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Ocean City Overnight Offshore Trip

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

Catch Sharks Off Fort Lauderdale

100% (18) Guided by Mike
37 ft 1 - 12 People From $800
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Deep Sea Fishing in Hampton Bays

Offshore Tuna / Marlin / Mahi Mahi

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40 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,000
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Deep Sea Fishing in Mazatlán

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Everything to Know About Booking a mako shark fishing charter

What are the best mako shark fishing charters?

The best mako shark fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 65 mako shark trips, and the most popular trips are Mahi / Offshore Combo guided by Bobby, Full Day Trip – Offshore guided by Scott, and Full Day Or Half Day Fishing Trip guided by Jaime.

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 7091 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 mako shark guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly mako shark guides.

What types of mako shark fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do mako shark fishing charters cost?

Prices for mako shark can range anywhere from about $1,197 to $8,700, but the average price for a half day trip for mako shark is $2,603. The average price for a full day trip for mako shark is $4,499.

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 mako shark fishing?

The most popular season for mako shark fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    I’ve been on many charter fishing trips in my life, but Bryan is hands down my favorite guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly knows these waters inside and out. The highlight of the trip was catching a monstrous 300-400lb shark—an experience I will never forget, and one that wouldn't have happened without the Captain’s expertise and help. Beyond the fishing, Bryan is just a fun, personable guy to hang out with. I really appreciated his coaching style; he taught us exactly what to do and then stepped back to let us actually fish, only jumping in with pointers when needed. I can’t recommend him enough and will definitely be back for another trip!

    Patrick D. | April 23, 2026

    Trip: Fishing For Monsters At Night

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan was great working with our 2 young boys. He worked very hard to help us catch fish.

    Tyler | April 7, 2026

    Trip: 5hr Offshore Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Best way to spend my 40th birthday! We had a blast on the "Toda a Nada". The name says it all, "All or Nothing". Our Captain, Bruce was awesome and really put in the work to make sure we came home with fish in hand. When asked, "about what time does the charter end" his response was, "when we have fish in the boat". That's my kind of Captain! We did just that, pulled in 4 beautiful, hard-fighting, yellowtail. A total of 75 pounds. There was a processor there dock-side who took it straight from the boat to their shop. The next day our fish was cleaned and ready for pick-up. Great experience all around! Highly recommend!

    Mary E. | April 2, 2026

    Trip: 3/4 Day 8 Hr Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, the boat was well rigged and stocked. The mate, Jeff, did an amazing job. We pulled away from the dock right on time and had a great day on the water.

    Darrell D. | March 16, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great morning out on the water with Captain Richard and crew. Weather was great, water was a tad choppy but we still caught 2 Bonita, a couple tuna and a barracuda! Mate Dave said it was perfect eating at that size. Took him at his word and made a ceviche. Excellent! Who knew? And our small catch tuna made great poke bowls! We let the 5 ft shark go on his way! Cap Richard piloted us through the chop, excellent views, a decent catch. Plans to go again soon! Want to be on the ocean catching some dinner, book it with Capt Richard!

    Lisa C. | March 3, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Trip

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