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    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    totally awesome trip today! we got our limit after 2 hrs! we will definitely be back! best charter I've done in Flordia!

    Sept 2019

    Awesome!! Had such a a great time fishing with these two! They really worked the entire time helping us catch fish. Both Captain Tom and Cody were knowledgeable and just great!!Tenni, who you book with on the phone, is so helpful and sweet! She is quick to reply to emails and return calls! We had a really great experience and would highly recommend. Plan on going back next year! Actually this trip was a surprise for my husband and he wants to go back every year and we just might! We may go a different time of year to catch different fish. Check the website for the seasons! Tip: If you stay at the Holiday inn at Indian rocks you will be right by the dock. They will also cook up your catch at the restaurant there, Jimmy Guanas, for $10/pp.

    We had a great 1/2 day Deep Sea Fishing excursion! We so appreciated Tenni fitting us in on the only day we were available. Captain Tom and Cody rocked! They were so attentive and made sure we caught a lot of big fish. Cody worked tirelessly the entire time. We were anexperenced at deep sea fishing but we were pros in no time. After Captain Tom cleaned and bagged our catch, he recommended we take the fish to the restaurant in the Holiday Inn and they cooked it to perfection. For $8.95 they will blacken, fry or grill it and provide french fries and cole slaw. Fun experience had by all!

    My dad John (left) and first mate Alex (right) showing off the biggest catch of the day, a large king fish.

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    Contagious Charters - Monster Snapper

    Contagious Charters

    (8 reviews)

    Great day on the water! Captain Mike and First Mate Ryan did a fantastic job. Not only are they…read morevery knowledgeable about fishing, they are a lot of fun to hang out with! Our group of five booked with Contagious when our previous Captain had engine trouble. Captain Mike and Ryan went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Most importantly, we caught a lot of fish. Snapper, grouper and even an octopus. The dolphins must have known about Contagious. They followed us all day. Despite that, Captain Mike made sure we had many opportunities to catch some keepers. As we travelled from fishing spot to fishing spot, Captain Mike and Ryan went out of their way to keep us entertained. We saw a triple tail, really unique, thanks to their efforts. See photo. Do yourself a favor and book with Contagious. You will be glad you did. Until next year........

    These guys gave us an amazing trip! It was my husband and I and our two kids, 13 and 14, who went…read more We are a family of hunters, so we are used to killing our own meat, but not necessarily fishing for it. My husband was the most experienced of us, having fished in lakes and rivers at home. I could take it or leave it but I love to eat fish, and let's be honest, reeling in fish is fun. My daughter loves to kill meat, but is completely vegetarian, so she was into the sport of it. And my son...God love him...most of his fishing experience is the Wii Fishing video game. He was eager to try something new he'd never done before, but he went into it not knowing how to hold a fishing pole. Mike and Ryan were able to meet us each at our level of experience and made it super enjoyable for all of us. It was totally worth paying a little extra over some of the other charters to be the only people on the boat. It meant we had 100% personalized attention. Mike drives the boat and is a good conversationalist while Ryan, a younger guy who has enough energy for five people, mans the fishing poles, baiting them, casting them, and then once we got a bite and reeled in the fish, he grabbed the fish, took the hook out, and took care of putting the fish on ice until we got back to the shore. It was so enjoyable to only have to do the fishing and reeling and having all the other tasks handled for us. We never had to touch a hook or a fish! Mike and Ryan were super encouraging, especially to my kiddos and made the trip really special. These guys had an intimate knowledge of the water around Indian Rocks and knew where to find fish. And you can tell they love fishing!!! My husband and kids rotated the fishing duties while I mostly sat letting them have all the opportunities to catch fish they wanted and took pictures (I did reel one in...and it was the biggest of the day! ). I had been dreading the trip and was planning on just "taking one for the team" so my family could have a good time. I suffer from POTS, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and idiopathic hypersomnia and the thought of a half day on a boat with no where to go if I had an attack seemed awful. Fortunately, the boat was very comfortable! It was super clean, and well maintained. There is a little bit of shade on the boat, but many times the hot Florida sun did beat down on us. We went in the morning at day break, though, so it wasn't until the end of the trip I started to get hot. There was a large cushioned place to sit in the middle of the boat, perhaps 4'x5' (?), that was extremely comfortable, and if a sleep attack would have hit me, I wouldn't have had any reservations about lying on the cushion and sleeping. Luckily I didn't have to do that, so I spent my time cheering on my kids when they got fish and talking to Mike. I was even sad when it was over. I could have kept going for another hour or two. I loved seeing my family have such a good time and experiencing something new that we could never do at home! When we got back to the dock, Mike took all of our fish and cleaned them and cut them into fillets right there at his butcher table on the dock. He threw the fish carcasses to the pelicans and my kids and I enjoyed watching the pelicans fight over the fish. When the fish was all cleaned and filleted, we left with two gallon size bags of fillets, both so full we could barely close them. When we got back to our condo, we looked up the market price for the fresh mackerel and kingfish we caught and we easily had over $300 worth of fish. Our condo had a kitchenette, so we spent the rest of the week eating fresh fish fillets cooked in a little bit of bacon fat...yum!!! We even still have some to take home (check Publix for dry ice to put in the cooler if you end up taking fish home too). I cannot recommend these guys and their charter fishing trip enough! They really have something special here and I'm so glad my family got to experience this. Even after all the fish fillets are gone, we'll have tons of awesome memories, pictures, and experiences to keep for a lifetime!

