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Questions about a trip, a date or a group? Call or text Captain Phil directly. He'd rather answer a question now than have you wondering at the dock. Ready to go? $150 books your date online.

Cancel 48 hours or more before departure for a full refund. Private charters for up to 6 guests.

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Pickup locations

Most trips leave from Ruskin. Pickup and drop-off are also available in southeast Tampa Bay, central Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Southeast · main meeting pointRuskin540 Bahia Beach Blvd., Ruskin, FL 33570Directions →
SoutheastHook’s Restaurant611 Destiny Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570Directions →
Central TampaHula Bay5210 W Tyson Ave., Tampa, FL 33611Directions →
St. PetersburgPinellas PointPinellas Point Dr. S & Sunshine Skyway Ln. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711Directions →

Somewhere else? Captain Phil can pick you up or drop you off at almost any Tampa Bay dock with a pier. Call (813) 416-6296 or add it to your booking notes. More on routes →

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.

Morning trip Morning Inshore Charter Early departure
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.