Clearwater Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 13 Clearwater fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Clearwater

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13 charters in Clearwater

Deep sea fishing in Clearwater

6 of the 13 charters in Clearwater list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Clearwater from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Clearwater by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Clearwater

11 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Bait House Charters, Full Throttle Fishing Charters, Just Fish, Captain Austin McWhorter Fly Fishing Guide, Clear Flats Fishing and 6 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

7 charters list half-day trips and 5 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

5 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

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Clearwater.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 64°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 7 miles away
  • TPATampa International 15 miles away

Local public airports

  • CLWClearwater Executive 1 mile away
  • SPGAlbert Whitted 17 miles away
  • TPFPeter O Knight 20 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Clearwater.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:40 PM7:56 PM8:14 PM8:29 PM8:29 PM8:10 PM7:36 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:38 PM
Water64°66°73°78°84°88°89°89°86°79°72°68°
Air (high)71°73°77°82°87°90°90°91°89°84°77°73°
Rainy days533341113139334

Water temperature: NOAA Clearwater Beach station (3 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, ST PETERSBURG INTL AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Clearwater. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Clearwater, 15th of each month. 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, Clearwater city.

Questions about fishing charters in Clearwater

How many fishing charters are in Clearwater?

This page lists 13 fishing charters in Clearwater, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Clearwater?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 64°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Clearwater?

6 of the 13 charters listed in Clearwater say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 11 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Clearwater in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna and cobia. 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 Clearwater?

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 in Clearwater?

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 Clearwater?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 7 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 15 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Clearwater Executive (CLW), 1 mile away, Albert Whitted (SPG), 17 miles away and Peter O Knight (TPF), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Clearwater?

5 charters in Clearwater 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.

What you can keep out of Clearwater in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Florida state records caught at Clearwater

One saltwater all-tackle record lists Clearwater as the catch location.

  • Cubera snapper
    116.38 lb July 26, 1979 · Billy Graham

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon10Snook10Redfish9Speckled Trout6King Mackerel5Hogfish5Cobia5Mangrove Snapper5Spanish Mackerel5Blacktip Shark4

Charters near Clearwater

Belleair Bluffs6Safety Harbor3Palm Harbor3Madeira Beach7Tarpon Springs4Treasure Island5

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