Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. High Class Hooker Charters in Sarasota, Florida has a "No Fish - No Pay" on all of our 1/2 Day, 3/4 Day and Full Day Charters. If no one in your party catches fish during the duration of your charter then the trip is on us, minus the deposit. In over 20 years of guiding these waters we have never once had a day without fish.

No. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Tarpon fishing, and the difficulty of successfully hooking, fighting, and landing a large Tarpon we cannot offer our standard "No Fish - No Pay" guarantee. People come from all over the world just to try and get a shot at the mighty Silver King, the most difficult and prized inshore sport fish in the world. Captain Camille, of  High Class Hooker Charters, is considered to be one of the best Tarpon captains anywhere with a success rate above and beyond other charters. What we can guarantee is that your captain will do everything he can, under all conditions and circumstances, to give you the best shot at hooking up and landing a large Tarpon.

The types of fish we target depend on the time of year. Primarily we are targeting Snook, Redfish and Sea Trout. During the summer months we also target large and juvenile Tarpon. Throughout the year you can possibly see Pompano, Mackerel, Cobia, Sheepshead, Snappers, Sharks, Black Drum and more... It just depends on the time of year.

Nothing. High Class Hooker Charters provides everything you need for a successful trip including license. rods and reels, tackle, bait and safety equipment. 

Yes. High Class Hooker Charters charges a $100 deposit on all fishing charters to book a date. The remainder of your balance is due on the day of your trip. 

Trips canceled more than 14 days prior to the scheduled trip will receive a full refund of the deposit. Trips canceled for bad weather conditions or boat malfunction will also receive a full refund of the deposit.

Trips canceled under 14 days from the scheduled trip will forfeit the deposit.

Trips canceled under 24 hours, or no shows, may be charged 1/2 of the remaining balance at the discretion of High Class Hooker Charters.

You will receive a text message from your captain the night prior to your scheduled trip with the pick up location for your charter. We do this to insure that we have a pick up location that is close to the area we will be fishing, and save a lot of run time on the water and give you more time actually fishing.

In the case of bad weather your captain will contact you the night before to discuss your options. Typically we try and reschedule your trip to the first available date so that you don't miss out on your day of fishing. If we are unable to reschedule do to your availability, or ours, then we will refund your deposit.

Yes. You can keep your catch as long as it is within the legal limits. On some species we prefer to practice catch and release due to the vulnerability of the species and in an effort to preserve the stocks. Your captain will advise you of any species that we prefer you catch and release. But ultimately the decision is yours on whether to keep or release.

Yes. Your captain will fillet and bag your catch upon arrival at the dock.

High Class Hooker Charters accepts cash and credit card / debit card payments on your final balance. Checks and cash apps such as Zelle, or Venmo are not accepted. Cash is always the preferred form of payment. A 4% fee will be added to all credit and / or debit card transactions.

Yes. Gratuities are customary for all fishing charters. Typically a gratuity of 20% of the total, pre-deposit balance, is customary for guides. Remember your captain is working hard for you under all conditions and this is a way of showing your appreciation.

Yes. You may bring food and alcohol is permitted onboard and a small soft sided cooler is perfect. we also have a cooler with ice onboard that you are welcome to use. Please remember to drink responsibly. Passengers who overconsume alcohol and become a danger to themselves, or others, or become unruly will be brought back to the starting point and asked to leave without a refund.

Yes. High Class Hooker Charters welcomes children and families always. 

No. High Class Hooker Charters does not offer Offshore or Deep Sea Charters at this time. When conditions are good your captain may travel out a few miles into the Gulf of Mexico but primarily we fish in the bays, estuaries and backwaters from the greater Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice areas.