Captain
Luke Bonner

Member since April 2020 Tarpon Springs, United States
Background
I am Captain Luke and I am a true Florida-born native. I was born right here in north Pinellas county and raised on the waters of Tarpon Springs, Florida. My experience matters most, I have 675+ logged trips and 17+ years guiding in the Tampa Bay area. I specialize in nearshore reef fishing, shallow water spearfishing and scallop snorkeling day trips. I mainly fish out of a custom built 26' Sailfish center console based off of the classic Seacraft design. It is equipped with twin Yamaha outboards and the latest SIMRAD electronics. This vessel drafts 20 inches of water and has a variable step deadrise for a comfortable ride to the fishing grounds. Twin 30 gallon baitwells house enough bait for a full day of action packed fishing. I also have a Carolina Skiff for flats fishing and sandbar trips inside of Tampa Bay. On my days off I enjoy scouting out new fishing spots, spearfishing while freediving and making upgrades to my boat. I also enjoy creating digital artwork and playing guitar.
Techniques
Nearshore baitfishing and spearfishing

Hey, I'm Captain Luke Bonner

Tarpon Springs, United States
Background
I am Captain Luke and I am a true Florida-born native. I was born right here in north Pinellas county and raised on the waters of Tarpon Springs, Florida. My experience matters most, I have 675+ logged trips and 17+ years guiding in the Tampa Bay area. I specialize in nearshore reef fishing, shallow water spearfishing and scallop snorkeling day trips. I mainly fish out of a custom built 26' Sailfish center console based off of the classic Seacraft design. It is equipped with twin Yamaha outboards and the latest SIMRAD electronics. This vessel drafts 20 inches of water and has a variable step deadrise for a comfortable ride to the fishing grounds. Twin 30 gallon baitwells house enough bait for a full day of action packed fishing. I also have a Carolina Skiff for flats fishing and sandbar trips inside of Tampa Bay. On my days off I enjoy scouting out new fishing spots, spearfishing while freediving and making upgrades to my boat. I also enjoy creating digital artwork and playing guitar.
Techniques
Nearshore baitfishing and spearfishing
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Jason H.
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Great day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bait Fishing on March 28, 2026
Nice trip off shore. Luke did a great job putting us on some nice fish.
Jason H. recommends Nearshore Reef Bait Fishing or Spearfishing
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Jason H. recommends Nearshore Reef Bait Fishing or Spearfishing
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