Reel Passion Charters 

5.0/5 (187 reviews)
 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States
5.0/5 (187 reviews)
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69 Bay Esplanade
Clearwater, FL, United States

Spend a relaxing day on the waters of Florida and create memories fishing with Reel Passion Charters. Starting out of Clearwater, you and Captain Nick will explore inshore and nearshore waters up to 9 miles off the coast as well as lovely flats and the backcountry. Captain Nick has been fishing Florida’s West Coast for as long as he can remember and will provide you with a trip to remember. Join him aboard and have a terrific time catching fish!

Your boat for the day will be a beautifully restored 25’ Privateer bay boat. It’s powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and can sit up to 5 anglers. The boat is equipped with a fishfinder, radio, as well as GPS for efficient navigation, a wireless trolling motor, second station, and a livewell. Also, there’s an ice-box you can use for storing your drinks and fish.

There are some great species you’ll encounter on your sea journey, some of them being Redfish, snook, Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Spotted Seatrout, and Sheepshead. You’ll use light tackle bottom fishing and spinning to attract them and you’re free to keep all the fish that doesn’t require releasing. Kids are always welcome, so feel free to bring them on your adventure.

Your trip will include all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, fishing licenses, drinks, as well as catch cleaning. The only thing left for you to bring is whatever food you like.

Come spend a day with Reel Passion Charters and enjoy the beauty of fishing in Florida!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (319)

We got a Shark
We got a Shark
We got a Shark
+316

Angler rating

183
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 187 reviews
Showing: 5 of 187 reviews
Bart S.
Bart S.
5.0/5

Aug 3, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Sunset

We got a Shark

VERIFIED
NEW

Being from the Midwest we never did any sea fishing so this experience was very new to us. Captain Nick was knowledgeable and got us on some smaller fish right away. My teenage girls were having a blast catching them with every cast. We then decided to try for a shark and my wife landed a 4’ hammer head which was such an intense and fun moment for all of us. This will be a memory our family will never forget.

Being from the Midwest we never did any sea fishing so this experience was very new to us. Captain Nick was knowledgeable and...  

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 Bart S. recommends Reel Passion Charters
 Bart S. recommends Reel Passion Charters

Daniel S.
Daniel S.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Fantastic Experience. Capt Nick: A+

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Entire experience was super. Capt Nick was great with communication and with catering the trip to us. He’s a personable, knowledgeable professional. And we caught a ton of fish! We will book again- Highly recommend.

Entire experience was super. Capt Nick was great with communication and with catering the trip to us. He’s a personable, knowledgeable...  

Captain replied
 Daniel S. recommends Reel Passion Charters
 Daniel S. recommends Reel Passion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2025
Thank you Daniel!!

Ryan M.
Ryan M.
5.0/5

Mar 26, 2025

6 Hour Trip (AM)

Spring break trip

VERIFIED

Captain nick was great ! A lot of knowledge and enthusiasm. Took me and my 9 year old out on a 6 hour trip ! Caught 7 different species of fish including a really nice gag grouper and trophy sea trout. Kept us moving from spot to spot to keep the reels spinning. Nicks passion shows in his work and attitude. Highly recommend booking with him.

Captain nick was great ! A lot of knowledge and enthusiasm. Took me and my 9 year old out on a 6 hour trip ! Caught 7 different...  

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 Ryan M. recommends Reel Passion Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Ryan M. recommends Reel Passion Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 19, 2025
Thank you!

Lee T.
Lee T.
5.0/5

Jul 29, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Offshore nonstop action

VERIFIED
NEW

My family went with Captain Nick offshore and were reeling in fish from the first drop to the last. Fantastic day highlighted by a good Hogfish and plenty of snapper for dinner!

My family went with Captain Nick offshore and were reeling in fish from the first drop to the last. Fantastic day highlighted...  

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 Lee T. recommends Reel Passion Charters
 Lee T. recommends Reel Passion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2025
Thank you! I had a great time fishing with yall!

