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Inshore Fishing Charters in Clearwater
12 inshore guides in Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Madeira Beach and Tarpon Springs that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Clearwater inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Anclote Charters
Tarpon Springs
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Grouper
Bent Charters
Marina just north of Johns Pass Village, Madeira Beach
Targets: Grouper, Hogfish, Snapper, Amberjack, Shark, Cobia, Mahi-mahi, Tarpon
Clearwater Inshore Fishing
Ozona Fish Camp, 286 Shore Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 (typical meeting ramp)
Targets: Snook, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Redfish, King mackerel
FishEye Sportfishing
Clearwater Beach
Targets: Amberjack, Cobia, Goliath grouper, Hogfish, King mackerel, Mangrove snapper, Red grouper, Red snapper
Get After It Fishing Charters
51 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 (business address)
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Tarpon
Hubbard's Marina
170 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, Shark
Hustler Fishing Charters
Indian Rocks Beach
Targets: Red snapper, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Mangrove snapper, Blackfin tuna, Hogfish, Amberjack, King mackerel
Island Time Family Charters
Clearwater Beach
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Gag grouper, Snapper, Speckled trout
Capt. Jared Fishing Charters
Clearwater
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Tarpon, Shark
Seeing Spots Charters
Dunedin
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Cobia, Tarpon, King mackerel
Stella Fishing Co.
Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina, Dock A, Slips 16 & 18, 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Targets: Gag grouper, Red grouper, Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, King mackerel, Hogfish
Trophy Trips Fishing Charters
115 Orange St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Targets: Cobia, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Tripletail, Speckled trout, Pompano, Flounder
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 21 operators: Clearwater fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Clearwater at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Tarpon, Snook, King mackerel, Redfish, Hogfish, Cobia, Speckled trout, Grouper.
- In season in October: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout (see the Clearwater season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 70).
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 12 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Clearwater fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Clearwater
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $600 | $450 – $850 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,100 | $550 – $1,800 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Clearwater: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Clearwater?
Among 5 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $450 to $850), and the median full day is $1,100. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Clearwater?
The fish these guides list most often are Tarpon, Snook, King mackerel, Redfish, Hogfish, Cobia. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Clearwater?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Clearwater also runs offshore trips: 17 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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