Clearwater Fishing

From Trout to Tarpon, Capt’ Craig Lahr of Skinny Water Charters offers Premium fishing charters to the Clearwater, Tarpon Springs and nearby areas.

Below is a list of all Skinny Water Charters articles and fishing reports related to Clearwater Fishing.

Early starts can pay big

by admin | Aug 5, 2022 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Snook, Summer fishing, Tampa Bay Fishing, Tarpon

From Indian Rocks to Clearwater, August and September can be challenging months to fish. Snook spread out in the the backwaters, passes, and spill ways. The early morning and late afternoon have produced fish from 5 to 12lb but there is always that chance of a 40in....

Hot Weather and Hot Fishing

by admin | Jun 26, 2022 | Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Flats Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

With our recent hot temperatures and water temps hovering at 90* in the Gulf, and mid 90's on the flats in clearwater, you'd think fishing would be slow. But on the contrary, fishing is just as hot as the weather. Tarpon have been my mainstay. Whether it's in the Gulf...

The Inshore Charter Fishing Trifecta is upon us – Redfish, Snook and Tarpon are all in full swing.

by admin | Jun 14, 2022 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Summer fishing, Tampa Bay Fishing, Trout Fishing

Summer is here and with it the main three targets of anglers coming to this area are all here. Tarpon, Redfish, and Snook are all actively feeding in the region. Now is the time to catch all of these trophies. The Tarpon have shown up as is the norm for this time of...

Redfish, Snook & Trout OPEN!

by admin | Oct 15, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Red Fishing, Uncategorized

Well, we have awesome news. Redfish, snook, and trout opened just a few days ago, October 12th for harvest so now we can keep the fish we're targeting. This means you can now enjoy some of the best eating inshore Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach (among others)...

Inshore Clearwater Fishing Report | Best Fishing in 20 Years

by admin | Sep 18, 2021 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing

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...

Red Tide Update and Warm Water Summer Fishing Report

by admin | Jun 25, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, Red Fishing, Red Tide, Shark Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

Reds Red fishing has been spotty due to the red tide. So look for live mullet around shorelines spoil Islands and oyster bars. This is where the red fish will be congregating. You can't beat cut ladyfish, pin fish or thread fins as these have been the ticket. Lately...

Late May 2021 Report & BIG Fishing Regulation News

by admin | May 22, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon, Trout Fishing

Starting off with the BIG news: Finally redfish and trout will open at midnight on May 31st after a three and a half year closure so we finally get to harvest these delicious fish for ourselves and clients to enjoy. This opening signals a strong rebound in the health...

Clearwater & IRB Inshore Fishing Report, April 2021

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Apr 16, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Kingfish, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon, Trout Fishing

The weather in Clearwater, nearby Indian Rocks beach all around Florida is heating up and fishing is firing up along with it. With the massive amounts of bait that has recently shown up, fishing is in high gear. Spanish Mackerel are everywhere. Kingfish...

New Years Cold Water Clearwater Fishing Report

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jan 4, 2021 | Best Bait To Use, Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast

The recent winds and cold fronts have been dropping water temps into the mid 50s to low 60s. Inshore fish are moving to deeper flats, canals and around docks with good water flow. With the tides being lower than normal and the persistent north winds the redfish have...

ETA’s Gone & Fishing’s ON

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Nov 15, 2020 | Clearwater Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Thredfin, Trout Fishing

Redfish in the Flats are ON So far November has started off quite Breezy. The redfish bite has been extremely good around most Flats spots, spoil Islands and Mangrove bushes. Best bait to get these red fish have been cut ladyfish or cut threadfin herring. These Reds...

Secret to Indian Rocks Beach and Clearwater’s High Fish Numbers

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Oct 19, 2020 | Clearwater Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Speckled Trout

At any given time, something special is happening in the water and this may lead to more or less of certain fish species. Water temperatures and tides are huge factors for planning and plotting your fishing trip but if you know a local guide, such as Captain Craig...

Tarpon Fishing on the Rise in 2020!

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Apr 11, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Silver King, Tarpon

If you're like us, tarpon is one of your favorite fish to hook and luckily for us all, they're here in Clearwater and the Bay Area. Where to find the Tarpon With the extremely warm winter this year in Clearwater, the tarpon have shown up a few weeks early. We are...

Coronavirus spreads causing businesses like Disney to close while fishing charters plan to remain open

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Mar 15, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

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,...

Variable weather in Clearwater leads to harder times with the reel.

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Dec 29, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Trout Fishing

As the weather in Clearwater keeps fluctuating, fishing has become more of a challenge here lately. Targeting Trout: Trout are still feeding, but the trend has had them consistently moving with the warm waters on the flats. Most of the fish have been scattered,...

Clearwater Inshore fishing has been steady with an extremely warm December

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Dec 15, 2019 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Snook, Trout Fishing

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...

Clearwater’s Last True Fishing Charter Boat

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Nov 18, 2019 | Clearwater Fishing, Flats Fishing, Skinny Water Charters

Whether you are a pro or novice, sight casting with artificials, fly fishing or using live bait, true flats boat fishing is at the root of the charter fishing industry in Clearwater. Skinny water charters is the last true Flats fishing business and the Clearwater FL...

Fishing Rises as Clearwater Finally Cools Down

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Oct 10, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Spanish Mackerel

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

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jul 10, 2019 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Mullet, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

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...

Ultimate Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Mar 23, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Guide, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Shark Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Tampa Bay Fishing, Tarpon Springs Fishing Reports, Thredfin, Trout Fishing, weather and 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...

Warmer Weather, Better Fishing on the Clearwater flats!

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Mar 6, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Clearwater Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, weather and fishing

Redfish are feeding on the Clearwater flats With the weather heating up, so is the fishing. Redfish are are starting to get into big numbers. Fish from 24 to 30inches have been the norm. They have moved onto the flats, staging on sand points and oyster bars. With...

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