Inshore 4 Hr Inshore
$5504 hours · up to 4 anglers · all gear included
Morning or afternoon targeting redfish, snook, and trout in the flats and along the mangrove shorelines.
5.0
The trip you'll
33 Google reviews ↗
The trip you'll
talk about all year.
Born and raised on Tampa Bay, Captain Bryce runs every trip himself, putting you on fish and making sure everyone aboard has a day they'll still be talking about when they're back home.
5.0
Google rating
33
Google reviews
28'
Caymas
The charters
Pick your trip.
Up to 4 anglers inshore, 3 for tarpon. All gear, bait, ice, and your saltwater license included.
Inshore 
Inshore 6 Hr Inshore
$7256 hours · up to 4 anglers · all gear included
Extended range and time to target a wider mix of inshore species across more locations.
Inshore 8 Hr Inshore
$9258 hours · up to 4 anglers · all gear included
Full-day adventure chasing inshore game fish. Best for serious anglers and groups looking to maximize variety.
Tarpon 6 Hr Tarpon
$9006 hours · up to 3 anglers · all gear included
Tarpon hunt focused on the peak low-light bite. Heavy tackle, live bait, big fish.
Tarpon 8 Hr Tarpon
$12008 hours · up to 3 anglers · all gear included
Targeting rolling fish on the tides. Longer windows on the beach and through the passes.
Tarpon 10 Hr Tarpon
$150010 hours · up to 3 anglers · all gear included
Strategic all-day trip. Full tide cycle coverage, multiple locations, best shot at a trophy fish.
5.0 ★ · 33 Google reviews
Three things every review keeps saying about Bryce.
Puts you on fish
Customers consistently mention getting on fish, and rebooking from the dock.
“Captain Bryce is a great guide! My friends and I had such a wonderful day on the water catching Tarpon this past summer. If you're looking for a Captain who will put you on fish and give you a great time, he is the one!”
Savannah · Clearwater, FL
Great with everyone aboard
Patient with kids and first-timers; tailors the day to who's on the boat.
“Bryce was a great captain and really great with my 10 & 12 year old sons. He was really patient & a fun guy. Tailored the experience to what these guys wanted, had proper bait & chum etc. Highly recommend especially if you are taking kids.”
TJ · New York
Knows the water
Born on Tampa Bay. He reads the tides, the seasons, and where the fish are.
“If you're planning on having the greatest experience of your life with a Captain who knows the water, this is the boat to go on. From the initial phone call to getting out on the water, Captain Bryce was nothing short of excellent. My family had a wonderful time and this was money well spent. We definitely will be booking again.”
Noah · Tampa, FL
Local knowledge
Where the
fish actually are.
Tampa Bay is 400 square miles of flats, mangrove cuts, passes, and bay channels. Bryce was born on this water and fishes it year-round, so he knows which spots are producing on which tide, and how to adjust when the weather turns.
What every trip includes
01 All rods, reels, tackle, and live bait
02 Ice and bottled water aboard
03 Your saltwater fishing license, covered
04 A captain who cleans your catch at the ramp
St. Petersburg, FL
Meet your captain
Born on this water.
I'm Captain Bryce Artze, a USCG-licensed charter captain born and raised on the waters around St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Fishing's been part of my life as long as I can remember.
Hammer Down Sportfishing was built so I could share that passion with others. For me, there's nothing better than being on the water, and I want every trip to give you that same sense of excitement, connection, and enjoyment, whether you're reeling in your first snook or chasing a trophy tarpon at sunrise.
With me, you'll get someone who knows the tides and cares about the experience, not just the catch.
The essentials
USCG-Licensed Captain
Tampa Bay native, fishing it since childhood
28' Caymas for flats, beaches & bay channels
Departs Maximo Park, St. Petersburg
Reserve
Let's get you on the water.
Tell me what you're after, who's coming, and what days work, and I'll write back with a plan. Trips fill fast in tarpon season.