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Blacktip Shark Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Bokeelia

4-8 Hours Inshore Trip

NEW Guided by Andy
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Biloxi

Biloxi Inshore Trip

100% (4) Managed by Chad
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Hilton Head Island

3 Hour Beginner Shark Fishing

100% (9) Guided by Kurt
17 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Freeport

Deep Into Bluewater

100% (44) Managed by Rodney
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Holmes Beach

Half Day Inshore - 24' Proline

100% (1) Guided by Ethan
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, River in Fernandina Beach

Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Charter

100% (2) Guided by William
18 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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What are the best blacktip shark fishing charters?

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What is a Blacktip Shark?

The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) are a type of requiem shark, which means they are migratory and live-bearing. They are known to have a very timid personality, but are also very swift and energetic swimmers, often making leaps out of the water to attack their prey with their jaws full of 15 rows of serrated teeth.

They have a stout body, pointed snout, small eyes and long gill slits. Their name comes from the black tips on their fins, but they are otherwise gray to brown on top, and white on their bellies with a white stripe along their side. They also have a very strong sense of smell.

How big do Blacktip Shark get?

The average blacktip shark will grow to about five feet. This makes them a pretty moderately sized shark, but don’t let this fool you, they are well known for shark attacks. Although not lethal attacks, they are known to get aggressive around a potential food source, causing injury.

What's the biggest Blacktip Shark ever caught?

The largest blacktip shark ever caught was a female weighing in at 270 pounds and 9 ounces, and 6.8 feet long. After a hard-fight it was put in the boat by Jurgen Oeder in September 1984, out of the waters of Malindi Bay, Kenya, Africa.

Where is the best place to catch Blacktip Shark?

Blacktip sharks can be found in tropical and subtropical waters in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. The Atlantic has especially high numbers in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and the Gulf of Mexico, near Texas and Florida depending on their seasonal migration.

When within these areas, you can typically find blacktips in water less than 100 feet deep, nearshore. They prefer muddy bays, island lagoons, and drop-offs near coral reefs. They can also be found in brackish waters like estuaries and mangrove swamps.

When should I catch Blacktip Shark?

Due to their seasonal migration, the best time to catch them will depend on the location and season. During the summer, they can be found north towards North Carolina and Massachusetts, travelling back towards Florida in the winter months. In the Gulf of Mexico, they can found year round, but are known to be best to catch in March.

How do you catch Blacktip Shark?

Blacktip sharks are not very picky when it comes to bait. They are of course attracted to chumming, but will also go after most live and dead bait, lures, and flies. Due to their ferocious fight, a braided line is highly recommended, as well as a wire leader to avoid breakage.

The most highly recommended procedure after setting your lines is to chum the area with a paste made of mackerel and herring, or to use live sardines. The smellier the better, thanks to their high sense of smell, they will be on the way!

Are Blacktip Shark good to eat? What are the best Blacktip Shark recipes?

Many do enjoy blacktip shark, as it is much more tender than most other shark, but it is recommended to be bled and iced immediately upon capture for the best taste. It is also known to spoil quickly, so be sure to eat it the same day if possible.

To cook, salt and pepper it, and then sautee for a few minutes on each side. Taste it, and judge the fat content. If it is lean, cook it less to avoid drying out, then add a squeeze of lemon and brown butter. If more fat, increase the heat to blacken and then grill it.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Even in cold rainy weather!

    Lane R. | December 13, 2025

    Trip: 3-6 Hr – Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a wonderful time! Captain Ron is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional! Hope to go out with him again soon

    Christopher C. | December 13, 2025

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip

    Dino M. | November 18, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great time, great action. Very knowledgeable. Caught lots of different species. Highly recommend!

    Scott J. | November 10, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time on this charter! Captain Nelson and his mate Jordan delivered an A+ experience. We are on a business trip and we did this as a team building exercise. All of us caught fish and enjoyed the time! Would highly recommend!

    Tyler H. | November 4, 2025

    Trip: Morning Half Day 60' Hatteras

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