Tampa Bay Fishing Guide - Fishing Charters out of Tampa Bay, FL
Get ready for your next tampa bay fishing charter with Fishing Guide Tampa Bay! Choose from half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters in Tampa Bay's best spots. Our 5-star tampa fishing charters use Canyon Bay boats (24 to 28 feet) with the latest tech and quality gear. Each boat fits 6 people safely with good fishing space. Our guides specialize in inshore fishing, helping you catch Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon. We know the spots where fish gather and can show you how to catch them. Make great memories on the water with family and friends. Join us for a day of fishing in Tampa Bay's clear waters!
Tampa Bay Fishing Charter Options
Inshore Light Tackle Fishing Charters
Fish Tampa Bay's rich inshore waters for snook, redfish, and trout. Perfect for both new and experienced anglers, with all gear provided.
Tarpon Fishing Charters in Tampa Bay
Chase the mighty Silver King in Tampa Bay's waters. Our guides know the best spots and times to catch these powerful game fish.
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Who We Are
Fishing Guide Tampa Bay
Our Tampa Bay fishing guides bring years of local water knowledge to every charter trip. Each guide knows Tampa Bay's fishing spots inside and out, helping both new and experienced anglers find success on the water. Our team runs clean, safe, and fully-equipped charter boats, taking you right where the fish are biting.
Our guides are active members of the Florida Guide's Association, working to protect and maintain Florida's fishing resources for future generations.
Tampa Bay Fishing Guides & Charters
Since the late nineties, our fishing guides have mastered Tampa Bay's waters. Our Tampa Bay fishing charters run multiple boats for all types of inshore fishing charters in Tampa Bay.
We run small private charters perfect for family fishing trips, and can also arrange multiple boats for larger group or corporate events.
Our guides fish all parts of Tampa Bay, from the flats to the passes. Tampa Bay offers some of Florida's best fishing spots, and we know exactly where to find the fish you want to catch.
Call us at 813-444-5955 to plan your perfect Tampa Bay fishing charter - we'll match you with the right charter option.
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Night Fishing for Snook Under the Bridges of Tampa Bay
Snook stack up under Tampa Bay bridges at night for one reason: food. The lights pull in bait, and the fish follow. Show up with the right plan and you’ll hook up. Show up unprepared and you’ll just watch the action happen around you. Outgoing tides pull bait from the flats and stack snook under the lights. Bridge structure gives snook cover and a perfect ambush point. Every detail matters. Tide, moon, bait, and tackle. Night fishing brings a different energy. Fewer boats, more action, and bigger fish on the move. Anglers who want to make the most ...
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Tips for Handling Your First Big Catch on a Charter Boat
Big fish don’t wait for you to get ready. The rod bends, the line pulls, and you’re in it. Tampa Bay hands out these moments to anyone willing to step on a charter. Most first-timers want a photo and a story, but the real challenge is staying sharp when the action hits. Balance, focus, and listening to your guide matter more than luck. Miss a step, and the fish is gone. Get it right, and you’ll remember that catch for years. Plant your feet. The deck shifts, the boat moves, but you stay balanced. Knees bent, weight ...
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How Tides Influence Inshore Fishing in Tampa Bay
Tide timing decides everything on Tampa Bay. Fish stick to the moving water. Show up at the wrong time, and you’ll wonder where all the action went. Get it right, and you’ll find fish stacked up and feeding. The best anglers check the tide chart before they even think about launching the boat. When you join us for a trip, we always plan around the tides to maximize your chances of success. Morning Tides Set the Stage Tides control the feeding schedule in Tampa Bay. Rising water sends bait swimming for the mangroves. Predators follow - snook and ...
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- Apollo Beach
- Brandon
- Riverview
- Ruskin
- St. Petersburg
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