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Tampa Bay White Grunt & Sheepshead Action with Optimus Charters

  • Published Date: November 19, 2025
  • Inshore, Fishing
  • Tampa Bay
  • $450 - $850 price range
  • Updated Date: November 19, 2025
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Brian Lemelin

5.0/588 Reviews
Tampa Bay
  • 5 Star rated, veteran owned and operated Tampa Bay
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Captain Brian delivers non-stop Tampa Bay fishing thrills!

Non-stop bites all day long! Ann and their crew joined us for a fall morning trip starting mid-morning under clear conditions throughout the day. Perfect weather made for great fishing conditions as we headed out with Optimus Fishing Charters for our 4-Hour Morning Trip with Captain Brian – Gear Provided.

Once the stage was set, we worked bottom fishing and drift fishing techniques to target the inshore waters around Ruskin. The bite was hot as we managed White Grunt, Sheepshead, and Red Grouper using our spread of techniques. Bottom fishing produced steady action while drift fishing kept us moving through productive water. These Tampa Bay waters are perfect for this type of fishing because the structure holds bait and the current keeps fish active. We wrapped up the trip with bent rods all morning and smiles all around!

This Trip is One Click Away

If y'all are looking to get out on Tampa Bay waters, our Beginner-Friendly Tampa Bay Fishing Charter for Redfish and Spanish Mackerel with Optimus Fishing Charters is perfect for anglers wanting to experience quality inshore fishing. We provide all the gear and know exactly where to find fish using bottom fishing, drift fishing, and trolling techniques that work in these productive waters. The 4-Hour Morning Trip gives us plenty of time to work different areas and put you on fish. Whether you're new to fishing or just want a great day on the water, we'll make sure you have tight lines and plenty of action. Book with us for your next Tampa Bay fishing adventure and experience why these waters produce such consistent results for our crews.

3 Catches

Sheepshead

Sheepshead

Catch - 1

Species Family : Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habital : Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight : 1 - 8 Pounds

Length : 14" - 20""

White Grunt

White Grunt

Catch - 1

Species Family : Haemulon Plumierii

Habital : Offshore, Inshore, Backcountry

Weight : 2 - 6 Pounds

Length : 6" - 14""

Red Grouper

Red Grouper

Catch - 1

Species Family : Epinephelus Morio

Habital : Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck, Ocean Floor

Weight : 12 - 25 Pounds

Length : 17" - 35""

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