This is THE dolphin boat tour to go on, and we have tried several in the Boca Ciega Bay area. A…read moredolphin specialist guides the tour and explains everything about dolphins, and knows how to identify most of the 400+ dolphins in the bay, by name, by their distinctive dorsal fin. We were also guided to an osprey nest in the middle of the bay, on one of the channel markers, where the osprey family were raising their two babies. We were lucky it was a beautiful day, weather-wise, but they also have a canopy over the pontoon boat, which keeps out both hot sun and rain. It's really the best dolphin boat tour around!

I don't know where to start But…read more From the email about booking to the day we returned and they set up our catch to be cooked at a near by restaurant on the boardwalk Simply AMAZING Thanks to all the staff at Hubbard Marina

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

We've been in the area for 11 days, and this was hands down the best meal we've had. We came with a…read moregroup of nine, and every single person loved their food. The blackened grouper and snapper were perfectly seasoned and flaky. The shrimp was crisp and fresh. The lobster tail was tender and sweet. The hush puppies and fried okra were hot and delicious. Even the sides, broccoli (so so so good), slaw, and onion rings, were done right. You can tell this is real Florida seafood. The handwritten menu, the fresh seafood market inside, the casual outdoor seating with string lights ...it feels authentic, not touristy. But the best part? The owner, Matthew. He was welcoming, kind, and clearly passionate about the restaurant he and his wife have built. After the hurricanes, they've lost many repeat local customers, and businesses like this need visitors to show up. If you want fresh seafood, generous portions, fair prices, and a true local experience in the Treasure Island area, this is the place. We'll absolutely be back, and we're telling everyone we know. Support local. Support family-owned. They deserve to thrive.

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 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.

Spent a wonderful half day with Captain John in the inside bay at St. Petersburg. Good fishing and…read moregood company.

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!

Very clean and organized ship. We had a great time fishing. My only complaint is that one of the…read moregentleman that assisted everyone was very rude and seems to get annoyed when you ask for help. There was a family next to us the was obviously not from here and you could clearly tell they were not pros at fishing. He was very rude to them. I had one conversation with him and avoided him. If your job involves working with people then I would suggest being more professional and patient. Not everyone is a fishing expert. Especially, if you ask for tips at the end. The younger man was very nice and helpful. I would've given it a five star.

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!

Fort De Soto Park has a beautiful beach! Parking is $6 per vehicle and there is a pretty long walk…read morefrom the parking lot to the actual beach but once you get to the beach it's stunning. I like that it's not over crowded like other beaches on the area. There were also several areas blocked off for preservation of the birds.

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!