The Team

Join Reel Fintastic Fishing Charters here in Tampa, Florida for a fishing adventure that promises success. Our knowledge of the changing landscape, weather, seasons, and even the moon allows us to pinpoint the best fishing spots for your trip. With our perfected ability to adjust and adapt, you are guaranteed a fun and fruitful experience. Let us guide you to the best catch of your life. Welcome aboard our charter today!

Capt. Taylor Smith

I started fishing with a passion as a young man growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My fishing journey began in the Creeks, small bass lakes, and Lake Superior. I moved down to Florida in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the Salt water life. Learning the ins and outs of flats fishing, perfecting the techniques, and the endless possibilities of species you can wrangle in, I immediately knew becoming a captain was in my future.

Chris Layman

I grew up most of my life in Tampa (since ’86).  Fishing and boating has always been a hobby while having a career in IT.  The time has come to begin a new journey and turn my hobby into a great retirement opportunity.

*** Our fishing charter proudly supports a variety of meaningful causes and individuals. If you are an active military member or a first responder, please let us know so we can offer you an exclusive discount. ***

Launch Locations

Our fishing charter can launch from many different locations – Riverview, Tampa, Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, New Port Richey.  We try to accommodate our customers’ locations to the best of our ability.  There are other environmental variables to consider where we will launch from: wind, tides, boating traffic, fish movements, and seasonal restrictions.  Captain Taylor will take all the aforementioned into account to decide where the best location will be to launch!  Please make sure to look for our for a call, text, or email to confirm.

Seminole Boat Ramp

Address: 198 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA

Public Parking is available.

Anclote Park

Address: 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691

Public parking is available.

EG Simmons Park

Address: 2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin, FL 33570

Public parking is available ***cost $2 per vehicle.

County of Pinellas Boat Ramp

Address: 18651 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

Public parking is available.

Gandy Boat Ramp

Address: 5108 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611, USA

Public parking is available.

What could we possibly catch?

***We also offer adventure cruises for relaxation, dolphin and manatee watching, and island hopping!!  View offering when booking with us!

Our fishing charter strives for every one of its customers to be successful in the “gamble” that is fishing.  The landscape, weather, seasons, and even the moon have impacts on the varieties of fish available at the time of your adventure with us.  Our ability to adjust and hone in on locations means we can provide a fun and successful experience to you.  Welcome aboard!

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