HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters
HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters
Based out of Clearwater, FL, HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters is in the optimal position to take you nearshore and offshore fishing. Bordering the Gulf, you'll be on the open seas in no time, and you'll get to take advantage of the rich fishing opportunities immediately. Led by Captain Derek Morris, you'll be in safe, considerate hands. A passionate angler, he feels his main responsibility is making sure that you leave the boat with a smile on your face.
You'll cast off of a 35' Custom Crusader offshore sport fishing boat that was built, simply, to cruise the Gulf of Mexico. The 380 HP Cummins diesel engine will purr as you speed along to the productive fishing spots. This is surely one of the fastest boats in the harbor. It comes equipped with more amenities than you could wish for, including ample seating, a lunch booth, resting bunks, and, last but not least, a bathroom.
Trips run up to 20 miles offshore and you'll get to hit the deep seas, as well as the numerous reefs and wrecks leading up to the open ocean. These are prime congregating spots for numerous fish to feed and hide from predators. Using the latest Daiwa rods and reels, you'll be mainly bottom fishing or trolling to reel in any number of Groupers, Snappers, Hogfish, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and many more!
HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters can take a maximum of 6 passengers, guaranteeing each guest the simple luxury of plenty of elbow room, both inside and out. With a downstairs steering station, you're assured of a personable day with the captain and crew. Add to that the personal attention of the experienced captain and crew with over a decade of fishing the Gulf Of Mexico, and you're in for an unforgettable day. Get on the Gulf!
Based out of Clearwater, FL, HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters is in the optimal position to take you nearshore and offshore fishing. Bordering the Gulf, you'll be on the open seas in no time, and you'll get to take advantage of the rich fishing opportunities immediately. Led by Captain Derek Morris, you'll be in safe, considerate hands. A passionate angler, he feels his main responsibility is making sure that you leave the boat with a smile on your face.
You'll cast off of a 35' Custom Crusader offshore sport fishing boat that was built, simply, to cruise the Gulf of Mexico. The 380 HP Cummins diesel engine will purr as you speed along to the productive fishing spots. This is surely one of the fastest boats in the harbor. It comes equipped with more amenities than you could wish for, including ample seating, a lunch booth, resting bunks, and, last but not least, a bathroom.
Trips run up to 20 miles offshore and you'll get to hit the deep seas, as well as the numerous reefs and wrecks leading up to the open ocean. These are prime congregating spots for numerous fish to feed and hide from predators. Using the latest Daiwa rods and reels, you'll be mainly bottom fishing or trolling to reel in any number of Groupers, Snappers, Hogfish, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and many more!
HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters can take a maximum of 6 passengers, guaranteeing each guest the simple luxury of plenty of elbow room, both inside and out. With a downstairs steering station, you're assured of a personable day with the captain and crew. Add to that the personal attention of the experienced captain and crew with over a decade of fishing the Gulf Of Mexico, and you're in for an unforgettable day. Get on the Gulf!
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William Edwards5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip
Full Day Trip on December 27, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 childOutstanding experience with High Tides Charters and Captain Derek! From start to finish, our trip with High Tides Charters was absolutely top-notch. Captain Derek is the real deal—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about putting his guests on fish while making sure everyone has a great time. He knew exactly where to go, explained everything clearly, and made anglers of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and ran smoothly, and the fishing action did not disappoint. Captain Derek was patient, helpful, and clearly focused on making the trip memorable for my grandkids, not just checking boxes. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his charter. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day on the water with a captain you can trust, High Tides Charters is the way to go. We’ll absolutely be booking again and recommending Captain Derek to anyone looking for an exceptional fishing charter.
Aaron KielRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Time With Great people!!!!!
3/4 Day Trip on November 8, 2025 • 5 adults⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Fishing Trip! This trip was absolutely amazing! We booked a six-hour charter and made every minute count. By the end of the trip, we caught 78 fish—not even counting the ones we released—and to top it off, we caught a shark, which made the experience unforgettable! Captain Derek and his crew were awesome—professional, fun, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for your next fishing adventure!
Stephen Barker5.0VerifiedThis is the best fishing captain and first mate.
