30 years on Tampa Bay
Captain Gavin O'Neal
Thirty years on the waters of Tampa Bay, and he takes your good time seriously. Every charter comes down to two things: safety, and a great day on the water.
Licensed and insured. The same captain on every trip.
A local guide, not a rotating crew
Captain Gavin lives in Apollo Beach and has spent 30 years on the waters of Tampa Bay. He's a lifelong outdoorsman with a genuine attitude of service, and he shares more than a day on the water.
He shares what decades of fishing have taught him: where the fish are this week, how to work a rod, and how to get a fish in the boat. Most of his guests have never fished before. They leave as better anglers.
That same discipline carries off the water. Gavin is an amateur competitive bodybuilder, and he brings the same preparation and attention to detail to every charter, from the bait he nets at sunrise to the fillets on ice at the end of the day.
Safety. Good times. Good fish.
Safety comes first
Weather and conditions are always the captain's call. If it isn't safe, Gavin calls you to reschedule. Kids and first-timers are in good hands.
He teaches as he fishes
Gavin rigs the rods and coaches you through every fish. Beginners learn the basics; old hands pick up a few local tricks.
The fun is the point
It's your day, built around your group. Gavin keeps it relaxed, keeps it moving, and goes where the fish are biting.
The fishing doesn't end when the fish hits the cooler.
For Gavin, the catch ends at the table: a great meal, family and friends, and celebrating a good day on the water.
- Your catch is filleted and bagged on ice before you leave.
- He'll tell you how to cook what you caught.
- Or he'll point you to a restaurant that will cook it for you.
Fish with Gavin
Pick a trip and a date. Prices cover four guests; each additional guest is $50, up to six aboard.
Cancellations: cancel 24 hours or more before departure for a full refund.
Bigger group? Gavin runs multiple boats for parties up to 25. See group charters or call (813) 418-0225.
Curious about the boat? Take a look at the Key West 250BR.
Not sure which fish or month? Try the Fishing Charter Wizard.
Book a charter
Every charter includes pickup and drop-off, rods, tackle and live bait, licensing, drinks and snacks, and your catch cleaned and bagged on ice before you leave.
Seven days a week Out early on the bait, back with fillets by lunch. The easiest trip to fit around a holiday, and the one most families pick. $650For 4 guests · $150 to book Check dates 4 hours Afternoon Half Day 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday to Saturday A later start and the evening tide turning. Good for a slow morning, and often the better light for photographs. $650For 4 guests · $150 to book Check dates 6 hours Morning Six Hour 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Seven days a week Enough time to work more than one spot and follow the tide. The trip to book if you want a real shot at a trophy snook or a bull redfish. $750For 4 guests · $150 to book Check dates 8 hours Full Day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Seven days a week Flats in the morning, structure through the middle of the day, back on the fish as the tide turns. For anglers who want the whole day. $950For 4 guests · $150 to book Check dates
Party size. Prices cover four guests. Each additional guest is $50, up to six aboard.
What you pay. $150 deposit at booking, balance on the day of the charter. Both by PayPal.
Cancellations. Cancel 24 hours or more before departure for a full refund.
Bigger group? Gavin runs multiple boats and can take parties up to 25, with a discount for booking more than one. Call (813) 418-0225.
Or send Gavin a message below. Ready to pick a date? See trips and open dates.
Send Gavin a message
Questions about a trip, a gift, or a group? Gavin usually gets back to you the same day.
- Call or text(813) 418-0225
- Address827 Seabreeze Dr.
Ruskin, FL 33570