Gone Fishing Charters

Tampa Fishing Charter Gift Certificates

If you’re looking for a unique and exciting gift for a birthday or other special event, Gone Fishing Charters has gift certificates available. Email us to arrange a fishing charter gift.

Deposits / Payments

A $100 deposit is required at time of booking to hold your requested fishing date(s). This deposit is fully refundable if trip is cancelled due to weather or if you cancel a minimum of seven (7) days in advance of charter date. Weather cancellations are made at the captain's discretion. Remainder of payment is due immediately at the conclusion of your fishing trip. Credit Card (Visa), check and cash are all acceptable forms of payment. Gratuities are appreciated.

What You’ll Need

There are a few things that you may want to bring along with you to make your fishing day more enjoyable. These include sunscreen, hat, raingear, food, drinks (if you’d prefer something other than water), comfortable boat shoes/sandals, polarized sunglasses and jackets if fishing during our cooler months.

Departure Times and Location

Typical departure time is 8:00 AM however this may vary based on time of year and tides. If a later or earlier departure time will improve fishing opportunities, your captain will communicate this to you in advance of your charter. Unless other arrangements are made, charters will depart from Marino’s Marina in quaint, Ozona, Florida. Located on St Joseph’s sound, Marino’s provides sandwiches, drinks, fishing tackle as well as any other item you’re likely to need for a day on the water. Once back from your fishing adventure, you can relax on the patio and enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset with your favorite cold beverage.

"My three sons and I have been fishing with Stewart 6-9 days per year since 2007 and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of those days. We’ve caught seven different species in a single day over the wrecks near shore and gone back inside for Snook and Redfish all in an 8 hour day. If you can fish one day per year or twenty days per year you will find Stewart as ready to catch fish as you are. He’ll work hard to have bait on the boat when you board in the morning so you’re instantly ready to go fish and he knows where the fish are so you’ll be fishing quickly. I’ve recommended Stewart to all of my guests that fish and all of them enjoyed the experience and look forward to going with him again and thanked me for recommending Stewart. Stewart Ames is a professional guide in every sense of the word and he’ll make certain your day on the water meets your expectations." -Bryan Wilson, Tulsa, OK/Clearwater Beach, FL"