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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Fishing with Charles (Chuck)
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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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Lisa K.
St. Augustine, FL
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 trip with Captain Charles

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip Inshore on March 27, 2021
We had a great time with Captain Chuck, he is very knowledgeable about the area and types of fish. Booked this trip as part...
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Miles M.
St. Louis, MO
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 outing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip Inshore on September 3, 2022
Fun trip with great instructing for first timers and inexperienced fishermen!!ย  Thanks
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Ben P.
Pinehurst, NC
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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Half Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip Inshore on May 19, 2022
CPT Chuck is great! We had a wonderful time fishing and Chuck was a great host and Cpt
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Michael S.
Cheektowaga, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Charles

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip Inshore on May 29, 2022
Very Knowledgeable captain! 2 thumbs up in my book!
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Eric D.
Drexel Hill, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Just what we needed

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Flexible Time (PM) on January 17, 2020
I took my buddy fishing with Captain Chuck on a short 2 hr excursion as we only had a short time in Clearwater. We had an amazing...
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