Capt. Evan Denis Charters 

4.9
(331 reviews)
 
State licensed
 3900 West Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States–

Capt. Evan Denis Charters 

Belleair Bluffs, FL, United States
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25 ft
4
4.9
(331 reviews)

Bask in the fishing glory of the Florida Suncoast. Explore the rich and diverse inshore waters just out of Clearwater with Capt. Evan Denis Charters. Test your skills against exceptional game fish and try to catch yourself something tasty to take home. A native to the Tampa Bay area, Capt. Evan knows every corner of these productive waters. Tarpon fishing is his true passion, so join him for a specialized 'Silver King' trip.

The 25' Dorado bay boat is the perfect vessel to navigate the gulf coast waters. Equipped with the newest fishfinder, GPS, and VHF radio, you'll find the sweet spots without any trouble. Powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, the boat will rip across the open waters, before the wireless trolling motor kicks in along the skinny waters. You'll creep up quietly on your target, catching them off-guard, before hooking 'em aboard.

Whatever you target, you're in for a thrilling day. Typically, you'll have the pick of tough-fighting Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and many other prized fish. Using live bait on the end of light tackle, get ready for a struggle throughout, with great rewards! Keep in mind inshore trips are mostly catch and release.

Also offered for the angler looking to bring in some fresh fish, the nearshore fishing is the best option. Targeting mangrove snapper, hogfish, grey sanpper, lane snapper, grouper, mackerel, and much more, they are both a good fight and great table fare. During the nearshore trip you will be fishing within 9 miles of shore in the FL state waters in water as deep as 50 feet.

Bottled waters and a cooler filled with ice will be provided during the trip, but Capt. Evan encourages you to bring your own food and drinks aboard in a soft cooler or bag to stay refreshed all day long. He'll also pick you up anywhere on the water! What are you waiting for? Capt. Evan Denis Charters is calling you aboard for a fun and productive day's fishing.

Bask in the fishing glory of the Florida Suncoast. Explore the rich and diverse inshore waters just out of Clearwater with Capt. Evan Denis Charters. Test your skills against exceptional game fish and try to catch yourself something tasty to take home. A native to the Tampa Bay area, Capt. Evan knows every corner of these productive waters. Tarpon fishing is his true passion, so join him for a specialized 'Silver King' trip.

The 25' Dorado bay boat is the perfect vessel to navigate the gulf coast waters. Equipped with the newest fishfinder, GPS, and VHF radio, you'll find the sweet spots without any trouble. Powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, the boat will rip across the open waters, before the wireless trolling motor kicks in along the skinny waters. You'll creep up quietly on your target, catching them off-guard, before hooking 'em aboard.

Whatever you target, you're in for a thrilling day. Typically, you'll have the pick of tough-fighting Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and many other prized fish. Using live bait on the end of light tackle, get ready for a struggle throughout, with great rewards! Keep in mind inshore trips are mostly catch and release.

Also offered for the angler looking to bring in some fresh fish, the nearshore fishing is the best option. Targeting mangrove snapper, hogfish, grey sanpper, lane snapper, grouper, mackerel, and much more, they are both a good fight and great table fare. During the nearshore trip you will be fishing within 9 miles of shore in the FL state waters in water as deep as 50 feet.

Bottled waters and a cooler filled with ice will be provided during the trip, but Capt. Evan encourages you to bring your own food and drinks aboard in a soft cooler or bag to stay refreshed all day long. He'll also pick you up anywhere on the water! What are you waiting for? Capt. Evan Denis Charters is calling you aboard for a fun and productive day's fishing.

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2 Hour Kids Fishing Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Apr 1
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 1
Tarpon
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - May 1
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
Jack Crevalle
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+6
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 1
Tarpon
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
331 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (331)

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Regis Baldauff
Regis Baldauff
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
7 trips
5.0
Verified
New
WOW. Best Captain in Tampa Bay
4 Hour Fishing Trip on October 16, 2026 • 4 adults

We caught over 35 snook. Also redfish and trout. Totally unbelievable. Capt Evan always has perfect equipment, perfect bait and is the most knowledgeable and patient guide you can find. If the fish are biting, Capt Evan will deliver.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Christina Stultz
Christina Stultz
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
4 hour 8am trip
4 Hour Fishing Trip on August 7, 2026 • 2 adults

My husband and I had a great time with Captain Evan! He got us on some great fish, took us to plenty of spots, and was always on top of making sure our hooks were always baited. At the end of the trip he cleaned our catches for us as well and put it in a freezer bag for us to take back. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely book again the next time we are in the area!

Reported catch:
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Randy Cardinal
Randy Cardinal
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Exceeded our expectations.
4 Hour Fishing Trip on April 4, 2026 • 4 adults

We all caught Red fish and Spotted Sea Trout. What a great day. The first stop we didn’t do any catching. Only fishing but was still a good time. We didn’t stay long and captain Evan’s moved us. Within 10 minutes one of us hit a Spotted Sea Trout then another and another. We hit on Red fish And Sea Trout for a couple hours. I had to take a break. We had a great time and we couldn’t stop laughing at the puns and jokes. It was a lot of fun. I would recommend Captain Evan’s to everyone. I certainly am coming back.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Evan Denis
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review, Randy. It’s a fun trip having any guys in the boat and catching fish the whole time. I’ll see you guys again soon.🎣

Steven Nettles
Steven Nettles
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
My son-in-law caught a 3’shark!
4 Hour Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM on August 7, 2026 • 3 adults

This was a three generation group - me my son-in-law and my 15yo grandson. Captain Evan was very attentive and kept supplying fresh live bait on our lines. We all caught some fish but the highlight was the shark. We were doing catch and release so was glad Captain dealt with removal of the hook for that guy. We had a great experience and recommend you check him out.

