Clearwater Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Dale Henderson with Rockstar Charter Fishing
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

We have been into a great variety of fish on recent trips. We have gotten into Mahi-mahi, Bonita, Sharks, grouper, snapper, often times on the same trip! Even near-shore has been fun with plenty of Spanish Mackerel and grunts for the kids!

Dale Henderson with Rockstar Charter Fishing Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Great White Shark fishing in Clearwater, Florida

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing is awesome at the moment, minus the rain every day. If you don't mind getting wet , let's get some lines tight. Fish are already wet they don't mind as long as it's not lightning we're going. Redfish and snook are chewing if you're looking for that drag...

Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Tripletail fishing in Clearwater, Florida

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Gage Brady
New Port Richey, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper season was amazing with that just ending we are pushing more into the red grouper bite 80ft and out have been holding some quality fish, hogfish are showing up in the 30ft and out bottom.

Gage Brady New Port Richey, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper season was amazing with that just ending we are pushing more into the red grouper bite 80ft and out have been holding some quality fish, hogfish are showing up in the 30ft and out bottom.

Red Snapper fishing in Clearwater, Florida

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red grouper and mango snapper are still on fire in and around 100 feet. Red snapper are thick and become a nuisance when you can't keep em. But they are big and fun.

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Red grouper and mango snapper are still on fire in and around 100 feet. Red snapper are thick and become a nuisance when you can't keep em. But they are big and fun.

Red Grouper fishing in Clearwater, Florida

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is starting to fire back off with fall very near. Redfish are starting to chew a lot better and within the next few weeks the bite will be hot. Water temps are starting to drop helping out the bite tremendously. Cooler water and lower tides these big reds start...

Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 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: 3 years ago

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

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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

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★★★★★
Had the best fishing experience with Brad and Ben put us right on the fish
Justin V. | December 2, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks
★★★★★
Best trip ever, two of us are around 80 . He work well with us cought lost of fish.
Harry D. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky
★★★★★
Great time! Knowledge, attentive and right on top of it. Highly recommended them. I will definitely come back. Five star service all around!!
Tony K. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Capt Jake was amazing, knew the spots where the action could be found, we had a blast, and look forward to going out with him again. My son and I could not have had a better time, trip of a lifetime.
Jeremy A. | August 22, 2025

Trip: Coastal Clearwater Charter
★★★★★
Tyson is the real deal. He put me on fish quickly and if I want such a terrible angler I am sure I would’ve caught more lol. What an amazing experience and I would go with Titan again in a heartbeat. He was a wealth of knowledge and I’m thankful he was willing to show me the area. Unfortunately, he ruined me from ever wanting to freshwater fish after a great day in the shallows. I couldn’t have asked for a more chill captain that knew the waterways like the back of his hand. He has earned my business the next time I’m anywhere near Clearwater/Tampa. What a great day.
William J. | August 16, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Absolutely great experience!!! My 81 year old Dad, my two sons ages 25 and 24 and myself 57 had the time of our lives. It was all our first times. We caught so many fish, so many different kinds of fish. I was truly impressed with Brad and Ben. They took care of my Dad with his age, they were funny, they were professional, they schooled us on fishing and what we were catching. We watched them cut up the fish, then showed us where to go to have them cook it up for us and it was the best tasting fish we've ever had. I highly recommend them and can't wait to go back for another phenomenal experience.
John C. | August 11, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Mike and Skip were absolutely amazing! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to charter a boat.
Jeff T. | August 1, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!
★★★★★
What a fabulous day on the water today! Thank you Brad and Skylar for a great experience for me and my grandkids. We caught hog fish and grunts and grill them for dinner tonight! What a delicious treat! Looking forward to another trip with you!
Debra T. | July 27, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky
★★★★★
Amazing Last-Minute Fishing Charter! We booked a last-minute 4-hour fishing charter and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Captain Brad and Ben were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout the trip. They took us to several different spots to make sure we got the most out of our time on the water. We ended up catching a variety of fish and had a blast doing it. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a fun and productive fishing trip!
Roxana C. | July 20, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We absolutely loved this charter. We were catching a crazy amount of fish. We didn't have a real preference on what we caught, just that we wanted to catch and they definitely delivered on that. We will definitely be booking again in the future.
Brittany F. | July 20, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Fishing

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