Belleair Fishing Charters & Guides

Compare 222 fishing charters and guides within 25 miles of Belleair, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters & Guides in Belleair

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

222 charters and guides in Belleair

Deep sea fishing in Belleair

97 of the 222 charters in Belleair list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Belleair by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Belleair

134 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Bait House Charters, FishEye Sport Fishing Charters, Monster Fishing Charters, Just Fish, Clearwater Inshore Fishing Charters and 129 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

67 charters list half-day trips and 73 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Belleair

84 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Belleair

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 8 miles away
  • TPATampa International 17 miles away

Local public airports

  • CLWClearwater Executive 4 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 16 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 22 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Belleair.

Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Belleair town.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Belleair

How many fishing charters and guides are in Belleair?

This page lists 222 fishing charters and guides in Belleair, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Belleair?

97 of the 222 charters listed in Belleair say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 134 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Belleair in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Belleair?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter or guide in Belleair?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Belleair?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 8 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 17 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Clearwater Executive (CLW), 4 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 16 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 22 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Belleair?

84 charters in Belleair mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

Fish you can catch out of Belleair

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Belleair captains name that fish.

Snook139Redfish132Tarpon130Speckled Trout120King Mackerel100Cobia95Shark77Mangrove Snapper74Grouper69Spanish Mackerel65Flounder58Snapper56Gag Grouper55Sheepshead55Hogfish51Red Snapper49Amberjack45Black Drum42Red Grouper34Tripletail34Jack Crevalle31Mahi-Mahi30Pompano30Wahoo29Tuna25Goliath Grouper24Grunt23Sailfish20Blacktip Shark19Barracuda17Blackfin Tuna16Hammerhead Shark16Bull Shark15Ladyfish15Scamp13Gray Triggerfish12Marlin11Black Grouper10Lane Snapper10Swordfish10Bonito10Yellowtail Snapper8Catfish7Skipjack Tuna6Blue Marlin5Porgy5Black Sea Bass4Atlantic Sharpnose Shark4Snowy Grouper4Crappie4Permit4Tiger Shark3Speckled Hind3Mako Shark3Largemouth Bass3Bluefish3Tilefish3Nurse Shark3Bonnethead Shark3Lemon Shark3White Marlin2Blue Runner2Yellowedge Grouper2Bonefish2Cubera Snapper2Bluefin Tuna1Mutton Snapper1Southern Flounder1Rainbow Runner1Almaco Jack1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Warsaw Grouper1Coney1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Silk Snapper1Bluegill1Channel Catfish1Yellowfin Tuna1Spinner Shark1Shad1Vermilion Snapper1Mahogany Snapper1Perch1Schoolmaster Snapper1

Charters & Guides near Belleair

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