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Who the heck is Captain Paul?

That guy with the tropical hat!

I love being on the water with friends, new and old! Florida has it all and then some! As a full-time inshore fishing guide based in Tarpon Springs, my goal is simple — show you a fun, productive, and memorable day on the water. Come see what makes this place a true sportsman’s paradise. Till then, Tightlines!

Whether you're brand new or experienced, my goal is simple — make it a fun, productive, and memorable day on the water.

- Capt Paul

⭐ 5-Star Reviews from Clients Who Fished with Captain Paul

Why should you fish with Tightlines and Captain Paul?

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

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.

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.

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.

WORLD-CLASS FISHING IN CLEARWATER & TARPON SPRINGS

Tarpon fishing off Clearwater Florida for tarpon redfish and snook with Tightlines Charter

Experience some of the best inshore and shallow-water fishing on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Clearwater, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs 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


Ready to fish with Captain Paul?

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Turtle Cove Marina Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

CALL OR TEXT US AT 727-435-1886

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We look forward to getting you out on the flats and creating memories!

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