Tampa Fishing Charters

Captain Bill Johnson offers guided light-tackle, inshore and back country fishing charters in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Sarasota, Florida. Captain Bill is an experienced back country fishing guide targeting the most popular inshore sport fish species including tarpon, snook, redfish, cobia, shark, trout, mackerel, and more. If something is biting, Captain Bill knows how to reel it in.

Tampa Bay backcountry and Inshore fishing

The flats and shallows of the Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg area are some of the most consistently fertile and productive waters of the Florida Gulf Coast. The many creeks and rivers feeding into the grass flats and mangrove lined shorelines attract huge numbers of giant tarpon, one of the most prized catches in the Tampa Bay, as well as healthy populations of a number of sport fish species. There is plenty of opportunity for some real rod-bending excitement when you drop a line in Tampa Bay.

Captain Bill has been a professional guide in the Tampa/ Clearwater/ St. Petersburg area for over 15 years and has been fishing these waters his entire life. He is happy to share his extensive knowledge with his clients-from first-time angler to experienced fishermen- to ensure they have an exciting and memorable fishing experience.

Tampa Bay’s crystal clear water, blue skies and gorgeous beaches and shorelines are a perfect backdrop for some truly outstanding fishing action. Book a ½ day, ¾ day, or full day fishing charter with Captain Bill today and experience some of the world’s best back country fishing in Tampa Bay.

Fishing Tampa

Fishing in the Tampa Bay area has been an iconic experience for many visitors and locals alike. Tampa Bay fishing can be a once in a lifetime venture or something you make a tradition of doing year after year. Whether you are a novice fisherman or an experienced one, Tampa fishing charters can take you on a memorable, exciting expedition that you will be sure to talk about for years to come. Tampa fishing guide Captain Jon has the knowledge of the area and experience in fishing to ensure you will be safe and have fun in your pursuit of king mackerel, albacore or various types of snapper.

Tampa Fishing Guide Ready to Put You on the Fish

Your Tampa fishing guide trip can be in shallow waters close to the shore, which is especially good for those that might be timid upon their first outing, or it can be an exciting deep sea fishing venture in search of sharks and king mackerel. Captain Jon's seagoing adventures have been known to score in excess of ten to fifteen hookups in one day, sometimes even more, during the May through July season. Tampa fishing charters are designed to show you a good time while you soak up the sunshine on the water.

The fishing in Tampa Bay is rich due to the sparkling waters, miles and miles of mangrove trees and spacious grass flats. This environment is home to many different marine species, making it a beautiful cycle of life to support the various types of fish out in the ocean. Tampa fishing guide Captain Jon is familiar with the area and brings his own enjoyment of fishing to the experience. His morning begins with catching bait in the rich concentration of bait all around the Tampa Bay area. Being located in such a rich, luscious area means the Tampa fishing charters have much to offer fishermen of all walks of life and experience.

From shark fishing in pursuit of tiger sharks or hammerheads to the varieties of grouper and snapper found in the area, there is something for everyone to chase. Tampa fishing charters can provide you and your group with an experience to remember for a lifetime. Many families or groups come back again and again, making the fishing expeditions a tradition while others enjoy a once in a lifetime event they'll remember for years to come.

Tampa Fishing Report

April 4, 2012