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 $550

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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Bobby S.
Riverview, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with capt. Chuck!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on October 22, 2019
We had a great day, kids loved the captain and he make it a truly memorable trip for everyone
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Chris R.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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5hrs with Capt. Chuck

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore on June 15, 2019
Slow start, but he put us on some sharks. Very knowledgeable of his surroundings. Fish just werenโ€™t biting today in the Gulf....
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Wayne R.
Kissimmee, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour trip with Charles Giarrizzo

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Flexible Times on April 17, 2019
First time on a fishing boat. Wish we had booked a longer trip. Had an excellent time, Charles was very helpful and friendly,...
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Appleton, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Three hour sightseeing

3 Hour Trip โ€“ Flexible Times on February 8, 2018
Captain Chuck showed us the Gulf from Clearwater Beach, FL and found playful dolphins. Chuckโ€™s knowledgeable, experienced...
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Cody T.
Tampa, FL
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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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on December 26, 2018
Had a great time with Captian Chuck. Great people person and had a ton of local knowledge and stories. The weather wasnโ€™t...
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