Private Fishing Charter in Tampa Bay: Inshore Action

Target redfish, snook and tarpon across Tampa Bay's endless flats

A private fishing charter in Tampa Bay where you fish the inshore flats and backwaters with Captain Slobby Joe, who provides all rods, tackle and reels. You pick the duration (4, 6 or 8 hours), and the group size up to six people. Bottled water is included. You arrange your own transportation to the dock.

The experience

Tampa Bay's flats and backwaters hold redfish, snook, tarpon, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, cobia and jack crevalle. Captain Slobby Joe knows these waters inside out and builds each charter around what's biting that day. You'll fish from a boat equipped with multiple rods and reels, and the captain handles the navigation while you focus on the cast and the strike. The bay's shallow, clear water means sight-fishing for species that respond to a well-placed fly or lure.

Charters run 4, 6 or 8 hours depending on what you book, and you can bring up to six people on the boat. All tackle, rods and reels come with the charter. Bottled water is provided. Captain Joe speaks English and Spanish, so language is not a barrier. You'll need to arrange your own way to the dock (public transportation options are available nearby), and the charter works for anglers of any skill level, from first-timers to experienced fishermen.

What’s included

• All fishing rods, tackle and reels.
• bottled water.
• Captain Slobby Joe's guidance in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

9 options

4-hour charter for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 4 hours; groups of 1 to 4 people. Pickup is included.

4-hour charter for 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 4 hours. Pickup is included.

4-hour charter for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 4 hours. Pickup is included.

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6-hour charter for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 6 hours; groups of 1 to 4 people. Pickup is included.

6-hour charter for 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 6 hours. Pickup is included.

6-hour charter for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 6 hours. Pickup is included.

8-hour charter for 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 8 hours; groups of 1 to 4 people. Pickup is included.

8-hour charter for 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 8 hours. Pickup is included.

8-hour charter for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lasts 8 hours. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Slobby Joe Charters

Is this one for you?Book a 4-hour charter if you want a focused morning or afternoon on the water. Choose 6 or 8 hours if you'd rather explore more of the bay and fish multiple locations without rushing. The group size you pick at checkout determines how many people fish the boat, so a smaller group means more space and more one-on-one attention from the captain.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What species can I target on a Tampa Bay fishing charter?

Redfish, snook, tarpon, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, cobia, jack crevalle and mangrove snapper are all available in Tampa Bay's flats and backwaters depending on the season and conditions.

What's included in the charter and what do I need to bring?

Rods, tackle, reels and bottled water are all provided. You don't need to bring fishing gear, but you should arrange your own transportation to the dock and bring sunscreen, a hat and polarized sunglasses if you have them.

How long should I book the charter for?

Charters are available in 4, 6 or 8 hour options. A 4-hour charter works for a morning or afternoon session, while 6 and 8 hour charters give you more time to explore different areas of the bay and increase your chances of connecting with multiple species.

Can I bring a group, and how many people fit on the boat?

The boat accommodates up to six people, so you can bring family or friends. You choose the group size when you book: options range from 4 to 6 anglers depending on the duration you select.