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Everything to Know About Booking a Clearwater Beach live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Clearwater Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 live bait fishing trips in Clearwater Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Clearwater Fishing Thriller! guided by Steve, Offshore Fishing Frenzy guided by Jim, and Clearwater Offshore Fishing guided by Brad.

Our guides in Clearwater Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Clearwater Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Clearwater Beach.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Clearwater Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Clearwater Beach as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Clearwater Beach are: 1. amberjack, 2. barracuda, 3. bonito, 4. gag grouper, and 5. hogfish.

How much do Clearwater Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Clearwater Beach can range anywhere from about $700 to $4,350, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Clearwater Beach is $1,418. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Clearwater Beach is $2,477.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Clearwater Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Clearwater Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Clearwater Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Clearwater Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Clearwater Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Clearwater Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Clearwater Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

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