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Clearwater Inshore Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Alex

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $500

Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Nearshore Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Alex

31 ft 1 - 6 People From $800

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Clearwater

Clearwater Flats Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Craig

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $560

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

100% (12) Guided by Steve

34 ft 1 - 12 People From $950

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Offshore Fishing

100% (20) Managed by Brad

33 ft 1 - 6 People From $750

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

100% (20) Managed by Brad

33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip

100% (8) Guided by Tyson

25 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Crushing Clearwater Offshore

100% (12) Guided by Steve

34 ft 1 - 12 People From $950

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Offshore Fishing Frenzy

100% (2) Guided by Jim

27 ft 1 - 6 People From $950

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Inshore Chase

NEW Guided by Jason

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $700

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky

100% (20) Managed by Brad

22 ft 1 - 3 People From $550

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Clearwater

Fisherman's Choice Trip

NEW Guided by Garrett

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

Inshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Inshore Special

100% (2) Guided by Jim

27 ft 1 - 6 People From $505

Deep Sea Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Red Snapper Fishing

100% (20) Managed by Brad

33 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,400

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Clearwater

Clearwater Classic

100% (2) Guided by William

21 ft 1 - 4 People From $600

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★★★★★
Did a nice job trying to get us on fish. Hustled his rear off. Seemed a bit overwhelming having 4 on the boat who had never fished the flats before and several being relative novices for just 1 crew member. As a result about 1/3 the time 1-2 of our party weren’t fishing as we could have been. He was working hard though … much appreciated! Would highly recommend a 2nd crew member when there are inexperienced people it will be a tight fit though but think it would improve the experience. Tyson was nice, polite, knowledgeable and very patient thanks for the experience. Would highly recommend especially if you’ve done this type of fishing before. Thanks Tyson!
Mike D. | April 3, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great guide, great guy, knows his stuff! We will 120% be back.
Timothy W. | April 2, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Did a nice job trying to get us on fish. Hustled his rear off. Seemed a bit overwhelming having 4 on the boat who had never fished the flats before and several being relative novices for just 1 crew member. As a result about 1/3 the time 1-2 of our party weren’t fishing as we could have been. He was working hard though … much appreciated! Would highly recommend a 2nd crew member when there are inexperienced people it will be a tight fit though but think it would improve the experience. Tyson was nice, polite, knowledgeable and very patient thanks for the experience. Would highly recommend especially if you’ve done this type of fishing before. Thanks Tyson!
Mike D. | April 3, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great guide, great guy, knows his stuff! We will 120% be back.
Timothy W. | April 2, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Zack and Adam did a great job. They put us on fish quickly and were Johnny on the spot with everything we needed. Would definitely use them again.
John M. | April 27, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Captain Brad and Skylar yesterday. Caught several grouper and saw a few dolphins as well. The guys were so good with our kids and they moved us frequently to make sure we continued to pull in fish. Would definitely recommend using this company to anyone looking to deep sea fishing in the Clearwater area.
Jessica R. | April 21, 2025

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Steve & crew were great! They kept our lines in the water, and attended to us quickly. The boat was clean and spacious, lots of space to get out of the sun, but maintain a breeze without getting down into the cabin. 100% would recommend you give Reel Deal a shot!
Tim T. | February 12, 2025

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
Captain Brad and his first mate were great for our outing. Since my kids were new to ocean fishing, he kept us within a few miles of shore and knew some rocky pockets where we hauled in many fish. We had a blast. One reason I chose Capt Brad was the 33’ boat which was roomy to maneuver for our party of six. They are friendly and accommodating.
Karl B. | December 28, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Tyson is a great guide. Has all the local knowledge you expect from a guide. Very friendly and down to earth. He had us on top of tarpon most of the trip! Would go again.
Cameron P. | August 2, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Heather sent my wife and I and our two granddaughters out for a 6 hour combination trolling and bottom fishing trip with Captain DJ and Tyler. We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was. Both DJ and Tyler were fantastic guys to be around and put us on plenty of fish, both trolling and bottom fishing. It was very impressive to watch them as a team work to keep our granddaughters busy reeling in fish. They made every aspect of the trip friendly, comfortable and fun. It was all we had hoped to experience. Many thanks to Heather, DJ, Tyler and Captain Experiences.
Ricky M. | July 18, 2024

