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Mako Shark Fishing Charters

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Miami

8hr Offshore Big Game Trip

100% (111) Guided by Bryan
36 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,099
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Mazatlán

BIG GAME FISHING IN MAZATLAN, MEX

NEW Managed by Tadeo
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $449
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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Miami Beach

Luxury 10 HR Offshore Reef & Wreck

100% (5) Managed by Matt
70 ft 1 - 20 People From $6,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Ocean City

Ocean City Overnight Offshore Trip

NEW Managed by Sean
46 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in New York

Shark Boss Special

100% (1) Guided by Tom
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Ocean City

Ocean City Nearshore/Offshore

NEW Managed by Sean
46 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,450
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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 61 mako shark trips, and the most popular trips are Offshore Trips (5-10 Hrs) guided by Wally, Fishing The Florida Everglades guided by Ken, and VIP Sportsfishing Experience guided by Travis.

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 6157 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 $1,250 to $11,449, but the average price for a half day trip for mako shark is $2,915. The average price for a full day trip for mako shark is $5,239.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Travis's team was very professional from booking through the entire trip. Wife caught a trophy sailfish and they helped us with the process to get it mounted.

    Walter S. | January 10, 2026

    Trip: VIP Sportsfishing Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Knowledge Captain and mate (Nels and CJ). Put us on the fish we targeted and mixed in a few othe rigs for variety. 5 stars, would do again.

    Tim R. | January 9, 2026

    Trip: Key West 47 Ft Hatteras

  • ★★★★★
    James and Dillon were great! They welcomed us aboard and handled everything during the morning fishing trip. I highly recommend James and Dillon.

    Jay J. | December 31, 2025

    Trip: Fort Lauderdale Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

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