Florida Raised Fishing Adventures Customer Reviews

Name: Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
Brand: Florida Raised Fishing Adventures
Rating: 5 (13 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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Charles Hughes

October 11, 2026

Trip - Battle Big Sharks In Tampa Bay With Expert Guided Support on October 11, 2026

Fantastic half day of catching with Captain Steve. Shark, snook, redfish and ??? Wished we had landed all of them cause we missed some big ones for sure. Oh well - next trip!

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David Banta

December 29, 2025

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips 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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Jim McPherson

October 23, 2025

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips on October 23, 2025

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Erin Murphy

August 19, 2025

Trip - Catch Large Coastal Grouper On Guided Coastal Reef Trips 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 - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips 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.

James McPherson

April 28, 2025

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips on April 28, 2025

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William Reiner

April 21, 2025

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips on April 21, 2025

From start to finish Capt Steve of Florida Raised Fishing was awesome. Never overbearing but able to provide advice and assistance when needed. From netting our bait fish to moving the boat to several locations till we found the perfect spot to fulfill our catch. We couldn’t get a charter date in 2024 with Steve, and used someone else. This year we were able to book early and get the date we needed. We had such a great time today that we have already deleted the prior charter’s information. More fish and twice the size. We will definitely be back with Florida Raised next year

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Captain StevenReplied on April 21, 2025

William Reiner, Thank you! You folks were awesome. I had a great time with yall. Looking forward to our next trip.

Barbara Auteri

April 5, 2025

Trip - Catch Large Coastal Grouper On Guided Coastal Reef Trips on April 5, 2025

This was the best day EVER. We had a blast and can’t wait to go again AND AGAIN. Captain Steve was so cool and made this trip what it was. My sons can’t stop talking about him!! We caught lots of fish and really had a great family day.

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Martin Bondar

March 26, 2025

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips on March 26, 2025

We’ve fished a couple times with Captain Steven, going for shark, snook and redfish in the past. This trip we caught a limit of trout. Steven knows the spots and techniques to catch fish, and doesn’t waste time. If we tried a spot or technique and it didn’t work after a few minutes, he was adapting to make sure we were catching. He took care of everyone in our group, but made sure the 9 y.o. was setup to have the hot hand this day. Great guide and highly recommended!!

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Jim McPherson

April 27, 2024

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips on April 27, 2024

This was our third trip with Captain Steven Swindal. All three have been excelent, we have always caught lots of fish. I look forward to booking another trip this Fall.

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Antonio Paredes

April 8, 2024

Trip - Catch Redfish and Snook On Guided Shallow Water Bay Trips on April 8, 2024

Captain Steven is the REAL DEAL. Hard working guide not like others that just sit in the one spot and make excuses why we are not catching fish! Excellent with kids and just a great person to be around. He loves what he does, and you can always tell that with a guide! We will be using Capt. Steven for our fishing tournament again next year!

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Captain StevenReplied on April 21, 2024

Thank you so much, I had a blast fishing with ya’ll! Looking forward to next time 🤙

Brandy Fowler

October 5, 2023

Trip - Catch Large Coastal Grouper On Guided Coastal Reef Trips on October 5, 2023

If you wanna catch them game fish an have an awesome time doing it, I highly recommend Capt Steven!!️

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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.