St Petersburg Family Fishing Charters
by YACHTFISH

Are you ready to create lasting memories?

Kid Holding Fish

Spending time on the water is one of the best ways to create lasting memories, and St. Petersburg family fishing charters offer a fun, engaging experience for anglers of all ages. YACHTFISH specializes in private fishing charters designed specifically for families visiting or living in St. Petersburg and the greater Tampa Bay area.

Our trips combine hands-on fishing, relaxed pacing, and personalized attention to ensure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and included. It’s this approach that has earned YACHTFISH a reputation for offering the BEST kid/family-friendly fishing charters St. Petersburg has to offer.

Whether you are introducing kids to fishing for the first time or planning a shared adventure with multiple generations, YACHTFISH provides a welcoming environment where families can enjoy Florida’s coastal waters together.

A Private Fishing Experience Built for Families

What sets YACHTFISH apart from other St. Petersburg family fishing charters is our focus on private, customized trips. Your family will never be grouped with strangers. Every charter is designed around your group’s comfort level, experience, and schedule.

Our Captains take the time to explain fishing techniques, assist with baiting hooks, and encourage kids throughout the trip. Parents can relax knowing the day is built around safety, patience, and enjoyment. Private charters also allow flexibility if younger anglers need breaks or prefer calmer waters.

Families choosing St. Petersburg family fishing charters often want more than just a fishing trip. They want an experience that feels relaxed, personal, and thoughtfully planned from start to finish. YACHTFISH takes a concierge-style approach, helping families feel confident and excited before they even step aboard.

Family-Friendly Fishing in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is an ideal location for family fishing charters thanks to its calm inshore waters, abundant marine life, and easy access to Tampa Bay. These protected waters provide a comfortable setting for children and first-time anglers while still offering consistent fishing action.

YACHTFISH family fishing trips often explore inshore bays, flats, and nearshore areas around St. Petersburg where conditions are typically mild and scenic. Depending on the season, families may catch species such as Trout, Redfish, Snapper, and other local favorites.

Our Captains choose locations that keep kids engaged and maximize opportunities for successful catches, helping make the trip both exciting and rewarding.

Offshore Options for Families with Older Kids

For families with older children or teens seeking a bit more adventure, YACHTFISH also offers offshore options as part of our St. Petersburg family fishing charters. These trips head into nearby Gulf waters where larger fish and deeper techniques come into play.

Before heading offshore, Captains carefully review weather conditions and your family’s experience level. Safety and comfort remain the top priorities. Offshore family trips are paced appropriately and include clear instructions, making them a great option for families ready to explore beyond the bay.

A Safe and Educational Experience

Safety is central to every YACHTFISH charter. All St. Petersburg family fishing charters are led by licensed, experienced Captains who know local waters, tides, and regulations. Life jackets are available for all ages, and Captains provide guidance throughout the trip.

Our family charters are also educational. Kids learn about local fish species, habitats, and responsible fishing practices. Captains explain how tides affect fish behavior and why conservation is important to Florida’s marine ecosystem.

Many families return year after year because our St. Petersburg family fishing charters grow with them. As kids gain confidence and curiosity, Captains introduce new techniques, species, and locations at a comfortable pace. This creates a sense of progression that keeps fishing exciting while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

Remember that we handle all licensing and regulatory requirements, allowing families to focus on enjoying their time together.

Perfect for Vacations and Local Families

St. Petersburg is a destination built around the water, and spending time on a private fishing charter is an easy way for families to experience it together. Whether you are visiting for a few days or live nearby year-round, a family fishing trip with YACHTFISH offers a shared activity that feels special without being rushed or overwhelming. The experience is designed to fit seamlessly into your plans, with flexible scheduling and a pace that works for all ages.

