Fishing Guide to Clearwater, Florida

FISHING GUIDE

The fishing in and around Clearwater is some of the best in the world. Whether you are looking to fish in the bay, from Pier 60, along one of the beaches, or go offshore, you can find a variety of species anytime of year. Clearwater also boasts a number of restaurants that can cook your catch!

Please be sure to check with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at www.myfwc.com for the latest information on all fishing rules and regulations.

Amberjack

Can reach over 100 pounds

Catch: Offshore

Cobia

Range from 30 to 50 pounds

Catch: Bay, Offshore, Pier 60

Flounder

Range from 1 to 5 pounds

Catch: Bay & Offshore

Grouper

Clearwater is the “Grouper Capital of the World”

Catch: Bay, Offshore, Pier 60

Kingfish (King Mackerel)

Catch in fall or spring

Catch: Offshore

Mahi Mahi

Beautifully colored

Catch: Offshore

Permit

Catch near reefs & wreckage

Catch: Offshore

Pompano

Catch in grassy areas & near beaches

Catch: Bay

Redfish

Shallow water species

Catch: Bay & Pier 60

Snapper

Grow up to 35 pounds

Catch: Offshore & Pier 60

Snook

Shallow water species

Catch: Bay & Pier 60

Speckled Trout

Found along beaches & in shallow areas

Catch: Bay, Intercoastals, Pier 60

Tarpon

Grow up to over 200 pounds

Catch: Bay, Offshore, Pier 60

Tuna

Large sportfish that put up a fight

Catch: Offshore