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Evan Denis
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Evan Denis

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Growing up in the Tampa Bay area, I have always been around or on the water. Inshore and Tarpon fishing are my true passion and I love every minute while I'm out on the water. I got my captain's license in 2017 and helped mate and run a larger boat for offshore fishing trips and always knew I wanted to guide people to their next trophy catch inshore.

Charter

Rating

4.9
331 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (331)

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  • Regis Baldauff
    Regis Baldauff
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    WOW. Best Captain in Tampa Bay

    4 Hour Fishing Trip • 4 adults

    We caught over 35 snook. Also redfish and trout. Totally unbelievable. Capt Evan always has perfect equipment, perfect bait and is the most knowledgeable and patient guide you can find. If the fish are biting, Capt Evan will deliver.

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

    4 hour 8am trip

    4 Hour Fishing Trip • 2 adults

    My husband and I had a great time with Captain Evan! He got us on some great fish, took us to plenty of spots, and was always on top of making sure our hooks were always baited. At the end of the trip he cleaned our catches for us as well and put it in a freezer bag for us to take back. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely book again the next time we are in the area!

    Reported catch:
    Cobia
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
  • Randy Cardinal
    Randy Cardinal
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Exceeded our expectations.

    4 Hour Fishing Trip • 4 adults

    We all caught Red fish and Spotted Sea Trout. What a great day. The first stop we didn’t do any catching. Only fishing but was still a good time. We didn’t stay long and captain Evan’s moved us. Within 10 minutes one of us hit a Spotted Sea Trout then another and another. We hit on Red fish And Sea Trout for a couple hours. I had to take a break. We had a great time and we couldn’t stop laughing at the puns and jokes. It was a lot of fun. I would recommend Captain Evan’s to everyone. I certainly am coming back.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review, Randy. It’s a fun trip having any guys in the boat and catching fish the whole time. I’ll see you guys again soon.🎣

  • Steven Nettles
    Steven Nettles
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    My son-in-law caught a 3’shark!

    4 Hour Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM • 3 adults

    This was a three generation group - me my son-in-law and my 15yo grandson. Captain Evan was very attentive and kept supplying fresh live bait on our lines. We all caught some fish but the highlight was the shark. We were doing catch and release so was glad Captain dealt with removal of the hook for that guy. We had a great experience and recommend you check him out.

  • David Ellis
    David Ellis
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing - 3:00 PM • 2 adults

    Lovely boat clean and well looked after ,we only had one chance and unfortunately he threw the hook on his second jump the Capt is brilliant and worked his socks off trying to get us another chance but it wasn’t to be ,but Capt Evan is a really nice guy and I wouldn’t think twice about another trip or recommending him to anyone looking for a trip

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the kind words, sorry we couldn't get the tarpon to cooperate that day. We will get them next time.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Christina S.
    Christina S.
    My husband and I had a great time with Captain Evan! He got us on some great fish, took us to plenty of spots, and was always on top of making sure our hooks were always baited. At the end of the trip he cleaned our catches for us as well and put it in a freezer bag for us to take back. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely book again the next time we are in the area!
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Flounder on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Mutton Snapper
    Beau W.
    Beau W.
    Capt Evan was great! He is very personable and helpful with baiting hooks, handling fish, and providing fishing tips. He put us on a great spot from the start and we caught a lot of fish! We caught over 8 species of fish and took home 18 keepers of Snapper, Flounder, and Grunt. I would definitely charter with Capt Evan again.
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day in coastal waters.
    Zak M.
    Zak M.
    Great afternoon ls fishing, Evan got us in fish straight away at every mark, started off catching snook, great fun on light gear, finished the trip having a go for tarpon, had one missed strike and one hook up leading to estimated 90lb tarpon, couldn't recommend Evan enough, knowledge was unbelievable very friendly, great guide, highly recommend zak
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Nick S.
    Nick S.
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Anglers enjoying a thrilling moment as they reel in a large Tarpon while fishing from a boat.
    Afternoon tarpon trips can be just as productive as morning trips, and usually end with a Gulf Coast sunset. As the sun starts to lower, it triggers the fish to tell them it’s feeding time. The tarpon in the pictures are 100lb+ and this is a common size tarpon this time of the year. Due to regulations, the tarpon have to stay in the water for the health of the fish, so we can catch those fish for years to come, as a 100lb tarpon is around 15 years old and they can live as long as 50+ years.
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Two anglers actively reeling in a large Tarpon while fishing near a bridge, showcasing an exciting moment on the water.
    Jack L.
    Jack L.
    captian was very knowledgeable and accommodating. had a very good time and recommend captian Evan to anyone thinking about catching tarpon.
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Spring fishing in Clearwater is heating up, with water temps rising and fish getting active across the board. Seatrout are biting consistently on the flats with live bait producing best. Redfish are cruising and feeding well on higher tides, taking cut bait and other live offerings. Snook are being caught more often with pilchards and threadfins on moving water getting solid action. Tarpon are just starting to show along the beaches and passes, with threadfins working now and the crab bite right around the corner. Overall, bait is thick and fish are feeding hard
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Randy C.
    Randy C.
    We all caught Red fish and Spotted Sea Trout. What a great day. The first stop we didn’t do any catching. Only fishing but was still a good time. We didn’t stay long and captain Evan’s moved us. Within 10 minutes one of us hit a Spotted Sea Trout then another and another. We hit on Red fish And Sea Trout for a couple hours. I had to take a break. We had a great time and we couldn’t stop laughing at the puns and jokes. It was a lot of fun. I would recommend Captain Evan’s to everyone. I certainly am coming back.
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Darin S.
    Darin S.
    My kids caught 50+ fish with Captain Evan! Thank you for a such great memories!
  • Capt. Evan Denis Charters
    Capt. Evan Denis ChartersBelleair Bluffs, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing with family on a sunny day.
    Alex G.
    Alex G.
    Capt. Evan was very accommodating when we ran into some issues before the trip and he worked with us. Once we got on the water it started a little slow but he was quick to move spots and find the fish. He put us on a lot of slots and overslot trout. My son was catching them left and right. Worked really well with my son and was a cool guy. Would definitely recommend for beginners or experienced fishers.

