Miss Pass-A-Grille | St. Pete Beach Deep Sea Fishing
For a laid-back day of St. Pete Beach deep sea fishing, the Miss Pass-A-Grille sails from the historic Merry Pier at the southern tip of St. Pete Beach, where Pass-A-Grille Channel meets the Gulf of Mexico. Short runs to productive Gulf bottom, a family-friendly crew and a schedule that covers everything from a half-day outing to a 10-hour red snapper trip make it a solid pick for visitors and locals in the Tampa Bay area.
Captain and Crew
The boat is run by Capt. John Kavanagh, who has spent more than three decades in the fishing business. He has worked charter boats and offshore lobstering and fished everywhere from Maine to Key West. First mate Evan Adams and mate Jameson Kavanagh round out the crew and help anglers of every skill level bait up, land fish and have a good time.
St. Pete Beach Deep Sea Fishing Trips
- Half-day trip (5 hours): Monday through Saturday, departing 8:00 AM. The boat fishes the Gulf about 10 to 15 miles out for grey (mangrove) snapper, grouper, hogfish, black sea bass, flounder and grunts. It’s a family-friendly trip that works for beginners and experienced anglers alike.
- Full-day trip (8 hours): Wednesdays, departing 8:00 AM. It runs roughly 15 to 20 miles offshore to hard bottom in 40 to 60 feet of water for grouper, mangrove snapper, red snapper and hogfish.
- 10-hour offshore red snapper trip: heads to water 100 feet and deeper, with a limited number of spots (25 passengers maximum).
- Private charters: 5 to 15 hours offshore for groups of up to 40 passengers. Book by phone.
Prices
- Half day: $85 adults, $45 children under 12
- Full day: $110 adults, $60 children under 12
- 10-hour red snapper trip: advertised at $200 per person (5 AM – 3 PM)
- Private charters: call for pricing
Prices are as published by the operator; confirm current rates when you book.
What You Can Catch in the Gulf off Pass-A-Grille
The Gulf bottom off St. Pete Beach holds a steady mix of reef fish. Grouper and mangrove snapper are the headliners, along with hogfish, black sea bass, flounder and grunts. Longer trips push farther out where red snapper live. What you can keep depends on Florida and federal seasons and size limits, so the crew will let you know what’s legal on the day.
Why Anglers Choose the Miss Pass-A-Grille
- Departs from the landmark Merry Pier in Pass-A-Grille, an easy stop for anyone staying on St. Pete Beach
- Family-friendly half-day trips that are easy for first-timers
- A range of trip lengths, from 5 hours up to dedicated red snapper and private charters
- A captain with more than 30 years of commercial and charter fishing experience
Book St. Pete Beach Deep Sea Fishing on the Miss Pass-A-Grille
The boat departs from the Merry Pier at 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. Book online through the Miss Pass-A-Grille website, call (727) 367-9833, or email [email protected] for private charters. Fishing elsewhere around Tampa Bay? Compare boats in our Florida party & head boat directory, or browse all Florida fishing charters.