Tightlines Charter offers private inshore shallow water fishing charters throughout the productive waters from Dunedin to New Port Richey, including St. Joseph Sound, and the waters surrounding Anclote Key. Explore the unique fishing opportunities each area offers and discover where redfish, snook, trout, and seasonal tarpon thrive throughout the year. Whether you're planning your next trip or simply learning more about Florida's Gulf Coast fishery, these guides highlight some of our favorite local fishing grounds.

OUR HOME WATERS
Protected grass flats, turtle grass beds, spoil islands, and hidden backwaters make this one of the Gulf Coast's most diverse and productive inshore fisheries.

The shallow saltwater flats of St. Joseph Sound offer ideal conditions for sight fishing redfish, snook, trout, and more. Crystal-clear water, healthy grass flats, mangrove shorelines, and oyster bars let us spot fish before making the cast, creating an exciting and unforgettable private inshore fishing charter experience.

THE NORTHERN GROUNDS
Sand flats, oyster bars, mangrove creeks, and the waters surrounding Anclote Key create outstanding habitat for redfish, snook, trout, and seasonal tarpon.

Explore the waters surrounding Dunedin, from the grass flats behind Honeymoon Island to spoil islands, docks, bridges, and oyster bars. Learn where redfish, snook, trout, and seasonal tarpon thrive throughout the year in one of the Gulf Coast's most diverse fisheries.

Our home waters! Come fish the waters of St. Joseph Sound between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, where turtle grass flats, sandy potholes, spoil islands, and hidden backwaters create exceptional habitat for redfish, snook, trout, and seasonal tarpon. This is a sight fishing paradise on Florida's Gulf Coast!

Discover the spring-fed bayous, oyster bars, mangrove creeks, and shallow sand flats that make Tarpon Springs unique. Explore waters surrounding Anclote Key, Three Rooker Island, and the Anclote River while learning where local gamefish feed year-round.

Explore the expansive sand flats, deep channels, and coastal waters surrounding New Port Richey. Areas near Anclote Key, the historic stilt houses, and nearby Gulf waters provide outstanding opportunities for redfish, snook, trout, and more. Come sight fish areas like Sand Bay for spring Cobia and year round Redfish!
Redfish are one of the most popular inshore species in St Josephs Sound, commonly found on shallow grass flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines. Known for their power and aggressive strikes, they are perfect for sight fishing and will eat both artificial lures and live bait.
A top target year-round for anglers of all skill levels.
Snook are hard-hitting ambush predators that thrive around docks, mangroves, and bridges throughout St Josephs Sound and the surrounding Gulf Coast. Famous for explosive strikes and strong fights, they are a favorite among experienced anglers. Snook fishing is best in warmer months when they are most active and feeding aggressively.
Speckled trout are one of the most consistent and fun inshore species in St Josephs Sound, often found over grass flats in large numbers. Great for beginners and families, trout provide steady action and will hit a variety of artificial lures and live bait.
Bigger “gator trout” offer an exciting fight and are a prized catch.
Tarpon are the ultimate inshore gamefish, known as the “Silver King” for their size, strength, and acrobatic jumps. Each year, large migratory tarpon move through our area from May through August, offering anglers a chance to hook into a true bucket-list fish. Tarpon fishing is the most exciting season in Florida!
TIGHTLINES CHARTER - INSHORE FLATS FISHING
Turtle Cove Marina Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
CALL OR TEXT US AT 727-435-1886
TIGHTLINES FISHING CHARTER - Private Inshore Fishing Charters from Dunedin to New Port Richey - Call or Text us at 727-435-1886
We look forward to getting you out on the flats and creating memories!