FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series
FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series
U Desire Results…...We Deliver an EPIC DAY! Searching for the perfect Tampa Bay angling adventure? Look no further than Fishhawk Charters "Contender," an ideal vessel for avid fishermen or guests who want a big fishing experience on "The Ideal Vessel"!
Fully Credentialized w/All Federal Permits & Master Licensed Qualifications
Captain Brian is the perfect person to guide you around these waters. Local to the area, surrounded by pure white sandy beaches and the turquoise blue Gulf of Mexico – and plenty of fishing opportunities! Now, he loves sharing his wealth of experience, knowledge, angler skills & expertise with his guests.
You'll be casting off on board his 35’ Contender pro vessel, built to give you a dry and stable ride into the Bay and its surrounding waters. She can move very quickly between fishing spots and features top-of-the-range electronics by Raymarine.
The vessel is equipped with a T-top for shade, as well as a fully enclosed toilet & sun screen. On board, you will find an icebox and a Yeti cooler full of ice-cold water to keep you refreshed throughout the trip. There's also a large live bait tank.
On your adventure, you'll be targeting whatever seasonal species are biting the best. The techniques you'll be using and the species you'll be targeting also depending on your experience level and what you want to get out of your trip.
Whether you want to bow to the "Silver King" (Tarpon,) chase Cobia, or tackle tasty Snappers and Groupers, Capt. will provide ALL the gear, tackle, equipment, and expert advice you need to hook your target fish. Just let him know what you want your adventure to look like!
Your trip includes top-quality rods and reels, as well as bait, lures, and your fishing license. The crew will also carefully clean, de-bone, and bag any legal fish you'd like to take home with you. All that's left is to come aboard for an incredible adventure!
We Deliver an EPIC Day & Exceed Expectations!
U Desire Results…...We Deliver an EPIC DAY! Searching for the perfect Tampa Bay angling adventure? Look no further than Fishhawk Charters "Contender," an ideal vessel for avid fishermen or guests who want a big fishing experience on "The Ideal Vessel"!
Fully Credentialized w/All Federal Permits & Master Licensed Qualifications
Captain Brian is the perfect person to guide you around these waters. Local to the area, surrounded by pure white sandy beaches and the turquoise blue Gulf of Mexico – and plenty of fishing opportunities! Now, he loves sharing his wealth of experience, knowledge, angler skills & expertise with his guests.
You'll be casting off on board his 35’ Contender pro vessel, built to give you a dry and stable ride into the Bay and its surrounding waters. She can move very quickly between fishing spots and features top-of-the-range electronics by Raymarine.
The vessel is equipped with a T-top for shade, as well as a fully enclosed toilet & sun screen. On board, you will find an icebox and a Yeti cooler full of ice-cold water to keep you refreshed throughout the trip. There's also a large live bait tank.
On your adventure, you'll be targeting whatever seasonal species are biting the best. The techniques you'll be using and the species you'll be targeting also depending on your experience level and what you want to get out of your trip.
Whether you want to bow to the "Silver King" (Tarpon,) chase Cobia, or tackle tasty Snappers and Groupers, Capt. will provide ALL the gear, tackle, equipment, and expert advice you need to hook your target fish. Just let him know what you want your adventure to look like!
Your trip includes top-quality rods and reels, as well as bait, lures, and your fishing license. The crew will also carefully clean, de-bone, and bag any legal fish you'd like to take home with you. All that's left is to come aboard for an incredible adventure!
We Deliver an EPIC Day & Exceed Expectations!
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Reviews (34)
Ryan Scott5.0VerifiedFebruary fishing trip
Full Day Offshore Fishing Trip on February 10, 2026 • 2 adults
Michael Cleaver5.0VerifiedCaught our limit in two hours. Amazing!
6 hr Offshore Fishing Excursion on June 27, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 childFishing for Red Snapper. Motored to a spot in the Gulf, dropped lines and immediately started pulling in fish. Big fish. Literally caught our limit within 2-hours. Great day!
Bryan Crittenden5.0VerifiedAwesome Full Day of Fishing With Captain Brian
8 Hour Guests' Choice Fun Day on March 29, 2021 • 5 adultsThis was absolutely a top notch fishing charter experience. Captain Brian really knows his stuff and will definitely put you on the fish. On this full day of fishing we had the opportunity to fish for a variety of different fish. In the morning we ran into Kingfish, Triggerfish and Red Snapper. Once the morning fog burned off the big boys came out to play. We ran into some monster Red Grouper. Finally at one of our last stops we ran into some really nice Amberjack and a monster Blackfin Tuna. I would highly recommend Fish Hawk Charters and Captain Brian if really want to have a great fishing experience on the Gulf of Mexico.
James Rogers5.0VerifiedARS Trip
8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Grouper on July 3, 2023 • 4 adultsPut us on the fish even with full moon slow bite!!! These guys are the real deal! Thanks Capt Brian and Steven!
