Whether you are looking for a family getaway or an offshore fishing adventure, Gulf City fishing charters will put you in the best spots.
You can reel_in Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.
Good to Know
- Average inshore price $436 for 4-hour trip / 2 anglers
- Average offshore price $682 for 4-hour trip / 2 anglers
- Number of fishing charters 103 in Gulf City and nearby cities
- Best months for fishing June, July and May
Inshore fishing charters in Gulf City
Gulf City waters give a unique inshore fishing experience all year round.
Bays, intels, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for an experience of a lifetime.
Anglers favorite Gulf City for its backcountry rivers, bays, and shallow flats.
Depending on the season, you can catch Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.
Inshore fishing trips are very popular with families, couples, and small groups of friends.
Inshore fishing trip prices
$436 is the average price for a 4-hour inshore fishing trip and 2 people.
Add $50 for an each additional person.
Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.
The most affordable 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Gulf City costs $200 for 2 anglers.
There are about 190 fishing guides in Gulf City and nearby cities.
So you'll have a variety of options for your next fishing adventure.
Best time for inshore fishing
The best time to go inshore fishing in Gulf City are considered to be June, July and May.
Popular inshore fish species
- Mangrove Snapper
- Snook
- Redfish
What is included in the price?
Most trips are all-inclusive.
You will have everything you need for a fishing trip: rods, reels, tackle, lures, and cooler with ice.
Usually, Captains clean the catch with no additional payments.
The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license.
It covers all the anglers on the boat.
A Fishing charter has to have a federal permit if you are planning to fish in the federal waters.
What to bring on a fishing charter trip
Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.
Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.
Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.
How to book a fishing charter trip
You can make a reservation with a 10-30% deposit.
The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.
The majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel before the cancellation deadline.
The average free cancellation deadline is 2-14 days before the trip date.
Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.
Boat ramps and marinas near Gulf City
Popular public boat ramps and marinas near Gulf City are:
- Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp, 5299 Cockroach Bay Road, Ruskin, FL, 33570
- 602 Bahia Del Sol Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570
- Maximo Boat Ramp, Pinellas Point Dr S & Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711