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Trolling, Bottom or Shark Fishing: 1/2, 3/4, Full Day Fishing Charters. Extended Trips Available.

Our fishing charters depart 7 or 8 am and the afternoon trips go from 12:00 noon or later depending on our schedule. Shark Trips typically depart 4:00 pm or later. Departure times may be flexible.

You can bring up to 6 people in your own group. We also arrange split groups of 4 people for your convenience. You share the cost of the charter, share the fun and the fish!

We provide all licenses, bait, tackle, rods, ice and parking permit. All you need to bring is what ever you want to eat and drink!

When you return to the dock, Captain Richard will put your catch on the dock. That's when the pictures begin...holding the fish up (or not)...posing with the fish...laying next to the fish...whatever picture you can come up with...that's what memories are made of and you'll have the proof...not just another fish story! Finally, Captain Richard will filet and clean your catch and bag it in thick ice bags. If you have a cooler, we'll ice your fish down...if you don't have a cooler, there are coolers available in the Marina Snack Shop.

The Captain will use his discretion to run or cancel a charter due to bad sea conditions. We will reschedule your charter if you are able to, or just cancel the charter.

. . . Current Fishing Report . . .

Updated March 8, 2010

AMBERJACK FISHING

So you can't keep grouper and you want to keep a big fish?? Go on an Amberjack trip! These fish are a heck of a lot of fun to catch and they will kick your butt! Ya' might wanna pump some iron before this trip! Catching these Amberjack on an 6 or 8 hour trip! The 8 hour trip is better right now for the Jacks.

TROLLING

Well the waters are not warm enough yet for the Spanish Mackerel & Bonito. We're hoping to see them soon! The trolling and King Fish season will be in full swing before you know it! We'll keep you posted.

BOTTOM FISHING

Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper and White Grunts are what you can expect. However, with Grouper season closed until April 1st, if you catch a Grouper, you have to send him home! The longer the trip, the deeper waters we can go. You'd be keeping Mangrove Snapper, White Grunts (some people call these "Gray Snapper" but they have nothing to do with the Snapper family) and other bottom fish too! All these fish make for a very tasty meal...white meat and not fishy at all! You'll be busy! Grouper season re-opens April Fool's Day...No Foolin'!

SHARK FISHING

The waters aren't warm enough yet. Give it a couple of weeks. When we are catching them, typically you can expect Black Tips ranging from 3-6 foot, Hammer Heads, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks and Bull Sharks are possibilities as well. Who's got the guts? Who's got the nerve? Put your muscle and patience to the test! We dare ya!

Shark Fishing Video

Imagine catching one of these bad boys... Like this 600 pound Goliath Grouper!

*Gratuities are appreciated if you feel you've had a good time and been served well.*

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Trolling

Trolling is for beginners and experienced anglers alike. This is the type of trip we recommend if you have kids or if you just want to go out and have a lot of fun and of course catch some great eating fish! Trolling is an absolute blast and typically there is consistent action so you or the kids don't have a chance to get bored! Basically, the boat is constantly on the move circling over the bait piles and bigger fish, trolling the lines in the water and when a fish hits the lure or spoon, it's your job to reel it in! You won't be anchored up for this kind of fishing. This kind of fishing is typically done year-round. Trolling fish are as follows: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Bonito, Cobia. *Black Fin Tunas typically in May, Mahi Mahi and possibly Sailfish in the Summer Time.

Amberjack Fishing

This is a year-round fish to catch! Amberjack is a big fish and a heck of a lot of fun! This trip requires an 8-10 hour trip depending on the time of year. Ya' might want to pump some iron before you take on this fish! If you want a big fighting fish, this is your fish!

Bottom Fishing

Bottom Fishing is fun for everyone! Experienced or a beginner? Captain Richard takes you to the fishing spot, anchors the boat, baits your hooks (unless you like to bait your own) you drop your baits down to the bottom, and get ready for the Grouper Bite...sometimes the bite is instant and sometimes they nibble on your bait just to tease you. Your reaction time is imperative to catch these fish. You have to be able to react on that bite in order to get that Grouper up off the bottom or out of its hole! Just remember, Captain Richard is there to help, teach and show you how it's done! When you lose your bait or "Feed the Grouper", he'll just bait you again! This type of fishing is quite challenging but a lot of fun!

Shark Fishing

This trip should definitely go into your "to do list". Imagine being one-on-one with a shark. Captain Richard will take you out to the spot, anchor the boat, set out a chum line (puts scent into the water) and drops some big baits down. Then it becomes a waiting game...and then you get a "hook up"! Get ready to play tug of war with a shark! It's an absolute blast! Exhilarating and sometimes exhausting, but the reward is the experience itself, and of course the bragging rights. Typically the best time to fish for shark is in the late day (please call for departure times). Usually we catch Black Tip Sharks, but we do get Hammer Heads, Tigers, Bull Sharks, Nurse Sharks and some Reef and Sand Sharks. Finally, we do practice catch and release unless you plan on eating the shark. Therefore, Captain Richard will "steak" or "filet" it for you.

By the way, both Grouper and Amberjack fishing will at times cause you to blurt out various phrases and choice words you didn't realize you knew or haven't used since High School or College! Yup...these fish sure can get a rise out of just about anyone. Challenging...but rewarding!

To reserve your next Clearwater fishing charter or have questions, call 727-365-7931 or email us at fishaboveaverage@aol.com.

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