CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
MEET CAPTAIN PAUL
Local Knowledge. Professional Experience. Laid-Back Vibe
I’m Captain Paul, a full-time Clearwater fishing guide who loves helping anglers catch redfish, snook, trout, tarpon, and more along the beautiful Gulf Coast. I’m laid back, and love sharing my lifelong passion for fishing with others! If you’re looking for a friendly guide who knows the Clearwater and Dunedin waters inside and out, come aboard — let’s bend some rods and make great memories.
WORLD-CLASS FISHING ON CLEARWATER BEACH & THE GULF
COME ABOARD for the Best Inshore & Nearshore Fishing Florida has to offer!
Clearwater, Florida sits on one of the most productive inshore fisheries on the Gulf Coast. From shallow grass flats loaded with redfish and speckled trout, to mangrove creeks where snook ambush bait, to nearshore reefs holding snapper, mackerel, and more — this area offers incredible fishing year-round. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly fishing trip or a high-level experience for expert anglers, Tightlines Fishing Charters does it all.
At Tightlines Fishing Charters, we focus on quality, consistency, and creating unforgettable fishing experiences. Our Clearwater inshore and nearshore fishing charters are designed to put you on fish while keeping the trip relaxed, professional, and fun. Expect beautiful scenery, personalized coaching, and a captain who knows the Clearwater, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs waters inside and out.
LET US CUSTOMIZE A CLEARWATER FISHING TRIP FOR YOU!
1/2 Day Trip - 4 Hour Tarpon Season
1/2 Day Trip - 4 Hour Tarpon Season
1/2 Day Trip - 4 Hour Tarpon Season
Chasing migratory silver kings at first light along Clearwater Beach in the Gulf is a rush! We cruise the beach lanes and passes to sight-fish rolling schools with live bait for explosive eats and aerial jumps. This fills fast—book early. This is your chance at the fish of a lifetime! Check it off your bucket list with us!
TRIP STARTS AT $700
3/4 Day Trip - 6 hour Tarpon Season
1/2 Day Trip - 4 Hour Tarpon Season
1/2 Day Trip - 4 Hour Tarpon Season
Chase migrating Tarpon along Clearwater Beach is a rush like no other! Sight-fish rolling schools in the Gulf live bait for explosive eats and aerial jumps. 4-hour and 8-hour options available. Tarpon trips fill fast so book early to lock in prime sunrise/sunset tides. • Shimano gear • Licensed & insured.
TRIP STARTS AT $900
Full Day Trip - 8 hr Tarpon Season
1/2 Day Trip - 4 Hour Tarpon Season
Full Day Trip - 8 hr Tarpon Season
Chase migrating Tarpon on a full-day, 8-hour hunt. We’ll work beach, passes, and bridges with live bait and proven artificials, using premium Shimano spinning rods and reels. Tarpon season runs late April–mid August and books fast. 4-hour sunrise and 6-hour options are available.
TRIP STARTS AT $1,100
WHEN TO BOOK YOUR FISHING CHARTER?
Clearwater, Florida offers incredible fishing year-round, but planning your charter around seasonal patterns can help you target the species you want most. Here’s a quick guide to the best fishing seasons in Clearwater, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs:
✔ Spring & Fall – Peak Inshore Fishing
Prime time for redfish, snook, and speckled trout on the flats, mangrove edges, and oyster bars. These seasons offer some of the most consistent inshore fishing of the year.
✔ Summer – Tarpon Migration & Beach Snook
Clearwater’s world-famous tarpon season runs May through July, bringing giant silver kings along the beaches. Big snook also stack up along the passes and shoreline.
✔ Winter – Clear Water & Trophy Sight-Fishing
Cooler temperatures bring outstanding sight-fishing for large redfish, plus a strong mix of sheepshead, snapper, mackerel, and other nearshore species.
Not sure when to book your Clearwater fishing charter? We’re happy to help you choose the perfect season based on the species you want to target.
HERE IS THE MAIN AREA WE MEET CLIENTS
OUR PRIMARY LOCATION - Turtle Cove Marina
827 Roosevelt Blvd Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Located in beautiful Downtown Tarpon Springs on the Anclote River.
This location puts us immediately into the prime fishing zones. Plenty of parking and we are right by Rusty Bellies the best riverfront watering hole and restaurant. Its the perfect spot to hang out before or after your trip. Cold beer, great local seafood and the best views on the river!
