These guys were awesome!! Great team with great personalities, and honestly true professionals…read morestart to finish!! The heat index was super high yesterday and they stayed positive and though the bite was tough!

From the owner: Expert Captain & Proven Experience…read more Owned and operated by Joshua Taylor, an experienced angler and well-known figure in the fishing community, Salty Scales Charter provides expert guidance, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler. Targeting Trophy Fish & Seasonal Variety Unlike generic charters, Salty Scales specializes in trophy fishing for species like grouper, redfish, snook, tarpon, and snapper. With deep knowledge of seasonal migrations and feeding patterns, clients are positioned for success every trip. Top-Notch Equipment & Comfortable Ride Guests enjoy a fully equipped boat with the latest technology, high-quality rods, reels, and tackle—ensuring the best shot at landing trophy fish. Educational & Engaging Experience Beyond just catching fish, Joshua provides hands-on fishing techniques, local insights, and expert tips, making every trip a valuable learning experience. Unforgettable Memories with Pro Content Customers can capture their experiences with professional-grade fishing photography & video content, perfect for reliving the excitement. 5-Star Reputation & Community Trust SaltyScalesCharter.com has a strong following, built on exceptional customer service, transparency, and consistent success on the water.

Fantastic sunset cruise of the bay and little Manatee River! Wonderful crew & great knowledge of…read morethe area. The food was delicious, which was unexpected - pulled pork & shrimp!!

Captain Dave was great. Hired the entire boat for a personal tour. Very knowledgeable about the…read morearea and boat was very clean. They were accomodating with providing towels. It was a chilly morning, but had a very nice time.

Captain Joel is the man! If you are coming to the Tampa Bay area or are a local looking for an…read moreadventure he and his mates are here for you. Make sure and book early, because he is a popular Captain. He is a great guide and has been fishing the Tampa Bay and surrounding waters for over 20 years. If you have a certain fish you are targeting discuss it with him on the phone and he will make sure and "hook" you up. I have been out with Joel 3 times and he has put me on the fish everytime. We caught our limit of Sheepshead (good eats), he's put me on a wicked Snook bite twice, and we caught 10 keeper trout on my last trip with a Black Drum and a Flounder too boot. That leads me to my three things: 1) Joel takes care of the rod/tackle, live bait, ice and will clean any catch for you. 2) BYOB for drinks and snacks 3) He does not watch the clock. If the fish are hitting you are fishing. Look him up next time you are in the bay area and especially around the full/null moons. Bigger tide changes = more fish.

Capt. Joel is a fun and interactive captain he is totally adventurous and guarantees you catch…read moresomething! His logo is no fish no pay excursions run about 99 a person. He also does private/Group hunting excursions.

Ronny and his crew did our pool and brought it back to live. Everything went very smoothly was…read moreefficient and fairly priced. Would highly recommend. Very Professional. Pool is not green and swampy anymore and watching the crew work and knowing exactly what was happening was very comforting.

Our day started off well, and they were pleasant and quick. However, the boats were filthy, with…read moreold crappy equipment and broken equipment. And worst of all, we were only 15 minutes late due to the long "No Wake" channel that you have to drive through and the distance from Downtown to Ruskin AND they still charged us $50. That is crappy customer service in my book especially after paying $430 + tax and $200 for gas (which is more than double the amount of gas we used!). Definitely will not be using them again!

Captain Carl gives much more than a fishing trip - it's an experience. We had a wonderful day,…read moretargeting & catching several species. He's knowledgeable, educational and gives you the best day possible. A " must do" experience!!!

From the owner: Captain Carl Snodgrass- Hi. I run a clean boat. A 2020 Blazer Bay with a Mercury 300. High end…read morerods, reels, and tackle. EVERYTHING is included for the trip. Please bring whatever snacks or beverages your party would enjoy. I will have ice and a cooler on the boat. Call or text me now. Let's get you in the water. Fishing or a sunset cruise. You pick. I will do all the work. I am a licensed and insured United States Coast Guard Captain and appropriately Florida state licensed. Please take a look picture gallery or website.

Such a fun day and great experience overall. Communication was great the entire time. We got there…read morea bit early, maybe 15- 20 minutes before our reserved time. They were very speedy cleaning up from the guests that just finished their charter and let us on a little early. Plenty of space for our group of 4 adults, definitely room for more. Loved that they had some snacks and drinks provided - such a nice touch, though we did bring our own since it was a birthday celebration. The cruise itself was great, gave us options of how we wanted it to go, and let us out to swim for a little. The wind wasn't in our favor so no full sailing BUT the weather was great and we were still plenty happy cruising on the water - even got a little extra time on the end. They were honestly great overall, checking in on us during the cruise from time to time while also just letting us be to enjoy ourselves. Highly recommend and would book again!

I do not know where to begin. We signed up for a three hour cruise and that was exactly what I got…read moreand more. Jonas and Greg were the most hospitable hosts that made us a beautiful charcuterie tray for 6 people. Fresh cheeses, meats and fruits. They offered wine but but we decided we didn't need to drink. The ride to the Skyway Bridge was beautiful and the water and weather were all working in our favor. It was a relaxing ride and we saw a couple of pods of Dolphins. We felt we could reach out and touch them. As we got to the skyway and turned towards shore, the captain asked if we would like to sail, which we did for a while. It was spectacular. The catamaran was beautiful, clean, comfy and cozy. We were briefed on where to find the lifejackets and there was a small raft on the aft. I cannot say enough about this truly wonderful crew and Boat "Sweet Escape ". I highly recommend and will use them again! Thank you guys for a truly amazing time. My family was blown away.