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Fishing charters in Pinellas Park, FL

Top 5 fishing charters in Pinellas Park, FL

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

You can land Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

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Inshore fishing charters in Pinellas Park

Inshore fishing is one of Pinellas Park's key attractions. From the exciting Tarpon fishing to the night Snook fishing trips, there’s something for anglers of all tastes and all ages.

There are a variety of options for your next fishing trip near Pinellas Park. These waters are filled with Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

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

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Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. 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 Pinellas Park.

There are about 41 fishing guides in Pinellas Park and nearby cities. So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.

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Best time for inshore fishing

The best months for inshore fishing near Pinellas Park are June, July and May.

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Offshore fishing charters in Pinellas Park

If you’re looking for a offshore fishing adventures, you’ll find that there are some excellent fishing opportunities 15-50 miles offshore. Pinellas Park offshore fishing charters can take you there for a whole day.

Pinellas Park fishing charters will help you to land Cobia, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, 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.

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Offshore fishing trip prices

$770 is the average base price for a private 4-hour offshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for an each additional person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

$595 is the lowest price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Pinellas Park found on our platform.

You can find about 29 fishing charters in Pinellas Park and nearby cities. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

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.

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Best time for offshore fishing

The best months for offshore fishing near Pinellas Park are June, July and May.

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Family-friendly fishing charters in Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park family fishing charters allow families to have a fantastic fishing experience on a budget. Local Captains know a lot about the species of fish you will be targeting. They can answer your questions about fishing and show you various fishing techniques.

Usually, family-friendly fishing trips take place in calm waters like creeks and small bays. These waters generally remain calm even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

The perfect choice for a family with kids will be an inshore fishing trip. Your kids will learn something new and won’t get tired.

$436 is the average price for a 4-hour family-friendly fishing trip and 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional guest. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

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Shark fishing charters in Pinellas Park

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

Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, and Nurse Shark could be your next catch.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Florida and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks inhabit inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters. Juveniles are typically found in shallow water, while adults are located at greater depths.

There are many options for bait. Mullet, Little Tunny, Blue Runner, and Ladyfish would be the perfect bait for shark fishing. The type of bait depends on the shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip is $522 for 2 guests. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

You can find about 13 fishing charters in Pinellas Park and nearby cities. It’s easy to book your next fishing break in Pinellas Park.

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Best time for shark fishing in Pinellas Park

Sharks are active all year round. March through October is the best time for shark fishing in Pinellas Park.

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Tarpon fishing charters in Pinellas Park

Tarpon is one of the top trophy fish you can target on Pinellas Park fishing charters. Local fishing charters specialize in Tarpon fishing. They are ready to share the best fishing practices with all the customers on their charter.

Tarpon inhabit waters around river mouths, bays, mangroves, and shallows. Pinfish, mullet, and crabs are the go-to bait for Tarpon fishing.

Note: Tarpon are a catch-and-release-only species. And keep in mind that Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water. So be very delicate with your catch and release it as quickly as possible.

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip is $580 for 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person.

We found 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Pinellas Park and nearby cities.

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Best time for Tarpon fishing in Pinellas Park

The best seasons for Tarpon fishing in Pinellas Park are spring and summer. August, July, and June are the ideal months.

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FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, catch cleaning is free of charge.

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

An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit 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 reserve a trip 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 cancellation deadline is usually 2-14 days before your trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Pinellas Park?

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

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