As the Florida weather is endlessly fluctuating, fishing has been a challenge. Trout are still feeding, but the trend has been taking two days of east winds to gather these fish back into bunches after these fronts roll through almost weekly. Most of the fish have...
Captain Craig Lahr
Captain Craig Lahr is the man behind Skinny Water Charters of Clearwater, FL. A highly skilled local fishing guide and charter boat captain, Captain Craig is writes about his adventures and also gives tips and tricks for fishing in the flats here in Clearwater Fl
Inshore Clearwater Fishing Report | Best Fishing in 20 Years
Best Fishing in 20 Years From Indian Rocks Beach to Clearwater in the backwaters on the flats, red fishing and snook have been incredible. Our last three charters that were half days reeled in over 60 redfish ranging in size from 24in to 30in. During the same time we...
Capt’ Craig’s 3 Favorite Clearwater Area Attractions
The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area is home to some of the world's most stunning sunsets, picturesque beaches, and tranquil parks. Also commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay Area, it contains miles of sandy shores as well as world-class attractions....
Where to Hook Snook, Reds, Tarpon & Sharks in Clearwater Right Now
Late August and September can be great months for Clearwater fishing fun! Here's a few tips for getting the most out of your time on the water right now. Snook finding tips Snook are in the passes mouths of creeks flits and the rivers in full force. Fish from 25" to...
Escape into Clearwater fishing. The August 2020 Report by Capt’ Craig
Are you ready to get out on the Clearwater water-ways and away from all the chaos in the media and everywhere you look? As we kick off August 2020, fishing has been really good even though we are in the dog days of summer. Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and Trout have thinned...
Water’s hot… and SO IS THE FISHING!
With Clearwater water temps are in the 90s we are happy to report the fishing is equally HOT. Getting an early start to your fishing is key to beat the heat for catching tarpon, snook, redfish and other Clearwater inshore species. Best spot to get on the Tarpon Tarpon...
Coronavirus spreads causing businesses like Disney to close while fishing charters plan to remain open
Even though Coronavirus is all over the media and places like Disney and other attractions are closing to help minimize the spread, charter boat fishing are a great alternative. Clearwater Flats Fishing Update for Mid March 2020 With the warmer weather moving in,...
Clearwater Inshore fishing has been steady with an extremely warm December
Skinny Water Charter's Capt' Craig Lahr breaks down the what, where and how to get on the fish this December and January on Clearwater's inshore. Trout: Trout fishing has been hit or miss. Speckled Trout have not made a big push to our area. Until we start cooling...
Cool water Kingfish will test your tackle
Fishing is starting to get more diverse with the cold fronts bringing in cooler water. Among the species are Kingfish, Redfish and Speckled Trout. Kingfish Kingfish are here in big numbers right off the beach and will test your light tackle. If you want to get out and...
Fishing Rises as Clearwater Finally Cools Down
After recent hurricanes moved up the east coast with extensive Northeast winds our local water temps have dropped from 86 to 80 degrees and the fish are now on the move and the chew! There are many different species to target right now off the Clearwater beaches and...
July rainfall’s effect on Clearwater fishing
With the current low pressure system (July 10th, 2019) generating excessive rain in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area slowly moving away; look for fishing to fire up! After tremendous rainfall, water temperatures see a significant drop. Temps were at 90 degrees just...
Tarpon fishing is HOT right now!
Tarpon fishing charters are now in full swing from Indian Rocks Beach to Clearwater FL up to Tarpon Springs. Last week Skinny...
Inshore fishing report for Clearwater, Fl (May 2019)
They're here! Tarpon made themselves known today as we found several schools migrating from north to south. This type of Tarpon movement is typical for the month of May. Patience is definitely the key to hooking these beautiful fish. Getting out early in your local...
Ultimate Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing
If you're wondering where cast your reel to get on the fish you've come to the right place. In this article we will be covering everything from what's biting during the different seasons, the best bait to use, where to find the fish and even most...
Best Guide & Charter Boat in Clearwater / Tampa
Experience may not make you the best, but it's it's certainly at the base of all great fishing captains If you ask most captains they would say they are the best at their craft. Myself? I’ve been in the fishing business for 38 years of those, 23 as a full-time guide....
Best areas for fall fishing 2018 for inshore fishing; Clearwater
The flats and oyster-bars have been very productive with nice trout and lots of Clearwater redfish of all sizes. Proper bait makes difference from the flats to the shallows With the water temps staying consistent, fish are moving from deeper edges of the flats to...
Clearwater is Red Tide FREE Going Into the Holiday Season
Ready to Fish? Good news, red tide is not a concern in Clearwater We are still red tide free in Clearwater beach and still have no sign of it from Clearwater, FL to Tarpon Springs. With beautiful weather and great fishing it's time to book your trip with Skinny Water...
Red Tide Outlook from a Clearwater Native Fishing Captain
Red tide may finally be clearing out in time for winter fishing trips *Note: the images used in this post were taken in Madeira Beach during September 2018. As a Florida native, having seen red tide throughout the years, it hasn't got any worse than previous red...
Fishing tips for Clearwater to the Tampa Bay: Reds, Tarpon, Snook & more are changing their patterns
Since the water temps are in the mid to high 80s Clearwater, FL, fish have changed their patterns. Spanish Mackerel, redfish, trout,snook and a few tarpon have made their presence known from Tampa Bay to Tarpon Springs. The bridges, backwater jetties as well as near...
Clearwater Beaches still FREE of red tide!
Looking for fishing charters? Clearwater is Red-Tide clean! With all the recent postings and news media talking about the red tide in Florida it is very sporadic. Clearwater, Dunedin, St Joseph Sound, Palm Harbor & Tarpon Springs, Florida have not seen any red tide as...
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