Tampa fishing charters in Tampa Bay can be an exciting adventure for all. Your Tampa bay fishing guide here at Flats and Bay is an experienced Captain who spends well over 200 days per year on the water by either providing charters or scouting for the next one. You will be able to expect being aboard a boat with one of the top full time fishing guides in Tampa, Fl. Your Tampa Bay fishing guide Capt. Steve Betz will instruct you on how to target the species of fish you are after. You will catch a variety of inshore and nearshore species on your fishing adventure. Novice, Pro’s and Families welcome.
Tampa Inshore Fishing
Captain Steve Betz offers Tampa Inshore Fishing Charters targeting all of the coveted inshore species that Tampa Bay has to offer. Whether looking for a day of easy fishing or stalking the shallows for sight fishing opportunities, Flats and Bay Tampa Fishing Charters has you covered!
Tampa Tarpon Fishing
When that time of year arrives for the annual Tarpon migration, the Tampa waters heat up with droves of the Silver Kings. Tampa Tarpon fishing charters are generally available May through August, but do call ahead as these Tampa Tarpon fishing charters can start at any time.
Tampa Bay Fishing
Fishing in Tampa Bay is diverse. From inshore and backcountry fishing for snook, redfish, sea trout and tarpon, to the nearshore zone for snapper, kingfish, grouper, permit, and cobia – Fishing in the state of Florida really doesn’t get any better than what you will find right here in Tampa Bay.
Latest Tampa Fishing Charter Reviews
Captain Steve isn't only genuinely interested in giving you the best fishing experience. He thinks about safety (we had a potential storm coming towards us in there morning) and are experienced enough to change the route when necessary to make sure you get a great...More
PernillaB2048/06/2019
Steve did an awesome job with our crew.. he was knowledgeable and very patient with our learning curve. This was our first time fishing in this type of water. We caught plenty of fish and our snapper dinner that night was so YUMMY! I would...More
Kristin R8/02/2019
We have taken our boys fishing off local piers and bridges, but we never caught anything other than seaweed. We decided to take them out on the water with someone more experienced... and what an experience!! Captain Steve was beyond great!! We all caught fish...More
2CoolBeans7/24/2019
I fish all around Florida with guides and Steve is top notch. When we got on board, the bait-well was full- which is always a good sign. My daughter and I caught 7 mangrove snapper, a couple of just undersized grouper and a Cobia all...More
billsE1387ZO7/15/2019
Tampa Fishing
Tampa, Florida is home to a year-round fishery that is located in the heart of the states largest open water estuary – Tampa Bay. In this, Tampa inshore and nearshore fishing is a non-stop action-packed adventure that can take place any time of the year.
This fishery is one of the most diverse in the entire state of Florida. Home to snook, redfish, seatrout, tarpon, spanish mackerel, several species of grouper and snapper, cobia, flounder, jack crevalle, black drum, and so much more. Tampa Bay itself covers over 400 square miles of water that houses four Aquatic Preserves. According to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program website, there are over 200 resident fish species in total here.
“The Tampa Bay area is home to some of the state’s best snook and mackerel fishing. Snook like to lay up against structures like bridges and pier pilings, and Tampa Bay has plenty of such structures.” ~ USA Today
For fisherman, Tampa offers a multitude of fishing trip types. From heavy tackle tarpon and shark fishing to light or fly tackle backcountry and flats fishing. Live bait or artificial, fisherman and families from all walks of life can find their next fishing adventure right here in Tampa Bay.
The Latest Tampa Bay Fishing Reports from Captain Steve
August and September Fishing
August and September Fishing is very good. On our charters we catch a variety of fish this time of year. Mangrove Snapper are the number one target species for customers who like to take fish home to eat. We target the all year long but...
18 September, 2019Tampa Bay Fishing Awesome!
The Tampa Bay Fishing has been Awesome! We have had some very nice catches with some awesome customers both new and repeat clients who have been supporting us over the years. Snapper, Grouper and Mackerel have been on the main menu. You may be asking...
25 July, 2019Great May Catches Grouper Season Opens
Words can not really describe how good the fishing has been in May. The month is coming to an end and as I sit here and write this report I reflect back on the last few weeks and think about the awesome customers and some...
28 May, 2019
Popular Tampa Bay Species
Snook
Snook, aka Line-Siders, are the inshore bruisers here in Tampa Bay. This is an ambush predator who can be found primarily along the mangrove root systems, but plenty are regularly caught chasing prey in the backcountry.
Redfish
Red Drum, aka Redfish, are one of the staples here in Tampa Bay. This species is one of the many who utilizes Tampa Bay’s estuary system for breeding through adulthood. In this, this is a year-round species that offers anglers all day excitement and drag screaming runs.
Sea Trout
Sea Trout are an abundant species here in Tampa Bay. This fish readily strikes both live and artificial baits. It is both a local favorite, as well as a favorite of our fishing charter guests from all over. Sea Trout also makes excellent table fare with its delicate white meat, and has generous limits set by the state.
Tarpon
Tampa is home to a well known Tarpon fishery. Tampa Bay is the states largest open-water estuary, in this – resident tarpon are available all year from juvenile to small adult. Throughout the summer Tampa Bay is also home to the yearly Tarpon migration.
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Book Your Tampa Fishing Charter
Ready for a relaxing day on the water with the calming sounds of a screaming drag?
Depending on the season, spring, winter, summer or fall you can expect to catch a wide variety of species with your Tampa Bay fishing guide Capt. Steve Betz on a 1/2, 3/4 or full day fishing charters out of Tampa, Fl.
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