St. Petersburg Fishing Charters

Welcome to St. Petersburg Fishing Charters with Fishy Business LLC — your gateway to exploring the incredible fishery surrounding St. Pete, the Skyway, and the entire lower Tampa Bay region. With a mix of pristine flats, mangrove shorelines, artificial reefs, and nearshore Gulf access, St. Petersburg offers something for every angler.

Guided by Captain Rick Gross, who brings nearly four decades of professional charter experience, your St. Petersburg fishing trip is tailored around your goals, preferred fishing styles, and targeted species. Whether you’re after a bucket-list tarpon, a slot redfish, or steady action on the flats, Fishy Business delivers a first-class experience.

Since 1986, Captain Rick has fished the entire Tampa Bay region extensively, including the waters directly surrounding St. Petersburg. His deep understanding of seasonal movements, bait patterns, structure, and tidal changes translates directly into more action and better results.

Your charter takes place aboard a 23’ Dorado, a reliable and comfortable platform ideal for St. Pete’s shallow flats and nearshore runs. Features include:

• Lowrance GPS

• Advanced fish-finders

• Ample casting space

• Cooler space and safety equipment

It’s the perfect setup whether you’re chasing redfish in tight mangroves or running nearshore for mackerel and cobia.

Every St. Petersburg fishing charter includes:

• Fishing licenses

• Tackle & rods

• Live bait

• Expert coaching

• Fish cleaning after your trip

Just bring drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and boat-friendly shoes.

Beginners appreciate Captain Rick’s patience and teaching style, while experienced anglers value his strategic approach and ability to get them on specific species quickly.

St. Petersburg offers one of the most diverse fisheries on Florida’s west coast. Depending on conditions, you may target:

Snook thrive around St. Pete’s mangroves, docks, seawalls, and warm shallow flats. Their explosive runs make them one of the most exciting inshore targets in the region.

Redfish patrol oyster bars, sandy potholes, and shallow grass flats. Their stubborn strength and tailing behavior offer thrilling sight-fishing opportunities.

St. Petersburg’s expansive seagrass beds provide ideal habitat for trout. They offer consistent action and are excellent for anglers using artificial lures or live bait.

St. Petersburg’s expansive seagrass beds provide ideal habitat for trout. They offer consistent action and are excellent for anglers using artificial lures or live bait.

• Cobia

• Spanish Mackerel

• Pompano

• Mangrove Snapper

• Flounder

• Black Grouper

• Sharks

This diverse ecosystem means every trip can bring new surprises and challenges.

Choose from several trip lengths:

• 4-hour Trip: $550 for 1–2 anglers, +$50 per extra

• 5-hour Trip: $650 for 1–2 anglers

• 6-hour Trip: $750 for 1–2 anglers

• 7-hour Trip: $850 total

• 8-hour Full Day: $950 for 1–2 anglers

• Tarpon Trip (6 hours): $900 for the first angler, +$100 each additional

All gear, bait, and fishing licenses are included.

For the best experience, bring:

• Sunblock, hat, and polarized sunglasses

• Comfortable, non-marking shoes

• Snacks, lunch, and drinks (alcohol is okay)

• A camera or smartphone

• Light jacket in cooler months

Captain Rick provides a cooler with ice.

To reserve your trip, simply call or text (941) 730-5148 or email captrickgross@gmail.com.
Trips launch from Bradenton, FL, perfectly positioned for quick access to St. Petersburg’s top fishing zones.

Whether you’re targeting trophy tarpon, hunting snook in backwater pockets, or exploring deeper nearshore structure, Fishy Business offers a St. Petersburg fishing adventure you’ll want to repeat year after year.