Badfish Charters Tampa

Badfish Charters with Captain Matt Santiago in Tampa Bay, Florida, offers some of the world’s best inshore and offshore fishing.

As a Tampa native who has spent a lifetime on the water, Captain Matt has the experience and insider knowledge to help you land your dream catch.

With over 30 years of fishing experience in Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, and Costa Rica, Captain Matt knows exactly where the fish are, when they’re biting, and the best techniques to get them on your line. As a full-time fishing guide, he spends nearly 300 days a year on the water—running charters, fishing tournaments, and chasing world-class sportfishing experiences. This gives him a unique advantage in finding the most productive fishing spots and targeting top species like tarpon, cobia, snook, redfish, and other big game fish.

Whether you’re looking to reel in a monster snook, battle a giant tarpon, or go toe-to-toe with the billfish of your dreams, the Badfish team is your premier choice for an unforgettable sportfishing adventure!