What to do and see in Ruskin, Florida (FL): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

December 22, 2021 Chanda Heide

Ruskin's location on the Little Manatee River, part of Tampa Bay's South Shore, gives residents and visitors easy access to traditional Floridian pursuits like fishing and boating. Simmons County Park has white sand beaches, mangrove trees, wildlife and views of Tampa Bay. Long an agricultural community focused on vegetable farming, Ruskin hosts its own farmers' market and a Tomato and Heritage Festival.
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1. Fish Fanatic Charters - Day Tours

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Fish Fanatic Charters - Day Tours

Hassle-Free Fishing Charters Ruskin, Florida and Apollo Beach Florida Welcome to Fish Fanatic Charters. Searching for a reliable fishing charter service in Apollo Beach and Ruskin can be mind boggling at times. With Fish Fanatic Charters, you can count on exceptional service, affordable prices and a qualified crew who know the fishing ropes of Ruskin, Florida, located on the south shore of Tampa Bay. Our Captain has been fishing Tampa Bay, based out of Ruskin, for numerous years and has an outstanding reputation with locals and repeat clientele from all over the states. If you are wondering what to do in Apollo Beach or Ruskin Florida, you can take a day excursion out to sea to experience the life of a fisherman filled with fun and adventure. Imagine fishing for red fish, grouper, or even catching a shark! We offer a variety of fishing trips that also include catching, trout, flounder, cobia, snapper, snook, sharks, tarpon, and kingfish. If you have never fished in Ruskin or Apollo

2. Instinct Fishing Co.

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Instinct Fishing Co.

Tampa Bay Fishing Charter : Snook, Redfish, Trout, & Tarpon from Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin, Fl. Full-Time Fishing Guide Capt. Travis Yaeckel

3. Little Harbor Watersports

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Little Harbor Watersports

We are Little Harbor Watersports, your best choice for boat rentals on Tampa Bay. Get ready for a day of Fun in the Sun! Our boats are well-maintained, equipped with sunshade bimini tops or T-tops, roomy and easy to pilot. Our boats come equipped with GPS systems to help you get where you're going; whether it's a popular fishing spot or visiting one of the area's islands and beaches.

4. On the Bay Fishing Charters

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On the Bay Fishing Charters

On the Bay Charters is a Tampa, Florida based In-Shore Fishing Charter. Trips can be booked for 4, 6, or 8 hours and you have a choice of a morning or afternoon charter. Our main boat charters 4 people. For larger groups, we can make arrangements on one of our larger vessels.

5. All Water Tours

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All Water Tours

Manatee/Dolphin watching is spectacular with our experienced and exceptional crew. Refreshments will be available for purchase. We currently are not selling alcoholic beverages, but we are offering 1 complimentary beer or wine to adults of legal drinking age on our sunset cruises. There is a bathroom available on board for passengers. Cruise lasts 1hour 50 minutes 3 times per day +Sunset Cruise

6. Reel Memories Fishing Charter

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Reel Memories Fishing Charter

Offering family fun and affordable fishing charter in the Tampa Bay Area. Half day 4 hours of fishing for $450, Full day of fishing 6 hours $650. The captain of the boat is Todd Young fishing the waters of Tampa Bay for +15 years fully licensed and insured. Targeting snook, reds, trout, snapper, tarpon, cobia, and more. Charters leave daily at 9am from Ruskin and Apollo beach area.

7. Latitudes Tours

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Latitudes Tours

Eco-Tours & Sunset Cruises - Guided Kayak Tours - Small-Group Bus Excursions in the Tampa Bay Area. Latitudes Tours specializes in relaxing and entertaining, expertly guided eco-tours, lunch, and dinner cruises aboard a comfortable covered tour boat. While onboard, you may encounter dolphins, manatees, birds, and more within our beautiful eco-system. Prices start at $25 for adults. Our guided kayak tours depart from several beautiful locations. Visit our website to check tour departure times and availability. Location: We are conveniently located 30 min. South of Tampa and 30 min North of Sarasota/Bradenton, just off I75. We are also 30 min. from downtown St. Petersburg.

8. Aqua Serenity Charters

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Aqua Serenity Charters

We provide private charter boat tours, including sunset cruises, sightseeing cruises or half day and full day adventure cruises in the Tampa Bay Area. Captain Brandon Wade, a USCG licensed captain, who has been on the waters in the Tampa Bay Area his whole life and his first mate and wife Kerstin will provide your private tour based on your family's needs.

9. South Shore Water Sports

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South Shore Water Sports is your outdoor fun headquarters! Enjoy everything from Jetski, Kayak, Paddleboard, Float Tubes and Bicycle rentals to guided waverunner dolphin tours to Beer Can Island and downtown Tampa. ​ We offer a wide variety of watercrafts available to make your visit to South Shore fun and relaxing!

10. Trading Latitudes Sailing Excursions

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Trading Latitudes Sailing Excursions

We are Janice and Marty, freshly back from cruising the Florida coast and Bahamas. We are cruising Tampa Bay this season and would love to take you sailing, share a few stories and create some new memories. We are offering a PRIVATE, adults only, 3-hour cruise which include beverages and light snack. You only need to bring your camera and sunglasses!....Welcome aboard!

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