Private Fishing Charters Built Around Your Group
Every Reel Coquina trip is a private fishing charter, so the boat is reserved for your group and the day can be planned around your experience, goals, available time, and current fishing conditions.
Families, first-time anglers, and groups looking for a more relaxed day can choose inshore fishing or a shorter offshore trip. Experienced anglers and groups who want more time on the Gulf can choose longer 6-, 8-, and 10-hour offshore charters that provide more range and flexibility as the day develops.
Reel Coquina also offers specialty trips for anglers with a specific goal, including vertical jigging and seasonal American red snapper fishing. Beginners receive hands-on instruction, while experienced anglers can focus on particular techniques, species, or more demanding offshore fishing.
Your fishing license, rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice, and required safety equipment are provided, so you do not need to arrive with fishing gear. Trips depart from O'Neill's Marina in south St. Petersburg with access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf.
Not sure which charter fits your group? Compare the options below, view our fishing charter pricing, or contact Captain Pablo for help choosing a trip.
Choose the Right St. Petersburg Fishing Charter
The best trip depends on your available time, fishing experience, target species, and how far you want to travel from St. Petersburg. Shorter trips focus on productive water closer to port, while longer charters give Captain Pablo more range, fishing time, and flexibility to adjust when conditions or the bite change.
Inshore Fishing Charters
Fish bays, flats, mangroves, bridges, passes, and other productive water around St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Inshore trips can target snook, redfish, trout, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, tarpon, and other seasonal species.
4 Hour Offshore Charter
A focused offshore trip for groups that want to fish the Gulf without committing most of the day. Captain Pablo targets productive water that can be reached efficiently within the available time.
6 Hour Offshore Charter
Six hours gives the captain more time to reach Gulf structure, fish multiple areas, and change tactics when the bite shifts. It provides a strong balance between fishing time and total day length.
8 Hour Offshore Charter
A full day provides more flexibility to reach deeper structure, cover additional water, and stay with productive fishing longer as conditions change.
10 Hour Offshore Charter
The extended full-day charter is designed for anglers who want to maximize their time offshore, with additional range, deeper-water opportunities, and more flexibility when conditions allow.
Specialty Fishing Charters
Reel Coquina also offers vertical jigging trips and seasonal American red snapper charters for anglers who want a specific technique, species, or Gulf fishing experience.
Fishing Charter Pricing & Boat Options
Reel Coquina offers private inshore and offshore charters with pricing based on trip length and boat. The Pathfinder 22 V serves dedicated inshore trips, the Orion 29 handles most offshore charters, and the 37-foot Sea Vee provides additional space and comfort for premium offshore trips.
Inshore Fishing
Built around shorter runs and Tampa Bay fishing. The Pathfinder 22 V is Reel Coquina's dedicated shallow-water and inshore platform.
- Half Day $650
- 3/4 Day $850
A good fit for families, beginners, and anglers who want flats, bays, mangroves, passes, and other inshore water.
View Inshore Fishing TripsOrion 29
Reel Coquina's versatile center console and the go-to choice for most groups. It is used for shorter offshore trips through extended full-day charters.
- 4 Hours $900
- 6 Hours $1,250
- 8 Hours $1,600
- 10 Hours $1,900
A versatile option for families, first-time offshore anglers, and most groups booking Reel Coquina's standard offshore trips.
Learn More About the Orion 2937' Sea Vee
A larger offshore platform with more space, lounge seating, and a private head. It is designed for comfort-focused and longer-range Gulf trips.
- 6 Hours $1,500 + fuel
- 10 Hours — Summer $2,200 + fuel
- 8 Hours — Winter $2,200 + fuel
Fuel is charged separately. Current published pricing estimates typical fuel at about $500 for the 6-hour trip and about $1,000 for the seasonal full-day options.
Learn More About the 37' Sea VeeWhat's Included on Your Fishing Charter?
Reel Coquina provides the fishing equipment, license coverage, safety gear, and onboard essentials needed for the trip. You bring your food, drinks, sun protection, and personal items.
