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Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience 

4.5/5 (21 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Tierra Verde Resort Marina, St. Petersburg, FL 33715, United States

Cruise out of St Petersburg Beach area in style aboard a glamorous 48’ yacht. All the comfort PLUS agility to cover more ground to hit more of the designated significant "Honey Hole" locations. Whether you want a rod bending offshore adventure targeting big game fish, or you just want to treat yourself to a few hours of fishing the Gulf Coast area aboard a really well-equipped craft, this boat will both meet & exceed your desires.

Take a trip aboard this highly equipped 48’ Super Sport Bertram Convertible Pro Series Sport Yacht and you will be able to combine fishing with high quality equipment with relaxation. The boat’s large convertible flybridge & Pelagic Watch Tower provides excellent views of the surrounding area.  Inside the vessel features full bathrooms, GALLEY kitchen, and comfortable seating and sleeping areas. Powered by two diesel engines, the boat can access the offshore waters fast and reliably, and it has a range of electronics to keep you in contact with the shore as well as helping you get to the best fishing spots available. A Fight chair equipped 2 bring in the large battle fish.

Our TEAM specializes in catching delicious fish species, such as Tuna.  Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi, Grouper, and Snapper, Amber Jack, Cobia, Hog Fish, etc. and they will make sure you get the chance to target the best bite of the day. Full carry light and heavy tackle on board, and always make sure their fishing gear is in good working condition. And if you want a truly unforgettable fishing experience in the Gulf of Mexico, they offer overnight adventures that you will never forget, where target species include Wahoo, Mahi a special request Swordfish/Marlin hunt.

Any keeper fish will be cleaned and bagged for you after the trip,& supply you with all the gear you need to assure success. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks and get ready for an unforgettable day on the water!

All fishing equipment and your licenses are included in the price.

We will Deliver and EPIC Day

Fishhawk Charters

Charter Operator

Fishhawk Charters

37 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair
 Food (Snacks)

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (40)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

77%

Caught fish

71%

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William J.
William J.

Hendersonville, TN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day with Captain Rick and First Mate Hope

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Full Day Trip – Snapper / Grouper on August 12, 2023

We had a great day and caught a ton of fish!

We had a great day and caught a ton of fish!  

 William J. recommends Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience
1 person finds this review helpful

Norberto F.
Norberto F.

Orlando, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip

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Full Day Trip – Snapper / Grouper on March 18, 2023

An awesome time!

An awesome time!  

 Norberto F. recommends Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience
1 person finds this review helpful
Fishhawk Charters
Fishhawk Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 10, 2023
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Benjamin G.
Benjamin G.

Binghamton, NY

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Brian

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8 Hour – Seasonal Trip ARS Offshore on July 27, 2022

Is my niece enough you had a great time. The crew is very helpful when we got fish and to make sure we were well baited up. Even when my knees got sick they offered the driver around to find more dolphins and manatees. Which made my niece feel better. We had a great time with them.

Is my niece enough you had a great time. The crew is very helpful when we got fish and to make sure we were well baited up. Even when my knees got sick they offered the driver around to find more dolphins and manatees. Which made my niece feel better. We had a great time with them.  

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 Benjamin G. recommends Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience

Bieanca S.
Bieanca S.

St. Petersburg, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Brian

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8 Hour Trip – Offshore Experience on October 2, 2022

 

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 Bieanca S. recommends Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience
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Fishhawk Charters
Fishhawk Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on October 4, 2022
We Hit The "Honey Hole" locations DAILY RESULTS - Being FULLY CREDENTIALIZED w/ALL Palegic Permits & Professional Angler Expertise which guides our clients/guests 2 achieve optimum performance.
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Lance G.
Lance G.

Tampa, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

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Full Day Trip Inshore/Nearshore on July 22, 2022

 

 Lance G. recommends Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience

FAQs about Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience

What are the trip rates for Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience?

Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $2,250 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour – Majestic Shark Encounter (4 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore / Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Night Shark Excursion (4 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 4 HR - LUXX Cruise Experience (4 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 4hr LUXX Afternoon Cruise Experienc (4 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - Afternoon 4hr - Snapper & Grouper (4 hours)
  • US $2,499 per group - 6 HR - LUXX Cruise Experience (6 hours)
  • US $2,499 per group - 6 hr - Offshore Fishing Excursion (6 hours)
  • US $2,499 per group - 6hr LUXX Afternoon Cruise Experienc (6 hours)
  • US $2,499 per group - Afternoon 6 hr - Snapper & Grouper (6 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group - 8 HR - LUXX Cruise Experience (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group - Afternoon till Sunset Offshore Fish (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group - Full Day Trip Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,999 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Experience (8 hours)
  • US $2,999 per group - Afternoon - Snapper & Grouper Runn (8 hours)
  • US $2,999 per group - Full Day Trip – Snapper / Grouper (8 hours)
  • US $3,299 per day per group - 1 Day Trip – Night Fishing Offshore (1 day)
  • US $3,299 per group - 10 HR Offshore– Jig/Deep Drop/Troll (10 hours)
  • US $3,299 per group - 8 Hour – Seasonal Trip ARS Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $3,499 per group - 10Hr ARS Extended Season Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $3,499 per group - 10Hr ARS Season Offshore Experience (10 hours)
  • US $3,499 per group - 12 HR Offshore– Jig/Deep Drop/Troll (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience?

When you book a trip with Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet All our vessels have a proper clean private full restroom facility including running water sink on board to accommodate guests. NO Home Depot Bucket!
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience?

Trips booked with Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Our live bait is procured Fresh Daily to assure success on the water fishing increasing the papensity to achieve optimum results.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Our TEAM puts on a Daily Show upon return and proud to always fully prepare, clean, fillet & ice all catch. Locals come from around to see the show!!)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Federally Credentials All Palagic Permits )
What types of fishing does Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience offer?

Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience offer?

Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience?

Top targeted fish species with Charter 48' Pro Series Yacht Experience include:

  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Wahoo

Meet your operator

Fishhawk Charters

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

8 Fishing Reports
62 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2016

I was fortunate to grow up on Anna Maria Island, located just south of Tampa Bay and the St. Pete's Beach area. I was surrounded by the pure white quartz sandy beaches and turquoise clear blue Gulf of Mexico. It brings me great pleasure to provide guests with the ideal conditions, choice equipment, and best, top-shelf vessels, so they can fully enjoy "the full true fishing experience" here on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Our goal is to exceed your expectations!

Fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Wahoo
Wahoo

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Super Sport Bertram
Boat type
Convertible

Engine model
MANN
Powered by
2 x 750HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

All our vessels have a proper clean private full restroom facility including running water sink on board to accommodate guests. NO Home Depot Bucket!

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Our live bait is procured Fresh Daily to assure success on the water fishing increasing the papensity to achieve optimum results.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Our TEAM puts on a Daily Show upon return and proud to always fully prepare, clean, fillet & ice all catch. Locals come from around to see the show!!

Snacks

Drinks

First Mate

Fishing License

Federally Credentials All Palagic Permits

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Any keeper fish will be cleaned and bagged for you

Catch and Release Allowed

How to 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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Petersburg right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
WahooWahoo