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The Captain
Born and raised in South Tampa, Captain Rich is a true Tampa Bay native and second generation fisherman who has been fishing along the West Central waters of Tampa Bay for over 26 years. This gives the captain a competitive advantage in fishing the Tampa Bay waters. Capt. Rich will take you to where all the hot fishing spots are when you book a Tampa fishing charter or Boca Grande fishing charter.

Captain Rich Andretta is a full time United States Coast Guard (USCG license) licensed captain and insured, who also holds his Masters Mate 100 Gross-Ton license along with a Towing Endorsement from the USCG. Whether it’s on his Marauder Marine Avenger 25 bay boat or a client’s boat, Capt. Rich has all the licensing to run any size vessel.

Captain Rich Andretta provides world class fishing charters along the West Central waters of Florida from Boca Grande north to Tampa Bay and its surrounding waters, St Petersburg & Clearwater. Whether you want to chase after the silver king tarpon on a Boca Grande fishing charter or Tampa Bay fishing charter, Captain Rich has you dialed in. The fishing captain also specializes in inshore fishing charters from the back country to shallow waters chasing snook, redfish, trout, cobia, and any other saltwater species that swims. Captain Rich also runs offshore fishing charters along Tampa Bay to catch king fish, grouper, snapper, amber jack and permits and more! From light tackle fishing charters in Tampa Bay to heavy tackle offshore fishing charters, the captain covers both sides to ensure a great fishing charter.

The Boat
The custom 25ft Marauder Marine Avenger is equipped with a hard top t-top tower giving Captain Rich and his anglers a competitive height advantage to stalk and chase down the fish. The t-top tower also provides shade, giving us a place to hide on those hot summer days. The boat is equipped with a 10 ft. blade Power Pole shallow water anchor (allowing us to stealthy get in position without the fish being spooked), a 112lb i pilot Minn Kota trolling motor (to sneak up quietly on the fish), and Raymarine electronics (to safely navigate and find bait/fish on the bottom). For boat music, the Avenger 25 uses an infinity head unit which is Bluetooth ready and compatible for any phone to stream the music of your choice during your fishing charter. The infinity unit is wired to a top of the line JL audio stereo system to ensure crisp and clear music during your fishing charter. There is no bathroom on board but we are never too far from a park or restaurant if we need to make a pit stop. We have an Engel cooler on board to make sure your drinks and food stay cold during the fishing charter. With over 9 hatches there is an ample amount of dry storage for all of your belongings during your fishing trip with Capt. Rich.

The Avenger can comfortably accommodate up to 5 anglers or passengers while charter fishing in Tampa Bay and up to 6 passengers on island excursions and sunset cruises. This vessel is extremely comfortable and stable, offering a very safe platform for children and adults to fish from. The Avenger 25 is known as a "floating fishing pier" due to its stability and room during a fishing charter.

Your trip includes rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, lures, catch cleaning & filleting, and fishing license.

The Rates
Inshore Fishing, includes 2 anglers, additional anglers $50 each up to a total of 5
4 hours - $450
5 hours - $550
6 hours - $650,

Tarpon Fishing, includes 3 anglers, additional anglers are $50 each up to a total of 5
6 hours - $800
8 hours - $1000
10 hours - $1200

Please keep in mind that a 20% gratuity is customary.

  • Jessica Southron, January 2017
    Captain Rich is awesome. I like to call him the fish whisperer. He knows where the fish are and what bait they want. My husband and I had a great time and would recommend taking a charter with Captain Rich.
    Jessica Southron, January 2017
  • Pete Cypress, March 2017
    I recently connected with Capt Rich for a fishing excursion in Tampa Bay and had a blast. We caught several trophy species along with fresh dinner. My arms were wore out from all the fish we caught. Can't wait to get back out with the captain again for more fun fishing.
    Pete Cypress, March 2017
  • Matty S., March 2017
    I usually book with the captain a few times a year. Once during Tarpon season and a couple more times when i want to go after the Snook or Reds. The captain knows all of the spots and ensures the day is filled with action. Being from Tampa I like to fish but, I don't have a boat or many supplies, so booking with Rich is a joy as he provides everything you need to tear up the water! On a side note - his boat is fantastic and is fun to cruise on from spot to spot. Great looking Avenger custom!
    Matty S., March 2017
  • Angela Fernandez, March 2017
    Captain Rich made a memorable experience for my family. My son always talked about fishing and I had no clue on what to do. A friend referred that I headed out with Captain Rich. It was easy to book, he had everything we needed, and he ensured we had a great time out on the water. He was great with the kids and very knowledgeable about the area. He is very passionate about fishing and the experience you have. Highly recommend chartering with him. We look forward to our next experience!
    Angela Fernandez, March 2017
  • Kathy Anderson, February 2018
    Great Guide. My family enjoyed a 5 star operation from the captain. We learned a lot and will be back.
    Kathy Anderson, February 2018