Redfish Charters In St. Pete
Redfish charters in St Pete routinely come back with a catch of 20 or more – and those are the ones under the size limit! Redfish have been called “the fish that will not quit”. They are muscular and stubborn, the perfect combination for sport fishing. And they are plentiful and biting in Tampa Bay inland waters, all year around.
For a no-obligation conversation about getting you and your friends on one of our Redfish charters in St Pete
Call 727-447-8386 or 727- 510-5226 today
Why redfish are fun to find and challenging to land
They love the inshore grass beds and backcountry flats of the Bay, and they group around structures such as bridge supports. These are the shallow waters Redfish charters in St Pete take you to. Your guide, Captain Sean Tanner, knows them by heart, because he has fished here for nearly three decades. This is where their food is – small marine fish and crustaceans.
When they are ready to feed, they’ll eat whatever you cast their way, from live or cut bait such as sardines and shrimp, to artificial lures. Reds may be easy to tempt, but they are a worthy opponent to reel in. As the water gets shallower, the fight gets more exciting.
The right boat makes Redfish charters in St Pete a successful day of fishing
Redfish spook easily. They’re used to having the shallows to themselves. To get to them, you will be aboard a boat that has been specially-designed for fishing in shallow waters. Our Hewes Bayfisher 18 has the flat bottom and uniquely engineered hull to get you in and out of the backcountry flats. The boat was engineered from the ground up especially for light tackle inshore fishing.
Redfish charters in St Pete always provide the tackle, ice, fishing licenses and all US Coast Guard approved safety equipment. Plus, your guide is one of the safest, most knowledgeable Coast Guard licensed captains in the business.
The right guide makes all the difference
Captain Tanner, who guides Redfish charters in St Pete, not only knows the “hot spots”, but also how tides affect the fishing. You just have to know these waters to locate the Reds as they wait for the tides to carry bait fish, small crabs and shrimp in and out.
That’s the bait to use when it is plentiful in late spring, summer, and early fall – which is peak fishing for Redfish. When live bait becomes difficult to find artificial lures have worked well on Redfish charters in St Pete. They include a gold spoon and jigs.
There is no season, but there are size limits. Anglers are allowed one fish between 18 and 27 inches per person, per day, according to Florida fishing regulations. The best times to fish Redfish here in the Tampa Bay area are the late spring, summer and early fall.
Reds are one of Florida's most dependable shallow water game fish, and one of America's most popular inshore saltwater species. An average adult weighs less than 40 pounds but can top 90 pounds.
Eating what you bring back on Redfish charters in St Pete
Twenty years ago, the Redfish population took a beating from the commercial fishing industry, because “blackened redfish” became a trendy menu item. The fish became expensive and then became scarce. The harvest was closed.
They came back fast and are now open only to recreational fishermen. We’ll ice down your catch to get it back to shore. Redfish have become a popular contest fish, with a tournament tour that includes nearby waters.
You and your pals can have your own tournament aboard Redfish charters in St Pete
Call 727-447-8386 or 727- 510-5226 and see how easy it is to schedule