When you are looking for inshore fishing action in the Tampa Bay area, you need look no further. Tampa Bay Fishing Guide Capt. Jim is a native-born angler who has put his 20 years of knowledge and skills on the local waters to work, making him the choice for sport fishing anglers from all over the world, fishing television producers, sports stars, and celebrities seeking saltwater thrills. More about Capt. Jim
Tampa Bay Fishing Guide Information
Tampa Bay fishing is arguably some of the best in the state. Tampa Bay fishing charters is home to expansive grass flats, part of the migration zone for a variety of game fish, backcountry areas, shipping channels, and a sight fishing specific fishery. Whether looking to target the big three on the fly rod (Redfish, Snook, and Sea Trout), land a monster Tarpon during the annual migration, target of variety of species on light tackle spinning, take it up a notch with Grouper or switch to the heavy hitting and expansive list of shark species – Tampa Bay has your angling desires covered.
The best part is, Tampa Bay is active all around the year. Regardless of season, a charter with Light Tackle Adventures is guaranteed to be productive during any and every peak season in this fishery. Capt. Jim Lemke can combine his decades of fishing experience here with the most up to date tactics on board one of his many vessels targeted at different styles of fishing.
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Capt. Jim Lemke has been featured in many worldwide television shows like ESPN2 Inshore Angler and Urban Angler along with many local shows like Hooked on Fishing with Capt. Bill Miller, The Average Angler and the 47 Fish Finder with many more.
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Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Guide
Tampa Bay is one of the largest saltwater estuaries in the world and it is home to some of the most exciting inshore fishing on the planet. Redfish, trout, snook, tarpon, snook, sheepshead, cobia, several species of sharks and many other types of fish call Tampa their home. Our primary targets while fishing the flats of Tampa are Redfish, Snook and Sea trout and they can be caught in a variety of ways. They can be targeted with live bait, artificial lures, by fly fishing. Learn More – Inshore Fishing Charters
Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Guide
This is by far the single most exciting thing you can do on the water! Warm weather, crystal clear water, and big game fish! Imagine cruising along the beach at sunrise looking for powerful fish that weigh up to 200lbs. Once we’ve spotted them, we move in quietly to present a bait, a 100lb fish eats it and leaps into the air! You hold onto the rod for dear life as the Silver King hits the water and attempts to rip 300 yards of line off of the real at a breakneck pace.
Tarpon invade Tampa by the 10’s of thousands during the months of May, June, and July. Tampa Bay is home to one of the largest Tarpon migrations in the world as they come here to gorge themselves in preparation for spawning. We take advantage of this opportunity every summer as we chase the mighty tarpon. Learn More – Tarpon Fishing Charters
Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Guide
If you like flinging flies, you’ve come to the right place! Capt. Jim has been running Tampa Bay fly fishing charters for 20+ years. Fly fishing has always been a passion for Jim and he loves sharing his experiences and expertise with both avid and novice fly anglers alike.
Capt. Jim has a dedicated fly fishing boat and it’s a good one. It’s a Maverick HPX and it’s specifically designed for poling anglers around on the shallowest flats possible. Fly anglers will find themselves right at home with the roomy front deck designed to give you an unmatched platform for presenting a fly. Learn More – Fly Fishing Charters