3/4 Day Trip on May 15, 2026 • 3 adultsCapt.Derrick and mate were very on point with there operation today.They put us on the fish we caught 67 fish but had to get rid of 22 due to undersize TO my veteran Brothers & sister out there he’s great business God Bless all
Kristin Ravndal5.0VerifiedA great family experience
3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 2026 • 4 adultsExciting catch - barracudas and a variety of other fish. Captain and crew were friendly, helpful and professional. We all had fun - highly recommended :)
James PorschakinRepeat angler5.0Verifiednonstop action
Full Day Trip on November 25, 2025 • 4 adultsthese guys know how to find fish!! great boat and a great time as soon as you reeled a fish in they wete right.there to get the fish off the hook and immediately put a fresh bait on and got you back in the water. would highly recommend and will be booking again with them in the near future.
Timothy YorkRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2026 • 2 adultsWe went out and trolled with various tackle. We caught mackerel and barracuda. Great boat and great crew!
Jeffrey Stefani5.0VerifiedFantastic trip!!
3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 2025 • 6 adultsI would highly recommend High Tide Saltwater Charters. Captain Derek knew where the fish were biting and we caught a lot of fish! The captain and his first mate were on top of everything including baiting our hooks, removing the fish we caught and filleting all of our fish.
- Timothy YorkRepeat angler5.0Verified
Great Crew and Boat
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 17, 2026 • 2 adultsI booked this charter after my usual canceled. This crew is very friendly, helpful, and patient. We caught lots of fish! I will be booking with this charter for my annual trips from now on.
Daniel GenschRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing Day Fishing!!
Full Day Trip on February 25, 2026 • 6 adults5 of us went and couldn't be happier with Captain and crew, never had to wait for bait and put us on fish in several locations.
Andy KabelmanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 20, 2026 • 5 adultsLots of fish, excellent crew, very knowledgeable captain, and nice clean boat.
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Our fishing trip was an awesome experience from start to finish. The weather was great, the water was beautiful, and the fish were biting all day. We caught a nice variety of fish, including Spanish mackerel, hogfish, Key West white grunts, and porgies. Every catch made the trip more exciting, and it was fun seeing so many different fish. The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. Overall, this was a fantastic fishing trip that I'd highly recommend to anyone, whether you're an experienced angler or trying offshore fishing for the first time. Great fishing, great people, and unforgettable memories—I would definitely book another trip!
Outstanding experience with High Tides Charters and Captain Derek! From start to finish, our trip with High Tides Charters was absolutely top-notch. Captain Derek is the real deal—professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about putting his guests on fish while making sure everyone has a great time. He knew exactly where to go, explained everything clearly, and made anglers of all experience levels feel comfortable and confident. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and ran smoothly, and the fishing action did not disappoint. Captain Derek was patient, helpful, and clearly focused on making the trip memorable for my grandkids, not just checking boxes. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his charter. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day on the water with a captain you can trust, High Tides Charters is the way to go. We’ll absolutely be booking again and recommending Captain Derek to anyone looking for an exceptional fishing charter.
Thanks for the awesome review, appreciate it brother!! Look forward to seeing everyone again! 🐟 Happy New Year!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Fishing Trip! This trip was absolutely amazing! We booked a six-hour charter and made every minute count. By the end of the trip, we caught 78 fish—not even counting the ones we released—and to top it off, we caught a shark, which made the experience unforgettable! Captain Derek and his crew were awesome—professional, fun, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them for your next fishing adventure!
Good times brother!!! Thanks for the review!
Capt.Derrick and mate were very on point with there operation today.They put us on the fish we caught 67 fish but had to get rid of 22 due to undersize TO my veteran Brothers & sister out there he’s great business God Bless all
Exciting catch - barracudas and a variety of other fish. Captain and crew were friendly, helpful and professional. We all had fun - highly recommended :)
Thanks guys! good times!
FAQs about HIGH TIDE Saltwater Charters
- US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live bait well
- Ice box For food and drinks. Seperate Fish box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Diawa)
- Live bait (May be caught during the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate (Works for 20% tips)
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Hogfish
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Seabass (Black)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel
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Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Bonito
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
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Snapper (Mangrove)
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