- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Trip Types
- Tampa Bay inshore fishing; light tackle; seasonal tarpon trips
- Phone
- 813-732-5971
The Tampa fishing service associated with Captain Will Shook offers guided trips across Tampa Bay. Its current website presents a team of captains and a 25-foot Pathfinder, with snook, redfish and tarpon among the main interests.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Captain Will Shook Fishing Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Tampa, Florida |
| Departure / address | Tampa Bay. Confirm the assigned captain and launch point when reserving. |
| Phone | 813-732-5971 |
| captjasonp@gmail.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Captain Will Shook Fishing Charters |
| Trip options | Tampa Bay inshore fishing; light tackle; seasonal tarpon trips |
A Tampa Bay fishing operation
The website still carries Will Shook’s name and fishing reports, while its current booking contact uses a different captain’s email. Ask who will run your trip when reserving. That gives you a clear point of contact for the fishing plan and meeting arrangements.
The described Pathfinder can work shallow flats and deeper bay water. Service-area pages list Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and surrounding communities. Those coverage areas should not be treated as a list of guaranteed pickup docks.
Snook, redfish and other bay targets
Light-tackle trips focus on the bay’s inshore fish. The operator describes fishing grass flats, oyster edges, creek mouths and mangrove shorelines. Live bait and artificial lures may be used according to the conditions.
Tarpon requires a more specific plan. Contact the booking team about the useful dates and trip length if that is your main goal. A general inshore reservation does not automatically become a dedicated tarpon charter.
Settle the trip length and quote
Several pages list four-, five-, six- and eight-hour options, while another booking form refers to a seven-hour extended day. Confirm the actual duration in your reservation rather than relying on the label “full day.”
The service says fishing gear, tackle and licenses are included. Ask for the current price, guest limit, supplied bait and drinks, and any additional charges. A dependable current numeric rate was not established in the reviewed material.
Before leaving for the water
Call or text the published number with your preferred dates and number of anglers. Request the ramp address, parking details and weather cancellation policy. Tell the team if anyone needs easier boarding or has limited experience on a boat.
The website encourages advance reservations. Its fishing reports can give background on seasonal patterns, but a direct conversation is needed to establish what is practical for your own date.
Details checked October 9, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Captain Will Shook supporting a tarpon in Tampa Bay. Photo from Captain Will Shook Fishing Charters.
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