Tampa Fishing Guide

Captain Chet Jennings has been offering guided inshore and back country fishing charters aboard his fishing boat, Victoria J for over 15 year in the Tampa Bay/ St. Petersburg/ Clearwater, Florida area. Captain Chet’s knowledge of fishing in these waters is second to none and the Victoria J, a 22’ Andros fishing vessel is the perfect boat for targeting tarpon, snook, cobia, redfish, trout, mackerel and more in the flats and back waters of Florida’s Central Gulf Coast. An experienced guide and a well-equipped boat can really make a huge difference in the quality of your charter fishing experience. Captain Chet can take you to where the fish are biting for hours of exciting, rod-bending action.

Professional Tampa fishing guide

Captain Chet Jennings is a native of Tampa Bay and has been fishing here his entire life. He has been a fishing guide for more than 15 years and has earned a reputation as one of the best fishing guides in Tampa Bay. He has appeared numerous times on the Mark Sosin fishing show “Mark Sosin’s Saltwater Journal” on Fox Sports Net and the Armed Forces Television Network, and was named to the “All Mark Team”, recognizing the best fishing guides throughout the state of Florida. Captain Jennings has also been featured in numerous sport fishing magazines including “Sportfishing Magazine” and “Florida Sportsman”. Captain Chet was also named “Top Guide” at the Chuck Lamar Celebrity Grand Slam Tournament, Tampa’s most prestigious sport fishing tournament. Captain Chet takes all of these experiences and accolades and puts them to work on the water. He strives to give all of his clients a fantastic fishing experience and a fun and exciting memory to last a lifetime.

All fishing charters with Captain Chet Jennings are aboard the Victoria J. The Victoria J is a 22’ Andros fishing vessel equipped with a 150 hp Suzuki engine and fishing tower. This boat is perfect for fishing in the flats and backwaters with its shallow draft and its maneuverability. The tower is great for spotting cobia or tarpon in the clear waters of the Tampa Bay flats. This boat is stable, quick, and comfortable, and is specifically designed for flats and back country fishing. Captain Chet has outfitted the Victoria J with all the tackle and bait you need for a perfect day on the waters of Tampa Bay.