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
Absolutely will be back. Super day out catching fish. Great crew, great boat. The day went way too fast!
Brian M. | July 15, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
We had a great time with our guides. They were easy going and very accommodating. We caught a variety of different fish. I would for sure go out with these guys again.
Tori S. | July 7, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Definitely a very fun trip! Will definitely recommend to friends/families. Caught almost 50 fish and was a blast! Two takeaways for myself: Red Snapper fishing can only happen with the 10-12 hour trips, not the 4 hour trips.
Luis M. | July 6, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!
★★★★★
It was a great trip. My friend and I took our dad's out for Father's Day and we were able to get into a lot of meat fish, and a shark as well. Awesome trip, I would recommend it to others!
Ethan S. | June 29, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Alex is an awesome guide! Was on time and super fun to hang out with. But mostly importantly he absolutely put me on the fish! Will 100% book Alex again the next time I’m in Clearwater, and you should too if you want the chance to get hooked up with huge tarpon and monster snook!!! A+
Derek B. | June 19, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Great experience! The staff were knowledgeable and they made sure our group had a good time. Would recommend this charter for anyone looking for a good time.
Nicholas A. | June 18, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
I cannot say enough good things about Brad and his captain Luke and Ben. These gentleman are genuinely the nicest people we have ever met. The trip was absolutely amazing and met more than our expectations. We will be back next year and will only book with them in the future! Thanks for being the highlight of our trip!!! We did take one other trip with someone else and it did not compare at all this experience!!!
Lisa O. | June 14, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Awesome job! We had a great time! Jim and Joe took care of everything. Amazing trip, would definitely go again!
Kent W. | May 25, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Inshore Special
★★★★★
Absolutely amazing fishing experience! From catching a variety of big fish to catching sharks and seeing dolphins, it was the complete package. Highly recommend. The guides answered all our questions and talked to us like we’ve been friends for years. 100% would go on this trip again.
Karlee G. | May 4, 2024

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
Fantastic service and best Capt. And first mate. Wel all caught over 20 fish a piece. Will highly recommend your charter in the future.
Foster (. | May 2, 2024

