What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Clearwater, Florida for the first time?

Yes I Would. But need to watch the weather and what time of year for the main fish you want to catch. It was our first time our Captain was great with us and was excellent with my 8 year old granddaughter. She had a great time. Thanks again to our Captain

We didn't have ideal weather as it was overcast and a bit windy with a storm coming in, but the fish were hungry and biting. We packed some long sleeves since it was a little chilly with the wind, but overall it was a great experience.

If your not an experienced fisherman in the ocean don't go, you won't have any fun. Get a couple years experience first. and don't expect to catch big or interesting fish just because your in the ocean.

2 Shea would be a good first choice of charters. Very experienced with great captains and good boats. The equipment is well stocked and they provide you with everything needed for a successful trip. I would highly recommend 2 Shea.

Capt Mike was great, He uses natural bait. Hit all his favorite spots that hold fish and worked the tides. Caught 10 fish on a day that was not ideal condition. Other anglers/boats nearby did not appear to be having success, while we did

Call Gage at outlaw gunner man listen if your a first time fisherman or a fresh water guy from up north. Weather you have your family or it's just a boy's trip Cap know is stuff. And there good with kids we had to tell the 7 year old the sharks were hibernating caption Gage went along with it and she had a blast. Thanks guys.

I have fished Fresh water in Wisconsin/ Canada. I have fished salt water in Myrtle beach/ Key West / Punta Gorda and even Cabo San Lucas. Not every fishing trip produces non-stop action. Your guides know the area; communicate with them on what you are wanting to do. If they say that is not a good idea… trust them.

If you can book a trip late May prior to schools getting out and summer kicking off you’ll have a great time. I suggest a weekday as during the weekend it get really busy on the water and beaches but our Saturday trip was still very do-able and a great time! Zero complaints about the charter and the area we selected

Sit back and soak up the weather and scenery regardless of how the fishing is! We left a snow covered Wisconsin for a week and were welcomed to record breaking temperatures in Clearwater. Temps reached 90 degrees 3 days in a row which is a bit high for that time of year. If you like your beer and/or booze (and we are from Wisconsin so we do!) don't forget to bring some along! I take my fishing very serious, but a Captain and Coke would have made the experience just a touch better, which it always does! In moderation.... of course!

this is a good choice for those who would prefer in shore and flats fishing which is generally easier to get to, and more reliable if the weather conditions (rain, wind, etc) are a concern. Captain Matt will work his tail off for you to give you the best chances to catch fish. His boat is comfortable, has seats for 3-4. and is about as easy as any to get into or out of, if mobility is an issue for you. I would recommend this charter!

Our first time fishing in the golf was amazing. We booked a 4 hour trip with Kat at Neptune fishing charters. Highly recond anyone looking for a great time fishing on the.gulf to contact Kat and reserve a trip. Trust me you will thank me afterwards.

Ask to catch lots of fish, they will put you on a spot to do that, if you ask to catch big fish, they will put you on the spot but if fish do not cooperate well then you won't catch fish. But in the first spot once you start catching fish you never know, you could catch something big .

I would say sign up with Captain Jace. We had a great time as he was professional yet very helpful with showing different spots, lures and how to fish. We had great conversion for the entire trip on alot of topics and not always about fishing. He is clearly a people person. We are from Michigan and were visiting relatives for a few days. We will be calling

Hire a guide who knows the area. Read comments from guests. A guide obviously cannot guarantee catching fish but if he knows the area, he knows where the productive areas are. We knew nothing about Clearwater or fishing in February. Feedback from customers is your best source in choosing a guide.

If you're going in the warmer days of the year, like late June, book off-shore trips. The in-shore waters are just a bit too warm, and this boats draft isn't suitable for fishing among the mangroves for fish like snook and the like.

John was an excellent guide and got us to where the fish were and we had several bites. With the size restrictions on fish we only had a few keepers; then again, that is just part of fishing. If we go to Clearwater area again we will definitely contact John.

Make sure your trip goes off shore. April is windy which limits this option, so maybe later in the year like September or October would be better.

Storms were coming in and the fish just weren't biting. This seamed to be the case in locations all along clearwater the day we were out. Again, weather had everything to do with it.

We were first timers and it definitely won't be the last with Mason. He was outstanding. "66" keepers. Fabulous, beautiful day to fish.

Trust the captain, he’s the expert on the local water. Ask him what’s biting and enjoy the fishing.

Do not schedule other plans during your day of fishing. The time may change if the captain thinks a different time is appropriate due to the tide :)

Not all the big fish are readily available since the gulf is pretty shallow, but still some great fish to catch.

Super fun trip! Captain gave all the options with advice on what he would do to catch what we wanted!

Bring plenty of sunblock keep your balance the boat gets a little rocky and just have some fun

Let the captain guide your experience. Combination of nearshore and offshore was great.

Great bottom fishing, great time to fill your freezer with fish, none stop action as soon as your bait hits the bottom

Go to Wet Lines. They will call you call you a couple days before your trip and answer any questions you have. Day off they will take care of everything.

January fishing can be very hit and miss. Be prepared to dress very warmly since it can be COLD on the water.

Weather is hit or miss, lack of sun and cooler water makes it a bit more challenging. An experienced captain makes the difference here in getting on the fish.

For any first time anglers in Clearwater, I recommend understanding which fish are in seasons if you are planning to keep any. There are many regulations to promote a healthy fishing ecosystem.