St. Petersburg family fishing charters with YACHTFISH are a popular choice for:

• Family vacations in St. Petersburg

• Birthday celebrations and special occasions

• Visiting friends and relatives

• Local families looking for a unique weekend activity

Because every charter is private, families can enjoy uninterrupted time together, take photos, and celebrate milestones on the water. There’s no pressure to keep up with a group, and no distractions from other parties. Many Guests say their fishing trip becomes a highlight of their stay in St. Petersburg and a memory their family talks about long after the day is over.

Comfortable Boats Designed for Families

YACHTFISH’s vessels used for St. Petersburg family fishing charters are selected with family comfort in mind. Spacious layouts allow kids to move safely, while shaded areas provide relief from the sun. Clean, stable boats help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Our Captains and crew are friendly, patient, and experienced in working with families. They understand that fishing with kids is about more than catching fish. It’s about creating a positive, stress-free experience for everyone onboard.

Why Families Choose YACHTFISH in St. Petersburg

Families choose YACHTFISH for St. Petersburg family fishing charters because we offer:

  • Fully private, family-focused fishing trips
  • Experienced Captains who enjoy teaching kids
  • Flexible pacing and customized itineraries
  • Safe, comfortable boats
  • Deep local knowledge of St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay waters

We take pride in creating fishing experiences that families remember long after the trip ends.

Book Your St. Petersburg Family Fishing Charter Today

If you’re searching for St. Petersburg family fishing charters that combine fun, safety, and personalized service, YACHTFISH is ready to help. Our private family fishing trips are designed to welcome anglers of all ages and experience levels.

Contact YACHTFISH today to plan your family fishing adventure in St. Petersburg. We look forward to welcoming your family aboard and helping you create memories that last a lifetime.

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Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Charters

The Experience of a Lifetime

If you’re looking for an action-packed day on the water focused on catching Tarpon, then let YACHTFISH Fishing Charters take you on the trip of a lifetime with a Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Charter.

Florida is world renowned for being a Tarpon Fishing hotspot, and our Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Charter will be a favorite for anglers from around the world again this year in Florida! Tarpon season begins with spawning in early May and goes through the end of September.
Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Charters

The Tarpon

Tarpon, affectionately known as Silver Kings, are one of the most popular inshore and nearshore fish in Florida to target during the spring and summer months. They are famous for acrobatic leaps and can jump up to ten feet out of the water while rattling their silver gills. It’s an unbelievable sight to see! Their scales are like silver dollars, and if you’re lucky, sometimes one will end up in the boat as a prized souvenir. They can grow up to 8 feet long and weigh over 280 pounds with a life expectancy of 50 plus years. Tarpon is a catch-and-release only fishery, and by law, fish over 40 inches must remain in the water. The best practice is never to bring one in the boat so both fish and angler are not in harm’s way. Pictures should be taken when the fish is jumping or alongside the boat. Experienced anglers sometimes stand in shallower waters and gently cradle the fish for that picture of a lifetime. While technically edible, their flesh is packed with tiny bones and would not make a very appetizing meal.

How to Catch Tarpon

Tarpon are one of the most prized catches in the world and require a very experienced Captain.

With over 30 years’ experience catching Tarpon, your YACHTFISH Captain will locate these beauties around beaches, shipping channels, bridges, passes and artificial reefs. Tarpon are a schooling fish often found rolling in large numbers while they migrate north along the beaches in the summer months. Some of the baits these monsters will hit are pinfish, scaled sardines, threadfin herring and crabs. They also like dead mullet, shad and ladyfish sitting on the bottom. The best way to catch Tarpon will be sight fishing in the early morning and late afternoon when the sun is setting. Because Tarpon are a catch and release fish, it is imperative the Captain knows not only how to catch them, but how to properly release them unharmed. You’ll have a day unlike any other! Hard runs, jaw-dropping leaps and heart-pounding excitement is a certainty. The Tarpon will strike your bait hard and you’ll really feel it as the Tarpon takes a run and rips hundreds of feet of line off your reel. The fight can take you to your knees and sometimes will last up to 25 minutes, even for the most skilled angler. The reward is seeing a 20-200 pound Tarpon alongside the boat that you can boast about for years to come.

We are THE TOP RATED Fishing Charter!

