Fishing with Capt D.L. Spragg Charters is about more than counting fish—it's about enjoying the challenge, exploring Tampa Bay, and spending a great day on the water. Captain Dylan is a Tampa Bay native who has spent his life fishing the bay, flats, beaches, and surrounding waters of St. Petersburg. His approach is relaxed and authentic, treating every trip like a day he'd spend fishing with friends while sharing his knowledge of the local fishery along the way. Since conditions and fish can change from one day to the next, each outing brings its own challenge and opportunity to learn something new.
Trips typically begin with catching fresh live bait before heading out to explore the areas where seasonal fish are holding. Depending on the time of year and conditions, you might work the flats for snook, trout, and redfish, target tarpon around bridges and passes during the early summer, or venture nearshore to fish the reefs. Your adventure takes place aboard a restored 23-foot Parker center console with room for up to four passengers. Captain Dylan practices catch and release with snook and redfish, while other species may be targeted for those interested in bringing home a few fish to eat, depending on regulations and conditions. This is a charter for anglers who value the experience as much as the catch—and who want to see Tampa Bay from a local's perspective.