Florida SportfishingOutfitters offers fishing charter boat services in the Tampa, Florida area. Captain Shawn Crawford will give you a fishing trip of a lifetime. Captain Shawn Crawford. As a sixth-generation Floridian, Captain Crawford believes that 10 percent of the fishermen catch 90 percent of the fish. Captain Crawford has more than 27 years of experience and has earned many clients through the word of mouth. He gives seminars throughout the year and teaches the finer points of fishing. He knows just about everything there is to know about the waters around Tampa Bay, like Longboat Key! Captain Shawn is a tournament winning Captain and he’s considered one of the best fishing guides on the West Coast of Florida. Captain Shawn helms a 26.5 center console with a 250HP Yamaha engine. This boat is one of the most stable boats you'll see for its size! Most people can't even feel it move when they step off the dock onto the boat. The more stable the boat, the more comfortable fishing is! Up to date electronics such as a GPS and fish finder to find the fish in deeper water and to find our way home when outside the sight of land. A custom flybridge, a poling platform, power poles, a fight...

Florida SportfishingOutfitters offers fishing charter boat services in the Tampa, Florida area. Captain Shawn Crawford will give you a fishing trip of a lifetime. Captain Shawn Crawford. As a sixth-generation Floridian, Captain Crawford believes that 10 percent of the fishermen catch 90 percent of the fish. Captain Crawford has more than 27 years of experience and has earned many clients through the word of mouth. He gives seminars throughout the year and teaches the finer points of fishing. He knows just about everything there is to know about the waters around Tampa Bay, like Longboat Key! Captain Shawn is a tournament winning Captain and he’s considered one of the best fishing guides on the West Coast of Florida. Captain Shawn helms a 26.5 center console with a 250HP Yamaha engine. This boat is one of the most stable boats you'll see for its size! Most people can't even feel it move when they step off the dock onto the boat. The more stable the boat, the more comfortable fishing is! Up to date electronics such as a GPS and fish finder to find the fish in deeper water and to find our way home when outside the sight of land. A custom flybridge, a poling platform, power poles, a fighting chair, and a custom made live well to carry all the live bait you’ll need for a successful fishing trip is outfitted on Captain Shawn’s impressive boat. There’s also a sunshade covering the entire front of the boat to protect you and your guests from the sun during the hotter months. On your trip with Florida Sportfishing Outfitters all of the rods, reels, tackle, and fresh bait will be supplied. The fishing license for you and all of your guests is also included. Captain Shawn also has a cooler available for drinks and snacks that you bring with you. Florida Sportfishing Outfitters has trips from a half day trip to a full day trip for you to choose from depending on your desired catch. Captain Shawn can get you out on the water no matter the fishing season. He takes all parties, including corporate charters and families with children as young as 5 years old as well as anglers of all skill level. Whether it be on the flats and islands inside the pass, or the beach and close nearshore reefs outside the pass, Captain Shawn has the best plan for our day! You will have an opportunity to catch Amberjack, Black Drum, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, Hogfish, Ladyfish, Mahi Mahi, Permit, Red Grouper, Sailfish, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, Yellowtail, Banded Rudderfish, Black Grouper, Bluefish, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Snook, Tarpon, Wahoo, Barracuda, Black Seabass, Bonito, Grouper, King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Porgy, Redfish, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, and Weakfish. After your successful day on the water with Florida Sportfishing Outfitters, Captain Shawn will clean and fillet your catch for you. Book your trip today with Florida Sportfishing Outfitters and Captain Shawn Crawford for an unforgettable day on the water in the Tampa area.