- How far out
- Bays, flats & passes (protected)
- Water & comfort
- Calm — best for avoiding seasickness
- Trip length
- 4–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout
- Best for
- Families, kids, first-timers
- Boat
- Shallow-draft bay boat
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $700–$1,400
Deep Sea Fishing on Anna Maria Island & Tampa Bay
Deep Sea Fishing Charters on Anna Maria Island
From nearshore Gulf reefs to federally licensed offshore runs — find the deep sea trip that fits your crew.
Choose Your Deep Sea Trip
Offshore fishing offers the ultimate experience for anglers seeking deep-sea thrills and big rewards. Our 31T Contender center console, equipped with a restroom and designed for long-distance travel, ensures your comfort and convenience while you fish. With expert guidance and top-tier equipment, you'll target prized species such as Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, and Amberjack.
Our Trips Include
- Bait & Tackle
- Federal Offshore Permit and Licenses
- Bottled Water
- Bag & Filet any Legal Catch
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6 Hour Offshore
Perfect for anglers seeking an action-packed adventure, this trip takes you into the Gulf of Mexico to target prized species like snapper, grouper, and kingfish, all while enjoying breathtaking views just offshore.
$ 1,800 up to 6 -
8 Hour Offshore
For those ready to dive deeper, this full-day excursion explores more remote fishing spots, giving you ample time to reel in trophy-sized catches such as amberjack, gag grouper, and blackfin tuna.
$ 2,200 up to 6
Inshore · Nearshore · Deep Sea · Tarpon · Fly
How This Trip Compares
Still weighing your options? Here's how this charter stacks up against our other fishing trips.
| Inshore Calm, protected water — the easygoing favorite for families and first-timers. | Nearshore The deep-sea thrill without the long haul — big-fish action a few miles off the beach. | You're viewing Deep Sea The full-day, far-out trophy hunt — our most in-demand trip, and it books up fast. | Tarpon A bucket-list battle with the “Silver King” — our signature seasonal trip. | Fly The purest test of skill — sight-casting the flats with a fly rod. | |
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| How far out | Bays, flats & passes (protected) | 1–9 miles off the beach | 30–100 miles offshore | Nearshore — Egmont Key & Skyway | Inshore flats & mangrove creeks |
| Water & comfort | Calm — best for avoiding seasickness | Light chop, still close to shore | Open Gulf — for experienced crews | Light chop, close to shore | Calm, protected water |
| Trip length | 4–8 hrs (half or full day) | 4–6 hrs (half day) | 6–8 hrs (full day) | 6–8 hrs (half or full day) | 4–8 hrs (half or full day) |
| You'll catch | Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout | King & Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, cobia | Red snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna | Tarpon — the “Silver King” | Snook & redfish on the fly |
| Best for | Families, kids, first-timers | The deep-sea feel, easier to book | Hardcore anglers & trophy hunters | Anglers chasing a trophy fight | Fly anglers & technique lovers |
| Boat | Shallow-draft bay boat | 24′ center console with tower | 31′ Contender with restroom | 24′ center console with tower | Shallow-draft bay boat |
| Season | Open all year | Open all year | Open all year | Seasonal — spring & summer | Open all year |
| Price | $700–$1,400 | $1,000–$1,200 | $1,800–$2,200 | $1,200–$1,600 | $700–$1,400 |
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- How far out
- 1–9 miles off the beach
- Water & comfort
- Light chop, still close to shore
- Trip length
- 4–6 hrs (half day)
- You'll catch
- King & Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, cobia
- Best for
- The deep-sea feel, easier to book
- Boat
- 24′ center console with tower
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $1,000–$1,200
- How far out
- 30–100 miles offshore
- Water & comfort
- Open Gulf — for experienced crews
- Trip length
- 6–8 hrs (full day)
- You'll catch
- Red snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna
- Best for
- Hardcore anglers & trophy hunters
- Boat
- 31′ Contender with restroom
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $1,800–$2,200
- How far out
- Nearshore — Egmont Key & Skyway
- Water & comfort
- Light chop, close to shore
- Trip length
- 6–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Tarpon — the “Silver King”
- Best for
- Anglers chasing a trophy fight
- Boat
- 24′ center console with tower
- Season
- Seasonal — spring & summer
- Price
- $1,200–$1,600
- How far out
- Inshore flats & mangrove creeks
- Water & comfort
- Calm, protected water
- Trip length
- 4–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Snook & redfish on the fly
- Best for
- Fly anglers & technique lovers
- Boat
- Shallow-draft bay boat
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $700–$1,400
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