Gatorbacks Fishing Charters

  • 23 ft Bay boat
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Gatorbacks Fishing Charters invites you to Ruskin for a fun and unbeatable day of fishing! As a Florida native, Captain William Ashmore has over 40 years of experience fishing Tampa Bay Area and Central Florida. You and your guests will be hitting the local honey holes on Captain Ashmore's 23' bay...
Gatorbacks Fishing Charters invites you to Ruskin for a fun and unbeatable day of fishing! As a Florida native, Captain William Ashmore has over 40 years of experience fishing Tampa Bay Area and Central Florida. You and your guests will be hitting the local honey holes on Captain Ashmore's 23' bay boat. She is powered by a 250HP Tohatsu engine and can accommodate up to 4 passengers. The vessel has ups to date marine technology outfitted and all USCG approved safety gear is on board. Captain Ashmore welcomes families and anglers of all skill levels. Spend the day with Gatorbacks Fishing Charters going after Redfish, Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Snook and more depending on the season. All of your fishing gear, bait, and the fishing license will be provided by Captain Ashmore. Any fish you're able to keep will be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of your trip. There are complimentary drinks on board but you're welcome to bring your own along with any snacks you may want. Book your trip today with Gatorbacks Fishing Charters for a memorable day of fishing that will have you coming back year after year!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • Fishing Trips with Gatorbacks Fishing Charters start at: $450.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Fishing License
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
    • Drinks

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 2401 19th Ave NW Ruskin, FL

    • Crappie
    • Grouper
    • Grunt
    • Flounder
    • Mangrove Snapper
    • Scallops
    • Spotted Seatrout
    • Sheepshead
    • Snook
    • Tarpon
    • Sharks
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Flats Trip

$450.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 12:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip targets Snook, Redfish, and Trout! Along with some other species mixed in when they decide to crash the party! Such as Silver Trout, Mackerel, Flounder, Whiting, etc.

Inshore Fishing

$550.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 12:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip is the one size fits most trip!! It’s the one with the most to choose from! Weather, it’s Trout and Redfish on the grass flats or Snapper, Sheepshead, Gruts and Grouper on the ledges and reefs inside the bay! There is always something to target!

Flats Trip

$625.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
Snook, Redfish, Trout are the main focus.

Tarpon

$700.00

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 12:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
The Silver King!! We go where they are- Bridges, Passes, or out on the beach!

Flats Trip

$800.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
Will be targeting Snook, Redfish, and Trout! But other party crashes are lurking about as well, such as Silver Trout, Mackerel, Flounder and others!

Inshore Fishing

$825.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

6:00am - 12:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip is the one size fits most trip!! It’s the one with the most to choose from! Weather, it’s Trout and Redfish on the grass flats or Snapper, Sheepshead, Gruts and Grouper on the ledges and reefs inside the bay! There is always something to target!

Nearshore Fishing

$950.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip takes you out to as far as 9 nautical miles from land. ( within state waters). Here we can look for a few pelagic, such as Kingfish, Mackerel, and occasionally Black-fin Tuna venture inside the state waters. Also, we will target the various bottom fish that lurk these waters! Such as Grouper, Snapper, Grunts ,Trigger fish, Porgies, etc!

Tarpon

$950.00

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
The Silver King!! We go where they are- Bridges, Passes, or out on the beach!

Inshore Trip

$1,100.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

6:00am - 2:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip is the one size fits most trip!! It’s the one with the most to choose from! Weather, it’s Trout and Redfish on the grass flats or Snapper, Sheepshead, Gruts and Grouper on the ledges and reefs inside the bay! There is always something to target!

Nearshore Fishing

$1,200.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip takes you out to as far as 9 nautical miles from land. ( within state waters). Here we can look for a few pelagic, such as Kingfish, Mackerel, and occasionally Black-fin Tuna venture inside the state waters. Also, we will target the various bottom fish that lurk these waters! Such as Grouper, Snapper, Grunts ,Trigger fish, Porgies, etc!

Tarpon

$1,200.00

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$75.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
The Silver King!! We go where they are- Bridges, Passes, or out on the beach!

Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • Drinks

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