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Fishing Charter Rates in Tampa Bay & Ruskin, FL
Salty Scales Charter Rates
Fishing charter rates in Tampa Bay, Florida vary depending on trip length, target species, and the type of fishing experience you’re looking for. Below, you’ll find all of Salty Scales’ fishing packages, designed to accommodate everything from quick inshore trips to full-day adventures on the water.
GREAT FOR FAMILIES
Half Day Tampa Fishing Charter
4-Hour Inshore Fishing Charter
$600
Our 4-hour Tampa Bay fishing charter is perfect for families, beginners, and anglers looking for action without committing to a full day on the water. This trip focuses primarily on inshore fishing around mangroves, oyster bars, flats, and river cuts targeting species such as snook, redfish, speckled trout, snapper, and seasonal favorites.
All rods, reels, tackle, bait, licenses, and safety equipment are included — just bring drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and a great attitude.
Whether you’re new to fishing or looking to sharpen your skills, this trip delivers a fun, hands-on experience with expert guidance from Capt. Joshua Taylor.
Show up. Fish hard. Make memories. 🎣
MOST POPULAR
3/4 Day Tampa Fishing Charter
6-Hour Inshore Fishing Charter
$800
Our 6-hour Tampa Bay fishing charter gives you the extra time needed to truly dial in the bite and explore multiple productive areas. This trip allows us to fish both inshore structure and, depending on conditions, nearshore waters — targeting species such as snook, redfish, trout, snapper, grouper (season permitting), and other seasonal favorites.
The added time increases flexibility with tides, weather, and feeding windows, giving you a stronger opportunity at bigger fish and steadier action throughout the day.
If you want more time on the water, more opportunity, and a deeper Tampa Bay fishing experience, the 6-hour trip is the sweet spot. 🎣
Full Day Tampa Fishing Charter
8-Hour Inshore Fishing Charter
$1,000
Our 8-hour full day Tampa Bay fishing charter is the ultimate experience for anglers who want maximum opportunity and flexibility on the water. With a full day, we can chase the best bite available — whether that means dialing in the inshore slam, targeting trophy snook and redfish.
The extended time allows us to fish multiple tides, adjust to changing conditions, and move as needed to stay on productive water. It’s ideal for serious anglers, groups looking for variety, or anyone wanting the full Tampa Bay fishing experience without rushing.
All rods, reels, tackle, bait, licenses, and safety equipment are included. Just bring food, drinks, sunscreen, and a readiness to battle quality fish.
If you want the most complete and rewarding day possible, the full day charter delivers. 🎣
OFFSHORE ADVENTURE
Offshore Tampa Fishing Charter
Offshore Fishing Charter
$1,300
Our 8–10 hour offshore fishing charter is built for anglers who want to venture beyond the bay and target bigger, hard-fighting Gulf species. This trip takes us to offshore reefs, wrecks, and natural ledges where we focus on snapper, grouper (season permitting), hogfish, amberjack, kingfish, and other seasonal pelagics.
With extended time and greater range, we can run farther, fish deeper structure, and maximize productive feeding windows. Offshore trips offer heavier tackle, bigger baits, and serious pull-downs — perfect for anglers ready for a true Gulf battle.
If you’re looking for bigger fish, deeper water, and a full-throttle fishing experience, this is the trip. 🎣
Reserve Your Fishing Charter
To reserve your date, simply use the booking form above:
- Choose your desired fishing trip.
- Select your preferred date and confirm availability.
- Click Book to reserve your trip.
We accept cash, Cash App, Venmo, and credit cards.
Cash App: cash.app/$saltyscales
Venmo: @Joshua-Taylor-SS
Credit Cards: Accepted with a 3% processing fee.
Deposit Information
A $100 deposit is required to secure your selected charter date. Your reservation is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.
If the Captain determines that weather or water conditions are unsafe for your scheduled trip, your deposit will be fully refundable or may be applied toward a rescheduled date.
Weather-related cancellations are made at the Captain’s discretion with safety as the top priority.
Gear Up Before Your Trip
Want to look good and stay comfortable on the water? Pick up a premium Salty Scales fishing shirt before your charter.
We look forward to getting you on the water and creating an unforgettable Tampa Bay fishing experience!
Know Before You Go
Most trips depart early, typically around 6:00 a.m., though the exact time is at the captain’s discretion. Leaving at sunrise takes advantage of the unique low-light conditions that often produce better fishing while also helping you beat the heat of the day.
Inshore trips typically require only short runs of a couple of miles at most. Offshore trips burn considerably more fuel and can involve round-trip runs of up to 100 miles.
Fishing time varies by package, but the captain always focuses on maximizing time with lines in the water. Every run is planned based on conditions, tides, wind, and the season.
The species you catch will vary based on the package and season. Common targets include:
- Inshore: Redfish, snook, speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper, tarpon, and cobia
- Offshore: Hogfish, gag grouper, red grouper, kingfish, sharks, goliath grouper, lane snapper, flounder, and more
What’s Included
- All necessary fishing licenses
- Premium rods, reels, and tackle
- Bait and terminal gear
- Safety equipment
- Fish cleaning (filleted and bagged at the end of the trip)
Just bring yourself, sunscreen, drinks, and a cooler for your catch. We’ll take care of the rest.
Absolutely. We love getting kids involved in the outdoors and proudly operate as a kid-friendly, Christian charter.
Offshore waters can get rough, but not on a Salty Scales charter. We carefully plan offshore trips around favorable wind and weather conditions and stay constantly alert to ensure your day is both safe and comfortable.
