Enjoy the Best Charter Fishing in Clearwater with Tightlines Charter With Capt. Paul Duffey

 Fast, fun, and family-friendly. We’ll fish the Clearwater/Dunedin flats and mangroves for redfish, snook, trout, and mangrove snapper using premium Shimano gear on our roomy 25’ boat. Perfect for kids, first-timers, or tight schedules. Licenses, bait, and tackle included—just show up and fish.

2 HOUR QUICK TRIP - $300

Our most booked charter. Fish from Clearwater Beach to Tarpon Springs for snook, redfish, speckled trout, mangrove snapper, and—when conditions allow—hit nearshore wrecks/reefs for grouper and more. Comfortable family-friendly boat, shaded seating, and premium Shimano gear. Perfect for families.

4 HOUR TRIP - $550

 Run farther and fish longer!. Target Spanish mackerel, kingfish, mahi-mahi, cobia, and gag grouper on wrecks, reefs, and ledges in the Gulf. 25’ Sea Pro is a family-friendly with premium Shimano gear, licenses, bait, and tackle included. The perfect step up from inshore for more variety, bigger fish, and nonstop action. 

6 HOUR TRIP $800

 Go the distance  for a mix of inshore and offshore adventure! Hit the flats & mangroves for snook, redfish and trout. Offshore reefs & wrecks for Spanish mackerel, kingfish, mahi-mahi, cobia, and gag grouper. All licenses, bait, and tackle included. The ultimate full-day Clearwater fishing charter is ready, are you? 

4 HOUR SUNRISE TRIP - $750

 Chasing migrating Tarpon along Clearwater Beach is a rush like no other! Sight-fish rolling schools in the Gulf with live or artificial baits for explosive eats and aerial jumps is a bucket list trip. Tarpon trips fill fast so book early to lock in prime sunrise/sunset tides. Call or text if you have questions about prime dates.

6 HOUR TRIP $950

Ready to put the time in for the fish of a lifetime? Bow time, just waiting for the perfect situation to develop. Harnessing all of your skills and patience to land the fish you have been dreaming of.  Well, this is the trip for you. We start before the sun comes up and we don't come back without your heart racing!

HOURLY RATE - $1,150

 Go the distance  for a mix of inshore and offshore adventure! Hit the flats & mangroves for snook, redfish and trout. The we head to the  reefs & wrecks for Spanish mackerel, kingfish, cobia, and gag grouper. All licenses, bait, and tackle included. The ultimate full-day Clearwater fishing charter is ready, are you? 

8 HOUR FULL DAY TRIP - $1,050

I’ll coach you on navigation, safe docking, electronics, and inshore or offshore fishing tactics for snook, redfish, trout, mangrove snapper. Perfect for new owners and Freedom Boat Club / Carefree Boat Club members. Hourly coaching—book as long as you want; a series of sessions builds the strongest foundation. 

HOURLY RATE - $150

 Let us be your guide for whatever kind of day you want to have on the water. We will customize a trip just for you. Hit the best waterfront bars for a pub crawl. See wildlife like dolphins, manatees, eagles and more. Hit the sandbar and go island hopping  for shells and the best sunsets on the gulf! 

2 to 8 HOUR TRIPS AVAILABLE