Key Inlet. A popular inlet during the Tarpon season.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.