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Fishing in Miami

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Miami

Offshore Big Game Trip

100% (15)
36 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Fishing in Panama City

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Panama City Shark Spectacular

100% (2)
28 ft 1 - 6 People $
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Fishing in Panama City Beach

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Panama City Trolling Thrills

100% (1)
53 ft 1 - 15 People $$$
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin 6 Hour Private Fishing Charter

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65 ft 1 - 30 People $$$
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin 5 Hour Private Fishing Charter

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65 ft 1 - 30 People $$$
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Waters Quick Trip

100% (2)
33 ft 1 - 4 People $$

Most Popular Types of Mako Shark Trips in Florida

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Fishing in Pompano Beach
Fishing in Pompano Beach
Fishing in Pompano Beach
trip description for Big Game Shark Fishing in Pompano Beach

Disclaimer: 100% of the sharks we catch are tagged and released for research. This sportfishing trip is fun for the entire family! No experience is necessary, and your captain and mate will do everything they can to get every guest hooked up on the catch of a lifetime! When you arrive at the marina, your captain and mate will make their introduction and go over some rules and safety instructions so that you feel comfortable. Once you're briefed, you'll get out on the water for an epic day of deep sea shark fishing! The waters around Pompano Beach are great for fishing, and there are multiple shark species that live right off the shoreline. These fish are a blast to catch, and are extremely popular for their intense fighting action! Sharks have high levels of endurance and can fight for hours, so you might have to switch who's holding the rod. You'll be fishing on board a 45' Hatteras sportfisher that's tricked out for luxury fishing adventure. This beautiful vessel has a full kit, including a huge tuna tower, a full A/C cabin, and comfortable amenities to keep you fishing well all day. Whether you're all about fishing or just excited to be out on the water, you'll be all set for a great trip. The fish are feeding—what are you waiting for?! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Pompano Beach

Big Game Shark Fishing

100% (1)
45 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
trip description for Key West Shark Trips - 29’ Sea Vee in Key West

Captain Garrett is offering Key West Shark fishing full day (8 hour) trips for up to 6 people. Head out on his 29' SeaVee center console for the Key West shark fishing trip of a lifetime. You'll be targeting a wide variety of shark species, ranging from Bull, Hammerhead, Tiger, Lemon, and even the lightening fast Mako. Many are catch and release, but that doesn't mean you can't land one for your dinner table or trophy wall every now and then. Enter your Date, Duration, Group Size, and Start Time above to Book Now with Captain Garrett and Captain Experiences! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Shark Trips - 29’ Sea Vee

100% (1)
29 ft 1 - 5 People $$$
Fishing in Miami
Fishing in Miami
Fishing in Miami
trip description for Night Monster Fishing Trip-Cubera/Goliath Grouper/Shark in Miami

This trip is fishing for monsters. The targeted species are Cubera Snapper, Goliath Grouper and Sharks. This is the ultimate big game trip next to Sword fishing which I offer as a day trip. This trip is about focussing on catching huge fish hanging around ship wrecks. The bait consists of whole fish with the average bait weighing around 5 pounds. The gear used are big game set ups, butt rods, 50 or 80 Penn International 2 speeds spooled with 100 lb braided line, followed by 600 lb test leader to 400 lb wire leader, ending with two giant 18/0 hooks. The trip is aboard, Posiedon, my new 36’ Yellowfin center console. This boat is the ultimate in offshore, big game boats. Powered with triple 275 hp Mercury Verados, it is very fast and handles like a Lamborgini. Yellowfin is hands down the sexiest center console ever made and they haven’t changed the hull design in over a decade. The sexy hull design pushes water away from the boat making it very dry as water rarely ever comes over the rail. The hull design also provides a stable base for handling the roughest Seas. The tricked out lighting includes 6 blue underwater lights making it epic for night fishing. The brand new computer systems consists of 2 completely independent systems. The first is a 12” Garmin chart plotter with radar, GPS and a fish finder that will tell you what type of fish it is at 2000’ deep! The second system is a 12” Raymarine chart plotter with 4’ open array radar, GPS, adaptive autopilot and fish finder with side scan sonar. The Fusion BT sound system will keep the tunes and good times going. There is a head on the boat for girls and emergencies. Captain BrYan has thousands of marked fishing spots on the computers and is offshore at night about 3-5 times a week. His extensive knowledge of the Ocean, Haulover Inlet and the Intercostal Water Ways will keep you safe in any situation. The Miami Beach skyline is epic at night from a boat. There aren’t too many places in the World where you can deep Sea fish a couple miles from shore and see such a beautiful city scene. Fishing for monsters, offshore, at night in the open Ocean while enjoying the beautiful view of Miami is something all fisher persons must experience. Captain BrYan has everything you need, just bring your food and drinks, beer and glass bottles are perfectly fine too! There will be bottled waters in a cooler with ice for you on the boat. Usually Sharks are catch and release with the average fish weighing over 300 lbs. If you want to harvest a Shark that is legal, then please let Captain BrYan know prior to the day of the trip. Shark cleaning fees start at $50 and go up depending on size. Goliath Grouper is catch and release only, unless you have won a tag from FWC in the annual drawing. If you have one of these tags, please let Captain BrYan know when you book the trip. Cubera Snapper are delicious and can be harvested. Complimentary cleaning for Cuberas under 20lbs, fish over 20 lbs are $25 each to be cleaned. Vacuum packing service is provided for an additional fee to be determined depending on size of catch. This trip is for everyone, especially children and beginners! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Miami

