TARPON SPRINGS BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
A Day Afloat on the Miss Virginia: Eight Hours of Gulf Deep‑Sea Fishing out of Tarpon Springs
An eight‑hour, all‑inclusive deep‑sea charter aboard a 58‑foot party boat out of Tarpon Springs with four hours of fishing and an experienced crew.
A Day Afloat on the Miss Virginia: Eight Hours of Gulf Deep‑Sea Fishing out of Tarpon Springs.
Step aboard the Miss Virginia in Tarpon Springs and spend a full day chasing Gulf fish from a roomy 58‑foot party boat. The operator runs an eight‑hour outing that combines a substantial ride out to productive grounds with four hours of bottom fishing, a knowledgeable crew, and onboard amenities designed for comfort and convenience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 58‑Foot Party Boat Built for Groups
The Miss Virginia is a spacious 58‑foot party boat fitted with modern amenities and technology to keep anglers comfortable during the transit and fishing portion of the day.
Four Hours on Productive Gulf Grounds
Expect four hours of bottom fishing in depths roughly 20–60 feet at locations typically 10–25 miles from the dock, targeting a range of species including grouper, snapper, porgies and migratory pelagics when in season.
Cash‑Only Galley and Fish Care
Stacey’s Café serves simple breakfast and lunch items and snacks (cash only), the crew keeps your catch iced for the trip, and filleting is available for a small cash fee once back at the dock.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The voyage is equal parts transit and action: boarding an hour before departure, a long ride out to reach the fish, then concentrated fishing time aboard a comfortable, well‑equipped party boat with an experienced crew handling the logistics so anglers can focus on the rods and the sea.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A small cooler (55 quarts or less preferred) and personal items for a full day at sea; the crew will keep caught fish iced for the duration of the trip.
Stacey’s Café is cash only and filleting is a cash fee (three fish for $1) payable at the dock if necessary—bring cash for snacks, drinks and filleting.
A simple galley menu is available onboard (breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, snacks and a selection of drinks) for purchase during the trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The outing is an eight‑hour trip with about four hours dedicated to fishing.
When should I arrive and where do we meet?
Boarding begins one hour prior to departure at 948 Roosevelt Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.
How far offshore do you go and how deep will we fish?
Typical fishing locations are 10–25 miles from the dock with fishing depths of roughly 20–60 feet.
What species might we catch?
Bottom fishing targets include grunts, red and gag grouper, triggerfish, hogfish, mangrove snapper, black sea bass, porgies, kingfish and Spanish mackerel, though some species are migratory or seasonally regulated.
Is food or filleting service available?
Yes—Stacey’s Café serves breakfast, lunch and snacks for cash, the crew will ice your fish during the trip, and filleting is available for a small cash fee (three fish for $1).
Is this trip suitable for beginners or children?
The operator indicates the trip is suitable for all ages, accommodating both first‑time anglers and seasoned fishermen.