St. Petersburg inshore fishing charters
Redfish, snook, seatrout and tarpon on the Tampa Bay flats and Boca Ciega Bay.
Book a local captain for an inshore trip on the grass flats, mangroves and bridges around St. Petersburg. Trips start at $600 for 4 hours, $800 for 6 hours and $1,000 for 8 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Book your inshore trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour inshore charter
6-hour inshore charter
8-hour inshore charter
Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What can you catch inshore fishing in St. Petersburg?
iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour inshore trips around St. Petersburg on Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay for redfish, snook, spotted seatrout and tarpon. Trips start at $600 for 4 hours, $800 for 6 hours and $1,000 for 8 hours. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
Reviews from St. Petersburg trips
5.02 reviewsfrom iOutdoors trips around St. Petersburg. These reviews will show here as they come in
Go fish with Cat. Nick Pasquarello!
My buddy Mike and I wanted a chance to catch a trophy largemouth as well as our first peacock bass. Capt. Nick wasted no time in putting us on both. We had a great time, caught lots of fish and enjoyed Cat. Nick's company. On my next visit, I will use Capt. Nick Pasquarello again!
FarAway58566891706 · May 2019
Go fish with Cat. Nick Pasquarello!
My buddy Mike and I wanted a chance to catch a trophy largemouth as well as our first peacock bass. Capt. Nick wasted no time in putting us on both. We had a great time, caught lots of fish, and enjoyed Cat. Nick's company. On my next visit, I will use Capt. Nick Pasquarello again!
FarAway58 · May 2019
What’s biting inshore by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Redfish and seatrout in the rivers and creeks
- Sheepshead around structure
Spring Mar–May
- Snook move to the flats and passes
- Tarpon start to show late in the spring
Summer Jun–Aug
- Tarpon and snook
- Early and late in the day is best
Fall Sep–Nov
- Redfish school on the flats
- Snook and trout feed up
Fish you can catch inshore in St. Petersburg
Redfish, snook, seatrout and tarpon. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Redfish
Red drumOn the grass flats and oyster bars, often in shallow water.
Snook
Common snookAround mangroves, docks and passes. Seasons and size limits apply.
Spotted seatrout
Speckled troutOver the grass flats, good for families.
Tarpon
Silver kingBig, jumping fish, best in late spring and summer. Catch and release.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Inshore trips fish the Tampa Bay flats, Boca Ciega Bay and the mangroves and bridges around St. Petersburg.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip.
More trips nearby: Tampa inshore fishing.
St. Petersburg inshore fishing questions
How much does an inshore fishing charter in St. Petersburg cost?
Trips start at $600 for 4 hours, $800 for 6 hours and $1,000 for 8 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch inshore in St. Petersburg?
Redfish, snook, spotted seatrout and tarpon. What bites depends on the season and the tide.
Where do St. Petersburg inshore trips go?
The Tampa Bay flats, Boca Ciega Bay and the mangroves and bridges around the city. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.
Which trip length should I pick?
4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.
Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?
Yes. Inshore trips fish calmer, protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Nearby inshore fishing trips
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