Reel Coquina Provides
- Florida charter fishing license coverage
- Rods and reels
- Tackle and rigs
- Bait
- Life jackets and required safety equipment
- Ice and onboard cooler space
- Hands-on fishing instruction
- Cleaning and filleting of legal keeper fish
What You Should Bring
- Food, water, and other drinks for your trip
- Sunscreen, a secure hat, and polarized sunglasses
- Weather-appropriate clothing and a light layer
- Non-slip shoes or sandals that can get wet
- A towel and protected phone or camera
- Motion-sickness medication, if needed and taken as directed
O'Neill's Marina
6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
- Located near I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway
- Access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico
- Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before departure
- Parking and exact dock instructions are confirmed after booking
Where Your St. Petersburg Fishing Charter Departs
Reel Coquina fishing charters depart from O'Neill's Marina in south St. Petersburg. The marina sits near I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway, providing access to both Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
That location works for both styles of fishing offered by Reel Coquina. Inshore trips can reach bay structure, flats, mangroves, passes, and other protected water, while offshore trips can head toward Gulf reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and deeper water when conditions allow.
Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before your confirmed departure time. Reel Coquina sends the final parking, meeting, and dock instructions after booking, so use those instructions rather than trying to identify the boat slip from an online map.
Have a question before your trip? Contact Captain Pablo for arrival instructions, availability, or help choosing the right charter.
A St. Petersburg Fishing Charter Built on Results
Hundreds of Google reviews reflect what guests value most about Reel Coquina: clear communication, prepared boats, patient instruction, and a captain who works to find the best available fishing opportunity for each trip.
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Featured in Florida Sport Fishing Magazine
Captain Pablo Koch-Schick and Reel Coquina Fishing have been featured in Florida Sport Fishing Magazine. The feature highlights Captain Pablo and Reel Coquina's work on Florida's Gulf waters, adding independent recognition to a St. Petersburg charter operation he has run since 2015.
Meet Captain Pablo Koch-Schick
Captain Pablo Koch-Schick has run Reel Coquina fishing charters since 2015. Before each trip, he considers the forecast, water conditions, bait, tide, recent fishing activity, the experience of the group, and the type of charter booked before deciding how to approach the day.
First-time anglers receive clear, hands-on instruction with the equipment and techniques being used. Experienced fishermen can spend more time focused on efficiency, specific techniques, target species, deeper structure, or longer offshore runs when the conditions support them.
The fishing plan can change as the day develops. If conditions, bait, or fish activity shift, Captain Pablo can adjust the location or technique rather than treating every charter like the same trip.
Learn more about Captain Pablo and Reel Coquina, or contact Captain Pablo if you have questions about which charter best fits your group.
Offshore, Deep Sea, Inshore & Private Fishing Trips
Fishing around St. Petersburg can mean everything from working Tampa Bay flats and mangrove shorelines to running offshore for Gulf reefs, wrecks, ledges, and deeper structure. The right trip depends on the season, conditions, available time, and the type of fishing your group wants to experience.
Offshore Fishing Charters
Offshore trips move into the Gulf of Mexico to fish reefs, wrecks, ledges, hard bottom, and other productive structure. Depending on the season and conditions, common targets may include grouper, snapper, hogfish, kingfish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, sharks, amberjack, and other Gulf species.
Trip length matters offshore. More time can allow Captain Pablo to cover additional water, reach deeper structure, and adjust when the bite changes.
Explore Offshore Fishing ChartersDeep Sea Fishing Trips
Longer offshore trips create opportunities to fish farther into the Gulf when weather and sea conditions allow. These trips are designed for groups that want more range, deeper water, and more time to work different areas during the day.
Depending on the season and location, longer-range trips may add opportunities for species such as amberjack, mahi mahi, tuna, African pompano, and other offshore fish alongside grouper and snapper.
Compare Longer Offshore TripsInshore Fishing Charters
Inshore trips stay closer to St. Petersburg and fish Tampa Bay flats, mangroves, docks, bridges, passes, channels, and other protected water. Depending on the tide, season, bait, and weather, trips may target snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, black drum, flounder, pompano, Spanish mackerel, sharks, and other inshore species.
