Growing numbers of anglers are renting boats to get their fishing fix on the water. Many boat rental companies now offer center consoles and flats boats, rigged with features like livewells, life jackets, poling platforms and electronics. Here are some prime options for West Central.

Channelside Watersports
Tampa, FL
21-foot Hydra Sports Center Console
½ Day – $250, Full Day – $350
(813) 226-2628
www.boatrentalstampa.com

Windsong Charters
Tampa, FL
18-foot Godfrey Marine Pontoon
½ Day – $140, Full Day – $250
(727) 326-7391
www.windsongboatrentals.com

IRB Boat Rentals
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
21-foot Cobia Center Console
½ Day – $219, Full Day – $319
(727) 517-1122
www.irbboatrentals.com

Tierra Verde Boat Rentals
Tierra Verde, FL
21-foot Center Console
½ Day – $225, Full Day – $289
(727) 867-0077
www.tvboatrentals.com

Cannons Marina
Longboat Key, FL
17-foot Scout Center Console
½ Day – $185, Full Day – $235
(941) 383-1311
www.cannons.com

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