Captain
Brian Gearhart

Member since August 2017 St. Petersburg, United States

Background: I have been fishing since I can remember and have owned a boat since I was 15. The majority of my early fishing years were spent fly fishing in small mountain creeks for native brook Trout. Later I became interested in tournament Bass fishing and played with this game for about 10 years. Then I got the bug for freshwater Striped Bass fishing. Moving to Southwest Virginia on Smith Mountain lake, I was catching Stripers consistently and had the seasonal patterns figured out. Now I am living on the West coast of Florida and fishing the salt water patterns. Most of my fishing now is in shore and with light tackle. Targeting species such as Trout, Snook, Snapper, Tarpon, Sheepshead, and Redfish.
Techniques: Fishing mostly with a combination of live and artificial baits on the inshore structure in the Tampa Bay area.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Gearhart

St. Petersburg, United States

Background: I have been fishing since I can remember and have owned a boat since I was 15. The majority of my early fishing years were spent fly fishing in small mountain creeks for native brook Trout. Later I became interested in tournament Bass fishing and played with this game for about 10 years. Then I got the bug for freshwater Striped Bass fishing. Moving to Southwest Virginia on Smith Mountain lake, I was catching Stripers consistently and had the seasonal patterns figured out. Now I am living on the West coast of Florida and fishing the salt water patterns. Most of my fishing now is in shore and with light tackle. Targeting species such as Trout, Snook, Snapper, Tarpon, Sheepshead, and Redfish.
Techniques: Fishing mostly with a combination of live and artificial baits on the inshore structure in the Tampa Bay area.

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Gulf Coastin Charters - FL

5.0 / 5

(54 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(54 reviews)

St. Petersburg • 23 ft • 4 persons

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trips from US $275

Gulf Coastin Charters - VA

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Huddleston • 23 ft • 6 persons

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trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Winter time sheepshead bite is heating u

Dec 27, 2023 St. Petersburg

The bite has been amazing lately!

Grouper have been fired up!!

Dec 23, 2023 St. Petersburg

Even thiugh the season is closed on Gag Grouper, the bite is great right now inshore!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 56 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

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Eric H.

Fredericksburg, VA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day with Capt Brian

VERIFIED 2 1/2hr Trip (AM) 4 people max on March 16, 2022

Eric H.

Fredericksburg, VA

5.0 / 5

Mar 16, 2022

2 1/2hr Trip (AM) 4 people max

Excellent time. He had us on fish quickly. Knowledgeable about the area. Small boat means he can work with each angler to maximize their opportunities. Would definitely book with Capt Brian again the next time we come to visit.

Excellent time. He had us on fish quickly. Knowledgeable about the area. Small boat means he can work with each angler to maximize...

Eric H. recommends Gulf Coastin Charters - FL

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Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on March 17, 2022

Hi Eric, Thank you for the review and booking with me. The weather was perfect along with the anglers in the boat. Thanks again. Capt. Brian

Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on March 17, 2022

Hi Eric,
Thank you for the review and booking with me. The weather was perfect along with the anglers in the boat. Thanks again.
Capt. Brian

Captain replied

Ross W.

Ankeny, IA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day with Captain Brian

VERIFIED 2 1/2hr Trip (AM) 4 people max on February 22, 2022

Ross W.

Ankeny, IA

5.0 / 5

Feb 22, 2022

2 1/2hr Trip (AM) 4 people max

Half day with Captain Brian

VERIFIED

Captain Brian was extremely accommodating! He didn’t hesitate to move us if fish weren’t biting. We caught 10 sheepshead, and had bites on Ladyfish and Snook. The snook did evade us, but Brian put us on them! Highly recommend.

Captain Brian was extremely accommodating! He didn’t hesitate to move us if fish weren’t biting. We caught 10 sheepshead,...

