Captain
Charles (Chuck) Giarrizzo

Member since June 2017 Clearwater, United States
Background
Captain Charles Giarrizzo is a life-long fisherman. He began fishing in Long Island Sound years before acquiring his USCG Merchant Marine Credential and began chartering Shark and Tuna trips aboard the "The Hustler", a 32' Black Fin Sport Fisherman, out of Montauk, N.Y. He was plying his trade along side such notable shark hunters as the late Captain Frank Mundus and retired tournament champion Captain Joe Monday. Captain Mundus still holds the world record for the largest shark ever caught on rod and reel, a 3,427 pound Great White shark, caught 28 miles off Montauk N.Y. Captain Chuck founded Clearwater Beach Charter Fishing in Clearwater Beach, Florida in 1999. He continues to be the consummate shark hunter here in the Gulf waters providing the ultimate thrill for his anglers. While still encountering tackle busting sharks, he will also pull more than his share of Cobia, Grouper, Mackerel, and most other species that are biting in season.
Techniques
All Techniques are employed but particularly likes bottom fishing and drifting for the thrill of seeing multiple hookups for his clients.

Hey, I'm Captain Charles (Chuck) Giarrizzo

Clearwater, United States
Background
Captain Charles Giarrizzo is a life-long fisherman. He began fishing in Long Island Sound years before acquiring his USCG Merchant Marine Credential and began chartering Shark and Tuna trips aboard the "The Hustler", a 32' Black Fin Sport Fisherman, out of Montauk, N.Y. He was plying his trade along side such notable shark hunters as the late Captain Frank Mundus and retired tournament champion Captain Joe Monday. Captain Mundus still holds the world record for the largest shark ever caught on rod and reel, a 3,427 pound Great White shark, caught 28 miles off Montauk N.Y. Captain Chuck founded Clearwater Beach Charter Fishing in Clearwater Beach, Florida in 1999. He continues to be the consummate shark hunter here in the Gulf waters providing the ultimate thrill for his anglers. While still encountering tackle busting sharks, he will also pull more than his share of Cobia, Grouper, Mackerel, and most other species that are biting in season.
Techniques
All Techniques are employed but particularly likes bottom fishing and drifting for the thrill of seeing multiple hookups for his clients.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(169 reviews)
Clearwater
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
77%
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Kayla H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore on July 5, 2023
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Jeremy H.
Ashland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hour Offshore fishing trip on a Beautiful day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ 2 on February 19, 2022
Captain Chuck is Great and very genuine! At first, we were booked to go out on a Saturday morning, but the weather and waves...
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Michael M.
Staunton, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our day with captain chuck!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore on June 26, 2022
First of all the MOST important part is that, this man, โ€œCaptain Chuck was one of the nicest people Iโ€™ve ever met. He was...
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Camry J.
Vian, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 HR FISHING WITH CHUCK

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on May 20, 2023
We didnโ€™t get to catch shark or see the dolphins this day. However, thatโ€™s not the captains fault. He was great and was...
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TERRY T.
North Royalton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Chuck

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip Inshore on April 18, 2022
Thanks for a fun experience!ย  We didnโ€™t catch the BIG fish, but hey thatโ€™s fishing. Got a blowfish that our 11 year old...
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