About Your Guide

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Zach Burnette

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide
Zac has dedicated his life to mastering land-based shark fishing along Florida’s Gulf Coast. With years of experience fishing the beaches of Destin, Navarre, Panama City Beach, and beyond, he’s known for delivering high-intensity, shore-based shark adventures that bring serious thrills. His deep understanding of shark behavior, paired with cutting-edge techniques like drone bait deployment and kayak drops, gives anglers the chance to go toe-to-toe with massive Bull, Blacktip, Hammerhead, Tiger, and even Mako Sharks—all without leaving the beach.

He’s spent years refining his approach, traveling the world to learn the most effective shark fishing strategies. Every trip is designed to maximize action while following Florida’s land-based shark fishing regulations, ensuring safe, sustainable, and unforgettable catch-and-release experiences.

About Your Guide

Zach Burnette

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide
Zac has dedicated his life to mastering land-based shark fishing along Florida’s Gulf Coast. With years of experience fishing the beaches of Destin, Navarre, Panama City Beach, and beyond, he’s known for delivering high-intensity, shore-based shark adventures that bring serious thrills. His deep understanding of shark behavior, paired with cutting-edge techniques like drone bait deployment and kayak drops, gives anglers the chance to go toe-to-toe with massive Bull, Blacktip, Hammerhead, Tiger, and even Mako Sharks—all without leaving the beach.

He’s spent years refining his approach, traveling the world to learn the most effective shark fishing strategies. Every trip is designed to maximize action while following Florida’s land-based shark fishing regulations, ensuring safe, sustainable, and unforgettable catch-and-release experiences.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14 foot 1500 pound tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak and potatoes
What’s your favorite band?
Kreator
What’s your favorite movie?
Dodgeball

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14 foot 1500 pound tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak and potatoes
What’s your favorite band?
Kreator
What’s your favorite movie?
Dodgeball
What’s your favorite sports team?
Tennessee Titans
What’s your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
My clothes
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Socks
How did you get started guiding?
Always been my dream
What makes you different from other guides?
We work the hardest and fish way differently.
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Drop Zone Shark Fishing

100% (5) 1 - 40 People 6 Hours From $800
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
Bull Shark Fishing in Rosemary Beach, Florida
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
12 Hour Land Based Shark Fishing Trip!
Tiger Shark Fishing in Rosemary Beach, Florida
Tiger Shark Fishing in Rosemary Beach, Florida
Tiger Shark Fishing in Rosemary Beach, Florida
Tiger Shark Fishing in Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
Drop Zone Shark Fishing

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Landbased shark fishing. We fish off the beach and deploy baits on the largest fishing reels. We typically get 5-6 130 class reels out for a 6 hour trip. We use kayak and drones to deploy baits up to 15 pounds. We are the best land shark fishing guide on the panhandle and catch way bigger and more sharks then anybody else. We are on the sand 300 days out of the year. We target...

About Your Trip

Landbased shark fishing. We fish off the beach and deploy baits on the largest fishing reels. We typically get 5-6 130 class reels out for a 6 hour trip. We use kayak and drones to deploy baits up to 15 pounds. We are the best land shark fishing guide on the panhandle and catch way bigger and more sharks then anybody else. We are on the sand 300 days out of the year. We target many shark species including tiger, bull, lemon, hammerhead, dusky, sandbar, great white and many more.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Recent Reviews of Drop Zone Fishing Charters

5.0
based on 1 review

Jason

Verified Review

Zach and crew were awesome. Put us on 5 really nice sharks. They have great gear and tackle and worked great selection of baits. Awesome father son trip. My son is 13 had a blast, reeled in all his own sharks!!! Highly recommend

Jason

Verified Review

Zach and crew were awesome. Put us on 5 really nice sharks. They have great gear and tackle and worked great selection of baits. Awesome father son trip. My son is 13 had a blast, reeled in all his own sharks!!! Highly recommend
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Potential Target Species

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Technique

Heavy Tackle Fishing

Types of Fishing

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Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Drop Zone Shark Fishing
November 25th, 2024
Rosemary Beach, Florida
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