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FishNFL offers private Tampa fishing charters for anglers looking to experience some of the best inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing Tampa Bay has to offer. Capt. Jason Dozier is a Florida native with more than 20 years of experience fishing Tampa Bay, and FishNFL has multiple captains and fishing charter options available throughout the year.
Our Tampa Bay fishing charters can target redfish, snook, spotted seatrout, tarpon, grouper, snapper, cobia, sharks, and other seasonal species found throughout the bay and nearby Gulf waters. Every trip is private, so the day can be built around your group, the season, current conditions, and the type of fishing you want to experience.
Choose from inshore fishing charters in Tampa Bay, nearshore trips along the Gulf Coast, or Tampa offshore fishing charters for anglers looking to venture farther into the Gulf. During the annual tarpon migration, we also offer dedicated Tampa tarpon fishing charters targeting the Silver King throughout Tampa Bay and along the nearby beaches.
FishNFL serves anglers visiting Tampa and the surrounding Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Ruskin, Anna Maria Island, and Bradenton. Where we fish on a particular day depends on the season, weather, tides, target species, and where our captains believe your group has the best opportunity for a successful trip.
View Trip DetailsTampa Inshore Fishing Charters
Come experience the excitement of shallow water fishing in Tampa Bay as we target redfish, trout, snook, and many other inshore game fish!
Tampa Tarpon Fishing Charters
Spend this summer fishing just a few hundred yards off the beach – chasing the “Silver King”! Our average tarpon weighs right around 100lbs.
Tampa Offshore Fishing Charters
Tampa Bay is the launch point for some of the best offshore fishing action in the state. Join us for a day of epic battles and cooler filling.
Tampa Shark Fishing Charters
Looking to battle monstrous toothy critters in the Tampa area? Then you’ve come to the right place- These waters are infested!
Tampa Grouper Fishing Charters
September grouper season is one of Tampa Bay’s best opportunities to target gag grouper. Explore our Tampa grouper fishing charters for trips targeting grouper, snapper, hogfish, and other Gulf reef species.
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Tampa Fishing Charter Trips & Pricing
FishNFL offers multiple Tampa fishing charter options with experienced captains throughout the Tampa Bay area. Choose from 4-, 6-, and 8-hour private fishing trips, with inshore, nearshore, and offshore options available depending on the season, weather, target species, and current fishing conditions.
All trips are private, giving your group the boat and captain instead of combining you with other parties. Whether you’re an experienced angler or fishing Tampa Bay for the first time, we’ll help you choose the trip that best fits what you want to do.
4-Hour Tampa Fishing Charter
Starting at $599 for 1-4 anglers
A great option for a half-day on the water. Our 4-hour trips primarily focus on productive inshore and nearshore areas where we can target snook, redfish, trout, snapper, and other seasonal species.
6-Hour Tampa Fishing Charter
Starting at $899 for 1-4 anglers
Six hours gives us more time to fish and greater flexibility to adjust locations as conditions change. Depending on the season and weather, these trips can include inshore, nearshore, or offshore fishing opportunities.
8-Hour Tampa Fishing Charter
Starting at $1199 for 1-4 anglers
Our 8-hour charter provides the most time and flexibility to travel when the best fishing requires additional running time. Full-day trips are a great option for anglers looking to maximize their fishing time or explore offshore opportunities when conditions allow.
Fishing Tampa Bay With Experienced Local Captains
Tampa Bay is a diverse fishery made up of grass flats, mangrove shorelines, channels, bridges, passes, beaches, artificial reefs, and nearby Gulf waters. Where the best fishing happens can change throughout the year with the tides, weather, water temperature, bait movement, and seasonal fish migrations.
Capt. Jason Dozier has more than 20 years of experience fishing Tampa Bay. That local knowledge, combined with our team of experienced captains, allows FishNFL to plan each charter around the conditions we actually have on the day of your trip.
One day that might mean fishing shallow grass flats and mangrove shorelines for snook and redfish. Another could mean targeting tarpon around Tampa Bay’s bridges and passes or heading into the Gulf to fish structure for grouper, snapper, cobia, and other species.
Rather than fishing the same areas every day, our captains choose locations and techniques based on the season, target species, current conditions, and what gives your group the best opportunity for a successful day on the water.
What Can You Catch on a Tampa Fishing Charter?
