St. Pete Fishing Charters
Offshore, Deep Sea, Inshore & Private Fishing Trips Built Around What’s Biting
Reel Coquina runs private St. Petersburg fishing charters for beginners, families, and experienced anglers. Your captain recommends the boat, trip length, water, and fishing style based on your group, current conditions, and what is biting. Trips depart from south St. Petersburg with access to Tampa Bay, the Gulf beaches, nearshore structure, and deeper Gulf water.
Offshore Fishing Charters
Our offshore fishing charters target reefs, wrecks, ledges, and hard bottom in the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the season and conditions, common targets include grouper, snapper, hogfish, kingfish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, sharks, and other Gulf species. Offshore trips are a strong choice when you want steady action, variety, and room to move between productive spots.
Deep Sea Fishing Trips
Deep sea trips give the captain more time and range to fish farther into the Gulf. Longer runs can open access to deeper structure and a wider mix of fish, including grouper, snapper, amberjack, tuna, mahi mahi, and other offshore species when conditions allow. These trips are best for groups that want a full fishing day and understand that range depends on weather and the planned target.
Inshore Fishing Charters
Our inshore fishing charters stay closer to St. Petersburg and focus on Tampa Bay grass flats, mangroves, passes, docks, bridges, and channels. These trips may target snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, and other seasonal species. Shorter runs and more protected water make inshore trips a practical option for families, younger anglers, and first-time guests.
Private Fishing Charters
Every Reel Coquina fishing trip is private. You fish with your own group, and the captain adjusts the pace, instruction, and plan around your goals. Compare private charter pricing and trip lengths before choosing your date.
We also offer vertical jigging trips and seasonal red snapper fishing charters for anglers who want a more targeted offshore experience.
Featured in Florida Sport Fishing Magazine
Reel Coquina Fishing is proud to be featured in Florida Sport Fishing Magazine, one of the most trusted names in the sportfishing world. Being highlighted in a publication like this is a reflection of the hard work, consistency, and results we bring to every trip - whether you’re chasing a bucket-list catch or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water. We’re honored to represent Florida’s fishery and can’t wait to take you out next.
Your Captain, Charter Boats & St. Petersburg Marina
Captain Pablo Koch-Schick has run Reel Coquina charters since 2015. He plans each trip around the forecast, season, water conditions, group experience, and target species. Beginners receive clear instruction, while experienced anglers can focus on specific techniques and more demanding trips.
The fleet supports different ways to fish. The Orion 29 is the versatile choice for many inshore, nearshore, and offshore trips. The Pathfinder 22 V is designed for flats, mangroves, bays, passes, and shallow-water fishing. The 37-foot Sea Vee provides more space, range, and comfort for premium offshore and deep sea trips. Compare our fishing charter fleet to see which boat fits your group.
Trips leave from O'Neill's Marina at 6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South in St. Petersburg. The marina provides quick access to Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway, Gulf passes, and open water. Learn more about our captain and charter experience.
What You Can Catch on a St. Pete Fishing Charter
The catch changes with the season, water temperature, bait, weather, and trip type. Inshore trips may target snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, and black drum. Nearshore and offshore trips may produce grouper, snapper, hogfish, kingfish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, sharks, and amberjack. Longer deep sea trips can add opportunities for tuna, mahi mahi, African pompano, and other seasonal Gulf fish.
No captain can control the bite, so the plan is built around the best current opportunity. Check the St. Pete fishing calendar for seasonal patterns, browse the fish gallery for real catches, or contact Captain Pablo if your group wants to target a specific species.
Explore our red snapper fishing charters, browse our fish gallery, or contact us to ask what is biting now.
Private Fishing Charters for Every Experience Level
Every Reel Coquina trip is a private fishing charter, so your day on the water is tailored to your group, your goals, and the best bite available.
Whether you are booking a serious offshore trip, fishing with experienced anglers, or planning a fun day for family and friends, we match the trip to the conditions and the type of experience you want.
We offer offshore, deep sea, and specialty fishing trips out of St. Petersburg, including shorter runs, longer offshore days, and technique-focused options. View our fishing charter pricing to compare trip options.
Choose the Right Fishing Trip
Start with your available time, the experience level of your group, and how far you want to run. The captain may adjust the fishing plan for weather and current conditions, but your trip length determines how much water can be covered.
4 Hour Offshore Trips
A focused half day for families, first-time guests, and groups that want Gulf fishing without spending the full day offshore. The captain targets productive water within the range allowed by the conditions and available time.
See 4 Hour Fishing Charters
6 Hour & 8 Hour Fishing Charters
More time allows the captain to cover additional water, move when the bite changes, and reach deeper structure when conditions permit. Choose these trips when fishing time and target variety matter more than a short day.
Compare Trip Lengths & Pricing
Vertical Jigging Trips
Vertical jigging is a hands-on way to work metal jigs through the water column for aggressive offshore fish. It is best for anglers who want an active technique and are ready to keep fishing hard.
See Vertical Jigging Trips
American Red Snapper Charters
Red snapper trips are planned around the open season, current rules, weather, and the range needed to reach productive bottom. Dates can fill quickly, so groups targeting red snapper should plan early.
See Red Snapper Fishing ChartersWhats Included on your St. Pete Fishing Charter?
Reel Coquina provides the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, bait, life jackets, required safety equipment, ice, and cooler space. The crew prepares the gear, explains the technique, helps during the fight, and cleans your catch after the trip when appropriate.
Bring these personal items:
- Sun protection, including sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a hat.
- Water, drinks, snacks, or lunch based on the trip length.
- Weather-appropriate layers and a light rain jacket when needed.
- Non-slip shoes that can get wet.
- A phone or camera in a protective case.
- Any motion-sickness medication you normally use, taken as directed before departure.
Do not bring glass bottles. Read the first-time fishing charter guide for arrival, clothing, food, seasickness, and gratuity details.
Questions before your trip? Contact us or read our fishing tips for beginners.
Why Our St. Petersburg Location Matters
Reel Coquina leaves from O'Neill's Marina near the Sunshine Skyway and I-275. The location gives the captain direct access to Tampa Bay and an efficient route toward the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the trip and conditions, fishing may take place around bay structure, Fort De Soto, Egmont Key, Gulf reefs and wrecks, or deeper offshore bottom.
The marina is convenient for guests staying in downtown St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Johns Pass, Clearwater, Tampa, Bradenton, and nearby Pinellas County communities. Confirm your arrival time and meeting point before the trip.
Get directions to Reel Coquina Fishing Charters at O'Neill's Marina.
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Location
Reel Coquina Fishing Charters
6701 Sunshine Skyway Ln S
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
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