Delivering 5 Star Fishing Charters!
Rated the best in Tampa Bay by TripAdvisor and Google
Call or Text 813-245-4738 to check charter availability
Take a kid fishing! We specialize in family oriented fishing charters. The memories you can make with your family on a fishing charter are gifts that last a lifetime. We have seen so many positive emotions (laughter, joy, excitement, etc.) from our “fishing families” that we consider them to be a gift to us as well and we would be honored to share this experience with you and your family.
Watch the “Can’t Miss, Adorable” video of our client’s daughter (Avery) make a deal with our First Mate. If she kisses the bait and catches a Redfish he will have to dive into the water. The excitement, joy and fun exemplify our goal in providing you with the unforgettable memories that last a lifetime!
Click Here to Watch Avery Catch a Huge Redfish
We accommodate families visiting from the north, as well as locals who are looking to get out and enjoy the amazing fishery Tampa Bay has to offer. We guide fishermen, fisher ladies and all different kinds of groups including, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, guys fun day off of work, business travelers, advanced anglers, novice anglers. All are welcome to enjoy the beauty of Tampa Bay on a fishing charter with Tampa Fishing Charters®, Inc.
We are also very thankful and elated about another gift we received! The red tide never affected our fishing charters. We were running very strong through summer and spring as it pertains to quantity of healthy fish caught as compared to last year so we were very thankful we could continue to provide our clients with very successful charters. While some of our beach communities were impacted and the economy took an intermediate hit, Tampa Bay and its environment are as healthy as it could possibly be.
We are confident and have no worries that our winter time visitors will be here right on schedule around Thanksgiving trickling down from the north to escape the cold weather and enjoy some of Florida’s Sunshine and brisk fishing weather! The winter birds are starting to show up as the weather gently cools down the heat (water and air) on Tampa Bay.
We know the season of fall is on us when the typical daylight savings falls back and our favorite huge white pelicans show up pounding schools of baitfish all over the bay. The water temperature has dropped about 10° in the last two weeks and this makes for some incredible fishing. It really fires them up and gets them frisky and turns on their appetites on. Many bottlenose dolphin are swimming in and out of the estuaries and around the bay with their pups which is also another strong indicator fishing is very “hot” right now.
To sum up this blog we’ve talked about some important things including memories to make with your family and children, a healthy and vibrant fishing environment on Tampa Bay and our desire and mission to provide you with an experience that will last a lifetime (and pictures to prove it, LOL). Anybody who loves doing an activity will always say something along these lines…
No matter how many times we do it. No matter how many times we see it. No matter how many times we experience it. This just never gets old!
Assuring you our best of attention at all times,
The Captains and Crew of Tampa Fishing Charters®, Inc.
Tampa Fishing Charters®, Inc. delivers the best charters fishing experience in the Tampa Bay area. We’ve been fishing these waters for over 30 years and we would love to be your guide on your next fishing adventure. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to create a memorable fishing trip, but don’t just take our word for it.
We have hundreds of raving reviews across the web from our customers.
280+ Google Reviews – 5 star Rating
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260+ TripAdvisor Reviews – 5 Star Rating
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Tampa Fishing Charters®, Inc. has assembled a fleet and expert team of Charter Captains and First Mates to provide you with a fishing experience second to none. All charters always include an experienced Captain and First Mate to ensure we provide you with the highest level of service. Most other charter companies do not include a mate but we feel the added support and experience provides our customers with optimal “hook time” and the highest level in attention to detail and quality of service.
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Owner and Sr. Captain Oliver O’Riordan is an expert fishing guide specializing on the pristine waters of Tampa Bay and its abundant estuaries. With three strategic locations covering virtually the entirety of Tampa Bay, Tampa Fishing Charters, Inc. offers customers the full spectrum of convenience and years of angling experience, strengths and knowledge. Downtown Tampa (north Tampa Bay), Apollo Beach (central Tampa Bay) and Ruskin (south Tampa Bay) are convenient locations traveling from any direction in Florida.
Tampa Fishing Charters®, Inc. offers three convenient locations:
- Downtown Tampa / Harbour Island
401 Channelside Walk Way Tampa, FL 33602 - Apollo Beach / Lands End Marina
1220 Apollo Beach Blvd. Apollo Beach, FL 33572 - Ruskin / The Resort and Club at Little Harbor
606 Seagrape Dr. Ruskin, FL 33570
Captain Oliver and his captains are U.S.C.G. licensed and insured specializing in light tackle, trolling, and bottom fishing in search of Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Shark, Tripletail, Permit, Pompano, and Mackerel among other species. If you are interested in Deep Sea Fishing not a problem, Tampa Fishing Charters, Inc. will make sure you get lined up with a 5 Star rated Deep Sea Fishing Charter for world class fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Our Blog Page and Photo Gallery will provide you an in depth view of what our customers our catching. We also provide full service expert fish cleaning at no additional charge so you can take your bounty home and enjoy your catch by grilling, baking or frying some of the tastiest fresh fish you will ever have. We have also partnered with numerous local restaurants that will prepare your lunch or dinner for you in what is called the “Hook & Cook” experience.
Here is a list of our “Hook & Cook” Partner Restaurants:
– Carmines Dining & Entertainment
– Tampa Marrriot Waterside Hotel & Marina
– Hattrick s Tavern
– The Dog House & More
– Salty Shamrock
– Café Dufrain
– Spain Restaurant & Toma Bar
And many others depending on your location and dining preferences!
Our goal is to share as much fishing and local knowledge as possible while providing safety and comfort to offer fishing trips of a lifetime to individuals seeking the saltwater angling experience. A firm believer in conservation, we are an advocate for proper catch and release techniques for all game fish not within the size, bag limits, and harvest periods according the guidelines of state laws. Of course, when you catch those keeper fish we will clean and bag the catch. We also offer video, photography and full size life like mounts. Let’s fish Tampa Bay and its estuaries! We truly believe (and so do our 5 star ratings from our customers) we are the finest Tampa Bay, Florida fishing charter experience around.
Delivering 5 Star Fishing Charters!
Rated the best in Tampa Bay by TripAdvisor and Google
Call or Text 813-245-4738 to check charter availability