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Clearwater: 358 fishing charters available
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Clearwater

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Clearwater, Florida are: Full list of top fishing charters in Clearwater

The average price for a private 4 hour Clearwater fishing trip is $542, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $975 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Clearwater that received great reviews from families are:

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Clearwater are:

The top 3 fishing techniques in Clearwater are:

The top 3 types of fishing in Clearwater are:

Many fishing charters in Clearwater provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Clearwater are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Clearwater are:
  • 2-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $2,577
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $3,128
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $4,241
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $4,692
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $5,646
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $7,136
  • 10-hour fishing trips โ€“ HK $7,820

Clearwater fishing charters have been putting anglers on the fish of their dreams for decades. Whether you cast your line on the legendary Tampa Bay or enjoy the red-hot bite on the Gulf of Mexico, good times on the water are all but guaranteed.
 
The main appeal of Clearwater is that its fisheries are as diverse as they are rich. Inshore waters are the playground of Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Spotted Seatrout, to name a few popular species. The nearshore waters sport excellent Cobia, Mackerel, Black Seabass, Snapper, and Grouper bite.
 
If you’re itching to go after the offshore superstars, then be ready for longer trips to reach the best fishing spots 20–70 miles from land. Here, you can do some bottom fishing for Grouper, Red Snapper, Hogfish, and Amberjack. If you prefer trolling, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and even Sailfish are in the cards.
 
Book a half day inshore excursion, and spend several hours enjoying fishing with your family. Both shared and private nearshore/offshore trips are on offer, so take your pick based on your fishing preferences.
 
Fishing in Clearwater is a way of life, so fishing tournaments are an inseparable part of the social schedule. The Old Salt Fishing Foundation organizes numerous tournaments over the year, including the most popular semi-annual “King of the Beach” and Loop Billfish Tournament.
 
In Clearwater, there’s something for every fishing appetite. Find your next angling adventure and rest assured that Clearwater fishing charters will make it happen!
 

Rules & Regulations

Anglers who go fishing with a professional guide have it easy – all the licenses are included in the price of the trip, for your maximum comfort. If you’re fishing solo, remember to buy an appropriate fishing license and stay in the loop about the local regulations.
Clearwater
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 27688 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

January
Winter temperatures in Clearwater are pretty comfortable, so this is a great time to get out on the water. Head to Old Tampa Bay for some Gator Trout or fish the canals for a large variety of species. Offshore, Groupers respond to live bait.
 
February
Winter fishing continues, with a lot of the action coming from offshore bottom fishing. Stay inshore and stalk the flats and residential canals for big Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and an occasional Redfish.
March
Spring is just around the corner, and the bite in Clearwater is going to the next level. The first Tarpon begin to appear and Snook emerge from their winter hiding holes. King and Spanish Mackerel are passing by the beaches.
April
King Mackerel fishing is through the charts! Enjoy the “Spring King of the Beach” tournament, and raise funds for local charities while putting your fishing skills to the test. The Redfish bite is excellent inshore.
May
The Tarpon season begins in earnest, and most inshore Clearwater charters get completely booked up. The Snook season closes in May, but they are still great fun to catch and release. Offshore, Snapper fishing is very good.

 

June
Come June, Tarpon fishing is in full swing! This is the best time to catch the Silver King - if you can find a spot on the water to do so, that is. The Red Snapper season is open and Snook is spawning on the beaches, perfect for incredible catch and release fishing.
July
Clearwater's white sandy beaches are filled with vacationers, making a fishing charter a unique way to relax. Head offshore for amazing Grouper and Red Snapper fishing or venture even further out and target gorgeous Blackfin Tuna.
August
It’s hot, hot, hot on the water with some small chance of storms to ease the humidity. Offshore Bottom fishing is good, while Tarpon and Snook are still wreaking havoc inshore. Avoid the unyielding sun by booking a night fishing trip.
 
September
It’s finally a bit easier to breathe and with the lower water temperatures come King and Spanish Mackerel on their southwards migration. Baitfish invade the local waters with Redfish and more on their tails. Fishing is hot!
October
Fall fishing in Clearwater is top-notch, and both quantity and quality of King Mackerel attract anglers from far and wide. A little known fact is that there is still some good Tarpon fishing to be done along Clearwater Beach at this time of year. 
November
Inshore, Redfish is hungry and ready to pounce your hook just as Trout begin to re-appear in the cooler waters. Head offshore to grapple with Amberjack for a good workout or target Snappers and Groupers over reefs and wrecks.
December
December is a high tourist season in Clearwater, so book your accommodation well in advance. Fishing is not to be written off – you’ll find some impressive Grouper offshore, as well as Black Drum, Redfish, and Trout inshore.

