Bait House Charters

4.9/5 (349 reviews)

Federally permitted

45 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States–

Bait House Charters

Federally permitted

4.9/5 (349)

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Angler's Choice

45 Causeway Boulevard

Clearwater, FL, United States

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Bait House Charters is a fishing charter based in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Join Captain Brad and travel up to 100 miles out to explore one of the best bottom fishing locations around. He will make sure to provide you with a tailored experience, regardless of whether you are a veteran angler or just getting your feet wet. If you prefer fly fishing, Captain Brad will be able to accommodate your needs.

How far you go out will vary depending on what you want to catch and how long you want to stay. Some of the fish species you can expect to encounter are Groupers, Snappers, Amberjack, Kingfish, as well as other pelagic species. Captain Brad also specializes in catching Hogfish, one of the most delicious fish out there. There is also a shark fishing package for any who would like to try their hand at hunting for Hammerheads, Bull Sharks, and others.

His boat is a 33’ Dusky center console boat. It is powered by twin 300 HP Suzuki engines and can develop a speed of up to 38 knots. The boat is equipped with all the necessary USCG equipment and navigational equipment such as GPS and a fishfinder device. It also has two large coolers to store caught fish as well as any drinks you might decide to bring. This is a very versatile boat that can handle any sort of offshore trip, as well as get you to the action quickly.

Captain Brad will provide you with all the necessary gear and bait, and the first mate will clean and fillet any catch caught once you’re back onshore. Gratuity for the first mate of around 15-20% is expected and appreciated. Make sure to bring polarised sunglasses as well as any drinks or snacks if you like.

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4.9/5

out of 5 stars from 349 reviews

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Boat

4.9/5

Crew

5.0/5

Experience

4.9/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

96%

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Ryan Pillow

5.0

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Great Offshore Trip

Full Day Trip on September 20, 2025 • 5 adults

Cpt Brad and the Deckhand, Skyler, were great. Brad reached out the day before my trip to make sure all of my questions were answered. I was booked for an 8 hour trip, the crew did awesome at putting us on fish and were very patient with my friends and I who became more drunk and annoying as the hours past. Some of the more negitive reviews that I can see associated with this Charter could definitely be chalked up to the bluntness of the crew. My advice for people who are looking to have their feeling spared, maybe go surf fishing or find a pier. The crew was extremely knowledgeable and did very well at giving us the appropriate tools to bring in the dinner. If you want someone to give you a hug and say “maybe next time” when you miss a fish, maybe look elsewhere. If you wanna go out to catch some dinner and can take instructions without getting your feelings upset, these guys will work hard to get you there. The next time im in Florida I’ll definitely be booking another trip with these guys.

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Evan Martin

5.0

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Great trip

3/4 Day Trip on December 13, 2025 • 6 adults

We had a very good trip, the captain and deck hand were courteous, knowledgeable and did a great for being in the right places when needed to catch fish, etc. They were also great when dealing with an issue of dealing with dividing the fish. I will book again because we all left happy, had plenty of fish, and had plenty of fish to enjoy.

Jacob Haus

5.0

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Captain Brad & Andrew Exceeded our Expectations

3/4 Day Trip on May 23, 2025 • 6 adults

We booked our trip one week in advance with not knowing what to expect. I had mentioned to Brad we would like to catch some fish we can eat and some good fighting fish, and he nailed it. Our trip went extremely smooth and First Mate Andrew was a pleasure to chat with. Both Brad and Andrew were very respectful and personable; even calling us by name each time. It shows how much they care when they take time to remember your name even when they are dealing with over 50 customers a week. We managed to catch a lot of drum, hog fish, and a variety of different grouper. Would highly recommend Baithouse Charters!

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Stuart Noel

5.0

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Good trip on a quiet day

4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 30, 2025 • 4 adults

Not the best day for fishing but yet we still filled the bucket with plenty of dinner. Would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a relaxing fishing trip where catches are guaranteed.

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Travis Butts

5.0

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Amazing unforgettable experience

Full Day Trip on July 11, 2025 • 5 adults

Brad and Andrew taught us everything we needed to know. They were patient and kind with my father who was in poor health. We caught a lot of fish. Every location Brad took us to, we caught fish immediately. We did and 8 hour trip and each of the 5 of us caught more fish than we could count. I recommend everyone to book a trip with Brad

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