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Captain Steven Swindal consistently delivers exceptional fishing results across Tampa Bay waters, with customers regularly catching 10+ fish per trip including snook, redfish, trout, and sharks. His expertise shines through strategic spot selection - when one location slows down, Steven quickly moves to productive waters, often putting clients on fish within minutes of departure. Experienced anglers appreciate his knowledge of seasonal patterns and techniques, while he patiently teaches beginners everything from baiting hooks to safely handling sharks. Steven's enthusiasm becomes contagious when customers land fish, celebrating each catch with genuine excitement. Families especially value his patience with children ages 5-14, taking individual time with each young angler and adapting trips to include exciting shark fishing when conditions change. His hands-on teaching style and willingness to answer countless questions about local fish and seasonal changes create memorable learning experiences. Multiple customers book repeat trips year after year, with many deleting other charter contacts after experiencing Steven's superior service.

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Nice redfish using bait casting and heavy tackle in clear conditions!Spotted Weakfish battles stormy skies at Williams Park!Snook-hunting success with the perfect bait cast in Riverview!Huge redfish reeled in during a stormy day at Williams Park!Big Spotted Weakfish reeled in during a partly cloudy day in Riverview!Huge 37-inch redfish landed during a stormy day adventure!Storms brewing, but the bite's still on in Riverview!Squeteague fish caught while fishingCasting lines and hopes under partly cloudy skies at Williams Park!Huge 37-inch redfish reeled in on a partly cloudy day!Big snook hooked in Riverview using the best bait casting technique!Huge 32-inch redfish caught during a partly cloudy day!Huge redfish hooked on a partly cloudy day in Riverview!A person fishing at an unknown locationSnook fish caught on fishing tripRedfish on the line with perfect partly cloudy skies!Redfish caught while fishingA big tarpon caught in the action at Elbow Bend Road!Hooked this beauty!Caught this big fella!Calm day on the water, got a few good ones.Enjoying a peaceful day by the lake.Reeling in another catch on the water.Caught a nice one while out on the water.Sunny day, great catch!Snagged a big one, didn't we?Summer Flounder fish caught while fishingA lone angler fishing in an unknown locationCaught a nice one on the water today!Casting off for a day on the water.Fisherman with a Spanish mackerel, a 24-inch saltwater fishFisherman enjoying the outdoorsCobia, a large fish, caught fishing in unknown locationMajestic Spanish mackerel caught while fishingSpanish Mackerel, a 17-inch fish caught while fishing9 impressive redfish, spotted weakfish, king mackerel, and little tunny caught fishingFishing for a King Mackerel, 17 inches longTwo Spanish Mackerel fish caught while fishingCaught a nice one on a beautiful day by the water!Caught a big one!Caught a good one out on the water!Redfish caught while fishingCaught a nice one on the water today.Caught a nice one on the open water.Reeling in the catch of the day!Caught a beauty on the coast today.Caught a big one today!Caught a nice one on the water today!Spotted Weakfish caught while fishingCaught a nice one in this beautiful spot!Caught this toothy fella!Reeling in a beauty on this gorgeous day!Waterfront fishing haul.A peaceful day by the shore, fish or no fish.Peaceful day on the water with a catch.Caught a nice one today!Catching the big one on a sunny day at sea.Reeling in a new catch on the coast.Spotted weakfish caught while fishingFour anglers fishing in a scenic locationreview imagesreview imagesFishing in unknown locationFishing at an unknown locationFishing adventure with 28-inch catchAngler with 22-inch catchGag grouper caught fishing at unknown locationSnook fish caught while fishingWhite Grunt fish caught while fishingSheepshead fish caught while fishingTwo people fishing in an unknown locationTwo people fishing at a scenic location.A person fishing in an unspecified location1 person fishing at unknown locationSheepshead fish caught on fishing trip2 snook fish caught while fishing31-inch striped bass caught by fishermanThree anglers fishing in unknown locationTwo snook fish caught while fishingFishing for a snook fish in an unknown locationSuccessful fishing outing with 1 big fish

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Jim McPherson

October 23, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on October 21, 2025
Clock Icon 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Temperature Icon 87°F

Catches : 1

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    Catches: 1

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Beth Durrett

September 29, 2025
Trip - Nearshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Gag and Goliath Grouper on September 29, 2025
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Captain Steven was awesome! Keeps the boat moving until you hit on fish!

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Cody Petty

September 22, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on September 22, 2025
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Steve swindal was on time was best guide we caught more fish then I ever have! Thank you Steve. I will definitely be back!

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Evan House

September 15, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on September 15, 2025
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Had a blast my first time fishing! As a group, we caught 10+ fish. He showed us how to do everything. I’ll definitely be back!

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Jacquelyn House

September 8, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on September 8, 2025
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We had a great trip. Caught like 10 fish! Steve was a great guide. Very helpful and patient with those who were inexperienced. Would definitely book with him again.

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Jeffrey Salanco

September 1, 2025
Trip - Tarpon Fishing Charter Tampa Bay on September 1, 2025
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Great fishing and fun! Recommend for sure!!

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Erin Murphy

August 19, 2025
Trip - Nearshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Gag and Goliath Grouper on August 19, 2025
Clock Icon 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Person IconMax 1 guest
Temperature Icon 90.6°F

Catches : 3

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    Catches: 1

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    Catches: 1

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    Catches: 1

I had an excellent experience with Captain Steven Swindal at Florida Raised Fishing Adventures. He was on time, professional, and his communication before and during the trip was solid. What stood out most was the hands-on learning style—exactly what worked best for me. I asked a ton of questions about the fish and seasonal changes, and Steven had all the answers. If you want to learn while you fish, he’s the guide for you. I also appreciated the encouragement and the gentle push outside my comfort zone, which made the day even more rewarding. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fisherman, Captain Steven makes it a memorable trip.

Squeteague fish caught while fishingA person fishing at an unknown locationSnook fish caught on fishing trip+1
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Steven Swindal
Captain StevenReplied on August 19, 2025
Erin Murphy, Thank you for the great review! You were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.
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Heather Altshuler

August 11, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on August 11, 2025
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Captain Steve was wonderful for our family trip. He encouraged the kids and was excited when they caught fish! Highly recommend and will be booking again.

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Donald Hartman

August 4, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on August 4, 2025
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Very awesome. The captain, Stephen, was very helpful. He was so excited for us when we caught a fish. This was an amazing experience.

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Henry Altshuler

August 3, 2025
Trip - Nearshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Gag and Goliath Grouper on August 3, 2025
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Capt. Steve seemed like a good guy and was very personable. Kept us on fish even under not so great fishing conditions. Would recommend using his charter and will likely do so again when we return to the area.

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Brian Reves

June 14, 2025
Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on June 14, 2025
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Steven was phenomenal with our family of six! We have four boys ranging from 5-14 and he took time with each of them. Only having one tide contributed to a slow bite but he made the best of it. We shifted the strategy to catch some sharks which was a huge hit! We also caught snook and trout! I couldn’t recommend Steven more. We will be back!

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Captain StevenReplied on June 15, 2025
Brian Reves, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.
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Dan Lungmus

June 13, 2025
Trip - Nearshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Gag and Goliath Grouper on June 13, 2025
Clock Icon 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Person IconMax 2 guests
Temperature Icon 90.9°F

Catches : 1

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    Catches: 1

Had a great time. Great Captain!

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