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Yes. Capt Jeremy is very patient and taught us a lot. We varying degrees of experience and he worked well with all of us.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. Capt Jeremy is very patient and taught us a lot. We varying degrees of experience and he worked well with all of us.
Jay  R.
Jay R. New Port Richey, FL
Fishing just off sore was very exciting no big fish on our trip but caught fish left and ride plenty of fish to keep and plenty were thrown back
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing just off sore was very exciting no big fish on our trip but caught fish left and ride plenty of fish to keep and plenty were thrown back
Josh  H.
Josh H. Orlando, Florida
Find yourself a good charter too take out and show you the ins and outs, we used Neptune charters and absolutely loved it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find yourself a good charter too take out and show you the ins and outs, we used Neptune charters and absolutely loved it!
Zachary  E.
Zachary E. Dayton, OH
The water gets hot so find an expert who can find the fish. Fishing close to sure is difficult during the summer. Spend the money and get out to deeper waters and youโ€™ll be happy you did.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The water gets hot so find an expert who can find the fish. Fishing close to sure is difficult during the summer. Spend the money and get out to deeper waters and youโ€™ll be happy you did.
Timothy  W.
Timothy W. North Huntingdon, PA
Try to book and good during good weather. We went a day after tstorms. I think that affected the bite a little.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try to book and good during good weather. We went a day after tstorms. I think that affected the bite a little.
Edward  H.
Edward H.
It can get pretty hot in July so I would highly recommend the early morning trip. If you do the afternoon, I would recommend more than a couple of hours.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It can get pretty hot in July so I would highly recommend the early morning trip. If you do the afternoon, I would recommend more than a couple of hours.
Eric  P.
Eric P. Chantilly, VA
Pick an experienced charter captain and listen to the guidance they give. The fish in the area are highly pressured a d the experience Guide will make the difference.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pick an experienced charter captain and listen to the guidance they give. The fish in the area are highly pressured a d the experience Guide will make the difference.
Bill  K.
Bill K. Schenectady, NY
Get a good captain and be ready to work hard if youโ€™re going for big fish itโ€™s exhausting.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a good captain and be ready to work hard if youโ€™re going for big fish itโ€™s exhausting.
Matt  B.
Matt B. Norman, OK
If you can book a trip late May prior to schools getting out and summer kicking off youโ€™ll have a great time. I suggest a weekday as during the weekend it get really busy on the water and beaches but our Saturday trip was still very do-able and a great time! Zero complaints about the charter and the area we selected
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you can book a trip late May prior to schools getting out and summer kicking off youโ€™ll have a great time. I suggest a weekday as during the weekend it get really busy on the water and beaches but our Saturday trip was still very do-able and a great time! Zero complaints about the charter and the area we selected
Karl  L.
Karl L. Keller, TX
Book with Costal Chaos Fishing Charters! They were professional, punctual, informative, knowledgeable, eager and capable of putting us in fish. Captain Cameron runs a top notch outfit.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Costal Chaos Fishing Charters! They were professional, punctual, informative, knowledgeable, eager and capable of putting us in fish. Captain Cameron runs a top notch outfit.
Christopher  C.
Christopher C. United States