Tampa Bay offers an incredible variety of fishing opportunities throughout the year. Depending on the season, conditions, and type of charter, anglers can target snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, grouper, snapper, cobia, sharks, and other Gulf Coast species.
Not sure what’s biting during your visit? Check our latest Tampa fishing report for recent catches, seasonal fishing opportunities, and current conditions throughout Tampa Bay.
Tarpon
The Tarpon is a world-renowned gamefish, known as The Silver King, due to its massive size and aggressive fight. Tampa Bay is home to both resident and seasonal Tarpon (as part of the annual migration).
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Snook
Snook are hard fighting ambush predators that put on a show and aggressive hook set. This species can be found among the mangroves as well as in open inshore waters when baitfish are running heavy.
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Redfish
Redfish are a sight fishing favorite, as well as a favorite for table fare. These are bottom-feeding fish that will aggressively attack a wide variety of baits. They can be seen pushing water over their backs cruising the shallows.
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Sharks
During the summer months (July, August, and September), Fishin’ Fl. offers exciting shark fishing charters in Tampa Bay. If you have ever wanted to wrestle with a proficient predator, go on a shark fishing charter with Fishin’ Fl.
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Tampa Bay Fishing Charter Locations
FishNFL offers private fishing charters throughout Tampa Bay and the surrounding Gulf Coast. With multiple captains and fishing locations available, we can adjust where we fish based on the season, weather, tides, target species, and current conditions
St. Petersburg Fishing Charters
Fish the waters surrounding St. Petersburg with access to productive flats, mangrove shorelines, passes, beaches, and nearby Gulf waters. Explore our St. Petersburg fishing charters for trips targeting snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, grouper, and other seasonal species.
Clearwater Fishing Charters
Clearwater offers excellent inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing opportunities along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Explore our Clearwater fishing charters for trips targeting snook, redfish, tarpon, grouper, snapper, sharks, and other seasonal species.
Ruskin Fishing Charters
Ruskin provides access to the eastern and southern portions of Tampa Bay, including productive grass flats, mangrove shorelines, channels, and deeper water. Our Ruskin fishing charters target snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, and other Tampa Bay species throughout the year.
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island provides access to the southern end of Tampa Bay, nearby beaches, passes, and Gulf waters. Explore our Anna Maria Island fishing charters for inshore, nearshore, and seasonal fishing opportunities around the island.
Bradenton Fishing Charters
Bradenton anglers have access to the productive waters of southern Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, and the nearby Gulf. Our Bradenton fishing charters offer private trips targeting snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, and other seasonal species
Tampa Fishing Charter FAQs
How much does a Tampa fishing charter cost?
FishNFL offers 4-hour Tampa fishing charters starting at $599 for up to four anglers, 6-hour trips starting at $899, and 8-hour trips starting at $1,199. Pricing can vary by group size and the specific trip you book, so check current availability and trip details when making your reservation.
What fish can you catch in Tampa Bay?
Tampa Bay offers opportunities to catch snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, grouper, snapper, cobia, sharks, and other seasonal species. What we target depends on the time of year, weather, current fishing conditions, and the type of charter you book.
Do you offer inshore and offshore Tampa fishing charters?
Yes. FishNFL offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing charters throughout the Tampa Bay area. Inshore trips typically target species such as snook, redfish, and trout, while nearshore and offshore trips can target grouper, snapper, cobia, sharks, and other Gulf species depending on the season and conditions.
What is the best time of year to fish Tampa Bay?
Tampa Bay offers fishing opportunities year-round, but the best species and techniques change with the seasons. Check our Tampa fishing report for recent catches, current conditions, and seasonal fishing information.
Are FishNFL Tampa fishing charters private?
Yes. FishNFL offers private Tampa fishing charters, meaning the boat and captain are reserved for your group rather than combining you with other parties. With multiple captains and charter options available, we can help match your group to the trip that best fits your plans.
Seasonal & Specialty Trips
FishNFL also offers seasonal and specialty outdoor trips, including Florida scalloping trips, Florida Keys lobstering trips, duck hunting trips, and Tampa bowfishing trips.
Now booking September Tampa grouper fishing charters for anglers looking to target gag grouper, snapper, hogfish, and other offshore reef fish.
We also offer Clearwater fishing charters for anglers looking to fish Florida’s Gulf Coast near Clearwater Beach and the surrounding waters.
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