Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Are you ready for the fishing adventure of a lifetime? Come join Captain Steve or Captain DJ on board their beautiful 34' Crusader sportfishing vessel, and get out there on a thrilling charter fishing trip in the beautiful waters of Clearwater, FL!

On this offshore trip, you'll be targeting a range of species across the whole water column. Up towards the surface, you'll troll and cast for Barracuda, Kingfish, Bonito,and Spanish Mackerel, while down on the bottom you'll drop lines for Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just looking to try your hand at fishing, our experienced captains and crew have got you covered.

The 34' Crusader is a purpose-built fishing vessel equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear, comfortable seating, restrooms, and all the amenities you need for a successful day on the water. Licensed to carry up to 6 passengers, this safe, clean, comfortable vessel carries state-of-the-art Furuno GPS bottom-sounder and radar and is equipped with Coast Guard approved safety equipment, EPIRB radio beacon, life preservers, flares, and throwable life ring. There is a bathroom, tuna tower, outriggers for offshore trolling, fish-fighting chairs, and plenty of seating on board.

4 hour, 5 hour, and 6 hour charters are offered in the morning and afternoon and are generally bottom fishing in winter and trolling in spring, summer, and fall.
8 hour, 10 hour, and 12 hour charters require a morning departure (7am at the latest) and are the perfect length for bottom fishing, trolling, and live baiting. Red snapper season begins June 1st through July and requires a 10 or 12 hour trip!

Captain Steve and Captain DJ have years of fishing experience out of Clearwater combined, so you'll be in great hands when you set out to bag some fish!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 2 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	5 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours	10 Hours	12 Hours
1 Person	$880.00	$1,110.00	$1,340.00	$1,670.00	$2,120.00	$2,450.00
2 People	$880.00	$1,110.00	$1,340.00	$1,670.00	$2,120.00	$2,450.00
3 People	$880.00	$1,110.00	$1,340.00	$1,670.00	$2,120.00	$2,450.00
4 People	$880.00	$1,110.00	$1,340.00	$1,670.00	$2,120.00	$2,450.00
5 People	$880.00	$1,110.00	$1,340.00	$1,670.00	$2,120.00	$2,450.00
6 People	$880.00	$1,110.00	$1,340.00	$1,670.00	$2,120.00	$2,450.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,760.00	$2,220.00	$2,680.00	$3,340.00	$4,240.00	$4,900.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,760.00	$2,220.00	$2,680.00	$3,340.00	$4,240.00	$4,900.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,760.00	$2,220.00	$2,680.00	$3,340.00	$4,240.00	$4,900.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,760.00	$2,220.00	$2,680.00	$3,340.00	$4,240.00	$4,900.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,760.00	$2,220.00	$2,680.00	$3,340.00	$4,240.00	$4,900.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,760.00	$2,220.00	$2,680.00	$3,340.00	$4,240.00	$4,900.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Steve H.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Steve and Captain DJ are a highly skilled fishing guides based in the picturesque coastal town of Clearwater, Florida. With an innate understanding of the rich marine life and diverse fishing opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico, they specialize in providing anglers with thrilling adventures on the water. Whether you're aiming for a prized grouper, chasing snook in the backwaters, or seeking the thrill of offshore sportfishing, Captain Steve & Captain DJ's local expertise...

About Your Guide

Steve H.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Smoked brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Goliath grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Smoked brisket

What’s your favorite sports team?

Cleveland Browns

What was your last halloween costume?

Hurricane Milton

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Clearwater, Florida

Areas Fished

Tampa Bay
Clearwater Beach
St. Pete Beach

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Crushing Clearwater Offshore

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Crusader
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Crusader
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Total Horsepower: 450
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 2 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Your charter will include everything you need for a day of fishing – all licensing, bait, tackle, rods, and reels. We provide ice, coolers, and fish cleaning. All you need to bring with you is your personal food and drink (alcohol okay). Lunch provided for an additional fee.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

Ricky

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July 13

Ricky

Verified Review

July 13

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.

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Rex

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April 30

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

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April 30

Awesome trip! DJ and Milan did a great job getting us into the fish! Caught a really nice blue fish. Great experience! Thank you!

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Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

Jacob

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February 18

They put us on fish the entire trip. It was a great day on the water. I would definitely book with them again

Jacob

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February 18

They put us on fish the entire trip. It was a great day on the water. I would definitely book with them again

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Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

Paula

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December 26

Great trip the guys where great and the fishing was awesome great day . Thanks Don & Paula

Paula

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December 26

Great trip the guys where great and the fishing was awesome great day . Thanks Don & Paula

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Nicole

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December 2

Great trip, kids had a blast caught a number of fish and lost a few after some tough fights. Captain Tucker made sure we had a good time. He made it look easy. Once Jack dropped the first line we had fish on deck in 15 minutes. They recommended a restaurant to fry it up for us, and it was the best fish any of us have had.

Nicole

Verified Review

December 2

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Edward

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September 22

We had a awsom day on the water. We caught fish consistently the whole trip.the captain and mate where very nice and informative. Thank you for the great day . We all enjoyed areself and had a memorable day.

Edward

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September 22

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Luis

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July 6

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

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July 6

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Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

Karlee

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May 3

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

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May 3

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Corey

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October 4

We had a large group of us that came to FL to go fishing. We needed two boats and want to use the same company for the group. This was a great choice. The captains and first mates on both the boats were great. They got us on the fish right away and they didn't stop working the whole time we were out with them. Would book them again...

Corey

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October 4

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Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

Doreen

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September 23

Hi: Just want to say my friends and I had a great time fishing with CPT and "Toco." hardest working crew on the dock...and they know where the fish are.

This adventure was secretly planned by my wife and some unknown conspirators (CPT's wife?). It was indeed a surprise and a rewarding day on the water with a couple gentlemen that know exactly what to do and WHERE THE...

Doreen

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September 23

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.