Captain
Christopher Harpster

Member since January 2025 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
I became an angler because of a lifelong passion for fishing that started in my childhood. Spending time outdoors, connecting with nature, and the thrill of the catch all drew me in. Over time, this hobby grew into a deeper appreciation for the craft and the ecosystem around it and i wanted to share that experience with others. What drives me to work in this business is the opportunity to share that passion with others, whether through guiding, education, or providing quality gear. I love helping people experience the joy and peace that fishing brings, and being part of a community that values sustainability and respect for nature keeps me motivated every day.
Techniques
live bait, trolling, bottom fishing, wreck fishing, jigging, drifting, inshore, bridge fishing, back country fishing, kite fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Christopher Harpster

Big Pine Key, United States
Background
I became an angler because of a lifelong passion for fishing that started in my childhood. Spending time outdoors, connecting with nature, and the thrill of the catch all drew me in. Over time, this hobby grew into a deeper appreciation for the craft and the ecosystem around it and i wanted to share that experience with others. What drives me to work in this business is the opportunity to share that passion with others, whether through guiding, education, or providing quality gear. I love helping people experience the joy and peace that fishing brings, and being part of a community that values sustainability and respect for nature keeps me motivated every day.
Techniques
live bait, trolling, bottom fishing, wreck fishing, jigging, drifting, inshore, bridge fishing, back country fishing, kite fishing
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(43 reviews)
Angler's choice
Big Pine Key
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!!! Couldn\u2019t ask for any better !!!
Great Trip!!! Couldn\u2019t ask for any better !!!
Great Trip!!! Couldn\u2019t ask for any better !!!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jonathan W.
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Great Trip!!! Couldnโ€™t ask for any better !!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour reef/wreck on May 16, 2026
What a fishing trip!!! Just like we had dreamed about.ย  My son wanted to catch a huge Mahi Mahi (Dolphin) and thatโ€™s exactly...
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Matt T.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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Awesome Trip with Captain Chris!

4 hr (PM) on January 10, 2026
From the very start of the trip, Chris was great with communication and setting up our group to be successful. I had six high...
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William V.
Excellent
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Great Charter!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hr bridge/inshore on May 14, 2026
Captain Chris was great. He asked us what we wanted to fish for right off the batt and then he took us to rhe fish. The boat...
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Aaron L.
Excellent
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Excellent Dayโ€ฆweโ€™ll be back!

VERIFIED   6 Hour reef/wreck on January 2, 2026
My son (16) and I had a great day on the water with Captain Chris. My son wanted to get on tarpon. Although it wasnt the greatest...
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Simon H.
Excellent
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Very good experience

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour reef/wreck on May 13, 2026
The trip was great, Captain Chris knew what he was doing the whole time and does a great job handling everything himself. Got...
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