Night Monster Fishing Trip-Cubera/Goliath Grouper/Shark

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36 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
trip description for 4 hour Offshore in Fort Lauderdale

If you don't have the whole day to spare, take at least this 4-hour adventure. You may have to speed it up but you can still go after Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bonito, Skipjack Tuna, Sailfish, and Wahoo. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

4 Hour Offshore

NEW
25 ft 1 - 4 People $
Fishing in Marathon
Fishing in Marathon
Fishing in Marathon
trip description for Reef and Wreck Fishing in Marathon

Take a short, fast ride on our great boat with twin 300hp engines to the edge of the coral reef for some fast action catching a variety of tropical reef fish! Catch Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel, Permit, Cobia, Jacks, Sharks, Barracuda and more. Great trip for the family, especially for kids!! You never know what you might catch in these beautiful, clear tropical waters of the shallow reefs. Follow up your great action and some good eating fish with a large predator fish that may be lurking on or near one of the many wrecks that are located along the reef edge or in Florida bay. Or take the family to an exclusive sandbar area for a saltwater swim! Morning or Afternoon trips available. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Marathon

Reef And Wreck Fishing

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35 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Destin 10 Hour Private Fishing Charter in Destin

So you think you can fish? This 10 Hour Private Fishing Charter might be just what you need to show off your angling prowess. We invite you to come onto the TradeWinds and show us what you got! (This trip is popular with highly competitive groups, so let us know if you have one or more pots going so we can help your group keep track of who's winning!) You will begin by trolling on your way to your first fishing spot, during your return toward shore, and in between spots (when time allows between drops). To start your day, your main focus will be bottom-fishing, but as the day progresses, we often switch to primarily trolling efforts if you catch your limit of your primary target or if the trolling action happens to be red-hot. On this trip, you can expect to be targeting a large variety of species, based on season and availability. For trolling, we will be tracking down premium top-water fish like King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Bonita, and more. Once we begin sending down our lines, we will be aiming for whatever premium species are in season- probably one or more of the many types of Grouper or the elite Red Snapper. You will likely also bring in some of the following: Vermillion Snapper (Mingo), White Snapper, Black Snapper, and Porgys. And who knows what else we might stumble upon?! Thank you for your interest in this booking, please let us know if you have any questions. Lets go fishing! Notes: A 3% Payment Proccessing fee will apply for all online, credit card, or digital wallet transactions and will be assessed and collected at the dock. No fees apply for payments made with cash/business check. Please remember- deckhands humbly work hard for and graciously accept tips. Customary gratuity is 20% of trip price and can be accepted before or after your trip. Thank you for your generosity! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin 10 Hour Private Fishing Charter

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65 ft 1 - 30 People $$$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida mako shark fishing charter

What are the best mako shark fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 21 mako shark trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Big Game Trip guided by Bryan, Panama City Shark Spectacular guided by John, and Panama City Trolling Thrills guided by Stephen.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 2568 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a Mako Shark charter in Florida are Destin, Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Looking for kid friendly mako shark guides / fishing lessons in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly mako shark guides in Florida.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for mako shark in Florida as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

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

How much do Florida mako shark fishing charters cost?

for mako shark in Florida prices can range anywhere from about $1,200 to $9,544, but the average price for a half day trip for mako shark in Florida is $2,347. The average price for a full day trip for mako shark in Florida is $5,880.