    Hustler Charters - The Captain and his boat.

    Hustler Charters

    (3 reviews)

    Spent two days last week with Randy and had a great time. The first day was cold and windy so the…read morefish weren't biting but he didn't give up and we caught well eventually. The second day was calm and warm and we didn't stop catching fish all day. Fantastic all round and a nice and honorable guy too.

    Went out on a fishing charter recently with Captain Randy Schwab with Hustler Fishing Charters…read more The original schedule was supposed to be for six hours. I was a group of six persons that I barely knew. By the end of the day, I had made some nice friends, including the Captain. The Captain worked tirelessly to put us on fish, when it seemed like the fish didn't want to be caught. He was and is very knowledgeable of the waters and the types of fish that were caught and what overall regulations of Florida regulations are up to the moment. Captain Randy made us all feel very secure and safe. His 40' charter boat easily handled the six of us with room to spare. Our group was completely satisfied with our catches of the day, but Captain Randy kept wanting to keep moving to different spots so we could increase our catch. We finally had to say "uncle" and he brought us back to "terra firma". But this really shows his passion of the love of water and fishing in Florida. You simply cannot go wrong booking a charter with Hustler Fishing Charters. Captain Randy is a true gentleman, the boat is very well outfitted and strong, and you are guaranteed to bring home dinner.

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    A Boat Day

    (43 reviews)

    Clearwater Beach

    Great experience from start to finish. The boat is spacious and the service is great. We…read moreexperienced the double decker boat with the slide. We brought our food and drinks and there was enough storage on the boat for all of our stuff. Our captain navigated us well and took us to the best spots to see dolphins and a nice quiet private beach. Then he showed us the perfect spot to stop and take a ride on the slide. The whole process was seamless and the experience was great. I highly suggest you book with them!

    I had the wonderful opportunity to experience The Buccaneer Funship Boat. Excellent communication…read moreand Spectacular service from the start of booking this experience. I was very pleased with how well Captain Randy communicated and provided additional insight. Upon closer to the time for our day I had a follow up conversation with Cassie who provided even more information that brought comfort not only to me but my guests as well. They provided a cooler with ice and water as well as numerous floats and shelling bags. The whole experience was relaxing and refreshing. Our captain for the day was Jordan and she was Spectacular with keeping us on time and showing us around. We did a 4 hour boat tour but were able to have time on the slide and visit two islands. Truly an unforgettable experience for families and groups alike. 10/10 will be booking again for a longer time. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience.

    Ultimate YachtLife Charters - Romantic getaways for everyone

    Ultimate YachtLife Charters

    (9 reviews)

    South St. Petersburg - Edit

    Classy and fully upgraded 70ft + yacht with a highly personable and friendly Captain/staff. Perfect…read morefor a day out on the water exploring the best views the Gulf has to offer. Also great for corporate events, sunset wine cruises, team building, romantic getaways, birthdays, engagements, and other memorable occasions. Highly recommended. Five stars!!

