We really enjoyed our ferry ride to Egmont Key. I wish I could recall the captain and first mate…read morenames - but the first made had a beard and long braided hair and the captain was a silver haired very kind middle weight gentleman. They were informative along the way to and from and the captain even paid for our sodas on the way back in b/c we didn't have cash. The marina itself was easy to access and mostly calm. The check in gentleman was a bit unfriendly and angry in his delivery of orders- but perhaps he had good reason. Just not the most friendly start the day. All of what he said was likely valid, it was just the angry tone in delivery that felt off. All and all, I would definitely book again if we come back to the area!

Awesome time. Friendly folks. Took great care of all the attendees. I will tell everyone about…read moreHubbards.

Awesome fishing excursion as usual, they cater to kids and adults,top notch family owned and…read moreoperated fishing charter You will enjoy it

I would like to say it was a nice experience , but as the trips were cancelled twice at late notice…read more, the latter one without any stated reason by Capn John we never went. More importantly after requesting a refund and being told it had been processed ,4 weeks later we are still waiting for the refund and seemingly e mails asking for up dates on this are not being responded to. Having looked at trip adviser reviews this seems to be not an uncommon thing. What's not clear in those reviews is whether the money actually gets refunded

Casual! Whole fried snapper! Fried Wahoo! Local fish! Full menu, full bar…read more Hookin' Aint Easy Seafood Company is a cool house converted into a fish market and patio with a food truck and a bar with chairs with backs. There's plenty of umbrellaed tables and picnic tables. They have a full menu of apps, seafood, and burgers. Their whole fried snapper is one of our favorite fish, and Hookin' serves a generous serving, perfectly tender and sweet, in a light crispy layer of coating, on a regular soft bun, with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Their Fried Wahoo is also well-prepared. We got fried, and it was tender and fresh. Both fish came with a heaping serving of hot crispy fries. You could also get either fish blackened, and you could add various veggies as sides. We ordered our food and also picked it up ourselves at the bar. Hookin' can get crowded, especially when they have a live musician, and parking can get pretty tight. It's just off I-275 at 22nd St, in St. Pete Fl east of Gulfport. They keep their social media pretty up-to-date, but we didn't track down a "regular" webpage.

I looked forward to my meal at Hookin' for months. I have never eaten blue crabs from the shell,…read moreand I love whole lobster, so I thought that deconstructing another type of crustacean would be fun. I got off the bus and walked across the street and into the parking lot. It was fairly busy, and I made my way to the patio area, because outside seating only. There was a kind of tiki bar with a line where you go up and get your own alcoholic beverage any time you want. You can eat at the bar or at any of the picnic tables that you pass on the way to a kind of food truck with a window where you order your food and buy bottles of soda and iced tea from a vat full of ice. I loved the vibes right away. I got in line at the "truck". Then it was my turn to order. Well, whaddaya know, they just ran out of blue crabs! And no soft-shell crabs were available as the water they live in is not warm enough yet. But they did have one of my favorite seafood delicacies, stone crab claws, so I ordered those instead, and asked for the mustard sauce instead of melted butter. I also ordered French fries and cole slaw for my sides. And then I ordered one-half dozen raw oysters, because. I was given a little wire stand with a card inserted into the top with my order number on it, to be placed on my table. Then I sauntered over to the bar and ordered an IPA from the busy, bearded and well-tattooed bartender. If you are wearing shades you will be admonished to remove them before paying, and I saw why, as the display on the... pay thingy has excessive polarization. Next I found a good spot in the shade and sipped my beer and checked the place out. Was there music? I think so, but I can't remember! Just all kinds of folks having a good time. Two preschoolers were busily playing in the sand by the main walkway to the food line, and took up most of the path most of the time, but nobody seemed to mind. If you aren't into playing with little trucks in the sand I think there is also corn hole off in one corner. If you don't know what that is, I dare you to look it up. After not too long some plates of food showed up, and I took some pictures and then got busy. First I tried the fries, because they are best when fresh and hot, but the fries were limp and sad. I just let their little ol' hand-cut selves alone. The oysters were served on the half shell on ice, and came with nice hot grated horseradish and cocktail sauce, plenty of lemon wedges, and saltine crackers. They were excellent! Then I turned my attention to the claws, glorious stone crab claws. I noticed that I was given butter instead of mustard sauce. That didn't stop me. But what did slow me down was the lack of a claw-cracker. The claws were pre-cracked a bit, but not in a way that was helpful to get at the meat. And I need leverage to rip the joints apart as my fingers don't work like they used to, so I asked for, and received quickly, a cracker. Some of the claws were on the small side, and the meat in some of the claws was a bit soft-feeling, but it was all pretty tasty. However, they fell short of my previous experiences elsewhere, including when I cooked some at home a few years ago. The cole slaw was very good. The young guy who brought my food and cracker tool was friendly, and quite funny. The woman who took my order was also nice. The bartender was just to busy to be anything but awesome. So all in all, the food was a bit of a letdown. I will try to go back for the crabs, and I saw hush puppies in a photo, that would be better than the fries.

