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Hammer Down Sportfishing · St. Petersburg

Trips Offered

Charter trips & pricing

Pricing is per trip, not per angler. Inshore trips run year-round. Tarpon trips run May through September. Departure is Maximo Park in St. Petersburg.

Inshore Charters

Year-round, up to 4 anglers

Working the flats, mangroves, and bay channels for redfish, snook, trout, and snapper. Light tackle and live bait. Family-friendly and beginner-friendly.

4 Hr Inshore Trip

4 hours · Up to 4 anglers

Morning or afternoon targeting redfish, snook, and trout in the flats and along the mangrove shorelines.

  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Trout

6 Hr Inshore Trip

6 hours · Up to 4 anglers

Extended range and time to target a wider mix of inshore species across more locations.

  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Trout
  • Mangrove Snapper

8 Hr Inshore Trip

8 hours · Up to 4 anglers

Full-day adventure chasing inshore game fish. Best for serious anglers and groups looking to maximize variety.

  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Trout
  • Mangrove Snapper
  • Grouper

Tarpon Season Charters

May – September, up to 3 anglers

Live-bait tarpon trips along Pinellas County beaches and through the passes. Heavy tackle, big fish, peak bite at low light. Three-angler max so everyone has room to fight a fish.

6 Hr Tarpon Trip

6 hours · Up to 3 anglers

Tarpon hunt focused on the peak low-light bite. Heavy tackle, live bait, big fish.

  • Tarpon

8 Hr Tarpon Trip

8 hours · Up to 3 anglers

Targeting rolling fish on the tides. Longer windows on the beach and through the passes.

  • Tarpon

$1200

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10 Hr Tarpon Trip

10 hours · Up to 3 anglers

Strategic all-day trip. Full tide cycle coverage, multiple locations, best shot at a trophy fish.

  • Tarpon

$1500

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What's Included

Show up and fish.

  • ✓ Fishing licenses for all anglers
  • ✓ Live bait, rods, reels, and tackle
  • ✓ Ice and bottled water
  • ✓ Cleaning and bagging of legal-keeper fish
  • ✓ USCG-licensed captain

What to Bring

Just the basics.

  • → Lunch and any additional drinks you'd like
  • → Sunscreen, hat, and polarized sunglasses
  • → Cash for tip if you'd like (15–20% standard for a great trip)
  • → Soft-soled shoes or boat shoes

Pick a date.

Submit a quick inquiry with your preferred dates and trip type. You'll get a response within a few hours.

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