Jawbreaker Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (42 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 4630 29th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, United States

Jawbreaker Fishing Charters 

Over 9 miles offshore
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
32 ft
6
4.9/5 (42 reviews)

Jawbreaker Fishing Charters has been providing customers of all ages and experience levels with an exceptional offshore experience for over 15 years. Located in Gulfport, FL the charter is only a short drive away for all anglers in Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and other surrounding areas. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned angler, Captain Chris Sheffield will have a private fishing trip designed for your level of experience.

So if you want to spend some relaxing time on the water with family and friends and target whatever's biting that day, you'll be able to do just that. On the other hand, anglers who want to pursue a specific fish can book one of the charter's longer trips and go after the catch of a lifetime!

You will spend the day aboard the Jawbreaker II, a 32' Wellcraft with all the amenities needed for a great day of fishing. The Jawbreaker II is equipped with a hardtop to escape the sun, comfortable seating, plenty of space for fishing, and cold storage for your drinks and food. It also features a live well, radar, GPS and fish finding equipment. The boat is fully equipped with all required USCG safety equipment.

The captain will provide you with all the gear you'll need to fish. Rods & reels are all top of the line, you'll be using custom Star rods and top-notch Penn reels. If you'll be using live bait on your trip, this too will be taken care of by the captain ahead of time at no extra cost. Fishing licenses are also covered by the charter, so no need to worry about getting one ahead of time.

All you need to bring with you are drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and sunglasses. After this short checklist has been taken care of, you'll be ready to get on the water.

So set aside a date and book your trip with Jawbreaker Fishing Charters for a great fishing experience!

Jawbreaker Fishing Charters has been providing customers of all ages and experience levels with an exceptional offshore experience for over 15 years. Located in Gulfport, FL the charter is only a short drive away for all anglers in Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and other surrounding areas. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned angler, Captain Chris Sheffield will have a private fishing trip designed for your level of experience.

So if you want to spend some relaxing time on the water with family and friends and target whatever's biting that day, you'll be able to do just that. On the other hand, anglers who want to pursue a specific fish can book one of the charter's longer trips and go after the catch of a lifetime!

You will spend the day aboard the Jawbreaker II, a 32' Wellcraft with all the amenities needed for a great day of fishing. The Jawbreaker II is equipped with a hardtop to escape the sun, comfortable seating, plenty of space for fishing, and cold storage for your drinks and food. It also features a live well, radar, GPS and fish finding equipment. The boat is fully equipped with all required USCG safety equipment.

The captain will provide you with all the gear you'll need to fish. Rods & reels are all top of the line, you'll be using custom Star rods and top-notch Penn reels. If you'll be using live bait on your trip, this too will be taken care of by the captain ahead of time at no extra cost. Fishing licenses are also covered by the charter, so no need to worry about getting one ahead of time.

All you need to bring with you are drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and sunglasses. After this short checklist has been taken care of, you'll be ready to get on the water.

So set aside a date and book your trip with Jawbreaker Fishing Charters for a great fishing experience!

Chris Sheffield
Captain
Chris Sheffield
17 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Hogfish
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Hogfish
+1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+5
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+3
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip — Custom
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+3
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+3
US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
42 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

88%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (42)

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Nick Bonat
Nick Bonat
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time!
Half Day Trip on December 27, 20255 adults

Captain Chris and crew took care of us. Lovely time out on the water catching fish. We’ll be back!

Chris Sheffield
Response from Captain

Thanks Nick. We enjoyed having you on the boat. Everyone dis a great job.

Deborah Hoover
Deborah Hoover
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
4.3
Verified
great trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 30, 20262 adults

Tyler very good captain overall we had a great t8me would definitely go agian

Rick Mcconnaughey
Rick Mcconnaughey
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fish Tacos
3/4 Day Trip on March 28, 20236 adults

A friend and I took the boys out to get some fish for fish Tacos. Well we will be eating tacos for days. We had an awesome day on the water. Caught fish after fish. If they stopped biting Captian Chris was on the move to the next hot spot. We caught plenty for tacos and then went trolling for kings. Within seconds of getting the trolling lines down we had on a double. We proceeded to catch a king on every pass till we said that’s good enough. I will be booking with him again the next time we come to Florida.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lane Snapper
Chris Sheffield
Response from Captain

What a great day to be fishing on the Gulf. Weather was perfect and the bite was on🔥. Thanks to Rick and the gang for a memorial fishing trip. You guys were the best.

Jerid Winkler
Jerid Winkler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Chris
3/4 Day Trip on April 6, 20232 adults3 children

Jeff Feeman
Jeff Feeman
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Captain, Crew and Fishing Trip
Extended Half Day Trip on April 1, 20243 adults

This trip was great and would highly recommend. The captain and crew were very hospitable and took care of everything for myself and my family. They take you to spots were the fishing is good and go the extra mile to accommodate your needs. I appreciate all they did and would recommend this trip to anyone looking to have a fun time fishing!

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper

FAQs about Jawbreaker Fishing Charters

Jawbreaker Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Extended Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 10 Hour Trip — Custom (10 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group - 12 Hour Charter (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Jawbreaker Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Jawbreaker Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate (Works for tips, 15-20% gratuity appreciated.)
  • Fishing license
Jawbreaker Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Jawbreaker Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Jawbreaker Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Your captain

Chris Sheffield
Chris Sheffield
Chris Sheffield

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019

I've been fishing and diving Florida waters for over 35 years. After spending many years trolling the Atlantic, I discovered the joys of bottom fishing in the Gulf. The variety of fish and excellent table fare of fishing reefs and wrecks in the Gulf cannot be beat. As an avid spearfisher and diver, I have enjoyed exploring the ocean floor from the Caribbean to the Hawaiian Islands, and have found no better place to fish or dive than our own Gulf waters. It's a lifelong passion of mine so I decided to turn my passion into a career and have enjoyed every minute of it.

ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019

I've been fishing and diving Florida waters for over 35 years. After spending many years trolling the Atlantic, I discovered the joys of bottom fishing in the Gulf. The variety of fish and excellent table fare of fishing reefs and wrecks in the Gulf cannot be beat. As an avid spearfisher and diver, I have enjoyed exploring the ocean floor from the Caribbean to the Hawaiian Islands, and have found no better place to fish or dive than our own Gulf waters. It's a lifelong passion of mine so I decided to turn my passion into a career and have enjoyed every minute of it.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate
Works for tips, 15-20% gratuity appreciated.
Fishing license

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)

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