Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Offshore reef & wreck fishing, 30–40 miles into the Gulf
Offshore from St. Pete
Real Gulf fishing, smooth ride out
On Florida's Gulf coast, the good offshore fishing is 30 to 40 miles out, at reefs and wrecks holding snapper, grouper, kingfish, and cobia. It's a real run to get there, and that's the whole reason we run a 32 ft World Cat. Two hulls instead of one means the ride out is smooth instead of brutal. You get to the fish fast, and you actually enjoy the trip out.
Red Snapper Season ends in 9 days
Federal season window · book before it closes
Tampa-area anglers: fishing charters for Tampa guests.
30–40 miles offshore
Reefs, ledges, and wrecks in 60–130 feet, where snapper, grouper, amberjack, kingfish, and cobia hold.
Gulf species
Target grouper, snapper, kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia, and more on federally permitted Gulf runs.
Smooth catamaran run
Phat Kat's twin hulls cut chop on the ride out so your group shows up ready to fish.
Private for your group
Up to 6 guests per charter, your group only, your day on the water.
Your Captain
USCG licensed, knows these waters
Every trip runs with a USCG-licensed captain who knows where the fish hold offshore on the Gulf. All fishing charters run in the Gulf of Mexico.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this really deep sea fishing? Can you do that from St. Pete?
Yes, with one honest detail worth knowing. Florida's Gulf coast sits on a wide, shallow shelf, so the bottom drops off slowly as you head west. "Deep sea" here doesn't mean chasing marlin a hundred miles offshore. It means running 30 to 40 miles out to the reefs, ledges, and wrecks in 60 to 130 feet of water, where the snapper, grouper, amberjack, kingfish, and cobia live. That's the good fishing, and it's exactly what Phat Kat is permitted and built for.
It's also a real run to get there, which is the whole reason we run a catamaran. Most boats pound you the entire way out and leave you worn down before the first line hits the water. Phat Kat's twin hulls cut through the chop instead of slamming into it, so you show up to the grounds ready to fish, not ready to sit down.
Real offshore fishing, real Gulf species, federally permitted to take you there. Just without the bruises.
How much does a fishing charter cost?
Pricing depends on trip length and season. You can see live pricing and book any charter online, or call us to plan a custom trip.
Do you fish Tampa Bay?
All fishing charters run in the Gulf of Mexico.
Google Reviews
Why they choose us
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Had to be the greatest fishing charter I’ve ever been on. Went out with the one and only Captain Cuda whose personality, knowledge of the area, and fishing expertise led to an incredible day on the water. From the moment we got on board PhatKat, his state of the art WorldCat I knew we were in good hands. The boat was beautiful with plenty of space for our group and it was basically like fishing on a yacht. Definitely will recommend Captain Cuda Charters to anyone and everyone and I’ll be back! Thanks for the incredible day Cuda!
Went on an incredible, full day offshore fishing charter with Captain Cuda on, “Phat Cat”, his 32’ World Cat! The vessel is in pristine condition, a very comfortable ride, completely dry and extremely capable for offshore excursions! Cuda is a Pinellas County local with extensive knowledge, experience and expertise of the Gulf fisheries. The trip was run flawlessly from start to finish with professional grade tackle, ample, diverse bait, coolers and fish boxes packed with ice, top of the line electronics and a Captain willing to change tactics with a vessel capable of covering a large area. From novices to serious anglers, I would highly recommend heading out on the water with Captain Cuda!
Awesome experience! Very professional & wasted no time getting us on fish!
Omg! I just went out last night on a dolphin sunset tour. What an amazing and incredible experience. Captain Cuda AKA Barrie, was very highly knowledgeable about the waters, we so many dolphins and it was so exciting seeing them right up behind the boat surfing! WOW!! I highly recommend Captain Cuda Charters when in Saint Pete/Tampa Bay Area.
Amazing fishing trip!!!! Captain Berry and Captain Toby couldn’t have been any more accommodating! Had a great day with wonderful people and hooking fish!
5 star for Cuda Charters, was great day TU Barri. appreciate all u did to make it memorable
Excellent captain! We had a great time!
Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. This was a family day for us, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The boat was gorgeous, fully equipped, and spotless — with coolers already filled with ice so we could jump right in and enjoy our time together. Captain Barrie was outstanding — professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly personable. He made everyone feel comfortable, took us on an unforgettable dolphin tour, and truly went above and beyond to make the day special. It was even better than we could have expected. One of the best days we’ve had on the water — we can’t wait to book again!
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Book your deep sea fishing
Private charters for Up to 6 from St. Petersburg, an easy drive from Tampa and the beaches.
Red Snapper Season ends in 9 days
Federal season window · book before it closes
Or call 727-761-CUDA · barrie@captaincuda.com