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Mako Shark Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Warwick

Nearshore Shark 6hr & 8hr

100% (1) Guided by Mike
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

4 Hour Fort Lauderdale Offshore

100% (7) Guided by Xavier
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Port Aransas

Into The Depths- Captain Daniel

97% (132) Managed by Danny
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Destin 6 HR Private Fishing Charter

100% (6) Guided by Larry
65 ft 1 - 30 People From $2,542
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Shark Trips - 29’ Sea Vee

100% (19) Guided by Garrett
29 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Offshore Trips (5-10 Hrs)

100% (3) Managed by Wally
31 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,250
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Everything to Know About Booking a mako shark fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 64 mako shark trips, and the most popular trips are Shark Fishing Montauk guided by Pete, Offshore Monster Sharking!! guided by Ray, and Mahi / Offshore Combo guided by Bobby.

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 5945 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 deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are heavy tackle fishing, jigging, and kite fishing but light tackle fishing and trolling are popular as well.

How much do mako shark fishing charters cost?

Prices for mako shark can range anywhere from about $1,100 to $11,500, but the average price for a half day trip for mako shark is $3,051. The average price for a full day trip for mako shark is $5,332.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan is a great Captain! We had an awesome time

    Frank S. | November 23, 2025

    Trip: Special Midweek 5hr Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful fishing trip with Bryan. He was very knowledgeable and helped us immensely since we had little to no experience offshore fishing. We could feel that he cared about us catching a fish and that he was trying to fulfill. In the end, we caught 3 fish - 2 rainbow runners and 1 mutton snapper and lost 3 fish. We are super happy.

    David T. | November 14, 2025

    Trip: Special Midweek 5hr Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing. The boat was amazing and the captain and his mate lots of fun and made our entire trip enjoyable. I strongly recommend using this charter service. They kept us in the loop from the moment we made our reservation.

    Justin C. | October 29, 2025

    Trip: Sportfishing Or Sharking - 47'

  • ★★★★★
    FIVE + stars! Mike is the best captaIn around - expert fisherman, knows his way around a boat, and is PASSIONATE about the catch! He knows what he is doing because he LOVES what he is doing! Sushi every night! Check out our photos!....

    Alex L. | August 4, 2025

    Trip: 14 Hour – Offshore Tuna Trip

  • ★★★★★
    One of the best captains we have ever had. Caught some good fish and best of all he made the trip very fun. We came in from Houston Texas and will definitely use captain Bryan again when we return.

    Zandra C. | June 23, 2025

    Trip: Special Midweek 5hr Big Game Trip

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