Whether you are looking for a calm inshore fishing or a deep sea fishing adventure, Belleair Shore fishing options are only a click away.
Depending on the season, you can catch Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.
Good to Know
- Average inshore price $436 for 4-hour trip / 2 anglers
- Average offshore price $682 for 4-hour trip / 2 anglers
- Number of fishing charters 103 in Belleair Shore and nearby cities
- Best months for fishing June, July and May
Inshore fishing charters in Belleair Shore
Inshore fishing is one of Belleair Shore's key attractions.
Bays, intels, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for a relaxing outing.
Anglers favorite Belleair Shore for its backcountry rivers, bays, and shallow flats.
You can land Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.
Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.
Inshore fishing trip prices
$436 is the average price for a 4-hour inshore fishing trip and 2 people.
An extra person fee is $50.
Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.
The cheapest rates start at $200 for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip near Belleair Shore.
You can find 190 fishing charters in Belleair Shore and nearby cities.
So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.
Best time for inshore fishing
The best time to go inshore fishing in Belleair Shore are considered to be June, July and May.
Popular inshore fish species
- Mangrove Snapper
- Snook
- Redfish
What is included in the price?
Most trips are all-inclusive.
Captains provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice.
Usually, Captains clean the catch for free.
Captains provide a saltwater fishing license.
It covers all the anglers on the boat.
An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit 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 majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel 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.
Boat ramps and marinas near Belleair Shore
Popular public boat ramps and marinas near Belleair Shore are:
- Gandy Boat Ramp, 5108 West Gandy Blvd, Tampa, Florida 33611, USA
- Crisp Park Boat Ramp, 3598-3500 Poplar St NE St. Petersburg, FL 33704
- Seminole Boat Ramp, 198 Seminole St, Clearwater, FL 33755