Clearwater Inshore Fishing

Clearwater, Florida is home to some of the worlds best inshorec fishing. Skinny Water Charters is your source for tips and tricks on getting the most out of your flats fishing adventures!

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

Scattered Fish yet Quality and Worth the Hunt

by admin | Feb 10, 2022 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast

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...

Inshore Flats Firing Up for Winter

by admin | Dec 6, 2021 | Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Skinny Water Charters

As we finally dip into the winter of 2021 our local Clearwater inshore flats have been on fire with big trout, snook and redfish of all sizes. With the water temps staying consistent, fish have moved to the shallower flats with broken bottoms and potholes. What has...

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...

Clearwater to Indian Rocks Inshore Fishing

by admin | Aug 14, 2021 | Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Red Tide, Skinny Water Charters, Snook

Hook the Snook Snook are just starting to move and get back to their normal summer areas. We have been seeing more snook near freshwater runoff or on the flats and Mangrove shorelines with the mullet schools. Live scaled sardines are the bait of choice but have been...

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...

Where to Hook Snook, Reds, Tarpon & Sharks in Clearwater Right Now

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Aug 24, 2020 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Shark Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

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

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jul 31, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon, Trout Fishing

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!

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jun 28, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

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...

Tarpon Fishing Coming ALIVE for this Clearwater Inshore Charter Boat

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jun 14, 2020 | Best Charter Clearwater, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Snook, Tarpon

Tarpon fishing has been incredible so far this June with massive, plentiful hookups allowing clients to experience what makes the Silver King the ultimate game fish in the Clearwater Beach area. Snook fishing has been some of the best we've seen in the last few years...

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,...

Targeting Redfish, Trout and Snook on the Clearwater flats & shallows in the New 2020 Decade

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jan 12, 2020 | Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Trout Fishing

Redfish Where to find em' Redfish action has been steady lately around the Clearwater Flats back bay waters as well as the mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, residential docks and canals. How to hook em' These fish love to feed on the smaller pinfish, grass grunts...

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...

Cool water Kingfish will test your tackle

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Nov 9, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Kingfish, Red Fishing, Silver King, Speckled Trout

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

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...

Tarpon fishing is HOT right now!

by Capt' Craig Lahr | May 27, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Guide, Fishing Report & Forecast, Inshore Fishing, Silver King, Tarpon

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)

by Capt' Craig Lahr | May 11, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fish, Fishing Guide, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Silver King, Skinny Water Charters, Snook, Tarpon, Tarpon Springs Fishing Reports, Trout Fishing

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...

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