Top Rated Fishing Charters in Tampa, Florida

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Tampa?

Some of the best rated guides in Tampa are: Non-Stop Fishing Charters Reel Addiction Inshore Sport Fishing Captain Austin McWhorter Optimus Fishing Charters Tampa Bay Captain Gulfcart Fishing Charters Fishin Magician Inshore Charters Keep On Reeling Fishing Charters Skinny Water Charters Tennessee Fishing Excursions

Q: What are the top fishing types in Tampa?

Some of the best trip types in Tampa are: Shore Fishing Inshore Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Offshore Fishing Backcountry Fishing River Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing Bird hunting Active hunting Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Tampa?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Tampa are: African Pompano Alligator Gar Barracuda Black Drum Black Grouper Black Sea Bass Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Catfish Bluefish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Tampa Fishing Charters(62 charters available)62 charters available

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Tampa Bay

9 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Brian's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with multiple species caught

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Anna Maria Island

4 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Praised for putting guests on fish all day with expert local knowledge and professionalism

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1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Tampa Bay

35 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Praised for finding fish in any conditions and exceptional local knowledge

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1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Tampa

33 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing

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Praised for putting guests on fish quickly and patient teaching for all skill levels

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5-6 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$525

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Tampa Bay

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Customers rave about Eric's fish-finding magic and consistent limits

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Clearwater, FL

12 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Praised for nonstop action, expert knowledge, and putting guests on fish immediately

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1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Tampa Bay

2 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Customers love Captain Mike's fish-finding expertise and personalized charter experience

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1-6 Guests

3-4 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Cortez, FL

11 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Guests love Captain Eric's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching with kids

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1-6 Guests

2-6 Hours

11 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Kentucky Lake

12 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for exceptional knowledge, patient teaching, and consistently finding quality fish

(15)

4-9 Guests

4-6 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Tampa, FL

28 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers praise Wade's expert knowledge and ability to put them on fish all day long

(15)

1-6 Guests

3-6 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Tampa

35 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Praised for expert fish-finding skills and putting customers on multiple species consistently

(15)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$625

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Tampa

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Donny's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding ability

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1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$500

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Complete Guide to Tampa Fishing

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Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Tampa waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

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Fishing Charters in Tampa, Florida

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Tampa Fishing Charters(62 charters available)62 charters available

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Top Species

African Pompano

Alligator Gar

Barracuda

Black Drum

Black Grouper

Black Sea Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Catfish

Bluefish

Bonnethead Shark

Broomtail Grouper

Bull Shark

Cero Mackerel

Cobia

Crappie

Crevalle Jack

Flathead Catfish

Florida Pompano

Freshwater Drum

Gag Grouper

Goliath Grouper

Great Barracuda

Greater Amberjack

Grey Snapper

Grey Triggerfish

Gulf Grouper

Hogfish

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Lane Snapper

Largemouth Bass

Lemon Shark

Little Tunny

Mackerel Scad

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Mahogany Snapper

Mutton Snapper

Northern Kingfish

Permit

Red Grouper

Red Porgy

Red Snapper

Redfish

Scalloped Hammerhead

Scamp Grouper

Sea Bass

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Smallmouth Bass

Smooth Hammerhead

Snook

Snowy Grouper

Southern Flounder

Southern Stingray

Spadefish

Spanish Mackerel

Striped Bass

Striped Mojarra

Summer Flounder

Tarpon

Tiger Shark

Tripletail

Vermilion Rockfish

Wahoo Fish

Walleye

White Bass

White Catfish

White Grunt

Winter Flounder

Yellowtail Amberjack

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