About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Looking to battle the baddest fish in Tampa Bay? Climb aboard with Captain Joey for a high-powered, shark fishing run built for adrenaline. Whether you're working the flats or probing the nearshore channels, you'll be targeting serious predators like Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Spinner, and even Hammerhead Sharks—each one a full-throttle test of strength and grit.

You’ll fish from Captain Joey’s 26’ Boston Whaler center console, equipped with twin 250 HP Mercury engines, a trolling motor, GPS, and fish finder to stay locked on the action. All bait, rods, tackle, and safety gear are included, and Joey uses a mix of techniques—live bait, trolling, drifting, topwater—to match what the bite demands. The setup is dialed for up to 4 anglers, with a second boat available for larger groups.

This trip is for all skill levels. Bottled water is provided, Bluetooth music is welcome, and you can bring your own drinks (no glass). Kids and anglers with disabilities are more than welcome, and Joey will clean your catch if you bring one in.

If you’re up for a fast-paced showdown with some of the toughest fish in the bay, this trip is your shot.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$550.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
3 People	$550.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
4 People	$550.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
5 People	$600.00	$900.00	$1,150.00
6 People	$650.00	$1,000.00	$1,300.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00	$1,600.00	$2,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,800.00	$2,300.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00	$1,800.00	$2,300.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00	$2,000.00	$2,600.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00	$2,000.00	$2,600.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Joey C.

Outfitter

Quality

Laid-back

Meet Captain Joey, a true legend of the seas! Affectionately known as "Old Salt" by fellow captains, he has spent a lifetime mastering the art of fishing in diverse waters - from the Carolinas to the sunny shores of Florida and even voyages as far as the Bahamas and South China Seas.

About Your Guide

Joey C.

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Oceanic blacktip

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Flounder stuffed with crab meat

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Oceanic blacktip

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Flounder stuffed with crab meat

What’s your favorite band?

Kenney Chesney

What’s your favorite movie?

The Bourne Identity

What’s your favorite sports team?

Dawgs

What’s your drink of choice?

Green Tea

What was your last halloween costume?

Hobo

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing gears

How did you get started guiding?

Love of fishing

What makes you different from other guides?

Enjoy other people's success

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Treasure Island, Florida

Areas Fished

Tampa Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Shark Fishing 4-8 hours (26')

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Boston Whaler
Year Built: 2002
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Boston Whaler
Year Built: 2002
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 500
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Twin Enginers, Trolling motor, GPS, Fish Finder

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

We provide all fishing gears. We recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Joey will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Amber

Verified Review

May 26

Joey and Linda were great pair! The fish were a little slow but they moved us around until we were sure to have enough for a good meal! They kept us out until we had a decent catch! We appreciated their time and patience with us as a couple of us were beginners.

Amber

Verified Review

May 26

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Trip: Inshore Fishing 4-8 Hours (22')

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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