What month is best for mako shark fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for mako shark fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for mako shark and what are the bag limits for mako 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

  • ★★★★★
    My daughters and I had so much. We made a lot of fun memories. Garrett is fantastic!! Would definitely recommend !!!

    Susan K. with Garrett F. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    What a nice experience the captain was the best

    Alex B. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Great captain and deck mate! Highly recommend.

    Mark D. with Stephen B. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Hi, the overall trip was good, captain explained a lot. We were expecting another person on board to help with baiting, but the captain did it all. He greeted us at his home went to the boat and took off. The bathroom on the boat definitely needs a deep cleaning. I think the boat was too small boat for as many people we had on board to be fishing. We were always in his way or another person's way it seemed. Wish we could have caught something other than fish bait.

    April F. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Disappointing! They did not get one bite the whole time. I was hoping for a small refund of some kind. The boys had looked forward to this and to not see a shark or get a bite really let them down. Would love to try again next year.

    Debbie C. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Good vibes, music, caught some sick fish. Whats not to love.

    Colbert W. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Captail Philip has a super clean boat. Great job on coaching how to fish. Loved the boats layout. Big enough to ride comfortably at high speed. We'll definitely book again.

    Greg S. with Philip R. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    First and far most this was my first time going deep sea fishing.Captain Phil and Denise made it so easy for me and the fellas he was very patient and well knowledgeable with the fish and the area were in . We had a blast everything was great the company and the music. Thank you Captain Phil we will be doing another trip in the future

    Josiah R. with Philip R. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    John and Tyler were phenomenal during our shark fishing adventure! We caught 4 sharks and had 3 additional ones that got away. It was a fantastic experience!!!

    Hope C. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bryan was absolutely amazing! He was great company and really really knows his stuff! I would 100% recommend this dude for anybody that either lives in Florida or who is just coming down to Miami to visit! Chill and very great personality, 10 outta 10!!!

    Matthew D. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Incredible experience, captain Bryan knows how to catch fish and knows where the local giants are hiding. We cought a massive 300lb sand shark and several other species, captain was generious in sharing his knowlegde and experience with us and his loyal co-captain Tilly (chihuahua) made us feel welcome and made sure we had fun. I'd reccomend cap Bryan to anyone loking to CATCH fish in Miami waters!

    Bosko S. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with captain Bryan! Highly recommend booking with him!

    Shawn B. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip overall! Captain Brian was so welcoming and fun, we caught huge fish and had a blast! Even the 5 year old with us loved it, he had plenty of water for us and a great clean bathroom on the boat. He made sure we had fun and we loved it. Will definitely be booking again when possible! Highly recommend.

    Rokhshana Z. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    5/5 stars! These guys were knowledgeable, professional and great to spend time on the boat with. We ended up catching a massive bull shark, we will be back for more!

    Kaden R. with Anthony D. of Pompano Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan was great! He was very helpful, insightful, friendly and overall a great guide. We would 10/10 recommend!

    Matthew M. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan was great! Had an absolute blast and caught great fish!

    Pj A. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip, even though we had a couple seasick people. Bryan was great

    Tanya S. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Crew work hard to get fish on Capt Brian experience work hard to help us finally nice sail fish 68 pounds on board Wat a great days lifetime trip

    Yvan L. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Hello 3/19/2023 Captian Bryan tried very hard to get fish for us but the lines kept getting severed , also it looks like he was missing a mate today so he had to drive the boat , fix new rigs etc. The scenery was great but we really wanted to catch some fish.

    Terry with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bryan and his deckhand James, and Kila were AMAZING!!! I was so impressed! The trip was so great, I didn’t want it to end. Honestly, I can’t imagine going on another fishing trip without him. He is super knowledgeable, funny, and personable! He told us the name of each fish we caught, if we had to throw it back due to size, or due to not being in season. I learned so much! This trip was for my fiancé’s birthday and he had such a great time with our nieces and nephews. I’ve never went fishing my entire life and I caught the first fish! Thank you Captain Bryan and we look forward to being on the water with you again!

    Nicole V. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida

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