Captain
Donald Harris

Member since May 2018 St. Marks, United States
Background
Captain Donald Harris is an army veteran and a veteran of the Tampa Bay waters as well. He fell in love with them when he started fishing the area during the seventies. After that, he joined the army and began serving his country. After 24 years of service, he retired and got back to fishing. He loves being a captain, especially making fishing possible for hard-working families and other veterans. His memories about fishing involve catching giant Redfish, but his dearest memories are rather related to seeing the joy on his customers' faces when they catch big fish of their own.
Techniques
Live bait fishing flats and mangroves along Florida's Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay. Channel fishing for snapper grouper

Hey, I'm Captain Donald Harris

St. Marks, United States
Background
Captain Donald Harris is an army veteran and a veteran of the Tampa Bay waters as well. He fell in love with them when he started fishing the area during the seventies. After that, he joined the army and began serving his country. After 24 years of service, he retired and got back to fishing. He loves being a captain, especially making fishing possible for hard-working families and other veterans. His memories about fishing involve catching giant Redfish, but his dearest memories are rather related to seeing the joy on his customers' faces when they catch big fish of their own.
Techniques
Live bait fishing flats and mangroves along Florida's Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay. Channel fishing for snapper grouper
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Blue Collar Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(26 reviews)
St. Marks
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Fishing Reports

Fathers Day 2024
Fathers Day 2024
Jun 16, 2024 St. Marks
Awesome fishing today with 3 generations of fathers. Gorgeous weather, great conversations with this Veteran family.
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No Red Tide Tampa Bay
No Red Tide Tampa Bay
Sep 3, 2018 St. Marks
As the summer rains are here and waters cooling a bit fishing is awesome. We in Tampa Bay are fortunate to have dodged the red tide. Snook season is now open and in full swing. Please remember that our fisheries to the south took a devastating blow to our snook population so please release if possible. Take note season is closed from Anna Maria south. Redfish bite is on alot of big bulls being caught. What's for dinner?? Big fat Mangrove Snapper that's what. Easily catching limits daily. Cobia have been spotted and caught following Ray's across the flats. So as always if your to busy to fish time to take a break.
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Bite is still good!
Bite is still good!
Jun 3, 2018 St. Marks
With the passing of Alberto a lot of fresh water is being dumped into the bay from the main rivers. Still having great days catching redfish and snook. Trout bite has been stellar with the warming waters in around 5ft of water. Go to has been DOA paddle tails and 1/8 or 1/4 oz jig heads. Also the mirror lure is blue and silver terror eyes has performed well. Have switched up on live bait and using largest shrimp treeline or small split deep in mangroves for them crushing redfish hits. Always remember a struggling day on the water is better than a smooth day at work so let's go fishing. Finally WHEN IN DOUBT FISH IT OUT!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and Great Family Experience
Great Captain and Great Family Experience
Great Captain and Great Family Experience
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Charlie P.
Harmony, NC
Excellent
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Excellent
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Full day trip with captain Don

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 25, 2018
Best trip by far that we have ever been on. Captain Don was very knowledgeable and kept us on fish all day, Caught lots of...
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Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

July 11, 2018
Made multiple trips with Capt Don Harris he goes above and beyond for his clients!!! He donates a lot of time for the veterans...
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Tallahassee, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip with Captain Don

Full Day Trip on August 16, 2018
Had a great day with Captain Don. Caught a whole lot of reds and would definitely book again! He knew exactly where the fish...
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Anne R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Superb fishing experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 6, 2018
Captain Don is a very knowledgeable Captain.ย  We caught some great fish!ย  He is fun to go with and we had a great time!ย ...
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Kelly D.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Night Trip on August 16, 2018
Best time ever!!
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