Meet Randall
RANDALL THARP entered professional tournament bass fishing in 2008 and has pocketed $2,446,289 in tournament winnings alone. In that time, he has qualified for 5 Bassmaster Classics, 5 Forrest Wood Cups, 4 Redcrest, and 4 Heavy Hitters. He has had victories at every level that he has competed in during his 14 year career. His FLW Tour win at Lake Okeechobee was one of the most memorable due to a 23-9# margin of victory. The highlight of Randall’s FLW Tour career was winning the Forrest Wood Cup in 2013 at the Red River. During his time at BASS he added 3 Bassmaster Open victories as well as an Elite Series win in 2016. In 2023 and 2024, he hoisted the Championship belt on the Outdoor Channel’s “Ultimate Match Fishing.”
Randall currently works for some of the very best companies in the fishing and boating industry. He has been the face of Ark fishing International and Bass Boat Technologies since their inception. In addition to product promotion, Randall is heavily involved with product design and testing. His influence can be seen on many products including rods, reels, and baits that he has helped design.
ANGLER PROFILES
| Hometown | Port St. Joe, FL |
| Birthday | February 24 |
| Career Earnings | $2,446,289 (MLF, FLW, BASS and PAA) * as of 04/07/25 |
| Tournaments Won | 11 |
| Day's Largest Catch | 33 lbs., 9 oz (2012 Wal-Mart FLW Tour Open, Lake Okeechobee, FL) |
| Top 12 Finishes | 61 Top 12 Tournament Finishes (MLF, BASS, FLW and PAA) |
| Family | Wife - Sara |
| Hobbies | Golf |
| Favorite Tournament Season | All of them |
| Favorite Lure | Jig |
| Primary Fishing Strength | Versatility |
| Favorite Technique | Flipping & Pitching |
| Favorite Lake | Okeechobee |
| Least Favorite Lake | Lake Norman |
| Angling Heroes | Andy Morgan and Kevin VanDam |
| Why he fishes | I love the challenge, the competition and the outdoors. |
• 2023 and 2024 Ultimate Match Fishing Champion
• 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 MLF Redcrest qualifier
• 2016 Bassmaster Elite Champion, Norfork & Bull Shoals
• 2013 Forrest Wood Cup Champion, Red River
• 2012 FLW Tour Open Champion, Okeechobee
• 3 time Bassmaster Open Champion (2013 Ross Barnett, 2008 Santee Cooper, 2008 Guntersville)
• 5 time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
• 5 time Bassmaster Classic qualifier: 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2011
• 2 time Bassmaster Open AOY: 2013 (Central), 2010 (Southern)
• 2009 Everstart Series AOY (Southeast)
• 2008 Everstart Champion, Eufaula
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LATEST NEWS
LATEST UPDATES & NEWS
Tharp tickled pink with return to B.A.S.S.
In his return to B.A.S.S., Randall Tharp took third place in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Okeechobee presented by SEVIIN, and things couldn’t
Tharp fills his limit with a 6-pounder
Randall Tharp fills out his limit on Lake Okeechobee with 6-pounder during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open February 3, 2024. [VIDEO]
Tharp’s morning bite on Okeechobee
Check out Randall Tharp’s morning bite on Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open on Lake Okeechobee presented by SEVIIIN. VIEW GALLERY
THE TRAIL
Follow me along the tournament trail this season.
2026 TOUR SCHEDULE
MAR 19-21
NPFL – STOP ONE
Harris Chain of Lakes
Leesburg, FL
RESULTS:
APR 23-25
NPFL – STOP TWO
Wright Patman Lake
Texarkana, TX
RESULTS:
MAY 21-23
NPFL – STOP THREE
Lay Lake
Clanton, AL
RESULTS:
JUN 25-27
NPFL – STOP FOUR
Logan Martin Lake
Oxford, AL
RESULTS:
JUL 23-25
NPFL – STOP FIVE
St. Lawrence River
Massena, NY
RESULTS:
SEP 17-19
NPFL – STOP SIX
Lake George
Lake George, NY
RESULTS:
DATE TBD
NPFL CHAMPIONSHIP
Lake: TBD
City: TBD
RESULTS:
GUIDE SERVICES
BOOK A DAY TO REMEMBER
With licensed and insured United States Coast Guard Captain Randall Tharp
THE UNPLUGGED EXPERIENCE
I am fortunate to have built a career and livelihood around fishing. My job has taken me all over the world, working and fishing with some absolutely amazing people. This ultimately led me to the small town of Port St. Joe, Florida which my family and I have called home for the last 13 years. We immediately fell in love with both the community and the seemingly endless fishing opportunities that this area offers.
Some of my favorite places include Apalachicola, Indian Pass, Lake Wimico, East Bay, Crooked Island, and Saint Joseph Bay. Redfish offer year round opportunities here in a variety of conditions with fall and winter being my favorite. May through August offers a chance to chase the Silver King with June and July typically being our best. Trout, tripletail, and a variety of other species are often encountered and can be as challenging and just as fun. My trips can accommodate 1 or 2 people. Trips are fly and/ or light tackle with artificial lures.
My favorite place in this world is aboard my skiff with a push pole, a few rods, and some good company on my home water. Are you ready to be UNPLUGGED? Let’s go.
CONSERVATION – This is a special place that I call home and I intend to do everything I can to take care of it. I strongly encourage catch, photograph, and release. Please help so the future generations can have the same or hopefully a better fishing experience in the future.
IMPORTANT
Weather: If I determine the weather is not suitable for a successful trip or I feel it is unsafe, we will reschedule or your deposit will be fully refunded.
Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your charter, you may do so up to 7 days before your scheduled trip for a full refund of your 20% deposit. Cancellations made within 7 days of your scheduled trip will result in the loss of your 20% deposit.
WHAT TO BRING
• Hat, rain gear and polarized sunglasses
• Camera and sunscreen
• Lunch, snacks and beverages
• You are welcome to bring your own rods, reels and baits or you are welcome to use mine.
PLEASE DON'T BRING
• Spray sunscreen • Black soled shoes • Glass containers • Illegal drugs • Weapons
EQUIPMENT DETAILS
We will be fishing out of a Maverick 17 HPX-S (Technical poling skiff) powered by Yamaha and fully rigged for sight fishing the flats in the skinniest of water in search of tailing redfish, tarpon and a variety of other inshore species.
Choose Your Trip
20% Deposit required to hold date when your trip is confirmed
LET'S GET YOU BOOKED
Send us the form here with the trip and dates you’re interested in and we’ll get back to you with confirmation and further details. A 20% Deposit is required to hold your date once your trip is confirmed. Then we’ll get back to you with confirmation and additional information shortly. Any questions, contact us for more.
Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your charter, you may do so up to 7 days before your scheduled trip for a full refund of your 20% deposit. Cancellations made within 7 days of your scheduled trip will result in the loss of your 20% deposit.
IMPORTANT! Please download the Waiver and Release form here and email a signed copy back to us before your trip. Thank you!
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