NEARSHORE FISHING CHARTERS

Nearshore fishing allows the angler to catch hard fighting fish like Kingfish, Mackerel, Tarpon, Bonita, Cobia, Snapper, and Sharks. All while enjoying the views of the shoreline.  There are many artificial reefs to fish off the beaches of Pinellas County.

We offer half-day and whole-day guided fishing charters in Tampa Bay, Boca Ciega Bay, the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Our charter fishing guides can help you catch plenty of keeper-sized fish including, grouper, snook, trout, amber jack, redfish and mangrove snapper. We also offer gamefish charters that target Tarp
on and Shark. You can begin your Fishing Charter Trip from our marina in St. Petersburg, or we can pick you up anywhere in the Tampa Bay area. Capt. Rios has been helping people find fish
and catch fish for over 20 years. Call Captain Rafael Rios at (727) 768-5564 to book your charter fishing trip today.

Guests on the Spanish Sardine Fishing Charter are provided top-of-the-line Star Fishing Rods and Penn Fishing Reels to use during their fishing excursion. This quality equipment assures you the best fishing action while offering reliable and easy operation for every level of angler. You are also welcome to bring your own fishing gear if you’d like. We’ll put you on the fish either way