The 15 Best Bonnethead Shark Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

100% (16) Guided by Christopher

21 ft 4 People From $75 per person

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore Adventure

100% (7) Guided by Wade

24 ft 6 People From $67 per person

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Fishing Adventure

100% (5) Guided by Justin

24 ft 4 People From $200 per person

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida bonnethead shark fishing charter

What are the best bonnethead shark fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 31 bonnethead shark trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Fishing Classic guided by Christopher, Tampa Bay Inshore Adventure guided by Wade, and Key West Fishing Adventure guided by Justin.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7333 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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The most popular cities to book a Bonnethead Shark charter in Florida are Ruskin, Panama City and Tampa.

What types of bonnethead shark fishing charters are common in Florida?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for bonnethead shark in Florida as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and bottom fishing but artificial lure fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Florida bonnethead shark fishing charters cost?

for bonnethead shark in Florida prices can range anywhere from $300 to $1,900, but the average price for a half day trip for bonnethead shark in Florida is $647. The average price for a full day trip for bonnethead shark in Florida is $898.

What month is best for bonnethead shark fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for bonnethead shark fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 9 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for bonnethead shark and what are the bag limits for bonnethead shark in Florida?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.
Wyatt P. with Nick H. of Clearwater, Florida
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I’d give him a 100 stars if I could! He was fabulous! My husband and I are retired charter captains and we know the business well. Jason was great. We fished hard, he knew the area well and provided assistance when needed. We will definitely be chartering with him again. We highly recommend him to experienced and novice fishermen. He knew the right baits, had several rods rigged for different fish and different presentations for fishing. Could not ask for more!
Forrest M. with Jason L. of Cedar Key, Florida
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Wade was great! Patient with us newbie fishermen and didn't give up trying to find us fish for dinner. Great time. Thanks!
Henry C. with Wade O. of Tampa, Florida
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Chris was excellent. Great knowledge nice boat had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.
Brian C. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
It was a blast! Chris knew where the fish were biting. And I caught my first hammerhead shark! Overall 10/10!
Laura K. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
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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.
Walter R. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Brandon was awesome! He took my son and I in the most memorable fishing trip we’ve had to date. We caught 3 lemon sharks, and a bunch of barracudas. We Loved the whole experience.
John P. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida
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Mike was awesome boat was very nice we are definitely going with him again when we come back to town
Todd D. with Michael B. of Cape Coral, Florida
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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
Madelyn S. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
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 long memory!
Julian K. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Great time! Something that the kids will remember for a lifetime. Captain will go out of his way to accommodate to your needs.
Brian B. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
We had a Great Time. The Captain was a very nice guy made the experience worthwhile.
Johnny W. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
The best fishing trip ever! Caught a 6’ 160 lb shark and approx 80 fish.
Kyrie H. with John C. of Panama City, Florida
★★★★★
Justin was fantastic! He worked around poor weather to accommodate us and adjusted our trip to make sure we caught fish.
Steve P. with Justin D. of Panama City Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Excellent guide! Put us right on fish! Great experience!
Christopher B. with Srbo T. of Daytona Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Justin is genuine and authentic and is game on!!!
Matt D. with Justin F. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
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 time, caught shark, snook, catfish, and a stingray. Cap. Chris told us about “The Friendly Fisherman” restaurant that wasn’t too far, we took our fish there and had a feast. We will book with Captain Chris on our next visit to Tampa
Erika D. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
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.
Connor G. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
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.
Peng Y. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Capt. Brandon was an excellent host. We really enjoy our time with him and his knowledge about fishing and flats culture.
Tracy H. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida