Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

2 - 8 Hours | Inshore, Jetty | 1 - 4 People | Trip #3989

About Your Trip

Inshore
Jetty
If you're on the hunt for top-notch Shark fishing on Florida's Gulf Coast, look no further! On this charter fishing trip, Captain Christopher will take you on the water of Tampa Bay to catch a variety of Shark species, including Bonnethead, Blacktip, Nurse, Atlantic Sharpnose, Bull, Hammerhead, and more!

Tampa Bay is a massive ecosystem that consists of multiple brackish water waterways connecting the freshwater rivers with the saltwater Gulf of Mexico. Many sharks depend ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide
16 Years of Experience
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Christopher
Captain Chris is a proud Florida native, International Game Fish Association (IGFA) certified captain, and is a member of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA).

In addition to spending considerable time on the water guiding groups around Tampa Bay and the Boca Grande area, Captain Chris is also an accomplished outdoors writer for a variety of well-respected publications.

Captain Chris is an easy-going charter captain who enjoys fishing with families, beginners, and experts alike. He is generous with his vast knowledge of the area ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
220 pound Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smoked Prime Rib
Whats your favorite band?
Chris Stapleton
Whats your favorite movie?
Jaws
Whats your favorite sports team?
Tampa Tarpons
Whats your drink of choice?
Miller Lite
What was your last halloween costume?
I try to play off the ghost thing but I can’t pull it off.
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Side console Jon boat that I can take my son duck hunting, and fishing in the lake.
How did you get started guiding?
My dad took me Tarpon fishing as a kid every year and since I was six I wanted to be a charter captain.
What makes you different from other guides?
A great dad makes a great guide, plus losing is for quitters.
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Start Location

5108 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Tampa Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Clearwater
Year Built
2019
Boat Length
21
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
115
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Lemon Shark

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, food and water. Rods, reels, tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 10 days before the trip.

Pricing Matrix

8 Hours 4 Hours 2 Hours
4 People
$900
$500
$450
3 People
$900
$450
$400
2 People
$900
$400
$350
1 Person
$900
$400
$300

Pricing & Availability

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Reviews

John

Verified Review Fishing

March 21

Chris did a great job putting us on the fish. He toikbus to all the hot spots and gave us 4 hours of action packed fishing. Me and my son enjoyed fresh fish immediately after our trip. Great time!

Kamal

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December 30

Captain Chris is a real bad ass, he is very professional and knows his stuff! Boat very clean and fishing rods are nice!

Nicolas

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December 21

Chris was an absolute blast to be with. He made our trip very special as I decided to propose to my fiancé on his boat. He also has a lot of insight of the fish in the area and even if it’s not the season for the fish he will ...Read More

Quan

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December 23

Next time I will catch fish.

Ron

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November 19

MY SON HAD THE TIME OF HIS LIFE

Galen

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October 21

Trip was fun. Thanks

Madelyn

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April 7

Captain Chris put us on some fish and made us laugh!!! Made a good experience out of a hot day! 10/10 recommend! We had a blast

Brian

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March 26

Great time! Something that the kids will remember for a lifetime. Captain will go out of his way to accommodate to your needs.

Robert

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January 18 | Ruskin Fishing Classic

Captain Chris was a awesome guide 5 star

Keith

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It was enjoyable

Nick

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October 14 | Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

We went out with captain Chris and had a BLAST. Great time great vibes, Chris is a hell of a guy and knows what he’s doing do a T, he put us on tons of fish between the both of us we probably caught around 30 fish in 4 hours!

Camecia

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He was so freaking awesome! This was a great experience and I would recommend him to any and everyone!

Harry

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We had a great time. Chris was a great captain/fishing guide. We had a hookup on the first cast fishing near the mangrove trees. Took home two good sized red fish, a snapper and a spotted trout. Had a few got aways and a couple throw ...Read More

Rod

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Although the captain did a decent job trolling over hundreds of tarpon, we failed to hook up one tarpon. Not sure if it was the bait, surf or what?? The captain didn’t have an explanation either.

Lesley

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Excellent captain and we had a good time

Brian

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Chris was excellent. Great knowledge nice boat had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.

Rylee

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Captain Chris was friendly, funny, and very informational. We reeled in a trophy sized tarpon. A fantastic experience!

Denise

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We had a wonderful vacation at Clearwater Beach Florida. So many memories. The totally enjoyed fishing with Captain Christopher, he was knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Good time for them. Only comment was a little larger boat for the four of them. But then they like to move around…thank ...Read More

Laura

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It was a blast! Chris knew where the fish were biting. And I caught my first hammerhead shark! Overall 10/10!

Walter

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Bad weather plagued our trip. A big fog bank rolled in on us. Caught a few but it could have been better. I saw no other boats catching fish either. Chris knows his stuff and I'm booking a Tarpon trip with him next month.

Michael

Verified Review Fishing

Had a great time! Caught a lot of fish! Would recommend!

Julian

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Christopher was an excellent captain and fishing guide who gave me and my buddy a memorable trip across tampa bay! We caught many shark, and other fish at our stops. If you’re anywhere near the Tampa area it’s worth the drive and Captain Christopher will make the experience a life ...Read More

Larry

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A good day on the water with Captain Chris. Plan to go back out on the water with him soon.

Landen

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Went fishing for my bachelor party. Chris was super cool. We had a great time laughing and joking the whole time. He was able to put us in fish and keep things lively. Excellent experience. Will be back again eventually.

Johnny

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We had a Great Time. The Captain was a very nice guy made the experience worthwhile.

Real

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Two Canadians wanting to learn about local fishing and fish. Christopher was more interested in politics. We understand that we don’t always catch fish on a fishing trip, but he didn’t move the boat to try other areas the entire 4 hours.

Erika

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What a great experience! I booked this trip for my husband, my son (12), and myself. Captin Chris was very knowledgeable, had some great spots for us to fish and my son had a shark on in the first 5 minutes of our fishing trip. We all had a great ...Read More

Connor

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Chris was awesome we did an inshore fishing trip and caught a bunch of hammer head sharks and catfish!! Lots of fun, definitely recommend, really nice guy.

Peng

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Chris was great. He showed up on time answered any questions my wife and I had before the trip. I caught my first shark and snook with him as our captain. He shared good stories and we had a great time.

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