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Fishing Charter Fleet

The YACHTFISH Fleet

Enjoy your Tampa Bay Fishing Charters in style. YACHTFISH only has newer model vessels equipped with state-of-the-art safety equipment, electronics, and fishing gear. The fleet is updated every few years and we maintain our equipment to be in “like new” condition.

Inshore and Near-Shore Equipment: The three Avenger custom 25 bay boats with 300 horsepower each will skip across the flats effortlessly and handle choppy deeper water with ease. They are the perfect boat that is designed for inshore and near-shore charters.

Deep-Sea Equipment: The Invincible custom 33 is powered by twin 300 Yamaha four stroke engines and has all the extras for serious deep-sea fishing. The Sea Vee 32 is a diesel workhorse for offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and has an extremely smooth ride due to the location of the inboard engine. The CABO 40 Express is powered with twin 800 Mann diesels and boasts a 15′ 9″ beam with plenty of comfortable seating and all the comforts of home in the air-conditioned cabin. All three boats will provide the speed, reliability, comfort, and safety needed to get deep-sea fishing quickly and back to port safely with your boatload of fish.

Why choose YACHTFISH for your next Tampa Tarpon Fishing Charter?

YACHTFISH Fishing Charters is the top-rated Tarpon Fishing Charter in Florida. This isn’t your regular set-up. Our passionate crew has over 30 years of experience, making them experts in providing fishing adventures on the Florida waters. We have a fleet of top-tier boats featuring state-of-the-art equipment. A successful Tarpon trip requires an in-depth knowledge of the local waters and Tarpon behavior. With Captain Matt and the crew, you get just that. Our private trips are all about providing an experience of a lifetime for all skill levels. Whether you’re new to fishing, or a seasoned expert, we’ll customize a Tampa Tarpon Charter just for you! Our guidance and customer service are second to none. Book your trip with YACHTFISH Fishing Charters early! You’ll be glad you did.

Available Options

6 hour 3/4 day trip

8 hour full day trip

2 Guests

6hrs $850

8hrs $1100

  • Rates are for up to 2 people and $50 for each additional person
  • A 4% convenience fee will be applied to all credit/debit transactions.
  • ☺Gratuity is not included

Don’t miss the boat, BOOK TODAY!

We will customize a Tarpon fishing charter trip just for you! Whether it’s sight fishing the beaches, looking for Tarpon rolling through the passes, searching the bridges or even breaking up the day with waterside dining, we can do it. Take the first step towards experiencing your Tampa Tarpon Fishing Charter by booking your trip with YACHTFISH today. Fill out the form or CALL or TEXT (727) 433-4200 now!

Full Time Charter Captain
30 Years Experience

30 Years Experience

Captain Matt is a Tampa Bay native with over 30 years of experience. He is a premier guide who is locally known for being an expert on the patterns and habits of all the local game fish including snook, redfish, trout, and tarpon. Embarking on Inshore or Deep Sea fishing adventures with Captain Matt guarantees an unforgettable, action-packed time on the water.

Tarpon Season

Tarpon Season Is Insane!

People from all over the world come to the Tampa Bay area to land a Tarpon, also known as the Silver King. They can weigh well over 100 pounds and put up an epic fight. The peak season lasts from March to July and the best months are May and June all along Florida’s West Coast. Tarpon Charters are in high demand, so book early for the time of your life!
Tampa Bay Flats Fishing

Tampa Bay Flats Fishing

You don’t have to be an experienced fisherman to have a fun, action-packed day on the water. The mangrove-lined Tampa Bay flats are teeming with notorious game fish such as snook, redfish, trout and the highly prized tarpon. The prime time for inshore fishing happens to be year ’round, so book now for a memorable day with Captain Matt

We are THE TOP RATED Fishing Charter!

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Why Our Customers Choose us Time After Time

Over 30 Years Experience
US Coast Guard Certified
Elite Boats & Equipment
Guaranteed Fish Every Time
Fully Insured & Licensed