Fishing Charters in Ruskin

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Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Bluefish

Species Name: Pomatomus Saltatrix

Habitat: Nearshore, Onshore

Weight: 3 - 15 lbs.

Bonnethead Shark

Species Name: Sphyrna Tiburo

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 13 - 28 lbs.

Broomtail Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Xenarcha

Habitat: Offshore, Deepwater, Reefs

Weight: 30 - 60 lbs.

Bull Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Leucas

Habitat: Warm, Shallow Nearshore, River

Weight: 200 - 500 lbs.

Cobia

Species Name: Rachycentron Canadum

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 80 lbs.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

Habitat: River, Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Flats Backcountry, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Gag Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Microlepis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 50 lbs.

Goliath Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Itajara

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Backcountry, Flats, Wreck

Weight: 75 - 150 lbs.

Greater Amberjack

Species Name: Seriola dumerili

Habitat: Offshore, Reefs, Wrecks

Weight: 40 - 200 lbs.

Grey Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Griseus

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore, Reef, Backcountry

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Hogfish

Species Name: Lachnolaimus Maximus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 8 - 24 lbs.

King Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Cavalla

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 20 lbs.

Mackerel Scad

Species Name: Decapterus Macarellus

Habitat: Coastlines, Islands, Offshore

Weight: 0 - 1 lbs.

Mutton Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Analis

Habitat: Onshore, Reef, Nearshore, Backcountry

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Northern Kingfish

Species Name: Menticirrhus Saxatilis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 3 lbs.

Red Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Morio

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck, Ocean Floor

Weight: 12 - 25 lbs.

Red Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Campechanus

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 5 - 20 lbs.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Sheepshead

Species Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Snook

Species Name: Centropomus Undecimalis

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 12 - 29 lbs.

Southern Flounder

Species Name: Paralichthys Lethostigma

Habitat: Onshore, Inshore, Channels, Rivers

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Spanish Mackerel

Species Name: Scomberomorus Maculatus

Habitat: offshore, onshore, nearshore

Weight: 8 - 120 lbs.

Tarpon

Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 25 - 63 lbs.

Tripletail

Species Name: Lobotes Surinamensis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Inshore, Estuaries, Bays

Weight: 2 - 20 lbs.

Brian Lemelin

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Brian Lemelin

I can not believe how great of a time we had! We booked for Father’s Day & we had our two toddlers with us -which of course makes this charter a whole different experience & captain Bryan made sure our charter was so family inclusive its was such a wonderful time! From playing their favorite songs to him physically catching fish and letting them reel them in the kids had a blast!! Can’t thank you enough Cap!

AlexisDorrell

June 16, 2025

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Captain Brian was great! Fun and energetic, great with kids and newbie fishermen. Helped us find a good assortment of inshore fish, and a handful of sharks!

DanielMiller

December 28, 2024

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Great trip! When we are in the Tampa area, I will definitely book again with Optimus fishing!

BrianDockter

November 29, 2024

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

We had a great day on the water with Captain Brian. We are not the most experienced fishermen and Captain Brian was very patient and gracious with us losing his gear in the mangroves. Will definitely be booking again so stock up on some more gear Captain..Thank you for helping make a great memory with my kids..

November 23, 2023

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Captain Brian took us out on a dolphin and manatee excursion and we had a tough time spotting them that day despite seeing a few dolphins. He turned our excursion into a fishing trip and was relentless to find us some fish to catch. We did and he stayed our more than double the time we were supposed too. he even bought us Italian ice. The absolute best experience and my favorite memory from the vacation. Great guy and great experience!

March 31, 2023

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Captain Brian put us on the fish from the time we started and kept us reeling them in all day. We caught a ton of fish, many different species. If you want to catch fish I suggest you book a trip with Captain Brian. My brother and I have gone on a few fishing trips, but this one was the best by far. We had a blast. Even with the hot temps Captain Brian put us on fish. We will definitely book another trip with him.

July 17, 2022

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Fishing with Captain Brian was the highlight of our trip! We caught a variety of fish species, including a shark! He was extremely knowledgeable and a ton of fun. If you live in the area or are just visiting, this fishing trip is a must!

April 13, 2022

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Great people to do business with! I’d recommend them for fishing charters year round!

March 24, 2022

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

My 5 year old son and I had a great time!

August 16, 2021

Brian Lemelin

optimus fishing charters

Brian Lemelin

Our family just did the sunset cruise a few days ago! This was the highlight of our trip! Capt. Brian is super knowledgeable about the area, had us jamming the entire time, and even though it was late in the day, he was able to take us to the open waters where we saw a few dolphins! I highly recommend this charter!

July 20, 2021

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