Capt. Brian Lemelin, Optimus Fishing Charters, specializes in inshore fishing targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Mackerel, Shark and other inshore species throughout Tampa Bay. Capt. Brian is a full time USCG and Florida Wildlife Conservation registered Guide that is fully licensed and insured. Fishing out of a 23' Nautic Star 231 Coastal, with dual live wells, casting platforms, T Top for shade, coolers with ice and water and seating for 6, allows for a comfortable day on the water. Optimus Fishing Charters is 5 Star rated. Optimus Fishing Charters is located at Hooks Waterfront Grill and Events Center, Little Harbor Resort, in Ruskin, Fl. Booking with Optimus Fishing Charters gives you and your guest access to our waterfront restaurant, two decks, and swimming pool. Renown for our famous "Hook and Cook", you catch them, we fillet and cook them, you enjoy eating them. **Offshore charters available aboard our private 26', twin engine, Cape Horn, fishing machine. Trips include fishing licenses for all anglers, top gear, bait, lures, and tackle. You’ll want to make sure you wear a hat and have sunscreen (no spray please) and wear approp...

Capt. Brian Lemelin, Optimus Fishing Charters, specializes in inshore fishing targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Mackerel, Shark and other inshore species throughout Tampa Bay. Capt. Brian is a full time USCG and Florida Wildlife Conservation registered Guide that is fully licensed and insured. Fishing out of a 23' Nautic Star 231 Coastal, with dual live wells, casting platforms, T Top for shade, coolers with ice and water and seating for 6, allows for a comfortable day on the water. Optimus Fishing Charters is 5 Star rated. Optimus Fishing Charters is located at Hooks Waterfront Grill and Events Center, Little Harbor Resort, in Ruskin, Fl. Booking with Optimus Fishing Charters gives you and your guest access to our waterfront restaurant, two decks, and swimming pool. Renown for our famous "Hook and Cook", you catch them, we fillet and cook them, you enjoy eating them. **Offshore charters available aboard our private 26', twin engine, Cape Horn, fishing machine. Trips include fishing licenses for all anglers, top gear, bait, lures, and tackle. You’ll want to make sure you wear a hat and have sunscreen (no spray please) and wear appropriate clothing. You can also bring snacks and drinks with you! Optimus Fishing Charters is the best inshore Tampa Bay fishing charter around… and Captain Brian has earned the reputation as the hardest working Captain in the area. He’s won and placed in many Tampa fishing tournaments; and gives back to the community as a sponsor or volunteer for Wounded Warriors in Action, Martha Mary’s House for Abused Women, Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and many more. Fishing Tampa Bay is an incredible experience for any group. Whether you’re here on family vacation, celebrating a birthday or wedding, or looking for a corporate outing – a day on the water is always a blast! Let Captain Brian and Optimus Fishing Charters guide you to where the fish are and show you a technique or two to get reel them in! New and experienced anglers alike are welcome aboard! Book today and let’s go fishing!