Gulf of Mexico Fishing Charters
Millions of people come to Florida each year to fish the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With its ideal climate year-round and many different fish species, the Gulf of Mexico is a world-class destination for catching gamefish and seafood.
World Famous Fishing
The most famous of the fish species, the one that put Florida on the map as the best fishing destination is the famous Grouper. Grouper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the best. Groupers are hard fighters. Other fish we target out in the Gulf of Mexico are Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, grey snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Porgy, Hogfish, Barracuda, Permit, Tarpon, Triple Tail, Cobia, Amber Jack, Bonita, sharks, and Pompano just to name a few of the hundreds of species that calls the Gulf of Mexico home.
Minutes from Catching Fish
Spanish Sardine Fishing Charters is based at O’Neill’s Marina in St. Petersburg, FL, just a few minutes boat ride from the Gulf of Mexico. We offer half-day and whole-day guided fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico. Our experienced charter fishing guides can help you catch plenty of keeper-sized fish including the famous Grouper. We also offer gamefish charters that target Tarpon and Shark. You can begin your Gulf of Mexico 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 and catch fish for over 20 years. Call Captain Rafael Rios at (727) 768-5564 to book your charter fishing trip today.
Gulf of Mexico Fishing Tackle
Guests on the Spanish Sardine Fishing Charters 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.
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.