Clearwater Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Clearwater

Chris Weir
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Chris Weir St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

In the bay we’re catching mangrove snapper and grouper. We’ve been using a #2 circle hook with 14 pound leader for the snapper and 30 pound leader for the grouper. Cut bait on the hook and free line back with the chum. On the flats, we’re using live and dead thread ins and greenbacks to catch bull redfish and snook. Mostly smaller snook in the flats. Dead Bait is working just as good as live bait. Bite has been good on the snook as well.

Redfish fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Rich Doherty
Hudson, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Shark week!

Rich Doherty Hudson, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Shark week!

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been a little tough due to high water temps but still able to catch quality fish off the beaches in high current situations. Most the big snook and reds have been schooled up off the beaches chasing schools of whitebait and mullet. Havnt been catching high quantities of fish but definitely quality if you're willing to put the time in and grind it out. The high water temps make the fish lethargic, and they aren't willing to exert a lot of energy to chase a bait down, practically have to hit them in the head with it and cross your fingers they don't spook

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Just a different color.. they're supposed to be lucky

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Just a different color.. they're supposed to be lucky

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Roy Johnson
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

My PB snook 43" x 23.3/4 girth

Roy Johnson St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

My PB snook 43" x 23.3/4 girth

Snook fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Phil Pegley

November 23rd 2024

Tampa, Florida

Phil Pegley

November 23rd 2024

Tampa, Florida

Phil Pegley

November 23rd 2024

Tampa, Florida

Phil Pegley

November 23rd 2024

Tampa, Florida

Phil Pegley

November 23rd 2024

Tampa, Florida

Phil Pegley

November 23rd 2024

Tampa, Florida

Robert Denbo

November 23rd 2024

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Robert Denbo

November 23rd 2024

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Robert Denbo

November 23rd 2024

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Joe Burruezo

November 23rd 2024

Holmes Beach, Florida

Joe Burruezo

November 23rd 2024

Holmes Beach, Florida

Joe Burruezo

November 23rd 2024

Holmes Beach, Florida

Joe Burruezo

November 23rd 2024

Holmes Beach, Florida

Joe Burruezo

November 23rd 2024

Holmes Beach, Florida

Ron Finger

November 22nd 2024

Tierra Verde, Florida

Ron Finger

November 22nd 2024

Tierra Verde, Florida

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Recent Clearwater Reviews

★★★★★
We had an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!
Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay
★★★★★
Chris is an excellent guide (5 stars). He is very personable and we all became fishing buddies quickly. Enjoyed the action with the spotted seatrout on the flats in southern Tampa Bay.
John C. | November 16, 2024

Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.
Rick R. | November 12, 2024

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.
Ben A. | November 12, 2024

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.
Beth G. | October 26, 2024

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Chris very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We had a great time and caught a lot of fish.
Ed P. | September 22, 2024

Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing guide! Friendly fun and even caught some fish! Will definitely use Christopher again!!
Michael C. | September 21, 2024

Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing
★★★★★
Bad day for fishing. Captain was great.
Regina A. | September 21, 2024

Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing
★★★★★
He was great in every way!!! On time, professional and he definitely put me on fish!!! Highly recommended!! Tom Trainer
Thomas T. | September 7, 2024

Trip: Shallow Water Sightfishing
★★★★★
It was a great trip. Three of us fished comfortably for a half day. Mother Nature provided the fish, and Nick provided a great atmosphere. Easy to talk to and gave some good local recommendations, will look to book with Nick again in the future.
Michael L. | September 2, 2024

Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing