Captain
Max Rowe

Member since August 2018 Tampa, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Live bait fishing is my go-to method. Would you eat a plastic cheeseburger over a real one? White bait (sardines) during the warmer months and shrimp when colder. I mainly target Snook, Trout, Redfish, Tarpon, Tripletail, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, and more. All fishing is done around Downtown Tampa( Hillsborough Bay). If you prefer to fish with lures you are welcome to, I have a few options.

Hey, I'm Captain Max Rowe

Tampa, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Live bait fishing is my go-to method. Would you eat a plastic cheeseburger over a real one? White bait (sardines) during the warmer months and shrimp when colder. I mainly target Snook, Trout, Redfish, Tarpon, Tripletail, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, and more. All fishing is done around Downtown Tampa( Hillsborough Bay). If you prefer to fish with lures you are welcome to, I have a few options.
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4.8 / 5
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 269 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Tampa bay fishing!
Tampa bay fishing!
Great time with Captain Max
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Peter M.
Rockford, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset Special (PM) on January 4, 2023
The afternoon started out a little windy and choppy on the bay so we went up river and into some canals. Had a lot of bits....
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Nate G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Caught Fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunrise Special (AM) on June 13, 2024
Cpt. Max found us great spots on a day that experts said was 12/100 for catching anything. Max knows all the spots-heโ€™s been...
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Nathan G.
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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Captain Max is Like No Other

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon Shorty on June 12, 2024
Captain Max had me on fish 10 minutes into our trip. This guy is the real deal. I had the time of my life and couldnโ€™t have...
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Mark E.
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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Caught a lot of fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunrise Special (AM) on June 12, 2024
The fishing was great and crew was great The Captain was great with the grand kids even answered all the questions my grandson...
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Joanne D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip to remember!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset Shorty on March 25, 2024
Thanks to Captain Max for providing a wonderful charter, he was attentive and took us to some great spots. Communication was...
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