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Awesome trip! DJ and Milan did a great job getting us into the fish! Caught a really nice blue fish. Great experience! Thank you!
Rex G. | April 30, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!
★★★★★
Experience of a Lifetime! You know when you book an Air&BnB or an excursion and you have a slight apprehension due to the uncertainty of what the host guarantees? I will tell you this upfront, book with confidence. Let me explain… I’m going to do my best, but to capture the essence of what we experienced, in simple written word, is nearly an impossible task. Our guided fishing trip really started out like any other excursion. We met early morning, dockside at the “Bait House”. The host gave very clear and concise directions to our link up, what to expect and recommendations on what to bring along. The day before our trip, the staff reached out directly to ensure everyone was on the same page. We had (6) in our party. (3) adults and (3) kids. We packed our own lunches, drinks, adult beverages and snacks. This kept the guides fully engaged on fishing and not preoccupied preparing some spoiled kids’ lunch on the water. We also packed along warming layers and rain/wind gear. Our cadre of guides consisted of a captain/primary guide (Luke) and deckhand/assistant guide (Ben). Both were very cordial, professional and entertaining with their banter and dialogue. The boat was a 33’, fiberglass, Suzuki twin-engine, center console workhorse that appeared to be specifically designed for guided fishing. The live-well was fully packed with ice to preserve our harvested fish. (3) large bean bags were provided to lounge on while underway. The boat had been fitted with modern electronics for navigation, communication and fishing. Very nice, reliable, comfortable and safe vessel. Upon boarding we got a quick brief and were given ample storage space for all the gear we brought. This was key as everything must be stowed while underway. Our initial boat ride was 24 miles off the shore of Clearwater, FL. The ride was teeming with wildlife. As the sun came up, the city skyline disappeared into the horizon until you couldn’t see anything but ocean in every direction. It was magnificent. From start to finish, our guides were very organized on the boat. Gear, tackle, cabin, live bait, ect. all well organized and serviceable. As situations changed, they communicated clearly what they needed from us. Personnel management to balance the vessel and alleviate excessive listing, along with keeping the deck open to allow freedom of movement was well executed. The equipment provided was better than adequate. All of the gear was well maintained and prepped for use. From rigging and baiting to removing the fish and cleaning/prep, the guides handled every aspect of the equipment very well. My wife wanted to accomplish (2) things. She wanted to harvest fish for our family dinner that night, and catch the biggest fish. Both were achieved. We caught A LOT of fish. We began fishing for large Amber Jack, however the guide identified that the bite was slow so we shifted gears to catch our daily harvest. We slammed a bunch of amazing fish. Porgy, Hogfish, Red Snapper, Grunt and others. We also caught some fun interesting fish like: Lizard fish, Remora (suction cup fish) and blow fish. Some were even reused as bait for the huge Amber Jack we caught later in the day. After catching plenty of fish for dinner, we moved back to our original location for another run at the large Amber Jack (AJ); an artificial reef of an intentionally sunken ship. Fishing in about 80’ of water, we quickly hooked into our first AJ. After locating the targeted species, the guides quickly switched gears in an epic display of professionalism and mastery of their craft in order to draw out the largest AJs. The communication between the guides and their actions was impeccable. One man on the rod, the other in full support. As the guide asked for a certain type/color of bait fish, the other pulled it from the livewell and began to toss the same baitfish overboard. When that particular bait was unsuccessful, they moved onto another type. This was system repeated several times until they found the right bait. It was really cool to see. Very fast, deliberate and accurate fishing. Once we had the right bait, it was like the AJs were “switched on”. Shortly we were pulling monster AJs in the boat. Huge fish the size of both of a grown man’s legs. After an exciting run of pulling in several huge AJs, we were down to our last baitfish. What I’m about to tell you just can’t really capture how awesome this last cast truly was. Now, earlier in the day we had an AJ get bit by a shark. We got it in the boat and it had some teeth marks and a gushing blood. It was crazy cool. However, this last cast set into motion a series of events that we’ll certainly remember for the rest of our lives. The line was cast and immediately hooked up. My wife was fighting this monster AJ (Yes, the biggest fish of the day) for several minutes. As the AJ was retrieved and became closer to the boat (so close we could see it) two HUGE sharks swam right to it taking a gigantic bite out of the AJ. When I say “bite” I mean a literal shark-head-shaped-bite. A cartoonish bite. Like, imagine what you would see on a Saturday morning cartoon. The bite was so clean and the exact round shape of the jaws of a shark. It was remarkable. As it got up to the boat, guide Ben (in an epic display of reluctant courage mind you) reached down and pulled up this AJ. Even the pictures just don’t do this experience justice. My wife, grabbed this fish holding it right in the bitten area like a savage. She was so excited! We were all excited. As we unhooked the AJ, the guides tossed it back out and a full-on shark feeding frenzy erupted. Multiple sharks attacking this AJ in just the most amazingly violent display. This was straight up, no BS, some National Geographic sh!t. When the AJ was pulled in, nothing remained but a huge sardine head. The Gulf gave us a show we’ll never forget and it was all due to the expertise, fast thinking and relentless efforts of our guides. As if our experience wasn’t enough, our ride back was filled with dolphins, sea turtles and a host of other incredible wildlife. The guides cleaned and prepared all of our harvested fish. They even labeled them by name so we knew what types they were. Our family loves the outdoors, and we have a saying when we venture out, “Don’t expect anything”. The fishing trip that day took everyone by surprise as to how incredible it unfolded. If you are looking for an amazing experience on the water, book with confidence because we had the experience of a lifetime.
Yuliya H. | April 10, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks
★★★★★
Did a nice job trying to get us on fish. Hustled his rear off. Seemed a bit overwhelming having 4 on the boat who had never fished the flats before and several being relative novices for just 1 crew member. As a result about 1/3 the time 1-2 of our party weren’t fishing as we could have been. He was working hard though … much appreciated! Would highly recommend a 2nd crew member when there are inexperienced people it will be a tight fit though but think it would improve the experience. Tyson was nice, polite, knowledgeable and very patient thanks for the experience. Would highly recommend especially if you’ve done this type of fishing before. Thanks Tyson!
Mike D. | April 3, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great guide, great guy, knows his stuff! We will 120% be back.
Timothy W. | April 2, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Zack and Adam did a great job. They put us on fish quickly and were Johnny on the spot with everything we needed. Would definitely use them again.
John M. | April 27, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Captain Brad and Skylar yesterday. Caught several grouper and saw a few dolphins as well. The guys were so good with our kids and they moved us frequently to make sure we continued to pull in fish. Would definitely recommend using this company to anyone looking to deep sea fishing in the Clearwater area.
Jessica R. | April 21, 2025

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing
★★★★★
Captain Zack and Adam did a great job. They put us on fish quickly and were Johnny on the spot with everything we needed. Would definitely use them again.
John M. | April 27, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Captain Brad and Skylar yesterday. Caught several grouper and saw a few dolphins as well. The guys were so good with our kids and they moved us frequently to make sure we continued to pull in fish. Would definitely recommend using this company to anyone looking to deep sea fishing in the Clearwater area.
Jessica R. | April 21, 2025

Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

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