Let Captain Kris Winkel and Tailing Tales Fishing Charters be your guide for light tackle inshore, nearshore fishing charters in the lower Tampa Bay area.
Captain Kris has been fishing inshore, nearshore and offshore in the Bradenton area since before he could drive a car. He has extensive knowledge and experience fishing in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Terra Ceia Bay, and Tampa Bay areas. Captain Kris considers himself lucky to fish in a place like Sarasota and Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest estuary. He’s intimately familiar with all the fish species from Snook, to Redfish and Trout, to Grouper and more. He’s spent a lifetime familiarizing himself with not just the habits of the fish of this estuary but also has an intimate knowledge of the grass flats, oyster bars, shoals, mangroves and shorelines these fish call home.
This area is home to various fish species and great fishing spots, including the Skyway Bridge, Egmont Key, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, and Sarasota Bay. The most common and sought-after sport fish are Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Trout, and Triple Tail.
Fishing Sarasota and Tampa Bay are fun for the whole family. With calm shallow waters, abundant wildlife and a shoreline that’s always in sight, Tampa Bay, Bradenton, and Sarasota fishery is an ideal location for a family fishing vacation. At Tailing Tales, we accommodate all levels of experience, from first-timers ages five years and up to seasoned pros. Whether you can hold a pole (or not), you are welcome to come along.
- Robert R
Good trip we were on the fish all day. We had a great time. Experienced captain and easy communication to plan trip. 
November 1, 2021Robby K we employed Kris on several occasions over the years and the most important (to us) aspect of our experience was that Kris is honest and he never stops trying to... read more
October 1, 2021Guy M We have been fishing with Captain Kris from Tailing Tails for going on 10 years. No one works harder or makes you feel more at home regardless of your skill... read more
October 1, 2021
Don’t worry something is always biting in the waters of Tampa, Terra Ceia, and Sarasota Bays. In nearly any condition we’ll work hard to put you on the fish and give you a great day of guided inshore fishing. We’ll use light tackle, live bait and occasionally lures to target species that include Grouper, Kingfish, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Trout and more!
Contact us to schedule a charter!