Bo C.
Bo C.
5.0/5

Mar 15, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Captain knows how to get fish

VERIFIED

We had a fantastic time. Nick the captain is very experienced and knows how to position the boat to catch fish. He is very patient and attentive to make sure that everyone is having a good experience. Definitely will come back do more rounds of fishing with him.

We had a fantastic time. Nick the captain is very experienced and knows how to position the boat to catch fish. He is very...  

 Bo C. recommends Reel Passion Charters
 Bo C. recommends Reel Passion Charters

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour – Introductory/Kids (AM)
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
2 Hour – Introductory/Kids late mor
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
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US $350 
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2 Hour – Introductory/Kids (PM)
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $350 
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2 Hour Trip – Sunset Fishing
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Sunset
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Tarpon
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (319)

We got a Shark
We got a Shark
We got a Shark
+316

Angler rating

183
2
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 187 reviews
Showing: 5 of 187 reviews
Bart S.
Bart S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We got a Shark

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Sunset on August 3, 2025

Being from the Midwest we never did any sea fishing so this experience was very new to us. Captain Nick was knowledgeable and got us on some smaller fish right away. My teenage girls were having a blast catching them with every cast. We then decided to try for a shark and my wife landed a 4’ hammer head which was such an intense and fun moment for all of us. This will be a memory our family will never forget.

Being from the Midwest we never did any sea fishing so this experience was very new to us. Captain Nick was knowledgeable and got us on some smaller fish right away. My teenage girls were having a blast catching them with every cast. We then decided to try for a shark and my wife landed a 4’ hammer head which was such an intense and fun moment for all of us. This will be a memory our family will never forget.  

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Daniel S.
Daniel S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Experience. Capt Nick: A+

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 30, 2025

Entire experience was super. Capt Nick was great with communication and with catering the trip to us. He’s a personable, knowledgeable professional. And we caught a ton of fish! We will book again- Highly recommend.

Entire experience was super. Capt Nick was great with communication and with catering the trip to us. He’s a personable, knowledgeable professional. And we caught a ton of fish! We will book again- Highly recommend.  

 Daniel S. recommends Reel Passion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2025
Thank you Daniel!!

Ryan M.
Ryan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Spring break trip

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025

Captain nick was great ! A lot of knowledge and enthusiasm. Took me and my 9 year old out on a 6 hour trip ! Caught 7 different species of fish including a really nice gag grouper and trophy sea trout. Kept us moving from spot to spot to keep the reels spinning. Nicks passion shows in his work and attitude. Highly recommend booking with him.

Captain nick was great ! A lot of knowledge and enthusiasm. Took me and my 9 year old out on a 6 hour trip ! Caught 7 different species of fish including a really nice gag grouper and trophy sea trout. Kept us moving from spot to spot to keep the reels spinning. Nicks passion shows in his work and attitude. Highly recommend booking with him.  

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 Ryan M. recommends Reel Passion Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 19, 2025
Thank you!

Lee T.
Lee T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Offshore nonstop action

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025

My family went with Captain Nick offshore and were reeling in fish from the first drop to the last. Fantastic day highlighted by a good Hogfish and plenty of snapper for dinner!

My family went with Captain Nick offshore and were reeling in fish from the first drop to the last. Fantastic day highlighted by a good Hogfish and plenty of snapper for dinner!  

Review media 0
 Lee T. recommends Reel Passion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2025
Thank you! I had a great time fishing with yall!

Bo C.
Bo C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain knows how to get fish

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 15, 2025

We had a fantastic time. Nick the captain is very experienced and knows how to position the boat to catch fish. He is very patient and attentive to make sure that everyone is having a good experience. Definitely will come back do more rounds of fishing with him.

We had a fantastic time. Nick the captain is very experienced and knows how to position the boat to catch fish. He is very patient and attentive to make sure that everyone is having a good experience. Definitely will come back do more rounds of fishing with him.  

 Bo C. recommends Reel Passion Charters

FAQs about Reel Passion Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Privateer
Boat type
Bay boat

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