The Bait House is the place to go to get your fishing tackle live bait or souvenirs. You also can hang outside on its deck and have a glass of wine or beer and order some food. It has live entertainment on certain days. This place is fun for the whole family. The deck has lots of seating and you can even fish off the deck. Public restrooms are next to the Bait House.
The Charter Boats - Gulfstream - Gulfstream II and Ragin Cajun are owned and operated by Captain Foster with more than 50 years sea experience. Every Captain is fully trained to USCG standards and experienced in the Gulf of Mexico waters. In addition, all crew is trained for your safety and peace of mind and all boats within the Charter family have state of the art equipment.
You'll find each ship to be air conditioned and heated, with galley, color television and stereo, clean, modern restrooms, GPS, ship to shore VHF & SSB radios and a color video fish finder. Call and make your reservation or for current schedules. You can check out prices online, but must call to reserve for up to 6 for a day aboard a private chartered boat.
Dos Amigos Charter is a small charter service offering personalized attention for a group of three to six deep sea fishermen or women. It is located on the Clearwater Marina. Dos Amigos is operated daily by the owner, Captain Spargue. He has extensive experience navigating in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Clearwater Beach. The boat is equipped with all required USCG safety equipment for your safety as well. Dos Amigos Charter deep sea fishing trips are available from four hours to twelve hours for your offshore fishing fun. Deep sea fishers in the Clearwater Gulf beaches will find groupers and red snappers often. You can see the available sailing schedules online. Prices vary based on time of year. Call to make reservations.
Big Pier 60 is a fun place you can go with the whole family. Enjoy the view of the Gulf of Mexico, or try out your fishing skills (no license required). You can rent everything you need. The Pier also hosts Sunsets on Pier 60, exciting evenings when local musicians and street performers gather crowds and vendors present merchandise for sale.
Above Average Charters offers 1/2, 3/4 and all day off-shore deep sea and sport fishing charters. Depending on the season, clients can expect to be trolling for King Mackerel, Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel or Bonito (smaller tunas); bottom fishing for Grouper and Snapper; jigging for Amberjack and even fishing for Shark. Above Average Charters is US Coast Guard Licensed and Insured for up to 6 passengers. All licenses, bait, tackle, rods, filleting of the fish, ice and parking pass are included. Captain Richard Nicajevsky has been fishing out of Clearwater Marina since July 1990 and knows the waters well. For those who like to fish for the sport, Above Average Charters practices catch and release.
The Gypsy charter fishing boat has been operated by Capt. Tom Hylton since 1981. His 36' Gypsy carries up to six passengers, who can expect a fun and safe fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gypsy has state-of-the-art navigational equipment, and safety gear meeting USGC standards for offshore boating. You can see pictures of prior happy fishermen with their big catches at the charter service's website.
Capt. Tom will cruise the Gypsy from Clearwater Beach into Gulf waters for seasonal catches like black and red groupers; in the spring and fall, kingfish and mackerel are abundant. Year round you may catch amberjack, snapper, cobia, dolphin, tuna and even an occasional shark. Your chartered fishing excursion includes your tackle, bait and state-required fishing licenses; remember to bring your own sunscreen.
If you are looking for a safe, fun, personalized fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico, give Capt. Tom a call. All deep-sea fishing trips on the Gypsy are weather permitting and require advance reservations. Deep-sea fishing excursions run 4 to 6 hours. Private or split charters are available. Please call for reservations and pricing.
2C's is a fishing charter boat that offers trips from four hours up to 24 hours. The boat holds up to six passengers and the price includes ice, bait and tackle. Both adults and children are welcome.
Clearwater Boat Rentals is the place to go if you want to cruise on your own. It has a few different types of boats to choose from. Boats fit anywhere from 5-9 people, depending on which one you choose. They will go over all safety requirements and show you all that you need to know to have a fun and safe trip. They offer 2, 4 or 8 hour rentals.
