- Location
- Ruskin, Florida
- Trip Types
- Private inshore and coastal fishing; customized trips
- Phone
- 813-365-0230
Optimus Fishing Charters takes guests onto Tampa Bay with Captain Brian Lemelin from the Ruskin area. Its four-, six- and eight-hour options cater to both newcomers and experienced anglers, with routes that can combine protected bay water and nearby coastal fishing grounds.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Optimus Fishing Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Ruskin, Florida |
| Departure / address | Ruskin / Little Harbor area; obtain the confirmed boarding location when booking. |
| Phone | 813-365-0230 |
| 813fishingcharters@gmail.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Optimus Fishing Charters |
| Trip options | Private inshore and coastal fishing; customized trips |
Captain Brian Lemelin
Lemelin's biography describes working as a deckhand and mate before running his own charters. He also owns South Shore Watersports at Little Harbor Resort. The charter program emphasizes practical instruction, adjusting the fishing plan for the group and introducing visitors to Tampa Bay's varied habitat.
Boat and passenger limits
The published vessel, Optimus Prime 2, is a 24-foot Kencraft listed as a 2021 model with a 200-horsepower engine. Its specifications include a six-guest capacity, GPS, fish finder, VHF radio, trolling motor and livewell. Confirm the comfortable fishing-party size for your chosen trip.
Fishing and price guidance
Trips pursue species such as snook, redfish, trout, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel and tripletail. The current trip menu advertises four-hour outings from $450, six hours from $650 and eight hours from $850, generally for two guests with $50 for each extra person. An individual trip page contains an older $300 reference, so use a direct quote or checkout total to settle the price.
What is supplied
The captain page lists rods, reels, tackle, bait, fishing licenses, drinks, a first mate and cleaning and filleting. Guests should bring weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection and preferred food and drinks. Confirm which services apply to the specific reservation.
Booking and cancellations
A deposit is collected at checkout, with the balance due on the trip date. Guest cancellations are described as nonrefundable. If the guide cancels for weather, health or equipment issues, the published terms offer rescheduling or a deposit refund. Confirm the dock and departure time before leaving for Little Harbor.
Details checked September 28, 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.
Sources and photos
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Featured photo: Optimus Fishing Charters anglers displaying their catches. Photo from Optimus Fishing Charters.