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3 HOUR INSHORE FLATS FISHING CHARTER

3 Hour Inshore Fishing Charter

The 3 hour inshore fishing charter is one of the most efficient trips for anglers who want a serious shot at quality fish without committing to a half day. This trip allows enough time to adjust locations, dial in patterns, and stay on feeding fish.

We target redfish, snook, and trout using live bait and artificial presentations depending on conditions. Fishing takes place on the flats, around mangroves, and along current-driven structure where fish are actively feeding.

Best suited for anglers with some fishing experience who want a focused, productive trip.

Up to 4 anglers - starting at $350

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WORLD-CLASS FISHING FLORIDA'S GULF COAST

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Experience some of the best inshore and shallow-water fishing Florida has to offer.

St. Josephs Sound and Clearwater Harbor offer some of the best inshore fishing on Florida’s Gulf Coast. From shallow grass flats holding redfish and trout, to mangrove shorelines where snook ambush bait, to passes, docks, and bridges that hold fish year-round, this fishery provides consistent opportunities in every season.

🎣 Why Fish with Tightlines Charter?

Family-friendly trips for all skill levels
Shallow water access to less pressured fish
Local, full-time captain with daily experience
Flexible trips tailored to your goals
Quality tackle and hands-on instruction

Inshore Charters: Experience the Best Inshore Trips

When you fish with Captain Paul, you're fishing with a full-time local guide who spends nearly every day on these waters.

How long have you been fishing this area?

I’ve been fishing the Clearwater and Tarpon Springs area since the early 1990s. What started as family trips turned into a lifelong passion, and I’ve been guiding here full-time since 2023.

Where you guiding before you moved to Florida?

Yes. While I lived in Hilton Head SC I owned a tackle shop and was guiding on the side. I was spending more and more time down in FL and that's when my wife and I decided to move down fulltime.

What's your favorite way to fish?

Sight fishing the shallows is definitely my favorite way to target fish. Watching these big fish slowly swim the flats looking for food, having no idea you are there. It's hard not to forget you're fishing sometimes watching nature in motion. Then tricking those fish into eating a lure or fly is an unbelievable rush. It’s one of my favorite experiences to share with clients.

3 HOUR INSHORE FLATS FISHING CHARTER

WORLD-CLASS FISHING FLORIDA'S GULF COAST

Experience some of the best inshore and shallow-water fishing Florida has to offer.

Inshore Charters: Experience the Best Inshore Trips

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