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Bonnethead Shark Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Galveston

Family Friendly Galveston Bay

100% (5) Guided by Darrell
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Galveston

21' Mako Shark Hunt (June-August)

99% (284) Managed by Meghan
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $675
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Freeport

Bull Reds And Shark Trip

94% (17) Managed by Leaf
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Galveston

Shark Trip - 26' Century

100% (28) Managed by Cheryl
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $720
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Palm Harbor

Fishing Inshore Adventure

NEW Guided by Rob
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in North Charleston

Charleston Inshore Excursion

100% (16) Managed by Carlo
24 ft 1 - 12 People From $350
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Everything to Know About Booking a bonnethead shark fishing charter

Why should I book a bonnethead shark fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 159 bonnethead shark trips, and the most popular trips are 4-6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck guided by Ed, Offshore Corpus guided by Davey, and Shark Hunt guided by Jason.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 4734 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

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

What types of bonnethead shark fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bonnethead shark as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

How much do bonnethead shark fishing charters cost?

Prices for bonnethead shark can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for bonnethead shark is $921. The average price for a full day trip for bonnethead shark is $1,829.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for bonnethead shark fishing?

The most popular season for bonnethead shark fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

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

See here for more information on bonnethead shark fishing licenses, bonnethead shark bag limits, and fishing season regulations for bonnethead shark. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right bonnethead shark rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Kind of bummed. Day of charter a large storm was coming into the Galveston area. We met the guide and discussed that there was no way to get the full day in. We were told we could switch to half day, which we really didn’t get that in either. After the trip I was told again we would get a refund for the half day charter. Never received the refund. We did catch some fish but we paid for a shark trip and took home a couple of trout. Not sure if this is normal but apparently once you lock in your stuck. Probably should have never got on the boat but after traveling 900 miles thought we would get in what we could and took their word that we could change the charter times. Definitely wasn’t a trip of a lifetime. We could have caught fish like this a mile away from the house.

    Brian H. | June 13, 2025

    Trip: Galveston Shark Hunt!- 30'

  • ★★★★★
    Really excellent time with Carlo! He knows the spots to catch fish and tailors the trip to what you want it to be. Great boat and all the help fishing you want. Highly recommended and I'm already planning another trip with him.

    James R. | June 11, 2025

    Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip, thanks

    Tim W. | June 9, 2025

    Trip: Private 4 hour - Sarasota Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful time on the water. Captain George was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and active in catching all types of inshore fish. Definitely would use again.

    Anthony P. | June 8, 2025

    Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ghana was an excellent captain, he was very attentive, patient, and fun. He gave us cool history facts along the ride. Very good at giving directions for making the whole fishing trip go as smoothly as possible. Thankyou Captain Ghana!!

    Brok H. | June 5, 2025

    Trip: Reel Thrills in the Bay

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