Fishing charters in Belleair, FL

Belleair fishing charters have easy access to the salt marshes, grassy shallows, bays, nearshore reefs, and deep sea waters.

There are a plenty of options for your next fishing trip near Belleair. Local waters a playground for Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in Belleair

Belleair is famous for its inshore fishing grounds. From the exciting Tarpon fishing to the night Snook fishing trips, there’s something for anglers of all tastes and all ages.

Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Cobia can be your next trophy.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra person fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

The most affordable rates start at $200 for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip near Belleair.

You can find 41 fishing charters in Belleair and nearby cities. It’s easy to book your next fishing break in Belleair.

Best time for inshore fishing

June, July and May are the best months for inshore fishing near Belleair.

Popular inshore fish species

• Mangrove Snapper
• Snook
• Redfish
• Tarpon
• Cobia

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $300.00
• Skinny Water Charters from $470.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $300.00
• Imperial Sportfishing from $300.00
• Non-Stop Fishing Charters from $325.00

Offshore fishing charters in Belleair

If you’re looking for offshore fishing adventures, you’ll find that there are some excellent fishing opportunities miles off the coast. Belleair offshore fishing charters can take you there for a whole day.

Cobia, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and Cobia can be your next catch.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour offshore fishing charter is $770 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for an extra angler. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

The most affordable rates start at $595 for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip near Belleair.

You can find more than 29 fishing companies in Belleair and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in Belleair.

Tip: It takes some time to get to the offshore fishing spots. So it’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience.

The average tips are 15-20% of the total fishing charter price.

Best time for offshore fishing

The best time to go offshore fishing in Belleair are considered to be June, July and May.

Popular offshore fish species

• Cobia
• King Mackerel
• Gag Grouper
• Jack Crevalle
• Blacktip Shark

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Barracudaville Charters from $595.00
• Simply Hooked Sport Fishing from $700.00
• Seminole Wind Charters from $595.00
• La Costa Charters from $650.00
• Pura Vida Charters from $700.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Belleair

Getting kids on the water for a family-friendly fishing trip is a great way to spend your time in Belleair. The fishing charter Captain will teach you about different species of fish and show you various fishing techniques.

Try inshore fishing because it takes place in waters like bays, harbors, flats, and creeks. Inland waters provide consistent fishing even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

A 4-hour fishing charter trip could be an ideal choice for a family with kids. Your children will learn more about fish and won’t feel exhausted after a quick adventure.

On average, the price for a 4-hour family-friendly fishing trip is $436 for 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $395.00
• Skinny Water Charters from $470.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Non-Stop Fishing Charters from $325.00
• Light Tackle Adventures from $600.00

Shark fishing charters in Belleair

Belleair is one of the best destinations for shark fishing because a wide variety of sharks are found in local waters. Belleair shark fishing charters provide safe and fun adventures for anglers looking to try their hands at shark fishing.

Belleair shark fishing charters will put you on Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, and many more.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Florida and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks are known to inhabit shallows, reefs, shipwrecks, sandy bottoms, and even deep sea waters. Deep waters are home to adult sharks, while shallows are a playground for juveniles and pups.

Using dead bait is the most consistent way to catch sharks. Mullet, Ladyfish, Bonita, and Blue Runner would be the ideal bait for shark fishing. Your Captain will provide the proper bait for your shark fishing trip.

Shark fishing trip prices

$522 is the average price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip and 2 guests. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

There are about 13 fishing guides in Belleair and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing trip in Belleair.

Best time for shark fishing in Belleair

You can target sharks all year round. March-October tends to be the best time to catch sharks in Belleair.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Bonnethead Shark
• Nurse Shark
• Bull Shark
• Blue Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $395.00
• Skinny Water Charters from $470.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $500.00
• Imperial Sportfishing from $600.00
• Capt. Jared Fishing Charters from $1000.00

Tarpon fishing charters in Belleair

Tarpon fishing is the most exciting fishing trip you can have in Belleair. Belleair Tarpon fishing charters can help you to catch your next trophy fish. They will show you all the productive spots and fishing methods.

Tarpon can be found in inshore waters, sallows, and bays. The perfect bait for targeting the silver king could be crabs, shrimps, mullet, or pinfish.

Note: Catch-and-release-only when fishing for Tarpon. You are not allowed to lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is greater than 40 inches. So take a photo of a lifetime, measure your trophy, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip is $580 for 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person.

We found 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Belleair and nearby cities.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Belleair

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to catch Tarpon in Belleair. The perfect months are August, July, and June.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $700.00
• Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters from $900.00
• Imperial Sportfishing from $800.00
• Light Tackle Adventures from $950.00
• Good Inshore Fishing from $800.00

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide all the necessary fishing equipment, bait, and cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean the catch for free.

A Saltwater fishing license is included in the price. This license covers all the people on the vessel.

A Fishing charter has to have a federal permit if you are planning to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can make a reservation with a 10-30% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip before the cancellation deadline. On average, a free cancellation deadline is 2-14 days before the trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Belleair?

Popular meeting points near Belleair are:

• Gandy Boat Ramp, 5108 West Gandy Blvd — 36 mins from Belleair
• Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp, 3900 W Bay Dr — 6 mins from Belleair
• Crisp Park Boat Ramp, 3598-3500 Poplar St NE — 36 mins from Belleair