What's biting with Capt. Evan Denis Charters in Belleair Bluffs

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Anglers enjoying a thrilling moment as they reel in a large Tarpon while fishing from a boat.

The Fish of a Lifetime!!! Tarpon On!!

Jun 2, 2026 • Belleair Bluffs
Afternoon tarpon trips can be just as productive as morning trips, and usually end with a Gulf Coast sunset. As the sun starts to lower, it triggers the fish to tell them it’s feeding time. The tarpon in the pictures are 100lb+ and this is a common size tarpon this time of the year. Due to regulations, the tarpon have to stay in the water for the health of the fish, so we can catch those fish for years to come, as a 100lb tarpon is around 15 years old and they can live as long as 50+ years.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.

Spring fishing in full blast

Apr 12, 2026 • Belleair Bluffs
Spring fishing in Clearwater is heating up, with water temps rising and fish getting active across the board. Seatrout are biting consistently on the flats with live bait producing best. Redfish are cruising and feeding well on higher tides, taking cut bait and other live offerings. Snook are being caught more often with pilchards and threadfins on moving water getting solid action. Tarpon are just starting to show along the beaches and passes, with threadfins working now and the crab bite right around the corner. Overall, bait is thick and fish are feeding hard
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Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.

End of Winter Fishing

Feb 17, 2026 • Belleair Bluffs
As we come into the end of winter and things are warming up, the fishing is heating up as well. More bait is starting to show up as the water temps warm up. During our most recent trips we have been catching plenty of seatrout, nice sized redfish, and some snook as well. If you have any questions about the fishing just reach out and I'll get right back to you. Tight lines Capt. Evan Denis
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Adult and young angler proudly holding a large spotted sea trout aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.

Spring Fishing Heating Up

Apr 17, 2024 • Belleair Bluffs
As we get into our spring time fishing patterns, we continue catching plenty of trout, quality redfish, and snook more often as a the water warms up. Some kingfish, Spanish mackerel, and Bonita have been near shore, but that has been limited due to the heavy winds we’ve had this spring. A few have started to show up, but we haven’t spent the time to fish for them yet. The peak of their migration is just a few weeks away.
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish while on a fishing charter in clear waters.

2022 Winter and Spring fishing

Jan 31, 2022 • Belleair Bluffs
Through the next few months as things begin to warm the fishing will continue to get better. February, March, and into April the sheepshead fishing will be great as they get ready to spawn during those months. Pompano should start to show up as well in March and into April, using shrimp and pompano jigs to catch them. Last March we had a great kingfish season, when a giant school of them were just offshore out of Clearwater Pass. The redfishing has been good throughout the winter and we should start to see some larger schools show up on the flats soon as the temperatures increase. The snook have been a little tougher to find as water temps have fluctuated a lot, but as more consistent weather come the snook fishing should be good throughout spring into the summertime. The seatrout fishing has been great this winter, some days landing over 30 fish in one spot using artificial lures. Looking forward to take you out on your next fishing adventure.
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