Suncoast Expeditions – Clearwater Fishing 

5.0/5 (104 reviews)
 
State licensed
 3900 West Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33756, United States

Suncoast Expeditions – Clearwater Fishing 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (104 reviews)
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3900 West Bay Drive
Belleair Bluffs, FL, United States
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Whether you want to fish the flats, hit the reefs and wrecks, or fight the venerable Tarpon, Suncoast Expeditions has you covered. With many areas to fish on Floridas West Coast; from the local bays of Clearwater to Charlotte Harbor, they offer everything you could possibly want in a fishing experience.

Let Captain Phil Rugari show you these productive waters. A Florida native, he grew up fishing both coasts, before spending his whole life honing his fishing skills. A sponsored fishing guide, he promises to take you on a thrilling, safe trip, reeling in plenty of exciting fish.

The fish will be no match for you as you utilize the range of St. Crioix gear on board. Use light tackle to maximize your fishing experience, we specialize in artificial lures and minimal live bait to target some of the best backwater fishing around!

Along the inshore waters, test your skills against Redfish, Snook and Sea Trout. Along with Tarpon during the Tarpon run from Late April through July.

Everything you need is waiting on board. All you need to do is bring plenty of snacks and drinks to fill the captain’s Yeti 65 cooler, and settle in for a thrilling day’s fishing. Let Capt. Phil show you the best fishing western Florida has to offer.

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Rating

5.0
104 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (185)

Fishing with Phil
Fishing with Phil
so many fish
so many fish
so many fish
January fishing trip
+179

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (104)

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Jayson Self
Jayson Self
The captain canceled
February 21, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Matt Mikel
Matt Mikel
5.0
Verified
Awesome day!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on January 4, 20263 adults3 children
Captain Phil brought my family and I out which included my 9, 7, and 5 year old boys and man did we have a great time! The bite was constant all morning and we caught atleast 10 different kinds of fish and were able to keep a limit of Mangrove Snapper that Capt. Phil fileted up for us. He was extremely patient and answered all the questions my boys had. I don’t think he had a chance to catch his breath while he was jumping around the boat baiting hooks and taking off fish (and a bird, aka a “demon turkey” according to my boys 😂) for 4 hours straight! When we made it back to the Clearwater area we’ll be booking with Capt. Phil without a doubt!
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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
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Rachel Nielson
Rachel Nielson
5.0
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New
A great time, Captain, Boat and Equipment!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on February 27, 20265 adults
We found Captain Phil online based on his strong five star reviews. And he did not disappoint. He handled everything and freed us up to have a wonderful time, friends were in town, and we just got to keep reeling in fish in all the right locations. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back. Super nice guys too- he cleaned and prepared all of our fillets and we had some awesome fish tacos. Thanks again!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
1
Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor
5.0
Verified
Rainy and Fun!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on January 3, 20262 adults
My son and I had a blast and Capt Phil was great! It rained almost the whole time, and the Capt gave us a heads up on the weather before we left the dock and gave us the option to do it some other time, but my son and I were fine with it. A little rain cant get in the way of fishin’. So yeah, We got soaked and caught a bunch of fish too! Truly, it was a great experience. We will def be going out with Capt Phil again in the Spring!
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
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Rodney Shoultes
Rodney Shoultes
5.0
Verified
New
so many fish
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on February 18, 20263 adults
We went with Captain Phil and caught so many fish! That was the most fish we have ever caught on a single trip in my life! To make things better captain Phil was awesome and fun. Definitely recommend this trip! Thank you Phil.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Kids Fishing Trip! 3hrs
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Scalloping Trip 4hrs
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 10 - Aug 18
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Tarpon Fishing - Clearwater FL -6hr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Jul 31
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $900
Entire boat: 2 people
Tarpon Fishing Clearwater FL -10hr
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 15 - Jul 31
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Boca Grande Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 1
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Boca Grande Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 1
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US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
104 reviews
5
93
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (185)

Fishing with Phil
Fishing with Phil
so many fish
so many fish
so many fish
January fishing trip
+179

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

All reviews (104)

Filter
Showing 15 of 104 reviews
Jayson Self
Jayson Self
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on February 21, 2026
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Matt Mikel
Matt Mikel
5.0
Verified
Awesome day!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on January 4, 20263 adults3 children
Captain Phil brought my family and I out which included my 9, 7, and 5 year old boys and man did we have a great time! The bite was constant all morning and we caught atleast 10 different kinds of fish and were able to keep a limit of Mangrove Snapper that Capt. Phil fileted up for us. He was extremely patient and answered all the questions my boys had. I don’t think he had a chance to catch his breath while he was jumping around the boat baiting hooks and taking off fish (and a bird, aka a “demon turkey” according to my boys 😂) for 4 hours straight! When we made it back to the Clearwater area we’ll be booking with Capt. Phil without a doubt!
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Review media 1
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
0
Rachel Nielson
Rachel Nielson
5.0
Verified
New
A great time, Captain, Boat and Equipment!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on February 27, 20265 adults
We found Captain Phil online based on his strong five star reviews. And he did not disappoint. He handled everything and freed us up to have a wonderful time, friends were in town, and we just got to keep reeling in fish in all the right locations. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back. Super nice guys too- he cleaned and prepared all of our fillets and we had some awesome fish tacos. Thanks again!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
1
Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor
5.0
Verified
Rainy and Fun!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on January 3, 20262 adults
My son and I had a blast and Capt Phil was great! It rained almost the whole time, and the Capt gave us a heads up on the weather before we left the dock and gave us the option to do it some other time, but my son and I were fine with it. A little rain cant get in the way of fishin’. So yeah, We got soaked and caught a bunch of fish too! Truly, it was a great experience. We will def be going out with Capt Phil again in the Spring!
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
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Rodney Shoultes
Rodney Shoultes
5.0
Verified
New
so many fish
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on February 18, 20263 adults
We went with Captain Phil and caught so many fish! That was the most fish we have ever caught on a single trip in my life! To make things better captain Phil was awesome and fun. Definitely recommend this trip! Thank you Phil.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Suncoast Expeditions – Clearwater Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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