Meet Captain Phil Pegley.
Your guide for fishing and hunting around Tampa Bay. With more than 25 years of local knowledge, Captain Phil brings his own approach to inshore and nearshore light-tackle sportfishing, and coaches every guest, from first-timers to seasoned anglers.
USCG-licensed captain. Private charters for up to 6 guests, picked up all around Tampa Bay.
Light tackle, local water, no fixed routes
Most of Phil's days are spent inshore and nearshore on light tackle. He reads the tide, the wind and the bait, then runs where the fish are actually feeding.
- Inshore. Redfish, snook and trout on Tampa Bay's flats and mangroves.
- Big game. He isn't afraid to chase tarpon, sharks and the mighty goliath grouper.
- Every level. Patient with a first-timer, relentless with a tarpon. He coaches every cast, hookset and fish.
What you can do with Phil
Tampa Bay all year, plus seasonal Key West lobstering and duck season Cast & Blast trips.
Inshore charters
Morning, afternoon or all-day trips on the flats and mangroves. From $550 for 1–2 guests.
See inshore trips →Tarpon
The silver king. Migrating giants peak May through July. From $700.
See the tarpon trip →Sharks
Blacktips, bull sharks and hammerheads on heavy tackle. From $700.
See the shark trip →Goliath grouper
Fish that can top 400 pounds, pulled off the bay’s structure. From $700.
See the goliath trip →Key West lobstering
Snorkel the reefs for spiny lobster and fish between dives. Seasonal.
See lobstering →Cast & Blast
A duck hunt and a fishing charter on the same day, 10% off both. Duck season only.
See how it works →Duck hunting
Guided hunts on Tampa Bay and Lake Toho with Duck Hunting Charters.
Visit Duck Hunting Charters →Family, business & nonprofit
Private trips built around your group: a family day, a client outing or a fundraiser.
See group charters →Recent catches
Real guests, real fish, photographed on Captain Phil's boat.
Ask Phil about any of them
Captain Phil has a story for most spots on the bay. Read a few before your trip.
Book a charter
Just $150 books your date. Private charters with Captain Phil Pegley, USCG licensed with 25+ years on the water. We pick you up all around Tampa Bay: Ruskin, Hula Bay, St. Petersburg Landing, O'Neal's Marina, Hook's Restaurant, or almost any dock with a pier.
Shark, goliath grouper and tarpon are specialty charters: from $700 for up to 2 people per four-hour block, plus $50 per additional person. All day is $300 more. Choose it as an option when you book in the calendar. Questions? Call (813) 416-6296.
Pick your date and time in the calendar Out early on calm water for redfish, snook and trout, and back with your catch cleaned by midday. The easiest trip to fit around a vacation. $550for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6$150 to book · balance on pickup Check dates Afternoon trip Afternoon Inshore Charter Afternoon departure
Pick your date and time in the calendar A later start for a slow morning. Fish the afternoon tide on Tampa Bay's flats and mangroves, then head to dinner with a fresh catch. $550for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6$150 to book · balance on pickup Check dates All-day trip All-Day Inshore Charter Full day on the water
Pick your date and time in the calendar Time to work more spots, follow the tides, and chase bigger fish. The trip for anglers who want the whole day. $750for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6$150 to book · balance on pickup Check dates Seasonal · Tampa Bay Cast & Blast Duck Hunt + Fishing Nov. 21 – Jan. 31
Duck season only (approximate dates) Two bookings, one day: a duck hunt and a fishing charter with the same captain. Hunt in the morning and fish in the afternoon, or the other way around. Save 10%on the total of both bookings Hunt: 1 hunter$3502 hunters$300 each3 hunters$250 each Plus the fishing charter, from $550 See how it works Seasonal · Key West Lobstering Key West Lobstering July 15 – Aug. 31
Florida Keys, not Tampa Bay Snorkel the shallow reefs and ledges for spiny lobster, and fish between dives. All ages welcome. $700for 1 or 2 guests+$50 for each additional guest, up to a max of 6 Check dates
Meeting point. 540 Bahia Beach Blvd., Ruskin, FL 33570, or a pickup at Hula Bay, St. Petersburg Landing, O'Neal's Marina, Hook's Restaurant (611 Destiny Dr., Ruskin) or almost any Tampa Bay dock with a pier. Add it in your booking notes.
Pricing. Morning or afternoon: $550 for 1–2 guests. All day: $750 for 1–2 guests. Key West lobstering: $700 for 1–2 guests. Each additional guest is $50, up to 6. Cast & Blast is two bookings, a duck hunt and a fishing charter, with 10% off the total.
Cancellation. Cancel 48 hours or more before departure for a full refund.
Good to know. Kids and first-timers are welcome. There's no bathroom on the boat, but in Tampa Bay we're never more than about 10 minutes from one.
Questions? Call (813) 416-6296 or email Captain Phil.