I can't speak to the deep water or inshore experience, but the backwater experience was super.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I can't speak to the deep water or inshore experience, but the backwater experience was super.
Phil  J.
Phil J. Baltimore, MD
Be ready for a fun adventure! This was our first Charter and definitely will do again with Zack when we come back!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready for a fun adventure! This was our first Charter and definitely will do again with Zack when we come back!
Catherine  V.
Catherine V. Kissimmee, Florida
Be prepared to catch some fish! Even if the weather looks calm and perfect, bring a light jacket, the wind picks up on the water when the boat is moving quick and it can get chilly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to catch some fish! Even if the weather looks calm and perfect, bring a light jacket, the wind picks up on the water when the boat is moving quick and it can get chilly.
Jacob  P.
Jacob P. Shawnee, KS
Our first time fishing in the golf was amazing. We booked a 4 hour trip with Kat at Neptune fishing charters. Highly recond anyone looking for a great time fishing on the.gulf to contact Kat and reserve a trip. Trust me you will thank me afterwards.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our first time fishing in the golf was amazing. We booked a 4 hour trip with Kat at Neptune fishing charters. Highly recond anyone looking for a great time fishing on the.gulf to contact Kat and reserve a trip. Trust me you will thank me afterwards.
Mike  B.
Mike B. Edgerton, WI
Be adventurous and give it a try! You wonโ€™t regret it! Fun for the whole family!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be adventurous and give it a try! You wonโ€™t regret it! Fun for the whole family!
SHANNON  M.
SHANNON M. City Of The Village Of Cl, MI
Book a local charter such as Neptune because they have the knowledge to get you hooked up even if the conditions arenโ€™t ideal.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a local charter such as Neptune because they have the knowledge to get you hooked up even if the conditions arenโ€™t ideal.
Daniel  L.
Daniel L. Clearwater, Florida
Red tide could change the experience. Not meant to be negative, just a thing to consider.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Red tide could change the experience. Not meant to be negative, just a thing to consider.
Gary  G.
Gary G. Saint Francis, MN
Use our guide and boat, they were great! We had so much fun! Captain Andrew - BigAngler - Slip 45!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Use our guide and boat, they were great! We had so much fun! Captain Andrew - BigAngler - Slip 45!
Lisa  S.
Lisa S. Clearwater, Florida
Try Captain Mason Miller he is one of the best. Checks off all the categories clean, professional, catches fish, and knows how to keep you having fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try Captain Mason Miller he is one of the best. Checks off all the categories clean, professional, catches fish, and knows how to keep you having fun.
Johnathan  S.
Johnathan S. Tampa, Florida
this is a good choice for those who would prefer in shore and flats fishing which is generally easier to get to, and more reliable if the weather conditions (rain, wind, etc) are a concern. Captain Matt will work his tail off for you to give you the best chances to catch fish. His boat is comfortable, has seats for 3-4. and is about as easy as any to get into or out of, if mobility is an issue for you. I would recommend this charter!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
this is a good choice for those who would prefer in shore and flats fishing which is generally easier to get to, and more reliable if the weather conditions (rain, wind, etc) are a concern. Captain Matt will work his tail off for you to give you the best chances to catch fish. His boat is comfortable, has seats for 3-4. and is about as easy as any to get into or out of, if mobility is an issue for you. I would recommend this charter!
Richard  E.
Richard E. Auburn, MA

Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(222 reviews)
Caught a variety of fish, the captain knew each one and something interesting about it
Raymond  K.
Raymond K. Lakeland, Florida
Wet Lines Fishing
Wet Lines Fishing
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(603 reviews)
We had a great time in Clearwater.fishing with Kyle. He was very knowledgeable of the area and hustled to keep us on the fish. We would definitely recommend Wet Lines Fishing if you are looking for some good fishing.
Diane  W.
Diane W. Clearwater, Florida
Full Throttle Fishing Charters
Full Throttle Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(221 reviews)
Great day fishing with family and friends! Captain Garrett did great putting us fish and offering tips on how to cook them. What an exceptional captain and guide. You can tell he loves what he does.
John  L.
John L. Grosse Pointe, MI
Custom Charters
Custom Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(167 reviews)
It was a very enjoyable experience for me and my family. He is a knowledgeable captain; we will book with him again
Kianda  A.
Kianda A. Brandon, Florida
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(222 reviews)
Capt Jeremy was great, he knows how to do it, and gave us a lot of good instruction. Learned a lot! Highly recommended.
Jay  R.
Jay R. New Port Richey, FL
Bait House Charters
Bait House Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(250 reviews)
Couldn't have had a better day, thanks to Bait House and the captains. We worried that the hurricane would shut us out but they kept a close eye on the weather and picked a beautiful day, sunny and much calmer waters. At each location, we had a bite as soon as the bait was in the water; snagging a Gag Grouper, Hogfish. Thank you for the memories; we will be back again!
Mark  H.
Mark H. Topeka, KS
Bigangler Fishing Charters
Bigangler Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Aaron was great to go fishing with I would recommend him to everyone, we will be back for sure!
April  M.
April M. Red Cross, NC
Wet Lines Fishing
Wet Lines Fishing
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(603 reviews)
Got for my son and his 2 friends. They had a blast and caught a lot of fish. They really liked Captain Zach too! He was super communicative and accommodating.
Alfred  K.
Alfred K. Orlando, Florida
Bait House Charters
Bait House Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(250 reviews)
All had a great time, caught a lot of Fish! Captain moved spots throughout, to keep the catch high. Thank you for a great day on the water for 2 Birthdays!!!
Stacy  O.
Stacy O. Tampa, FL
Bigangler Fishing Charters
Bigangler Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
We had an amazing day out with Captain Andrew. He has a very nice boat with lots of room to accommodate comfortable fishing. He made our day great with good conversation and great knowledge of the local fishing scene . To anyone that going to be in the Tampa area and are looking for an amazing offshore experience, I recommend 10/10.
John  N.
John N. Middleburg, FL
Rebel Coast Charters
Rebel Coast Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(344 reviews)
Incredible (half) day with our Cap. The onboard service was fantastic with attention on our needs and fantastic support !
Simone  C.
Simone C. Milan, Lombardy
Rebel Coast Charters
Rebel Coast Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(344 reviews)
This was an amazing trip. We got our first keeper while capt true (William) was showing us how to work the rig. Maybe 10 seconds! My wife and I limited out on mango snapper, we got some Greys, and a few reds which were out of season so back they went. I will book with this captain everytime we visit. Amazing trip, great tackle and I suggest everyone try and get in with him. Thanks for making our charter a memorable one!
Jeff  F.
Jeff F. Oak Grove, KY
Finseekers Fishing Charters
Finseekers Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(120 reviews)
Greta experience, Mason was an excellent captain - getting us on fish even in the wind and waves. Mason provided multiple spots to keep it interesting. Knowledgeable, engaging and good conversation from him along with fishing! Will book again when in town! Would highly recommend!!
Stephanie  N.
Stephanie N. Tampa, Florida
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fish Slapped Charters โ€“ Clearwater
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(222 reviews)
What a phenomenal experience. Captain Jeremy is an elite among fishing pros. He really does his homework when it come to finding the fish and keeping the boat in the proper position for fishing. The pictures are only a small fraction of the fish my dad and I were catching. It was an overall great experience and really appreciate you Jeremy, hosting my dad and Iโ€™s Florida fishing trip.
Sean-Michael  R.
Sean-Michael R. Omaha, NE
Neptune Fishing Charters
Neptune Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(287 reviews)
We were in town on vacation, Jason was a great guide nice boat had us catching fish right away great boat , great guide ! Even gave us some recommendations on local restaurants to get a catch cooked for us !
Josh  H.
Josh H. Orlando, Florida
Outlaw Gunner Charters
Outlaw Gunner Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(368 reviews)
The guys had a great time. We didn't need 8 hours because we caught our limit after a few hours. Ended up taking about 5 hours from the time we boarded the boat until we were back at the port with 60 fish.
Sean  C.
Sean C. Charleston, SC
Rebel Coast Charters
Rebel Coast Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(344 reviews)
We throughly enjoyed our fishing trip with Cpt William. He took us to some great spots & we filled the cooler with a variety of fish. We are definitely novices when it come to fishing but he was patient and gave us great tips along the way. Will seek him out again for our next adventure!
Joy  S.
Joy S. Minneola, FL
2 Shea Charters
2 Shea Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
We had an absolute blast! Highly recommend everyone book 2 Shea Charters. We will certainly be back.
Cole  F.
Cole F. Garland, TX
Full Throttle Fishing Charters
Full Throttle Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(221 reviews)
Despite not being able to go for the fish we wanted because of the heat, Garrett had us catching lots of other fish. He was attentive to my nephew and knew the local waters like the back of his hand. If you're taking kids out, I recommend Full Trottle.
Susan  M.
Susan M. Orlando, Florida
Bait House Charters
Bait House Charters
Fishing charter in Clearwater
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Awesome trip! Captain Brad was very friendly, knowledgeable, and a great teacher! We didnโ€™t stay in one spot for too long and we did different types of fishing such as trolling and shark fishing! It was an awesome trip!
Kaylee  C.
Kaylee C. Summerford, OH

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