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Max Rowe
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Max Rowe

Tampa, United States
250+ reviews
I grew up on the water in Tampa Bay and fishing has been my passion since I was 12 years old. I love catching big fish - lots of big fish. Also the mystery of what big sea creature you'll find out there; sharks, dolphins, manatees, and even alligators are regularly spotted while fishing. The biodiversity and the crazy fish you catch and see keeps me coming back. After developing a love for fishing, and earning the nickname 'Captain,'- through middle and highschool, I took a scholarship to USF to play college baseball. Then I pursued being a drummer in a rock band, now I'm a licensed captain and have been for 7 years. Fishing is my true passion and is now just about the only thing I do. It is my passion, career, hobby, and therapy. I get along with everyone and welcome all skill levels. I love the science behind catching fish and love to educate. I hope to pass on my passion to all of my customers.

Charter

Rating

4.8
289 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (289)

Showing 1 – 5 of 289 reviews
  • Tanner Wilson
    Tanner Wilson
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Serice

    2 Hour Trip – Sunset Shorty • 3 adults

    We had a great experience. Captain Max was on top of things the entire team. I have been on multiple bad charters but not this one. I woukd certainly reccomend booking. We caught snook, reds, jacks, snapper and more.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thanks Tanner!

  • Elizabeth Singleton
    Elizabeth Singleton
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    we had a BLAST!

    2 Hour Trip – Sunset Shorty • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Max and Mr Ralph were awesome. we call catfish, we caught an angel fish a Lady fish some trout and my 12-year-old caught a shark! the best part of the trip was when my 12-year-old caught the shark and even Captain Max and Mr Ralph were just as excited as we were. They were friendly and very knowledgeable. They definitely have customers for life!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Natalie Hoekstra
    Natalie Hoekstra
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish and Fun

    2 Hour Trip – Morning Shorty • 4 adults • 2 children

    Max and Ralph were great. We brought our 10 and 12 year old out with us. They have fished a lot back home with limited success and very little knowledge. We all learned a little and had a great time. Caught a lot of different fish. Got some fun photos and we’d highly recomend these guys! thanks for the good time!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thanks Natalie!

  • Craig Cacini
    Craig Cacini
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    kept us on the fish, great personality

    2 Hour Trip – Shorty - 10:00 AM • 2 adults

    Captain Max kept us on the fish almost every cast. He grew up fishing these waters and it shows. If we were catch and keep we would’ve limited out. Will definitely be back to use them again in January for a work outing to impress some of our clients. Highly recommend this outfit!

    Response from Captain

    thank you!

  • Rebecca Wiles
    Rebecca Wiles
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sharks, Trout, and a sting ray!

    4 Hour Trip – Sunset Special (PM) • 4 adults

    Captain Max and his first mate were absolutely amazing! Friendly, fun, and knowledgeable! This was most definitely the highlight of our trip and we will remember this for a lifetime! We will definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout

Real catches shared by our community

  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a small motorboat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Tanner W.
    Tanner W.
    We had a great experience. Captain Max was on top of things the entire team. I have been on multiple bad charters but not this one. I woukd certainly reccomend booking. We caught snook, reds, jacks, snapper and more.
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large common snook aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Fall fishing is here! Cooler water temps and plentiful baitfish are setting us up for an action packed season. Snook and redfish are in the mangroves. Mackerel, snapper, trout, jack crevalles, and cobia have been out in the bay. And as always, SHARKS! You might even see them free jump as youre riding to the next fishing spot. Fall is one of the most fruitful times of year, don’t miss out!
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Elizabeth S.
    Elizabeth S.
    Captain Max and Mr Ralph were awesome. we call catfish, we caught an angel fish a Lady fish some trout and my 12-year-old caught a shark! the best part of the trip was when my 12-year-old caught the shark and even Captain Max and Mr Ralph were just as excited as we were. They were friendly and very knowledgeable. They definitely have customers for life!
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Rebecca W.
    Rebecca W.
    Captain Max and his first mate were absolutely amazing! Friendly, fun, and knowledgeable! This was most definitely the highlight of our trip and we will remember this for a lifetime! We will definitely be back!
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    Solo angler proudly displaying a caught snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat in a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Natalie H.
    Natalie H.
    Max and Ralph were great. We brought our 10 and 12 year old out with us. They have fished a lot back home with limited success and very little knowledge. We all learned a little and had a great time. Caught a lot of different fish. Got some fun photos and we’d highly recomend these guys! thanks for the good time!
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    Group of anglers enjoying a day on a center console boat, smiling and ready for fishing on a sunny day.
    Craig C.
    Craig C.
    Captain Max kept us on the fish almost every cast. He grew up fishing these waters and it shows. If we were catch and keep we would’ve limited out. Will definitely be back to use them again in January for a work outing to impress some of our clients. Highly recommend this outfit!
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    A young boy proudly displays a Speckled Trout while fishing with an adult on a boat during sunset.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Redfish
    Cold fronts have started coming through and the temperature is dropping. Beautiful weather and blue skies. Or as Capt. Max would say, “inside, outside.” Trout, mackerel, redfish, and snook have been the most prevalent. Sharks are always around, and cobia have been making appearances. Get out before it gets too cold! The water temp is just right.
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing at night, with city lights reflecting on the water.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Christopher B.
    Christopher B.
    I’d highly recommend Captain Maxx, my boys and I had a great time and amazing views
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a caught shark while on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blacktip Shark
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
    Such a great time with Captain Max and Ralph!! We caught many different fish on a day when the weather wasnt ideal for fishing. Learned alot and Max knows every inch of the waters. We were picked up/dropped of literally off the back steps of our hotel. We will definitely be going again when we are back in February.
  • Downtown Tampa Charters
    Downtown Tampa ChartersTampa, FL
    A young angler proudly holding a small shark on a boat, enjoying a sunny day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Erin K.
    Erin K.
    We had a great time and Max was so attentive and wanted to ensure we had the best possible time. We also learned so much about Tampa Bay. Great experience, I highly recommend!