    I reserved the princess Yacht Charter to celebrate my Birthday on…read moreMay 30th. The yacht was supposed to include the following features and amenities: * 4 staterooms, 3 bathrooms * Covered aft deck seating for 6. * Air-conditioned interior cabin with dining table seating. * Large sun pad on the bow for sunbathing. * Bathrooms equipped with Vacu-Flush toilets. * Standing shower in the bathroom. * Minibar, ice maker, 43" Smart TV. * High-speed Wi-Fi connection. * Bluetooth 1200w JL Audio stereo system. * 21.5kw generator providing full ship power for electronics and more. * Underwater Jets. * Inflatable cabana. * Galley. * Smart Cast TV. * Satellite. * Wi-Fi. * A/C and Heat. * Watermaker. * Icemaker. * Three full bathrooms with showers. * Toiletries. As listed on the website. Unfortunately, upon arrival at the yacht, there were numerous issues, including: * No electricity in any outlets on the boat as the generator was not functioning (we could not charge our phones or plug in anything. * The Tv would not even turn on for us to use the smart cast TV. * 2 out of 4 staterooms were taped shut with a handwritten note that says, "Crew Only" * No Wi-Fi at all (there was a Wi-Fi router, but it was not operational). * The Bluetooth 1200w JL Audio stereo system was NOT functioning (which meant there was NO MUSIC throughout the 70 ft yacht. We found a battery-operated Bluetooth speaker that was intentionally left there because he knew the full speaker system was not working but did not inform me). * Only 1 bathroom out of 3 promised was accessible due to the staterooms being locked. * NO ACCESS TO A SHOWER AT ALL AS IT WAS INTENTIONALLY LOCKED in the one bathroom that was unlocked * No Blow-Up cabana * There were NO WATER JETS AT ALL (We did not even see the water jets until we were leaving the boat and one of the crew members opened a locked stateroom door and we saw that the water jets were inside that locked stateroom.) I promptly contacted Shane to voice my concerns, as the situation was unfair to both me and my guest. We had anticipated enjoying all the amenities, yet not even a shower was accessible in the bathroom. Shane mentioned that the amenities were not guaranteed, but he never informed me prior to booking that these features would be unavailable for my reservation. When I confronted him about his website not indicating that these rooms and amenities were not guaranteed, he immediately went to amend the wording on the site concerning the locked rooms. He then texted me to say we couldn't use the water jets because we were consuming alcohol, despite the fact that not everyone on the boat was drinking. Additionally, we were not offered the chance to use them before we started drinking. I had to argue with him about my security deposit, which I eventually did receive back. I would never recommend booking with this man if you are a Black person. They seemed overly fearful of having us on the yacht, locking away everything, including the shower water jets and cabanas that were advertised on the site. There were no functioning electrical outlets, no Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, nothing. This is truly an ultimate SCAM charters.

    Charter Finders - Gorgeous sunset view

    Charter Finders

    (12 reviews)

    Madeira-Redington

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more My wife and I were in town on vacation and wanted to get out onto the water. However, we did not want to go with a large group or spend a lot of money. I came across Charter Finders and saw they were veteran owned. I contacted them via telephone, they answered all of my questions, and were extremely polite. They offer a discount for veterans and first responders which was nice and was a draw for us. We knew we were likely in good hands. The boat leaves from Sea Dog Brewery which was great for grabbing drinks to go and bring with! They make a good seltzer FYI. Dean and Tim had a cooler with ice on board where you could throw your own booze. There were only 6 other people on board and it made for a much better experience. We made friends and just sat back and relaxed. We were able to see dolphins up close on the way to shell key island and back. (See attached photo) Once we were at shell key advice was provided as to where to find shells. Some of us had high success. We were unable to snorkel due to visibility. The island is beautiful and not populated. The trip was roughly 3 hours long, but they were nice enough to extend it an hour so we got very very lucky. We highly recommend Dean & Tim and cannot wait to go again in the future.

    We had an amazing time on this boat tour! We went mid week for my birthday and it was quiet in the…read morewater and the island. Our guide was amazing, showing us the best places along our cruise to shell Key! When we arrived, he guided us to the best spots to find shells! On the way back we encountered several dolphins as well! It was an amazing trip and I'd definitely book again with this company!

    Captain Clearwater - Discover Clearwater by water: private charters, sandbar days, and sunset adventures with a veteran USCG Master Captain.

    Captain Clearwater

    (1 review)

    Captain Chris was delightful. He explained details we would not have known otherwise. He offered us…read moreoptions and the pros and cons of each. He is engaging and extremely knowledgeable. We saw dolphins and even a baby turtle. He runs a tight, SAFE ship and we had a wonderful time. We would absolutely recommend him. Far better than the other captain we saw, who sank his truck at the boat-slip that day! LOL. Keep up the good work Chris!

    From the owner: Captain Clearwater offers private boat tours, sunset cruises, dolphin watching, and island-hopping…read morecharters along the beautiful waters of Clearwater, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. What makes us different? Every trip is personal, led by Captain Chris — a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain, proud veteran, and Florida native with over 40 years on the water. Instead of crowded group tours or cookie-cutter trips, we keep it small, private, and tailored to you. Whether you’re looking for a romantic sunset, a family sandbar day, a dolphin adventure, or even hands-on boat handling instruction, Captain Clearwater crafts the experience around your vibe. Our 21’ deck boat, Salt Therapy, is clean, comfortable, and set up for fun and safety. With plenty of shade, Bluetooth music, cooler space, and room to relax, it’s the perfect platform for exploring local islands, spotting wildlife, or just kicking back on the Gulf Coast. Guests choose Captain Clearwater because they want more than just a boat ride — they want a true local experience with someone who knows the waters, the islands, and the stories that make this coast special.

    Simply Hooked - fishing - Updated May 2026

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