X-Head Fishing Charters

X-Head Fishing Charters offers a unique and exciting fishing experience in the waters of Tampa Bay. They provide both inshore and near-shore fishing trips, targeting a wide variety of popular species such as mangrove snapper, gag grouper, sea trout, snook, redfish, tarpon, and sharks. For those seeking a different adventure, they also offer specialized gigging and shark fishing trips. Their inshore trips explore mangrove tree lines, grass flats, and residential docks, while near-shore trips venture into depths of 15 to 45 feet for species like grouper and mackerel. All necessary equipment, including rods, reels, tackle, fishing licenses, and bait, is provided by the charter. They also offer complimentary water and Gatorade, and will even filet your catch at the end of the trip. Customers are advised to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, snacks, extra drinks, and a cooler for their fish. Trips are available in 1/2 day (4 hours) or 3/4 day (6 hours) durations, with a maximum of 4 anglers per trip. Illegal substances are not permitted on board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring on my fishing trip?

X-Head Fishing Charters provides all the essential fishing gear, including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. They also supply fishing licenses, water, and Gatorade. Customers should bring personal items like sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, snacks, extra drinks, and a cooler for their catch.

How long are the fishing trips and what is the group size limit?

The charter offers both 1/2 day (4-hour) and 3/4 day (6-hour) trips. The maximum capacity for anglers on any trip is four. Younger anglers must be able to walk.

What types of fishing trips and fish species does X-Head Fishing Charters offer?

X-Head Fishing Charters offers a variety of fishing experiences, including inshore fishing, near-shore fishing, shark fishing, and gigging. They target numerous species such as snook, redfish, sea trout, grouper, snapper, mackerel, tarpon, and sharks.

Where does the fishing trip launch from?

The main launch location for X-Head Fishing Charters is the Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp in Ruskin, Florida. This location provides access to the diverse fishing grounds of Tampa Bay.