3-Hour Offshore Fishing
A short run into the Gulf to the nearshore artificial reefs and hard bottom. Steady bottom fishing and fast action when the mackerel are running.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Departs
- [MARINA], Clearwater
- Group
- Up to [X]
- Price
- From [PRICE]
The trip
Three hours is enough to get out past the beach, anchor up on structure and fill the cooler without committing a whole day. It suits groups who want a taste of open-water fishing.
We fish the reefs closest to Clearwater Pass, so sea conditions matter. Your captain will check the forecast with you the day before.
What you might catch
- Mangrove snapper
- Spanish mackerel
- Grunts and porgies
- Gag grouper (in season)
- Kingfish (spring and fall)
Included
- Licensed captain and mate [confirm]
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Live and frozen bait
- Florida fishing license for every angler (covered by the charter license) [confirm]
- Ice, cooler and bottled water
- Fish cleaned and bagged at the dock [confirm]
- Digital waivers, signed from your phone
What to bring
- Sunscreen (reef safe), sunglasses and a hat
- Light layers and a towel
- Food and drinks you want aboard [confirm policy]
- Motion-sickness tablets taken the night before, if you need them
Good to know
Weather
If the forecast looks unsafe, your captain calls the day before to reschedule or refund [confirm policy].
Waivers
Every guest signs a digital waiver from the link in your confirmation. Minors are signed for by a parent or guardian.
Meeting point
Arrive 15 minutes early at [MARINA NAME AND ADDRESS]. Parking details are in your confirmation.
Your catch
We follow Florida bag and size limits. Keepers are cleaned and bagged at the dock [confirm].
Bring a photographer aboard
Add a Black Flag Media photographer to this charter and come home with professional photos of your day on the water.
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6-Hour Offshore Fishing
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