Clearwater Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This area has become a dream destination for world-class sportfishing. Whether you are an avid angler or new to the sport, there is something for everyone here. With the vibrant & bountiful Gulf of Mexico, great fishing year-round and easy access to offshore fishing is a must do for anyone....

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Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters Tierra Verde, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

This area has become a dream destination for world-class sportfishing.
Whether you are an avid angler or new to the sport, there is something for everyone here. With the vibrant & bountiful Gulf of Mexico, great fishing year-round and easy access to offshore fishing is a must do for anyone.
Go offshore and fish the deep blue waters for large Edible pelagic species like Grouper, Snapper, Wahoo, Tuna Or switch things up and target the Battlers such as AJ, Cobia, Kings, and Tarpon. There is some great fishing year round!
If you’re not sure where to go, don’t worry. We have U covered. Decide first what type of fishing you want to do and a Target Date that compliments your schedule.
With a good grasp on what to catch, finding the best time of year to enjoy a day on the water is easy.
Once you decide the species you want to catch and the time of year, We will hook U up!

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Craig Lahr
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon have shown up in good numbers off the beaches of Indian Rocks Beach to the clearwater beach area. They can be found just out side the swim boys up and down all the beaches. They will be in the passes awell the backwaters of clearwater sound and Dunedin FL...

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Craig Lahr St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon have shown up
in good numbers off the beaches of Indian Rocks Beach to the clearwater beach area. They can be found just out side the swim boys up and down all the beaches. They will be in the passes awell the backwaters of clearwater sound and Dunedin FL into Tampa Bay. We can hook you up to these
majestic fish. Redfish, Trout, and Snook have been scattered from the beaches to the flat. Most of the big speckled trout are off the beaches mixed with the snook witch make for great sight fishing. Scaled sardines,
Small Pinfish and Pigfish is producing the better fish. For edfish they are on the flats and spoil ilands with a abundant of mullet. Cut Lady Fish or threadfins have been working well but live punfish and grass grunts can make a difference
You don't want to kill the bait,
it just needs to flutter on the bottom with the tail trimed off . With so many species around nearshore and inshore you can have a shot at catching
some big fish to test your skills. Don't forget the shark fishing with many different species and size from 10lb up to hundreds of pounds.
Now is the time to start booking your summer trips for Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Sharks and more.
Thanks,
Capt. Craig

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Mike Morse
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore bite hasn't slowed down at all. Grass flats and mangrove lines

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Mike Morse Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore bite hasn't slowed down at all. Grass flats and mangrove lines

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Kingfish and amberjack seem to be on every reef!!

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Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Kingfish and amberjack seem to be on every reef!!

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. No signs of red tide. Water temp has been warming up along with those spring/summer high tides that everybody wants. This is when those big reds and snook start seeking shade under the trees. We call it "combat fishing," a tug of war between you and...

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Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. No signs of red tide. Water temp has been warming up along with those spring/summer high tides that everybody wants. This is when those big reds and snook start seeking shade under the trees. We call it "combat fishing," a tug of war between you and the fish. Plenty of trout showing up on the grass flats along with good table fare just a few miles from shore

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. No signs of red tide. Water temp has been warming up along with those spring/summer high tides that everybody wants. This is when those big reds and snook start seeking shade under the trees. We call it combat fishing. Tug of war between you and the...

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Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. No signs of red tide. Water temp has been warming up along with those spring/summer high tides that everybody wants. This is when those big reds and snook start seeking shade under the trees. We call it combat fishing. Tug of war between you and the fish. Plenty of trout showing up on the grass flats along with good table fare just a few miles from shore

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. No signs of red tide. Water temp has been warming up along with those spring/summer high tides that everybody wants. This is when those big reds and snook start seeking shade under the trees. We call it "combat fishing," a tug of war between you and...

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Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. No signs of red tide. Water temp has been warming up along with those spring/summer high tides that everybody wants. This is when those big reds and snook start seeking shade under the trees. We call it "combat fishing," a tug of war between you and the fish. Plenty of trout showing up on the grass flats along with good table fare just a few miles from shore.

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Mike Morse
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The Bass Fishing is starting to heat up as the post spawn is in full affect and the big'uns are wanting to eat. They are spread out though some are shallow and other are out deep following the bait fish. Look for schools of bait in 8-12ft over submerged grass....

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Mike Morse Tampa, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The Bass Fishing is starting to heat up as the post spawn is in full affect and the big'uns are wanting to eat. They are spread out though some are shallow and other are out deep following the bait fish. Look for schools of bait in 8-12ft over submerged grass. Pitch the Kissimmee grass is a great way to find them as well. It's a little slower trying to find them but once you do, the reward is worth the search.

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