4-Hour Charter
Great for familiesTrout, snapper, redfish and snook on the flats and mangroves. The perfect first charter or kids' trip. Mornings at 8, afternoons at 1.
$600for 2 guests
Book 4 hours
Clearwater Beach & Boca Grande Fishing Charters
2,000+ trips.
Never skunked.
Private inshore & nearshore charters with Capt. Phil Rugari — snook, redfish, tarpon and more, just 10 minutes from Clearwater Beach. Everything is included. Just bring your crew — we handle the rest.
380+ perfect reviews across Google, FishingBooker & Facebook.
380+Reviews: 100% five-star & recommended
2,000+Trips run as a full-time guide
0Skunked trips. Not once.
10 minFrom Clearwater & Indian Rocks Beach
Trips & Rates
Pick your trip. See the price. Book in two minutes.
Every charter is private — just your group on the boat. Prices are for 2 guests; add up to 4 more for $50 each.
6-Hour Charter
More water, more speciesTime to chase what's biting — inshore slams plus nearshore reefs for snapper, grouper and mackerel when conditions line up.
$800for 2 guests
Book 6 hours
8-Hour Charter
Fish. All. Day.The full day. Run to the best bite wherever it is — flats at sunrise, reefs at midday, snook docks on the way home.
$1,000for 2 guests
Book 8 hours
Bucket-list trip · Seasonal
Boca Grande Tarpon
Six hours in the tarpon capital of the world, chasing 100 lb+ silver kings. Best for up to 2 anglers. 6 AM start from Placida Park.
$1,200Book tarpon
Also available
Scalloping
Snorkel for bay scallops in season. Up to 6 guests, from $500 per boat.
Tampa Bay Tarpon
Clearwater, Tampa Bay & Ft. De Soto tarpon — text for current dates and pricing.
Everything's included
- Florida fishing licenses
- St. Croix rods & tackle
- Live bait, caught daily
- Fish cleaned & bagged
- Bottled water
- Private trip — just your group
What anglers say
380+ reviews.
Every one a perfect score.
Voted Best of Florida 2023Google5.0 ★205 reviews
FishingBooker5.0 ★133 reviews
Facebook100%recommend · 46
“Every spot we stopped caught fish, engaged captain, helpful and overall best charter we have been on.”
“I highly recommend Captain Phil! He’s easy to work with, friendly, helpful, and can put you on the fish! Me and my son had a great time!”
“Capt Phil was great, worked hard to put us on the red fish... ended with a boat limit of red fish.”
“Phil was a great guide for our young family and very knowledgeable.”
Straight off the deck
This could be your photo.
What's biting
There's no off-season in Clearwater.
Year-roundSpeckled troutbite every month of the year. Here's what else peaks each season.
Spring
Mar – MaySnookRedfishKingfishCobiaSpanish mackerel
Summer
Jun – AugTarponSnookMangrove snapperGrouperScallops
Fall
Sep – NovBull redfishSnookKingfishSpanish mackerel
Winter
Dec – FebSheepsheadBlack drumPompanoRedfish
Your captain
“I have been a full-time guide for over 8 years, running over 2,000 trips. Not once have we been skunked.”— Capt. Phil
The boat: 25' Tidewater bay boat
Yamaha F300 (2025)Fast, quiet, reliable runs
Floats in 16 inchesReaches fish other boats can't
Up to 6 guestsPlenty of room to fish & relax
St. Croix rods & reelsPremium tackle, every trip
Humminbird + radarWe find fish — and dodge storms
Trolling motor + shallow anchorsSneak up on fish quietly
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Pick your trip & date
Book instantly online — you'll see live availability. Questions first? Text Capt. Phil directly.
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Meet us at the ramp
Belleair Boat Ramp, 3900 W. Bay Dr., Belleair Bluffs — 10 minutes from Clearwater Beach.
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Fish. We handle the rest.
Licenses, bait and tackle are on us. Keepers get cleaned and bagged so dinner's ready when you are.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Something else on your mind? Capt. Phil answers texts fast.
Text (727) 351-2083What's included?
Rods and tackle, bait, Florida fishing licenses, bottled water, and cleaning & bagging of your fish. Just bring sunscreen, sunglasses and snacks.
How many people can come?
Up to 6 guests total. By law we fish 4 rods at a time, so guests 5 and 6 rotate in. Prices are for 2 guests; each additional guest is $50.
What time do trips start?
Morning trips start at 8 AM (7 AM in summer) and afternoon trips at 1 PM. Boca Grande tarpon trips leave at 6 AM from Placida Park.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Snacks and drinks are welcome — just no glass, please. No smoking on board.
Are kids welcome?
Absolutely. Kids trips are some of our favorites — text Capt. Phil to set a start time that works for little ones.
Where do we meet?
Belleair Boat Ramp, 3900 W. Bay Dr., Belleair Bluffs — about 10 minutes from Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach.
Your spot on the
boat is waiting.
Pick your trip, pick your date, and we will handle the rest.