Optimus Fishing Charters LLC

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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 register...

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!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • First Mate
  • Fishing Trips with Optimus Fishing Charters LLC start at: $395.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

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

    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.

  • 602 Bahia Del Sol Dr Ruskin, FL

    • Bluefish
    • Cobia
    • Flounder
    • Redfish
    • Sharks
    • Sheepshead
    • Mangrove Snapper
    • Snook
    • Spanish Mackerel
    • Spotted Seatrout
    • Tripletail
    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)

Half Day Trip (PM)

$395.00

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

1:00pm - 5:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

If you're not an early riser this trip is perfect for you! You'll fish for many species including, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, and Sharks through many different fishing techniques such as drift fishing, spinning, and other techniques.

Half Day Trip (AM)

$500.00

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 12:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We'll head to the south shore waters of the Tampa Bay targeting Cobia, Redfish, Snook, Trout, and Flounder.

3/4 Day Trip

$600.00

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

We'll fish for Snook, Cobia, Redfish, and other species through bottom fishing, light tackle, and spinning.

Full Day Trip

$700.00

Price includes up to 1 guests

+$50.00 per additional guest, max 6 guests

8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

this trip will take you inshore fishing the coastal waters of the Tampa Bay targeting Bluefish, Trout, and Sharks.

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Half Day Trip (PM)
In the middle of a red tide, our captain put us on fish. We didn’t see anyone else coming in with fish, but we had good action from the moment we put our lines in the water. Captain was fun, and even took us to watch dolphins teach the babies to fish. Seen more dolphins and were closer than we were on any dolphin seeing your we ever did. Highly recommend him for serious fishermen or family fun.
In the middle of a red tide, our captain put us on fish. We didn’t see anyone else coming in with fish, but we had good action from the moment we put our lines in the water. Captain was fun, and even took us to watch dolphins teach the babies to fish. Seen more dolphins and were closer than we were on any dolphin seeing your we ever did. Highly recommend him for serious fishermen or family fun.
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Half Day Trip (AM)
What a great experience all the way from the ride to the catch. Nothing was spared and it was a great day. Started off targeting Macs, snapper and cobies and finished off the day with snook and red fish. Definitely a expert of the water way and all other aspects of the fish. Had plenty of sea stories and really went the extra mile for my dad who’s a great fisherman but getting up there in age. I couldn’t be happier, I got memories I’ll cherish for ever thanks Capt. Brian, see yah again soon.
What a great experience all the way from the ride to the catch. Nothing was spared and it was a great day. Started off targeting Macs, snapper and cobies and finished off the day with snook and red fish. Definitely a expert of the water way and all other aspects of the fish. Had plenty of sea stories and really went the extra mile for my dad who’s a great fisherman but getting up there in age. I couldn’t be happier, I got memories I’ll cherish for ever thanks Capt. Brian, see yah again soon.
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Yesterday’s fishing trip with Captain Brian stands at the top of the list. I vacation in Florida every year for the past 25 years and book a charter every year. This by far was the best trip yet. Caught eight different species of fish, that’s what we could land no telling what we lost. Captain Brian is very knowledgeable and accommodating, he knows where and when to go to get the fish on line action. My wife and I had a great time and will book again next year.
Yesterday’s fishing trip with Captain Brian stands at the top of the list. I vacation in Florida every year for the past 25 years and book a charter every year. This by far was the best trip yet. Caught eight different species of fish, that’s what we could land no telling what we lost. Captain Brian is very knowledgeable and accommodating, he knows where and when to go to get the fish on line action. My wife and I had a great time and will book again next year.
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

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

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Price Includes

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

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