Captain Kenny is the best! My husband and I had so much fun we ended up doing a second trip at…read moresunset the day after our afternoon trip. Kenny had all the best spots to catch different kinds of fish. We caught Jackfish, grouper, Snook, Ladyfish, Catfish, Sailcatfish, Red Snapper, Mackerel, probably others but that's just what I remember. I liked that Kenny did all the dirty work for me by baiting my hook and unhooking the fish we caught. When we were cruising to the different spots, Kenny had good music for us to listen to and took requests as well. After our trip Kenny filleted the fish for us to take home. My husband made grouper nuggets cooked using Kenny's recommendation and they were delicious and so so fresh! I would absolutely recommend using St Pete Beach Charters the next time you are looking to go out on a fishing trip. Kenny had everything you need and was fun, courteous, and knowledgeable. You can really tell he loves what he does and genuinely wants you to have fun and catch fish. We already are planning on another trip (8 hours this time) the next time we are in St. Petersburg!

Captain John was the best! He made our experience a 10/10. It was our first guided fishing trip and…read morewe couldn't have asked for a better time.

Great charter with a local captain. Billy filleted and bagged our fish and we took them to Red,…read moreWhite and Booze for dinner on St Pete. Great day fishing! Will be back again with the boys soon

We found ourselves with an extra day while in Tampa / St Pete and started looking for a charter…read more Capt. Billy came to our rescue. He accommodated our last minute urge and took us on a great outing. We went out for two hours. Caught maybe 20 fish each and had a ball. Can't wait to get back to Tampa and go on a day long trip. Maybe get a bit more serious about having fun.

Best fishing charter in the Tampa bay/ St Pete area, I went…read moreon a charter with him last week and caught so many fish couldn't be more happy, I'd recommend this charter to anyone friends or family especially

From the owner: Double O Fishing Charters is a locally owned and operated company that's provided personalized…read morefishing expeditions in Madeira Beach since the 1970s. Having grown up on the waters of the world-famous John's Pass, we know all the ins and outs of the best fishing spots. With us, you won't find your average commercial fishing charter -- you'll find a family of locals that will give you great fishing and personal, friendly guidance. Whether you're looking for an all-day fishing trip or just a sightseeing tour, you can always trust us to give you a trip that you'll never forget.

We booked a 4-hour half-day trip with Queen Fleet Fishing Charter in Clearwater for my partner's…read morebirthday, and it exceeded our expectations! From the start, everything was seamless. Cindy at the front desk was incredibly helpful and made sure we were fully prepped before heading out--her friendliness and attention to detail really set the tone for the day. Once on the water, the crew was just as amazing. Everyone was welcoming, patient, and super informative, which made the experience enjoyable whether you're a beginner or more experienced. The captain did an awesome job moving us to several different spots to make sure we were actually on fish--and it paid off! It truly felt like they went above and beyond to make the trip special. Such a fun and memorable way to celebrate a birthday. Highly recommend booking with them if you're in Clearwater!

Oh my gosh, I had the best day ever! Best fishing I have had in a long time! Captain Jeremy and…read morefirst hand Tim were simply amazing. They made our fishing trip so wonderful. It's something I'll never forget. Grouper, redfish, grunt, black Seabass, lizard, fish, puffer fish, toad fish, and so many more that I can't even name. I highly recommend and recommend that if you go fishing in Clearwater to please look up this business they are excellent. Everyone on our boat caught a fish actually 10 or more unless you were asleep. This is the number one for fishing in Clearwater. And I didn't get the chef's name, but he make a heck of a hamburger and sausage and egg sandwich that I ever had. I will always come back here. Check out my catch in the photos.

