About
Welcome to FlatsandBay.com
My name is Captain Steve Betz. I am a U.S.C.G. licensed and insured charter captain. I have been fishing Tampa Bay and its surrounding water’s for over thirty years.
My goal as your guide on Tampa Bay’s beautiful waters is to provide you with a salt water fishing experience you won’t soon forget.
I cater to the needs of both the young and old,experienced and novice angler.
I provide instructions on how to fish for the various species we will be targeting. So, don’t worry if you have never fished before or you are a little rusty on your casting ability. It’s my job to help you along the way and teach you. Just be ready to reel them in!
I also provide top of the line fishing gear to be used on your trip, including Shimano,Quantum,Diawa, and custom Karma rods. Folks are welcome to bring their favorite fishing rod and reel along,all I ask is that you let me know in advance so i can make room for it.Some of the specie’s of fish we will be targeting include, but are not limited to, Snook,Trout,Redfish,Grouper,Snapper,Spanish Mackerel,and Big Sharks!
There’s a lot more to fishing in Tampa Bay than just catching. We have beautiful mangrove shorelines filled with a variety of wild life. Birds of all kinds frequent our area at different times of the year. On occasion, folks can be lucky enough to spot a family of Bobcats roaming around looking for their day’s meal.
And don’t forget the Manatees that roam in our warm waters or the Bottle Nose Dolphin we may come across as they ravage a large school of bait fish!
So what are you waiting for? Tampa Bay is an amazing place! Book your trip with me today and we will climb aboard my 2000 Sea Fox 20′ Bayfisher for a comfortable ride to your fish catching destination!