Clearwater Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

221 captains within 25 miles of Clearwater Beach, 5 of them in Clearwater Beach itself, 96 running offshore. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

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Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Clearwater Beach

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

221 charters and guides in Clearwater Beach

Deep sea fishing in Clearwater Beach

96 of the 221 charters in Clearwater Beach 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 Clearwater Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Clearwater Beach

133 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Clearwater Beach Fishing Charters, Monster Fishing Charters, FishEye Sport Fishing Charters, Bait House Charters, Just Fish and 128 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

67 charters list half-day trips and 72 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 Clearwater Beach

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 Clearwater Beach

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 10 miles away
  • TPATampa International 18 miles away

Local public airports

  • CLWClearwater Executive 4 miles away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 19 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Clearwater Beach.

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, ZIP 33767.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Clearwater Beach

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 64 of the 221 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Clearwater Beach?

They are different days on different water. 32 charters here list offshore only, 69 list inshore only, and 64 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

What should I bring on a Clearwater Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Food, drinks, cooler and sunscreen come up most often on Clearwater Beach charter sites.

How many people can come along in Clearwater Beach?

Ten is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit. As Clearwater Beach Fishing Charters puts it: “Up to six (6) people can come on board, but four (4) is preferred as the maximum.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Clearwater Beach?

84 charters in Clearwater Beach 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.

How do I book a charter or guide in Clearwater Beach?

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.

Where do state waters end off Clearwater Beach?

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.

What airports are closest to Clearwater Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 10 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 18 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Clearwater Executive (CLW), 4 miles away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 19 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Clearwater Beach?

This page lists 221 fishing charters and guides in Clearwater Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Clearwater Beach

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

Snook138Redfish131Tarpon129Speckled Trout119King Mackerel99Cobia94Shark76Mangrove Snapper73Grouper69Spanish Mackerel64Flounder57Snapper56Gag Grouper54Sheepshead54Hogfish50Red Snapper48Amberjack44Black Drum42Tripletail34Red Grouper33Jack Crevalle31Mahi-Mahi30Wahoo29Pompano29Tuna25Goliath Grouper24Grunt23Sailfish20Blacktip Shark19Barracuda17Hammerhead Shark16Blackfin Tuna15Bull Shark15Ladyfish15Scamp12Gray Triggerfish12Marlin11Black Grouper10Lane Snapper10Swordfish10Bonito10Catfish7Yellowtail Snapper7Skipjack Tuna6Blue Marlin5Porgy5Black Sea Bass4Atlantic Sharpnose Shark4Snowy Grouper4Crappie4Permit4Tiger Shark3Speckled Hind3Largemouth Bass3Mako Shark3Nurse Shark3Bonnethead Shark3Bluefish3Tilefish3Lemon Shark3White Marlin2Blue Runner2Yellowedge Grouper2Bonefish2Cubera Snapper2Bluefin Tuna1Southern Flounder1Mutton Snapper1Rainbow Runner1Almaco Jack1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Warsaw Grouper1Coney1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Bluegill1Silk Snapper1Channel Catfish1Yellowfin Tuna1Spinner Shark1Shad1Vermilion Snapper1Mahogany Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Perch1

Charters & Guides near Clearwater Beach

Belleair222Clearwater224Belleair Bluffs211Greenbriar228Indian Rocks Beach198Palm Harbor218

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