What's biting with Downtown Tampa Charters in Tampa

Fall has finally settled in! Redfish, Trout, and Snook are keeping anglers busy. Nearshore reefs are alive and produce some quality-sized Spanish Mackerel.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult angler proudly holding a large common snook aboard a fishing boat.

Fall Snook, Redfish, and Bay Action

Oct 6, 2026 • Tampa
Fall fishing is here! Cooler water temps and plentiful baitfish are setting us up for an action packed season. Snook and redfish are in the mangroves. Mackerel, snapper, trout, jack crevalles, and cobia have been out in the bay. And as always, SHARKS! You might even see them free jump as youre riding to the next fishing spot. Fall is one of the most fruitful times of year, don’t miss out!
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A young boy proudly displays a Speckled Trout while fishing with an adult on a boat during sunset.

Fishy Fall

Oct 24, 2025 • Tampa
Cold fronts have started coming through and the temperature is dropping. Beautiful weather and blue skies. Or as Capt. Max would say, “inside, outside.” Trout, mackerel, redfish, and snook have been the most prevalent. Sharks are always around, and cobia have been making appearances. Get out before it gets too cold! The water temp is just right.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Snook while two excited children pose beside her on a fishing boat.

HOT Bite!

Jul 25, 2025 • Tampa
The temperature on the water is ten degrees cooler than on land! Get out on the water, catch a breeze and some fish. Summer time fishing is in full swing. We’re catching trout, snapper, tarpon, snook, sharks, redfish, and more! The bay is calm, bait is everywhere, and so are the fish.
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Angler holding a large shark over calm coastal water, showcasing a memorable saltwater fishing catch.

Summer’s In Full Swing!

May 27, 2025 • Tampa
Summer has finally set in. Huge schools of bait, mackerel flying out of the water, sharks everywhere, snapper, trout, snook, redfish, and more. Tarpon are making an appearance. The bay is full of life right now! Dont be spooked by the storms! They’re usually avoidable and turn the bite on!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Summer Bite is Hot!

May 13, 2025 • Tampa
Catch a breeze and world class sport fish! Summer is one of my favorite seasons, yielding snook, tarpon, trout, snapper, sharks, redfish, and just about everything else. Tarpon and snook for the sporty folks. Snapper, mackerel, and sharks for the families! Or mix it up! Stop at the sandbar for a swim, check out the downtown waterfront. They bay is your oyster!
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Three anglers proudly displaying a large shark while enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Spring Has Sprung!

Feb 8, 2025 • Tampa
Winter came with gusto, with one of the coldest seasons on record. And it has left. It feels like spring here in tampa. Sunny and 75. The birds are chirping, the dolphins are jumping, and the fish are biting. This is the weather everyone moves to Florida for. Every species of fish is around. Redfish, trout, sharks, snook, cobia, and more. The water temp is just right, like when you figure out how to adjust your shower to the perfect temperature. You like it. So do the fish! Get em’ while theyre frisky!
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