FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series
+30U 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 Permits & Master Licensed
Captain Brian is the man behind the Fish Hawk Charter operation, and he’s 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.
Capt. Brian’s boat is equipped with a T-top for shade, as well as a fully enclosed toilet. 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. Brian 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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Fishhawk Charters
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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Tampa, FL
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Awesome Full Day of Fishing With Captain Brian
8 Hour Guests' Choice Fun Day on March 29, 2021
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.
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...
Gainesville, FL
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8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Grouper on July 3, 2023
Put us on the fish even with full moon slow bite!!! These guys are the real deal! Thanks Capt Brian and Steven!
Put us on the fish even with full moon slow bite!!! These guys are the real deal! Thanks Capt Brian and Steven!
Duette, FL
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ARS full day
Full Day Offshore Fishing Trip on July 2, 2023
Among the most experienced crew one can ask for. Be prepared to catch a lot of fish!
Among the most experienced crew one can ask for. Be prepared to catch a lot of fish!
Clearwater, FL
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Half day with captain Brian
Half Day Offshore Fishing Trip on March 23, 2021
We’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..
We’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..
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Half Day trip with Captain Brian
4 Hour Guests' Choice Fun Day on March 17, 2021
Great day, great conversation, put us on the fish, great with our teenagers. Enjoyed it thoroughly, will be back next time we are in town!
Great day, great conversation, put us on the fish, great with our teenagers. Enjoyed it thoroughly, will be back next time we are in town!
FAQs about FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series
What are the trip rates for FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series?
FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series offers the following trips to customers:
- 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 (copy) (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 $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 - 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 $2,799 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 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 - Night Trip – ARS Offshore (8 hours)
- US $3,299 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Expedition Challenge (12 hours)
- US $3,299 per group - 12 HR Offshore– Jig/Deep Drop/Troll (12 hours)
- US $3,299 per day per group - Full Day Trip – Night Fishing (1 day)
- US $3,599 per group - Florida Middle Grounds Fishing Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series?
When you book a trip with FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed
- GPS
- Fishfinder 12 inch Raymarine
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series?
Trips booked with FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Any keeper fish will be cleaned and bagged for you)
- Drinks (Water)
- First Mate
- Fishing License (All Federal Permits & Commercial Licenses )
What types of fishing does FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series offer?
FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series offers the following types of fishing:
- 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)
What fishing techniques does FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series offer?
FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series?
Top targeted fish species with FishHawk Charters–35Contender ProSport Series include:
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Red)
- Tripletail
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
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 exceed your expectations!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
All Federal Palagic Permits including Red Snapper
Reef Fishing
Federal Palegic Reef Permit!s
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
12 inch Raymarine
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Any keeper fish will be cleaned and bagged for you
Drinks
Water
First Mate
Fishing License
All Federal Permits & Commercial Licenses
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.
What the listing policies are
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 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.