David Ellis
David Ellis
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip
5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing - 3:00 PM on June 22, 2026 • 2 adults

Lovely boat clean and well looked after ,we only had one chance and unfortunately he threw the hook on his second jump the Capt is brilliant and worked his socks off trying to get us another chance but it wasn’t to be ,but Capt Evan is a really nice guy and I wouldn’t think twice about another trip or recommending him to anyone looking for a trip

Evan Denis
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words, sorry we couldn't get the tarpon to cooperate that day. We will get them next time.

FAQs about Capt. Evan Denis Charters

Capt. Evan Denis Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Kids Fishing Adventure (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Nearshore Fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt. Evan Denis Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Capt. Evan Denis Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is a must have for fishing and I catch the live bait before the trip to provide the best baits possible. It is all included in the price of the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes. If you would like to keep your catch I offer cleaning the fish at no extra cost. )
  • Drinks (I provide a cooler full of ice cold bottled waters.)
  • Fishing license (In Florida the captain's fishing license covers anyone on the boat, so you do not have to purchase a license for your charter.)
Capt. Evan Denis Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Capt. Evan Denis Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Evan Denis Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Evan Denis
Evan Denis
Belleair Bluffs, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
331 Customer reviews
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Member since February 2019
Angler's Choice
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Growing up in the Tampa Bay area, I have always been around or on the water. Inshore and Tarpon fishing are my true passion and I love every minute while I'm out on the water. I got my captain's license in 2017 and helped mate and run a larger boat for offshore fishing trips and always knew I wanted to guide people to their next trophy catch inshore.
Evan Denis
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Growing up in the Tampa Bay area, I have always been around or on the water. Inshore and Tarpon fishing are my true passion and I love every minute while I'm out on the water. I got my captain's license in 2017 and helped mate and run a larger boat for offshore fishing trips and always knew I wanted to guide people to their next trophy catch inshore.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Christina S.
    Christina S.
    My husband and I had a great time with Captain Evan! He got us on some great fish, took us to plenty of spots, and was always on top of making sure our hooks were always baited. At the end of the trip he cleaned our catches for us as well and put it in a freezer bag for us to take back. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely book again the next time we are in the area!
  • A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Flounder on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Mutton Snapper
    Beau W.
    Beau W.
    Capt Evan was great! He is very personable and helpful with baiting hooks, handling fish, and providing fishing tips. He put us on a great spot from the start and we caught a lot of fish! We caught over 8 species of fish and took home 18 keepers of Snapper, Flounder, and Grunt. I would definitely charter with Capt Evan again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day in coastal waters.
    Zak M.
    Zak M.
    Great afternoon ls fishing, Evan got us in fish straight away at every mark, started off catching snook, great fun on light gear, finished the trip having a go for tarpon, had one missed strike and one hook up leading to estimated 90lb tarpon, couldn't recommend Evan enough, knowledge was unbelievable very friendly, great guide, highly recommend zak
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Nick S.
    Nick S.
  • Anglers enjoying a thrilling moment as they reel in a large Tarpon while fishing from a boat.
    Afternoon tarpon trips can be just as productive as morning trips, and usually end with a Gulf Coast sunset. As the sun starts to lower, it triggers the fish to tell them it’s feeding time. The tarpon in the pictures are 100lb+ and this is a common size tarpon this time of the year. Due to regulations, the tarpon have to stay in the water for the health of the fish, so we can catch those fish for years to come, as a 100lb tarpon is around 15 years old and they can live as long as 50+ years.
  • Two anglers actively reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing near a bridge, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
    Jack L.
    Jack L.
    captian was very knowledgeable and accommodating. had a very good time and recommend captian Evan to anyone thinking about catching tarpon.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Spring fishing in Clearwater is heating up, with water temps rising and fish getting active across the board. Seatrout are biting consistently on the flats with live bait producing best. Redfish are cruising and feeding well on higher tides, taking cut bait and other live offerings. Snook are being caught more often with pilchards and threadfins on moving water getting solid action. Tarpon are just starting to show along the beaches and passes, with threadfins working now and the crab bite right around the corner. Overall, bait is thick and fish are feeding hard
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Randy C.
    Randy C.
    We all caught Red fish and Spotted Sea Trout. What a great day. The first stop we didn’t do any catching. Only fishing but was still a good time. We didn’t stay long and captain Evan’s moved us. Within 10 minutes one of us hit a Spotted Sea Trout then another and another. We hit on Red fish And Sea Trout for a couple hours. I had to take a break. We had a great time and we couldn’t stop laughing at the puns and jokes. It was a lot of fun. I would recommend Captain Evan’s to everyone. I certainly am coming back.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Darin S.
    Darin S.
    My kids caught 50+ fish with Captain Evan! Thank you for a such great memories!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing with family on a sunny day.
    Alex G.
    Alex G.
    Capt. Evan was very accommodating when we ran into some issues before the trip and he worked with us. Once we got on the water it started a little slow but he was quick to move spots and find the fish. He put us on a lot of slots and overslot trout. My son was catching them left and right. Worked really well with my son and was a cool guy. Would definitely recommend for beginners or experienced fishers.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Dorado
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is a must have for fishing and I catch the live bait before the trip to provide the best baits possible. It is all included in the price of the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes. If you would like to keep your catch I offer cleaning the fish at no extra cost.
Drinks
I provide a cooler full of ice cold bottled waters.
Fishing license
In Florida the captain's fishing license covers anyone on the boat, so you do not have to purchase a license for your charter.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Inshore fishing is the recommended trips for kids to get out fishing, and provide the most action. Tarpon fishing is more for the advanced angler and older kids as our average tarpon is about 60-120lbs.
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal

What’s biting in Belleair Bluffs right now

CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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