Florida Raised Fishing Adventures Customer Reviews

Name: Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
Brand: Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
Rating: 5 (33 reviews)

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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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Matt Cameron

June 11, 2026

Trip - on June 11, 2026

We had a great trip! Captain Steve did a great job at finding us good fishing holes and was super helpful for the novice fishers in our group. We would highly recommend this fishing charter!

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Jay Bishop

April 22, 2026

Trip - on April 22, 2026

Captain Steven is a top fella where over on vacation from uk and he Took myslef my son, brother and dad out . Very professional and safe. We had a really good day and caught some great fish. Would highly recommend and definitely re book when in Florida again. 5 stars all round!

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Olga Leavitt

March 26, 2026

Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on March 26, 2026

Had a great time today. Took two boys- ages 6 and 9 and they had a great time on first fishing trip. Caught tons of fish- mackerel was biting nonstop. Captain was friendly and patient with kids!

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Sam LeSavage

February 20, 2026

Trip - on February 20, 2026

Had an awesome time. Caught a beauty grouper. Will definitely be using again when we come back down. Would recommend!

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Sebastian John

February 7, 2026

Trip - on February 7, 2026

Fantastic fishing trip. Non stop sharks. Very cool guy

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Lisa Stadtmueller

February 6, 2026

Trip - Shark Fishing Charter in Tampa Bay on February 6, 2026

Capt. Steven took us on an amazing shark fishing adventure. Unforgettable experience!!! Especially for a team of both novice and experienced fishermen.

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Lisa Stadtmueller

February 6, 2026

Trip - Shark Fishing Charter in Tampa Bay on February 6, 2026

Capt. Steven took us on an amazing shark fishing adventure. Unforgettable experience!!! Especially for a team of both novice and experienced fishermen.

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David Banta

December 29, 2025

Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on December 29, 2025

Probably 50-60 fish between the 3 of us, constant action! Talk about putting you on fish!!!

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Drew Maltese

December 17, 2025

Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on December 17, 2025

Captain Steve put us on the fish. We caught plenty of Salmon and enjoyed the hard strikes by snook. Fun day!!!

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Jim McPherson

October 23, 2025

Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on October 23, 2025

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Erin Murphy

August 19, 2025

Trip - Nearshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Gag and Goliath Grouper on August 19, 2025

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.

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Captain StevenReplied on August 19, 2025

Erin Murphy, Thank you for the great review! You were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Brian Reves

June 14, 2025

Trip - Inshore Fishing Charter Tampa Bay for Snook and Redfish on June 14, 2025

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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About Florida Raised Fishing Adventures Business Reviews

If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing experience, look no further than Florida Raised Fishing Adventures. Our Tampa Bay fishing charters have been receiving rave reviews from customers who have reeled in some of the biggest and most impressive catch in the area. We take pride in providing a one-of-a-kind adventure that caters to both novice and experienced anglers alike.

Florida Raised Fishing Adventures Customer Reviews are provided by our guests. We focus on providing our Tampa Fishing Charter guests the very best experience. Our Fishing reviews are from trips in Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, Ruskin, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Clearwater, Apollo Beach, Bradenton, Skyway Fishing Pier, Skyway Bridge, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, Fort De Soto, Old Tampa Bay.