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Captain James

Captain James Parker is a seasoned fishing guide and the heart behind Baitrun Fishing Charters in Tampa Bay, Florida. With years of experience navigating these inshore waters, Captain Parker knows the best spots for catching redfish, snook, trout, and other prized local species.

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Targets

Redfish

Redfish

The redfish, celebrated for their vibrant hue and spirited fight, are highly sought after by anglers in Tampa. Known for their striking crimson coloration and sleek, powerful bodies, redfish navigate the intricate waterways of Tampa Bay with remarkable agility. These fish excel in both inshore and nearshore environments, darting through marshes, estuaries, and seagrass beds with ease

Target Year Round.

Snook

Snook

The snook, renowned for its fierce fight and cunning nature, is a prized catch among Florida anglers. Known for their agility, snook can dart into dense mangroves or weave through submerged roots, making them a challenging fish to land. With powerful strikes and a knack for evading capture, these fish offer an exhilarating experience for anyone casting a line in Florida’s inshore waters.

Target year round.

Eating season: March 1 to April 30 and from September 1 to November 30.

Seatrout

Seatrout

The Tampa Bay spotted seatrout, prized for its distinctive speckled appearance and lively fight, is a favorite among local anglers. This elegant fish thrives in the bay’s shallow grass flats and estuaries, where it ambushes shrimp and baitfish with quick, darting movements. Known for its silvery body adorned with black spots, the spotted seatrout offers an exciting challenge for inshore fishing enthusiasts throughout Tampa Bay.

Target Year Round.