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 (7 in summer), afternoons at 1.
$600for 2 guests
Book 4 hours
Rates & Reservations
Pick your trip.
Pick your date.
Every charter is private — just your group on the boat. Prices are for 2 guests; bring up to 4 more for $50 each. Book online in two minutes, or text Capt. Phil with questions.
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Fishing charters
Clearwater inshore & nearshore
All prices are for 2 guests. Guests 3–6 are +$50 each to cover fuel, bait and tackle. We fish 4 rods at a time by law, so guests 5 and 6 rotate in.
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 · May – July
Boca Grande Tarpon
Six hours in the tarpon capital of the world, chasing 100 lb+ silver kings. Best for up to 2 anglers (up to 6 guests can still ride along). 6 AM start from Placida Park.
$1,200Book tarpon
Local tarpon
Clearwater · Tampa Bay · Ft. De Soto
Chase tarpon close to home during the season. Pricing changes with the run — text Capt. Phil for current dates and rates.
July 10 – Aug 18
Scalloping
Snorkel for bay scallops. Priced per boat, up to 6 guests. Start times vary — text to schedule.
From $500Text to bookAll ages
Kids Trips
Shorter, action-packed trips built for little anglers. Priced per boat, up to 6 guests, flexible start times.
Text for pricingText to bookUp to 6 guests
Sightseeing & Dolphins
Cruise the bay, spot dolphins and see Clearwater from the water. Great for non-anglers and family groups.
Text for pricingText to bookAdd-on
Extra Guests
Every fishing charter includes 2 guests. Bring up to 4 more — guests 5 and 6 rotate rods.
+$50 / personBook a charterTarpon seasonMay 1 – End of JulyBoca Grande & local tarpon trips
Scallop seasonJuly 10 – Aug 182026 season dates
Everything's included
- Florida fishing licenses
- St. Croix rods & tackle
- Live bait, caught daily
- Fish cleaned & bagged
- Bottled water
- Private trip — just your group
Booking policies
Good to know before you book
- All fishing charter prices are for 2 people. Guests 3–6 are +$50 each for fuel, bait and wear and tear.
- We fish 4 client rods at a time, as required by law. Guests 5 and 6 rotate rods.
- Tarpon trips are best for up to 2 anglers — up to 6 guests can still come along for the ride.
- Scallop and kids trips are priced per boat (up to 6 guests) with flexible start times. Text (727) 351-2083 to schedule.
- Sightseeing and dolphin tours take up to 6 people. Text Capt. Phil to book.
- Charters start at 8 AM (7 AM in summer) or 1 PM. Boca Grande tarpon trips leave at 6 AM from Placida Park.
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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.
Why hire a guide
Don't leave your trip to chance
Capt. Phil has fished Clearwater, Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor full-time for over 8 years.
Local knowledge
Fish behavior, seasonal patterns and the spots that are producing right now — so you spend your time catching, not searching.
Better odds
Whether you're after tarpon, snook or redfish, Capt. Phil puts you in position to land the fish you came for.
Built around you
First-timer or seasoned angler, every trip is tailored to your group's skill level and goals.
Safety first
A licensed, safety-focused captain who follows every regulation, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
What anglers say
380+ reviews. Every one a perfect score.
“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.”
Questions
Before you book.
Something else on your mind? Capt. Phil answers texts fast.
Text (727) 351-2083What's included?
Rods and tackle, live 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.
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.