Shorter runs and generally more protected water make inshore fishing a strong choice for families, first-time anglers, children, and experienced fishermen who prefer light-tackle fishing closer to shore.
Explore Inshore Fishing ChartersPrivate Fishing Charters
Reel Coquina fishing trips are private, meaning the charter is reserved for your group rather than shared with unrelated guests. That gives Captain Pablo more flexibility to match the pace and fishing approach to the people on board.
A family with children may need a very different day than experienced anglers targeting offshore structure or a specific species. Private trips make it easier to adjust instruction, techniques, fishing time, and the overall pace around the group that actually booked the boat.
Compare Private Charter OptionsWhat You Can Catch on a St. Pete Fishing Charter
The species available around St. Petersburg change with the season, water temperature, tide, bait movement, weather, regulations, and how far your trip travels. Captain Pablo builds the fishing plan around the best legal opportunity available for the conditions that day.
Inshore Species
Depending on the time of year and conditions, inshore trips may target snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, tarpon, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, black drum, flounder, pompano, Spanish mackerel, sharks, jacks, and other species found around Tampa Bay.
Offshore Species
Nearshore and offshore trips may produce grouper, mangrove and vermilion snapper, hogfish, kingfish, cobia, Spanish mackerel, sharks, amberjack, and other Gulf fish. Seasonal opportunities can also include American red snapper.
Deep Water Opportunities
Longer offshore trips can open additional opportunities when conditions allow, including tuna, mahi mahi, African pompano, amberjack, and other species found farther into the Gulf. Longer range does not guarantee a specific fish, but it gives the captain more water and structure to work with.
St. Petersburg Fishing Charter FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about trip length, licenses, weather, gear, fish, and booking a private Reel Coquina charter.
How much does a St. Petersburg fishing charter cost?
Current private charter rates start at $650 for a half-day inshore trip. Orion 29 offshore trips currently range from $900 for four hours to $1,900 for ten hours. Sea Vee trips start at $1,500 plus fuel. See the current charter pricing and policies before booking.
Do I need to buy a Florida fishing license?
No separate recreational saltwater license is needed for the covered Reel Coquina charter trip. Florida charter fishing license coverage is included along with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and required safety equipment.
Which fishing charter is best for families or beginners?
Inshore trips are a strong choice for families, children, and first-time anglers who prefer shorter runs and generally more protected water. A four-hour offshore charter is another option for groups that want to experience Gulf fishing without committing to most of the day.
What is the difference between a 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-hour offshore trip?
More time generally gives Captain Pablo more range, fishing time, and flexibility to move when conditions or the bite change. Four hours provides a shorter introduction to offshore fishing, while six, eight, and ten hours progressively create more opportunity to reach additional Gulf structure when conditions allow.
What happens if the weather is unsafe?
Safety comes first. Reel Coquina's current booking policy states that if weather prevents the trip, the crew will work to reschedule it or refund the deposit. Check the current booking and cancellation policies for complete terms.
Can we keep the fish we catch?
Legal keeper fish may be cleaned and filleted after the trip. What can be kept depends on the species, season, size, bag limit, fishing area, and current state or federal regulations. Captain Pablo follows the rules that apply to the trip and current conditions.
What should we bring on the fishing charter?
Bring food, water and other drinks, sunscreen, a secure hat, polarized sunglasses, weather-appropriate clothing, and shoes or sandals that can get wet. Reel Coquina provides the fishing equipment, bait, ice, cooler space, license coverage, and required safety equipment. See the full packing checklist.
Where do Reel Coquina fishing charters depart from?
Trips depart from O'Neill's Marina at 6701 Sunshine Skyway Lane South in St. Petersburg, Florida. Plan to arrive about 15 minutes before the confirmed departure time and follow the final parking, meeting, and dock instructions provided after booking.
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Reel Coquina Fishing Charters
6701 Sunshine Skyway Ln S
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
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