Fishing Boats for Sale in Tampa Bay, Florida

Fishing Boats Built for Tampa Bay Waters

Tampa Bay and its surrounding waterways offer some of the finest fishing in Florida. The bay is famous for its inshore species — redfish, snook, tarpon, trout, and flounder — while the Gulf of Mexico just miles offshore gives anglers access to grouper, mahi-mahi, kingfish, amberjack, and more. Choosing the right fishing boat for Tampa Bay requires understanding which waters you will fish most.

At Boat America, our team knows the local waters and the boats that perform best on them. Based in St. Petersburg, we are surrounded by fishing grounds, and our inventory reflects what Tampa Bay anglers actually need.

Types of Fishing Boats Available

Center Console Fishing Boats — Tampa Bay's Most Popular Choice

Center console boats are the go-to fishing platform for Tampa Bay anglers. The open deck design gives anglers 360-degree access for casting and fighting fish, while the center console layout keeps the cockpit uncluttered. Most modern center consoles are also capable enough for offshore runs — making them one of the most versatile fishing platforms available.

We carry used and new center consoles from brands like Yellowfin, Key West, Pursuit, Sailfish, Boston Whaler, and Grady-White in lengths from 18 to 35 feet.

Bay Boats and Flats Skiffs

Shallow-draft bay boats and flats skiffs are the specialists of the inshore fishing world. Designed to run in water as shallow as 12 inches, these nimble boats let you access backcountry areas, grass flats, and mangrove shorelines where redfish, snook, and tarpon live. If inshore fishing around St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Pinellas County is your priority, a bay boat or flats skiff is the ideal tool.

Offshore Sport Fish Boats

Tampa Bay is a launching point for excellent Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing. For anglers targeting big game fish in deeper water, a purpose-built offshore sport fishing boat is the right call. We occasionally carry larger express fishermen and sport fish boats in our brokerage inventory. Contact us for availability.

Dual-Console and Walkaround Fishing Boats

Dual-console and walkaround boats offer a blend of fishing practicality and family comfort. They are not as specialized as a dedicated center console, but they offer more shelter and versatility for buyers who want a family boat that can also handle a serious fishing trip.

Why Buy Your Fishing Boat from Boat America?

Boat America holds Florida Yacht and Ship Sales License YSL #7603 and maintains an A+ BBB rating. We are locally owned by a Florida native who boats and fishes these same waters. When you buy from us, you get honest advice on what works in Tampa Bay — not a sales pitch based on commission.

We also offer competitive boat financing, trade-in evaluations, licensed transport and delivery, and full brokerage services if you ever need to sell. We are a one-stop boat dealership for Tampa Bay anglers.

Fishing Boat Financing

Whether you are buying a $12,000 used bay boat or a $100,000 offshore center console, Boat America's lending partners can structure a financing solution for your budget. Apply online in minutes, with decisions often returned the same day. We work with buyers across the full credit spectrum.

Sell Your Fishing Boat in Tampa Bay

Upgrading to a larger boat or stepping away from fishing? Boat America's licensed brokerage service will market your fishing boat nationally and internationally through Boat Trader, YachtWorld, Boats.com, and other platforms. Fishing boats are in high demand — let our team help you get the best price quickly.