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All Ages Are Welcome To Join

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What Our Guests Have To Say

Great day fishing. Frankie was a great captain. He took us to multiple spots and we caught lots of fish! Lots of snook, trout, catfish, ladyfish and yellow jack. He took the time to teach and help me and my kids with everything. Highly recommend for any fishing trip.

-Andrea

We had a great time! Capt Bird was very professional, and took care of everything for us! He kept us up to date on the weather, we had plenty of bait, he took us out and got us right on some snappers, and he even cleaned them for us! He was great with my 5yo son too! Id highly recommend Barefoot Fishing Charters

-James

Very friendly and knowledgeable Captain with years of experience, just what you need to fill your experience. Captain Frankie experience and dedication to not only make it a trip to remember but also one not to forget!

-Ike

Wife booked a birthday trip for me and a few friends. I’ve never been fishing and always wanted to go. Highly recommend booking with Capt. Frank, fun guy to talk to and did his best to make sure we got some catches. Would definitely book again.

-Matthew

Fishing & Boating Experiences

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6 Hour Fishing Trip

Starting at $695

Six hours gives you more time to explore Tampa Bay’s inshore waters, from shallow flats and backcountry waterways to protected mangrove shorelines where fish like to feed and take cover. Target snook, redfish, sheepshead, snapper, Spanish mackerel, and other seasonal species while taking in the wildlife that shares these waters, including ospreys, manatees, and even the occasional bald eagle.

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8 Hour Fishing Trip

Starting at $795

Make a full day of fishing Tampa Bay with eight hours to explore Ruskin’s backwaters, shallow flats, mangrove shorelines, and other productive inshore areas. Target snook, redfish, snapper, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, spotted seatrout, and other seasonal species, with plenty of time to follow the bite as conditions change. Bring lunch and stop along the way for a beach picnic, or keep the lines in the water and fish the entire day.

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Scalloping Trip

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Head to Crystal River for a hands-on Florida scalloping adventure during the summer season. You’ll snorkel over the Nature Coast’s grass beds searching for bay scallops below, then dive down to collect them in your mesh bag. Masks, fins, snorkels, and scalloping gear are provided, making this an easy and fun experience even if it’s your first time. Bring home your legal harvest and turn a day on the water into a fresh scallop dinner.

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Sunset Cruise for 2

$250 for 2 Hours

Slow things down with a private two-hour sunset cruise on Tampa Bay, made for two people to enjoy the water as the Florida sun goes down. Leave the crowds behind, take in the evening views from the boat, and spend some uninterrupted time together for a date night that feels a little more memorable than dinner and drinks.

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Fish We Aim To Catch

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You Might Also See…

Bottlenose dolphins are a familiar sight around Tampa Bay and may even make an appearance alongside the boat.

Keep an eye out for Florida manatees moving through Tampa Bay’s warm, shallow waters during your trip.

Captain Frankie Bird

Captain Frankie Bird is a US Coast Guard certified captain and Tampa Bay native who has spent his life fishing these waters. From the flats and mangrove shorelines around Ruskin and Little Harbor to productive areas throughout the bay, his local knowledge comes from years of learning how the tides, seasons, weather, and fish move through the places he calls home.

Frankie welcomes experienced anglers, first-timers, families, and kids aboard Barefoot Fishing Charters for a day that’s relaxed, personal, and built around what’s happening on the water. Depending on the season, you might chase snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, tarpon, and more. Whether you’re serious about putting fish in the boat or simply want to experience Tampa Bay with someone who knows it well, Frankie wants you to leave with a good story and a reason to come fish with him again.

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