Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Charters

Tampa, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the backwaters of Hillsborough and Tampa Bay
  • Fishing in one of Florida's most popular cities
  • Diversity of nearshore, flats, and backcountry fishing
  • Experience the unique ecosystem found in downtown Tampa
  • Plenty of fishing opportunities even on windy days

Meeting Point

Your local Tampa charter captain will meet you at the 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.

Meeting point

5108 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611 , United States

End point

End Point

Your local Tampa charter captain will meet you at the 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.

Meeting point

5108 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Tampa

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

Duration 15 minutes
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Gandy Boat Ramp

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.

Duration 240 minutes
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Old Tampa Bay

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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Tampa Bay

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

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

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

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

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Consider visiting Busch Gardens nearby.
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    Bring snacks, as food is not included.
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    Wear sun protection, it's sunny out.
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    Check the fishing season for best catches.
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    Explore local restaurants after fishing.

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