Welcome To Gulfside Fishing Charters
Book An Adventure Of A Lifetime!
Unmatched Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg Fishing Charters!
Whether you're in town for business or simply seeking a day of water-based enjoyment, Tampa Bay Fishing Charters has you covered. Captain Wes Burns, with 25 years of ownership and operation at Gulfside Fishing Charters, ensures an unforgettable experience. Indulge in the world's finest light tackle fishing, where the exhilaration of this adventure lingers long after. Beyond just fishing, a charter is an opportunity for fathers and sons to bond, families to share a unique experience, or a brief getaway for the day.
To book your trip with Gulfside Fishing Charters, call or text 813-394-7509 now.
Charter Options
Meet Captain Wes Burns
Captain Wes Burns, a Tampa Bay native, is a dedicated full-time fishing guide with a lifetime of experience on the water. His expertise lies in inshore fishing within the Tampa Bay region, offering both an entertaining and educational experience during guided fishing trips. With over two and a half decades of local fishing, Captain Wes has acquired the knowledge and skills to ensure the success of your charter in Tampa Bay.
Charters FAQ’s
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What you catch will be dependent on what type of trip option you pick, but you can count on catching a vareity of different species when booking an inshore or nearshore charter.
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I fish inshore and nearshore and that means fishing inside Tampa Bay and the surrounding beaches. Residential docks, Tampa Bay reefs, mangrove islands, channel drop-offs, bridges, etc. One thing you can count on is you’ll never be out of sight of land.
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Tipping of the Captain is customary. 10% - 20% of the charter fee is very much appreciated if the trip goes well and your expectations are met.
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If the Captain cancels the trip for any reason (weather or an emergency) 100% of any deposit will be returned. Any cancelation by the client up to 48 hours before the day of the trip, 100% of the deposit will be returned, cancelation with-in the 48 hour period before the scheduled trip, the deposit will not be returned.
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Sun block, hat, sunglasses and light colored clothes are suggested for the summer months. Warmer clothes in the winter months. Any food and soft drinks you would like for duration of the trip.
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No. All passengers are covered under our recreational charter boat license.
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Contact Us
Phone
(813) 394-7509
Location
5200 West Tyson Ave., Tampa, FL 33611