What would you recommend to anglers fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in San Petersburgo
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Amie Gant
Morristown, IN
Ask alot of questions before you book. What you can and can't keep , if you have a certain fish you want to catch if it is in season ask if your Charter has the proper license and tags for what you are fishing for.

Kelly Brown
Wascott, WI
We fished for Amberjack even though we couldn't keep them, it's a blast having to reel in a fish for 15-20 minutes. Pure power for most of these species. It isn't like fishing from the lake or pond back home.

Marcel Fundora
Tarpon Springs, FL
Make sure you feel good overall; you are miles from the shoreline;go to the restroom before you get in the boat.
Have some snacks with you and water.

Jonathan Woods
Marion, NC
Water was great. After the red tide it is taking the fish somwtime to move back in. With that being said we caught fish and had fun doing it. Saw a few dolphins and rays around the Bay

DELTON TEETER
Adams, TN
Start out with fresh cut bait and if you land a ladyfish use her as cut bait they hit that every time it hit the water

Christopher Edwards
Tampa, FL
In some spots the fish were practically jumping on the boat and in other spots we couldn't catch anything. Be patient.

David Blake
St. Petersburg, Florida
Get out there by boat!! The shore is really over fished and unless it's running it'll be pin fish and cat fish for sure. Use a great guide and get out there and have a great experience.

Joe Woodley
Trafford, PA
keep in mind that the number and size of the fish available are reduced because of the red tide of 2018, especially the in-shore fish like snapper, sea bass, snook etc. still very much fun

Lisa Bartikofsky
Tampa, FL
VERIFICADO
Went fishing with Leisure Life Charters on Marzo 21, 2019
Went fishing with Leisure Life Charters on Marzo 21, 2019
Weather in March can be a little chilly on the open water, but really warm by the mangroves so definitely dress in layers. Book it...it's worth every penny!

Molly Dekker
Liberty, Missouri
Make reservations at restaurant day before you fish so you have a spot at a table same night!

Erica Stockdale
Groveland, FL
Do some research about the fish you want and when the best times to go during the year.

James Roland
Spring Hill, FL
VERIFICADO
Went fishing with Leisure Life Charters on Abril 27, 2019
Went fishing with Leisure Life Charters on Abril 27, 2019
Give it a try, it's fun and a great way to explore the bay and all the amazing wildlife.

Anthony Cramer
Evans, GA
Make sure you and the captain have the same intent on the fish your wanting to catch.

Deleted User
Tampa, FL
VERIFICADO
Went fishing with deleted charter 3879 on Marzo 15, 2019
Went fishing with deleted charter 3879 on Marzo 15, 2019
Fishing for Snook requires accurate casting to shady spots close to mangrove roots & docks.