Captain Ken Salos, a fifth-generation Floridian, offers inshore fishing charters that bring you closer to our abundant local fisheries and captivating coastal scenery. As a trusted local guide with decades of firsthand experience navigating and fishing Tampa Bay’s inshore waters, his deep-rooted knowledge of the bay area’s tidal movements, seasonal fish patterns, and hidden hotspots allows him to craft each trip to suit your skill level and goals. Whether you’re targeting redfish, snook, speckled trout, or tarpon, Capt. Ken’s deep knowledge, local expertise, and friendly, patient guidance help ensure a productive and unforgettable day on the water.
Venturing beyond the more well-traveled fishing grounds, Capt. Ken will introduce you to secluded spots, hidden flats, and backwater channels rich with marine life. Tampa Bay’s calm, shallow waters provide the perfect setting for light tackle action, where anglers of all levels can test their skills. With top-of-the-line gear and a well-maintained, comfortable boat, these charters promise authentic, immersive fishing adventures. You’ll experience Florida’s inshore ecosystem firsthand while learning from an experienced Tampa Bay fishing guide, and leave with lasting memories—along with a few great fish stories to tell.
The Bay’s shallow flats are prime hunting grounds for redfish, a powerhouse species that delivers explosive strikes and relentless runs year-round. Recognizable by their copper-bronze scales and signature tail spots, these fish are aggressive feeders, eagerly smashing topwater plugs, live bait, and soft plastics.
Whether it’s sight-casting to tailing reds in clear waters or working the mangroves on a moving tide, targeting redfish in Tampa Bay is an adrenaline-pumping experience that keeps fishermen coming back for more.
Snook are the apex predators of Tampa Bay’s warm shallows, lurking along mangrove shorelines, sandbars, and dock pilings, ready to ambush their next meal. Recognized by their bold lateral line and sleek silver bodies, these inshore giants hit live bait, topwater plugs, and soft plastics with explosive aggression.
Known for their lightning-fast reflexes and acrobatic fights, snook will rip line off the reel and challenge even the most experienced fishermen. Whether you’re pitching baits deep into structure or sight-casting along the flats, hooking into a snook from a charter boat is a heart-pounding experience you won’t forget.
Trout (Speckled Seatrout) roam the Bay’s lush grass flats, ambushing baitfish and shrimp in the shallow, oxygen-rich waters. Recognizable by their distinct black spots and sharp fangs, seatrout strike with quick, aggressive bursts before making fast, head-shaking runs.
On calm mornings, they’ll crush topwater lures, while live shrimp and soft plastics get instant reactions throughout the day. Targeting seatrout is a mix of finesse and excitement, providing steady action and a challenge for fishermen of all levels.