Ross W. recommends Gulf Coastin Charters - FL

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Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on February 23, 2022

Hi Ross, Thank you for booking with me and the review. It is always a pleasure to have easy going people on the boat. You and Paula figured out the sheepshead bite quickly and boating some hefty fish. We did get to cast at lots of nice snook. Thanks again and I hope to see you guys next time your in FL. Capt. Brian

Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on February 23, 2022

Hi Ross,
Thank you for booking with me and the review. It is always a pleasure to have easy going people on the boat. You and Paula figured out the sheepshead bite quickly and boating some hefty fish. We did get to cast at lots of nice snook.
Thanks again and I hope to see you guys next time your in FL.
Capt. Brian

Captain replied

Brandon D.

Syracuse, NE

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A couple of hours of fun!

VERIFIED 2 1/2 Hour Trip – PM 4 peolple max on July 6, 2022

Brandon D.

Syracuse, NE

5.0 / 5

Jul 6, 2022

2 1/2 Hour Trip – PM 4 peolple max

A couple of hours of fun!

VERIFIED

My son and I had a great time fishing with Brian! He was nice to talk with and very knowledgeable. We caught several fish but the highlight was the Cobia my son caught and we saw several dolphins while out fishing!

My son and I had a great time fishing with Brian! He was nice to talk with and very knowledgeable. We caught several fish but...

Brandon D. recommends Gulf Coastin Charters - FL

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Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on July 7, 2022

Hi Brandon, Thank you for your review and booking your trip with me. It was a hot afternoon but we managed to get a good variety of fish. The cobia was a nice catch for sure. I look forward to the next time we get to fish. Capt. Brian

Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on July 7, 2022

Hi Brandon,
Thank you for your review and booking your trip with me. It was a hot afternoon but we managed to get a good variety of fish. The cobia was a nice catch for sure.
I look forward to the next time we get to fish.
Capt. Brian

Captain replied

Justin M.

Largo, FL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Morning

VERIFIED 2 1/2hr Trip (AM) 4 people max on November 16, 2022

Justin M.

Largo, FL

5.0 / 5

Nov 16, 2022

2 1/2hr Trip (AM) 4 people max

Great Morning

VERIFIED

Captain Brian was a relaxed, experienced angler. He put me on fish as long as I did what he said. If you are from New England and you are serious about fishing-book now!

Captain Brian was a relaxed, experienced angler. He put me on fish as long as I did what he said. If you are from New England...

Justin M. recommends Gulf Coastin Charters - FL

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Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2022

Thanks Justin for contacting me for your fishing trip. It was a good bite on a “not so good tide” but you made it happen. It is always a pleasure to have an angler on the boat. Your skills and patience paid off for sure. I look forward to our next trip. Capt. Brian

Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on November 17, 2022

Captain replied

Ryan B.

Andover, MN

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Morning fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) 4people max on May 24, 2021

Ryan B.

Andover, MN

5.0 / 5

May 24, 2021

Half Day Trip (AM) 4people max

Morning fishing trip

VERIFIED

My son and I were amazed at the knowledge of captain Brian. not only did he get us fishing, but he also talked about the science behind why they are in certain locations at different times of the season. we are fishing novices and not once did he get frustrated with my son and me getting our lines tangled, lol.

My son and I were amazed at the knowledge of captain Brian. not only did he get us fishing, but he also talked about the...

Ryan B. recommends Gulf Coastin Charters - FL

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Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on May 26, 2021

Hi Ryan, It really was a pleasure to have you guys on the boat today. We did lose a couple of really nice fish today but still a pretty good bite. Next time your here look me up for another fun adventure on the water. Capt. Brian

Brian Gearhart (The Captain)

Replied on May 26, 2021

Hi Ryan,
It really was a pleasure to have you guys on the boat today. We did lose a couple of really nice fish today but still a pretty good bite. Next time your here look me up for another fun adventure on the water.
Capt. Brian

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Half day with Capt Brian

Half day with Captain Brian

Half day with Captain Brian

A couple of hours of fun!

A couple of hours of fun!

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