Suncoast Expeditions – Clearwater Fishing 

5.0/5 (91 reviews)
 
State licensed
 3900 West Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33756, United States

Suncoast Expeditions – Clearwater Fishing 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (91 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (154)

Great Trip!!!!
Great Trip!!!!
Great Trip!!!!
+151

Angler rating

81
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

99%

Showing 1 - 5 of 91 reviews
Showing: 5 of 91 reviews
John Beckley
John Beckley
5.0
Verified
Great time
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 21, 20255 adults
My family and me had a great time. Captain Phil was excellent. He greeted us when we arrived at the dock and explained what we were possibly going to catch. He took us to a couple different places along the shoreline to catch fish and if the fish weren’t biting he moved to another spot so we could catch fish. The boat was very clean. Captain Phil was very personable and knowledgeable. Will definitely use him again when we come back to vacation at Clearwater.
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Shawn Elkin
Shawn Elkin
5.0
Verified
Giddy Up for a Reel Good Time with Captain Phil!
Tarpon Fishing Clearwater FL -10hr on July 19, 20254 adults
Had an incredible day on the water with Snag Em Up Fishing and Captain Phil! The boat was top-notch, the fishing was nonstop, and we learned a ton along the way. Captain Phil knows his stuff—super knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he does. We hauled in a great variety of fish and had a blast doing it. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun, productive trip with a guide who truly knows the area and how to put you on fish!
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Erin Lawley
Erin Lawley
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience 10/10 🐟❤️
Kids Fishing Trip! 3hrs on April 25, 20252 adults2 children
Highly recommend Captain Phil, we booked the kids fishing day for three hours. Captain Phil was very accommodating to my girls that are 6 and 8 he was cracking jokes with them all day, We had an amazing time. I will continue to now continue to book this fishing trip every year. It was so fun, It was definitely the highlight of our trip. ❤️🐟 An amazing time we caught so many fish and captain Phil was running around helping us cast and baiting the whole time making sure everybody was included highly recommend. We had a great time🤙!!!
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
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Response from Captain
May 16, 2025
Thank you Erin!!! Y'all were a blast to be around and we sure did have a good time!!!
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Nick Belot
Nick Belot
5.0
Verified
Family 1/2 Day
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 17, 20253 adults3 children
Captain Phil showed us a great time. We went with 4 adults and 2 kids, he did a great job with everyone, especially the kids. We caught numerous spotted seat trout, Jack fish, and almost a few others. His boat was comfortable and had all equipment we needed. I will definitely fish with Phil again and I would highly recommend going on a trip with him.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
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Jack Trombetta
Jack Trombetta
5.0
Verified
New
all around spectacular
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on December 2, 20255 adults
Can't say enough great things about Capt. Phil and our fishing trip. He put us on the fish, boat was awesome and his expertise was top of the top. We will definitely be going back out with him.
Response from Captain
December 7, 2025
Thank you so much Jack!! Y'all were great to hang out with and catch fish with!! Hope to see y'all again soon!!!!
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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: up to 6 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: up to 6 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: up to 6 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: up to 6 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: up to 6 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
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (154)

Great Trip!!!!
Great Trip!!!!
Great Trip!!!!
+151

Angler rating

81
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

99%

Showing 1 - 5 of 91 reviews
Showing: 5 of 91 reviews
John Beckley
John Beckley
5.0
Verified
Great time
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 21, 20255 adults
My family and me had a great time. Captain Phil was excellent. He greeted us when we arrived at the dock and explained what we were possibly going to catch. He took us to a couple different places along the shoreline to catch fish and if the fish weren’t biting he moved to another spot so we could catch fish. The boat was very clean. Captain Phil was very personable and knowledgeable. Will definitely use him again when we come back to vacation at Clearwater.
1
Shawn Elkin
Shawn Elkin
5.0
Verified
Giddy Up for a Reel Good Time with Captain Phil!
Tarpon Fishing Clearwater FL -10hr on July 19, 20254 adults
Had an incredible day on the water with Snag Em Up Fishing and Captain Phil! The boat was top-notch, the fishing was nonstop, and we learned a ton along the way. Captain Phil knows his stuff—super knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he does. We hauled in a great variety of fish and had a blast doing it. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun, productive trip with a guide who truly knows the area and how to put you on fish!
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Erin Lawley
Erin Lawley
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience 10/10 🐟❤️
Kids Fishing Trip! 3hrs on April 25, 20252 adults2 children
Highly recommend Captain Phil, we booked the kids fishing day for three hours. Captain Phil was very accommodating to my girls that are 6 and 8 he was cracking jokes with them all day, We had an amazing time. I will continue to now continue to book this fishing trip every year. It was so fun, It was definitely the highlight of our trip. ❤️🐟 An amazing time we caught so many fish and captain Phil was running around helping us cast and baiting the whole time making sure everybody was included highly recommend. We had a great time🤙!!!
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Snook
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Response from Captain
May 16, 2025
Thank you Erin!!! Y'all were a blast to be around and we sure did have a good time!!!
1
Nick Belot
Nick Belot
5.0
Verified
Family 1/2 Day
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 17, 20253 adults3 children
Captain Phil showed us a great time. We went with 4 adults and 2 kids, he did a great job with everyone, especially the kids. We caught numerous spotted seat trout, Jack fish, and almost a few others. His boat was comfortable and had all equipment we needed. I will definitely fish with Phil again and I would highly recommend going on a trip with him.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
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Jack Trombetta
Jack Trombetta
5.0
Verified
New
all around spectacular
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore (PM) on December 2, 20255 adults
Can't say enough great things about Capt. Phil and our fishing trip. He put us on the fish, boat was awesome and his expertise was top of the top. We will definitely be going back out with him.
Response from Captain
December 7, 2025
Thank you so much Jack!! Y'all were great to hang out with and catch fish with!! Hope to see y'all again soon!!!!
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FAQs about Suncoast Expeditions – Clearwater Fishing

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The fish you can target

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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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