Jason George5.0VerifiedHalf day with captain Brian
Half Day Offshore Fishing Trip on March 23, 2021 • 5 adultsWe’re a local family an friends who was just trying to have some fun and never been offshore fishing, had a great time with captain Brian an his crew…would definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone trying to have some fun..
John Canfield5.0VerifiedFull Day with Captain Brian
Full Day Offshore Fishing Trip on September 2, 2020 • 2 adultsHad full Day of inshore fishing with Fish Hawk Charters. Captain Brian was great and the boat and equipment excellent. We targeted Gag Grouper, Tripletail, Cobia and Snapper. We caught each species except Grouper but hooked some monster Tripletails. All in all a great day fishing.
Shawn Diederich5.0VerifiedHalf Day with Captain Brian
Half Day Offshore Fishing Trip on March 14, 2021 • 6 adults • 2 childrenAmazing trip with Captain Brian! Can’t wait to go back!
Douglas Brown5.0VerifiedAbsolutely a GREAT Charter! Capt Brian and mate were 1st rate, personable and professional. Guests were all experienced anglers, but this outfit stands out!
Full Day Offshore Fishing Trip on October 15, 2021 • 2 adults
Chris GrangerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmerican Red Snapper Trip With Captain Brian
8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Grouper on July 15, 2020 • 2 adultsHad a great outing for American Red Snapper on the Contender. Non-stop action on a great boat with a great crew.
Waverly Robinson5.0VerifiedGood day on the water!
8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Grouper on June 27, 2020 • 6 adultsCap and his crew took very good care of my crew. A definitive must do again!
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Put us on a lot of great fish. Captain Brian was great. First call in the future!
Fishing for Red Snapper. Motored to a spot in the Gulf, dropped lines and immediately started pulling in fish. Big fish. Literally caught our limit within 2-hours. Great day!
This was absolutely a top notch fishing charter experience. Captain Brian really knows his stuff and will definitely put you on the fish. On this full day of fishing we had the opportunity to fish for a variety of different fish. In the morning we ran into Kingfish, Triggerfish and Red Snapper. Once the morning fog burned off the big boys came out to play. We ran into some monster Red Grouper. Finally at one of our last stops we ran into some really nice Amberjack and a monster Blackfin Tuna. I would highly recommend Fish Hawk Charters and Captain Brian if really want to have a great fishing experience on the Gulf of Mexico.
Welcome back anytime!! AJ & ARS Sesson upon us 2 capitalize on the opportunity.
FAQs about FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series
- US $1,499 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour – Majestic Shark Encounter (4 hours)
- US $1,599 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Night Shark (4 hours)
- US $1,699 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Night Shark Encounter (4 hours)
- US $1,999 per group - 4 hr Offshore Fishing Excursion (4 hours)
- US $1,999 per group - Half Day Offshore Fishing Excursion (4 hours)
- US $1,999 per group - HalfDay Nearshore Fishing Excursion (4 hours)
- US $2,299 per group - 6 hr Offshore Fishing Excursion (6 hours)
- US $2,299 per group - 6hr Offshore Snapper Grouper Trip (6 hours)
- US $2,499 per group - 6 Hour Trip – ARS Offshore (6 hours)
- US $2,499 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Gag/Hogfish/King Bite (8 hours)
- US $2,499 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Grouper (8 hours)
- US $2,499 per group - Full Day Offshore Fishing Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,499 per group - FullDay Nearchore Fishing Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,799 per group - 8 Hour Trip – ARS Offshore (8 hours)
- US $2,799 per group - Full Day Trip – ARS / Gag (8 hours)
- US $2,999 per group - 10 Hour Trip – ARS Offshore (10 hours)
- US $2,999 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Expedition Challenge (12 hours)
- US $2,999 per group - 10 Hr –ARS Offshore Extended Season (10 hours)
- US $2,999 per group - 10 HR Offshore– Jig/Deep Drop/Troll (12 hours)
- US $2,999 per group - Full Day Trip – Night Fishing (8 hours)
- US $2,999 per group - Night Trip – ARS Offshore (8 hours)
- US $3,299 per group - 12 HR Offshore– Jig/Deep Drop/Troll (12 hours)
- US $3,299 per group - Florida Middle Grounds Fishing Trip (10 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed
- GPS
- Fishfinder 12 inch Raymarine
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Any keeper fish will be cleaned and bagged for you)
- Drinks (Water)
- First mate (Captains Choice)
- Fishing license (All Federal Permits & Commercial Licenses )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (All Federal Palagic Permits including Red Snapper)
- Reef fishing (Federal Palegic Reef Permit!s)
- Wreck fishing (Federal Reef Permit)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Red)
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your operator
Tierra Verde, Florida, United States
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 Deliver the Results & Exceed your Expectations!
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How cancellations work
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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.
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