Guided Fishing Charters in Tampa, FL
Private inshore charters with Captain Phil Pegley, 25+ years on Tampa Bay. Whether you're a seasoned angler or reeling in your first catch, the rods, bait and licenses are on the boat. You just show up.
Just $150 holds your date. Half-day trips from $550 · all day from $750.
We Go Where They're Biting
No fixed routes. Captain Phil runs to wherever redfish, snook, trout and tarpon are feeding that day, and never skimps on fuel to get you there.
Tampa inshore charters →
A Charter for Every Crew
Pros or first-timers, kids or clients: every trip is private and built around your group.
25+ Years at the Wheel
USCG-licensed Captain Phil Pegley knows every flat, mangrove and channel on Tampa Bay, and he's just as good with a first-timer as with a tarpon.
Meet Captain Phil →Choose Your Trip. Pick Your Day.
Private inshore charters on Tampa Bay for up to six guests. Just $150 books your date, and rods, bait, tackle and fishing licenses are all included.
What Our Guests Say
Families, friends and teams who've fished Tampa Bay with Captain Phil.
Your Fishing Adventure Starts Here
Tampa Bay is one of Florida's great inshore fisheries, and Reel Escapes puts you right in the middle of it. Captain Phil plans every trip around your group: chase a trophy snook, introduce the kids to their first redfish, or just enjoy the mangroves, the dolphins and a day on the open water.
- Private charters for up to six guests
- Rods, bait, tackle and licenses on the boat
- Pickup around the bay, from Ruskin to St. Pete
- Your catch cleaned before you head home
A Charter for Every Crew
Every trip is private, so the day runs at your group's speed.
Family Charters
Calm inshore water, a captain who loves teaching kids, and memories that beat any theme park.
Family charters →
Business & Teams
You could go golfing. Or you could close the deal on the water and make a lasting impression.
Business charters →
Nonprofit Outings
Family days, fundraisers and donor thank-yous for pediatric cancer, cystic fibrosis and conservation groups.
Nonprofit charters →Year-Round Fishing Charters in Tampa Bay
At Reel Escapes, fishing is more than a hobby; it's a way of life. From casting lines to reeling in your prize, Captain Phil is by your side with tips that improve your skills and your odds.
Are you after the mighty tarpon? The hard-fighting snook? The elusive redfish? Tampa Bay delivers in every season, from inshore flats to nearshore structure. Pick your target:
CastandBlast
Hunt diving ducks at first light, then fish the afternoon tide. One captain, one full day on Tampa Bay.
Save 10%when you book both halves of the dayWho You'll Fish With
Meet Captain Phil
25+ years of local knowledge in inshore and nearshore light-tackle fishing. He's not afraid to chase tarpon, sharks and the mighty Goliath grouper.
About Captain Phil →
Boat & Equipment
A 23' 6" custom Dorado hybrid bay boat, Bull Bay custom rods, and safety gear we never skimp on.
See the boat →
Real Fishing Stories from Captain Phil
Storms, fog in a shipping lane, a marlin that could sink the boat. Decades of true stories from Tampa Bay to Key West. Ask him about any of them on your trip.
Seasonal · Key West
Key West Lobstering
Every summer, Captain Phil runs lobster charters out of Key West, home of the famous two-day mini-season. Read the stories, then the full guide to seasons, permits and gear.
Tips, Guides & Know-How
Get more out of your day on the water, and out of your catch.
Pick a Trip. Pick a Day.
Private inshore charters on Tampa Bay for up to six guests. Just $150 books your date, and rods, bait, tackle and fishing licenses are all included.
Find What You Need
Book a Charter$150 holds your date. Half-day from $550.
Meet Captain Phil25+ years on Tampa Bay.
Common RoutesWhere we fish, and for what.
Family ChartersBetter than any amusement park.
Key West LobsteringSeasonal trips in the Keys.
FAQPickup, safety, what to bring.
Call(813) 416-6296
Emailcptphilpegley@gmail.com
