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Planning your fishing trip in the Tampa Area just got easier, thanks to Fishin’ the Outdoors!!!

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime fishing adventure! Chris will help you catch some real monsters from the beach.

Here you won’t be far from inshore waters, including some honeyholes that only a local guide can show you.

The name of the game around here is heavy tackle fishing, which is how you’ll get acquainted with these waters and the sharks in them.

Chris will provide rods, rigs, and bait. Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Blacktip Shark, Lemon Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Tiger Shark, Bull Shark, Bonnethead Shark, and whatever else takes the bait.

Any Sharks you catch will be released. Groups of up to 2 can join the shark fishing excursions. Spectators are free. You’ll be fishing without a boat, so expect to make your way on foot at least part of the time and come dressed for current weather conditions.

If your looking for a custom trip please reach out. We do specialize trips and longer trips if desired.

Don’t hesitate to send Chris a message below with any questions you have, including where to meet on the day of your trip.

Your fishing license for the day is not included, so members of your group may need to buy one. Also, you will need to get your Shark fishing permit course, which is available for free from the FWC. You can find out more online, including exceptions that may apply.

Be sure to dress in layers and suitable footwear (if you aren’t sure what that means, just ask). It’s never a bad idea to bring sunscreen, and sunglasses, no matter the weather. Chris will have water for you, and if you wish to bring your own drinks feel free.

All minors must have adult with them for all trips.

And with that, you’re ready to experience the great outdoors in Tampa and surrounding areas. So make it happen, with Fishin’ the Outdoors!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Beach Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $225
    This 4-hour beach fishing trip has it all! Regardless of your age or experience level, your guide provides the equipment and expertise to have everyone catching fish! Snook, Pompano, Whiting, and Sharks to name a few of the species you may catch, but there’s dozens more.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Sharks PM (1 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $225
    Spend 5 hours fishing for monster sharks and stay on land the whole time! Your guide will bring chairs and provide some complimentary bottled water so just bring your fishing license (with Shark permit), any other food and drinks, and get ready to hook into the likes of Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Lemon, or Tiger Shark! Spectating is always free, but please have the spectators bring their own chairs.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    Spend 6 hours fishing for monster sharks and stay on land the whole time! Your guide will bring chairs and provide some complimentary bottled water so just bring your fishing license (with Shark permit), any other food and drinks, and get ready to hook into the likes of Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Lemon, or Tiger Shark! Spectating is always free, but please have the spectators bring their own chairs.
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I would definitely come back again
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Andrew B.
Newton, North Carolina
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience with Captain Chris. Highly recommend.

5 Hour Trip – Sharks (AM) on July 13, 2024
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Connor B.
Houston, Texas
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Nobody more passionate than Fishing the Outdoors

5 Hour Trip – Sharks (AM) on July 13, 2024
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Linda A.
Excellent
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I would definitely come back again

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Sharks PM (1 MAX) on July 27, 2024
Really nice captain cocaptain was really nice too didn’t catch any fish, but I still had a blast even they even stayed late
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FAQs about Fishin' the Outdoors

Fishin' the Outdoors offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per group - Beach Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $225 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Sharks PM (1 MAX) (5 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) (6 hours)

Trips booked with Fishin' the Outdoors include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If available )
  • Drinks (Water)

Fishin' the Outdoors offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Fishin' the Outdoors offers the following fishing technique:
  • Heavy Tackle

Top targeted fish species with Fishin' the Outdoors include:
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Shark (Tiger)

Your captain

Christopher Buss
REDINGTN SHOR, Florida, United States
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2024
Benefit from Chris’s extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in the Tampa Area including Clearwater, Madeira, St.Pete, and Anna Maria.This area is known for Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark and Tiger Shark and you'll get to catch them using some of the best tackle on the market. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark
Shark (Hammerhead) Hammerhead Shark

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If available
Drinks
Water

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Catch and Release Mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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