Fort De Soto Park was honestly one of the biggest surprises of our Florida trip. The second we…read morearrived, we could see why so many people love this place. The beaches were absolutely beautiful with soft white sand and clear Gulf water that looked straight out of a travel magazine. Even though it's a popular park, it still felt peaceful and relaxing. One of the coolest parts was how much variety there is here. You can relax on the beach, bike the trails, go kayaking, fish, camp, or explore the historic Spanish-American War-era fort. Walking through the old fort while looking out over the water was such a unique experience and made the park feel completely different from a normal beach destination. We also spotted wild Nanday Parakeets flying around the park, which made the whole place feel even more tropical and unforgettable. Seeing bright green parrots while standing near the ocean was definitely not something we expected. Everything felt very clean, well maintained, and easy to access. Fort De Soto Park is the kind of place where you could easily spend an entire day and still not see everything. We would absolutely come back again and highly recommend adding this spot to your Florida bucket list. Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Easy parking, clean enough bathrooms. If it weren't so dang far this would probably be the main…read morebeach spot for me and my friends! Can't say it's a hidden gem, but it's certainly not as touristy as Clearwater or Treasure Island so it's a great beach to go to. And $6 flat rate parking for the beach is amaaazziinnggg!!!! Lots of pavilions and different areas for activities like camping. We were there for a spikeball tournament. Always something going on!

When you have a dog it can be hard to find a beach to take them to and spend time not worrying…read moreabout other dogs or keeping them on a tight leash or just enjoying yourself, but I think we found the perfect spot for any dog that loves the water! This area is actually across the parking lot from the boat ramp, but it has its own parking meter (with plenty of parking) and ramp to get onto the sand! You'll know you're in the right area when you see the boat that has been brought ashore by the hurricanes. The actual boat ramp has plenty of parking, fish cleaning stations, areas to fish, and a public restroom! I highly suggest checking this place out because it has plenty of space and greenery to separate any other animals that may also be there! It does say on the sign that dog have to stay leashed, but we were able to let our dog run free because no one else was there for the majority of the time. We did see 3 other dogs for brief moments while we played with a ball and seashells! If you do come I highly recommend an extra long lead for you dog so you don't have to keep them closer but so they can play freely! It is also a great place to get on a paddle board or kayak as you can just walk right up to the water and it's clear enough to put your board in and stand/sit on it! Overall I believe this is a hidden gem that I'd love to keep that way, but I'd love my fellow yelpers to also have a place to go!

If you need a great place to launch your boat into the Intercostal Waterway, the Belleair Causeway…read moreBoat Ramp Park is an ideal location. It's located at 3900 W. Bay Dr., just off Belleair Bluffs. This Pinellas County public park has 24 hour access with 108 boat trailer parking spaces, 98 car parking spaces, a fishing pier, five courtesy docks and 10 boat launches. There's also Belleair Bait & Tackle Co. for any sundries that you may need, a fishing pier, restrooms and a dog park/beach. The dog beach is along the south side of the park which is a hold over from before this park was last developed. FYI, your dog needs to be on a leash. Overall, this is a large public boat launch that's: 1) In an ideal location, 2) Clean and well kept, and 3) An awesome place just to hang out and fish or walk your pooch.

Been here alot ever since I was a kid but this time i loaded bunch of poles on the bike and hit the…read morebridge! The bait shop being here made it super convenient for my current situation. Always the best fishing here. Great food to bring home

My boyfriend and I live in Lakewood Ranch and decided that we may want to go fishing at the pier…read morethis weekend. We decided to drive up just to check out a good spot and drive through. We went to the South fishing pier first. The gentleman in the booth was very kind and friendly and allow us to drive through just to see what the pier was like for tomorrow night. We decided to take a look at the Northside fishing pier, and when we got to the booth, we very kindly explained to the lady in the booth that we were looking to go fishing tomorrow night and asked kindly if we could just drive through. We had our Service dog with us, but did not have his vest on. She raised her voice at us and told us we were not allowed to go past her booth that she was demanding we turn around or even back up! I told her he was a Therapy dog and asked her kindly once again if we were allowed to just drive through that we were not getting out. Once again with her voice raised, she told us absolutely not, and that he should "have his vest on"! Wow... Not a very nice person to have representing one of our State Parks! Needless to say, we will be sticking with the Southside fishing pier tomorrow night. And there's our tax dollars hard at work for a very nasty and miserable old bitty!