Fishing charters in Heritage Pines, FL

Heritage Pines fishing charters have easy access to the salt marshes, grassy shallows, bays, nearshore reefs, and deep sea waters.

Redfish, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and Spotted Seatrout can be your next trophy.

Inshore fishing charters in Heritage Pines

Heritage Pines is popular with anglers, who come to explore the calm inshore waters. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for an experience of a lifetime.

These waters will yield anything from Redfish and Southern Flounder to Spanish Mackerel and Cobia.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter is $465 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for an each additional person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

$200 is the lowest price for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Heritage Pines found on our platform.

You can find about 41 fishing charters in Heritage Pines and nearby cities. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

Best time for inshore fishing

August, May and September are the best months for inshore fishing near Heritage Pines.

Popular inshore fish species

• Redfish
• Southern Flounder
• Spanish Mackerel
• Cobia
• Spotted Seatrout

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Charlton’s Reef Charters from $500.00
• Reel Therapy Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Salty Gillz Fishing Charters from $600.00
• Light Tackle Adventures from $600.00
• Reel Shallow Fishn Charters from $450.00

Offshore fishing charters in Heritage Pines

This is your chance to get away from it all and experience some of the best offshore fishing in the world. You’ll be heading out to the open waters searching for the big ones. Heritage Pines offshore fishing charters will show you the perfect fishing grounds in the area.

You can reel_in Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, and many more.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

$770 is the average base price for a private 4-hour offshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra person fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

The most affordable rates start at $595 for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip near Heritage Pines.

In Heritage Pines and nearby cities, there are about 29 offshore fishing charters. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in Heritage Pines.

Tip: It’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience. Offshore fishing spots are away from the coast, so you will need some time to get there.

The average tips are 15-20% of the total fishing charter price.

Best time for offshore fishing

The best months for offshore fishing near Heritage Pines are August, May and September.

Popular offshore fish species

• Cobia
• King Mackerel
• Red Snapper
• Gag Grouper
• Black Sea Bass

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Extreme Fishing Habit Charter and Tours from $1050.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Heritage Pines

Heritage Pines family-friendly fishing charters offer unique fishing options for novice anglers of all ages. The fishing charter Captain will teach you about different species of fish and show you various fishing techniques.

You can fish in the inland waters during the fishing trip. Because of the shallower depths, the calm inland waters are great for family fishing.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a quick 4-hour inshore fishing trip if you are traveling with your family. Your children will learn more about fish and won’t feel exhausted after a quick adventure.

$436 is the average base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

• Light Tackle Adventures from $600.00

Shark fishing charters in Heritage Pines

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Heritage Pines, making it a perfect destination for shark fishing. Heritage Pines shark fishing charters will help you target famous ocean predators of all sizes.

Heritage Pines shark fishing charters can help you reel in Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Bonnethead Shark, and many more.

Note: not all shark species can be caught or landed in Florida. Some species are considered prohibited. These sharks have to be released. But don't worry about shark identification. Your Captain will assist you.

Sharks inhabit inshore and deep water near reef dropoffs. Juveniles are typically found in shallow water, while adults are located at greater depths.

Oily and bloody bait is the best bet for appealing to sharks. It could be Mullet, Bonita, Blue Runner, or Ladyfish. Fishing charter will prepare the correct bait for your shark fishing trip.

Shark fishing trip prices

$522 is the average base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra guest fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

In Heritage Pines and nearby cities, there are about 13 shark fishing charters. It’s easy to book your next fishing retreat in Heritage Pines.

Best time for shark fishing in Heritage Pines

You can target sharks all year round. March through October are the best months for shark fishing in Heritage Pines.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Bull Shark
• Bonnethead Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

Tarpon fishing charters in Heritage Pines

Tarpon fishing is one of the most thrilling fishing experiences you can have in Heritage Pines. Local charters will help you to find the best fishing locations. They will show you all the productive spots and efficient methods.

Tarpon are primarily found in coastal waters, bays, and shallows. The best fishing baits are shrimp, pinfish, mullet, and crabs.

Note: Tarpon is exclusively a catch-and-release fishery. By law, Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water. So take a photo of a lifetime, measure your trophy, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the base price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing charter is $580 for 2 anglers. An extra person fee is $50.

We found 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Heritage Pines.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Heritage Pines

The best seasons for Tarpon fishing in Heritage Pines are spring and summer. The peak months are August, July, and June.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

• Light Tackle Adventures from $950.00
• Tampa Bay Flats Fishing from $900.00

FAQ

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 anything that you catch.

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. It covers all the people on the vessel.

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 deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip 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.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Heritage Pines?

Fishing charters launch from marinas or public boat ramps. Popular meeting points near Heritage Pines are:

• Causeway Boat Ramp, 12030 W Courtney Campbell Causeway — 50 mins from Heritage Pines
• Tampa Bayside Marina, 5210 W Tyson Ave — 60 mins from Heritage Pines
• Bayport Park Boat Ramp, 4140 Cortez Blvd — 25 mins from Heritage Pines