Capt. Merrick Adventures 

5.0/5 (25 reviews)
 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States

Capt. Merrick Adventures 

Clearwater, FL, United States
24 ft
6
5.0/5 (25 reviews)

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Book your next trip with Capt. Merrick Adventures and find out what makes the fishing in Clearwater so unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Merrick knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Goliath Grouper, Gag Grouper, Tarpon, Grunt, and whatever else is biting. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Merrick also offers fly fishing.

Capt Merrick Adventures welcomes kids aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your day begins aboard a 24' Skeeter bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Capt. Merrick Adventures is just a click away.

Book your next trip with Capt. Merrick Adventures and find out what makes the fishing in Clearwater so unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Merrick knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Spanish Mackerel, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Goliath Grouper, Gag Grouper, Tarpon, Grunt, and whatever else is biting. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Merrick also offers fly fishing.

Capt Merrick Adventures welcomes kids aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your day begins aboard a 24' Skeeter bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Capt. Merrick Adventures is just a click away.

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5.0
25 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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Marshall Cochran
Marshall Cochran
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South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
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awesome trip
Half Day Trip on June 8, 20262 adults
We had an excellent fishing trip and couldn’t have asked for a better captain! He was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. He knew exactly where to go to find fish and was always willing to help with baiting hooks, untangling lines, and sharing tips. His friendly attitude and patience made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell he truly loves what he does and wants his guests to have a successful day on the water. We caught plenty of fish, made great memories, and would definitely book another trip with him. Highly recommend!
Brett Boyer
Brett Boyer
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Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Family fishing trip
Half Day Trip on June 9, 20263 adults1 child
We had a great trip with Captain Merrick! We caught around 30 fish and had a fantastic time on the water. Captain Merrick was very personable, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. In addition to putting us on the fish, he took the time to point out all kinds of sea life along the way, which made the experience even more memorable. His enthusiasm and local knowledge really added to the trip. If you're looking for a fun and successful fishing charter, I highly recommend Captain Merrick. We would definitely book with him again!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Krystal Hutchings
Krystal Hutchings
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California, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Captian Merrick was awesome!!
Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM on May 24, 20262 adults3 children
Our family spent the morning fishing with Captian Merrick, he was the perfect choice for us! He is very patient and fun with kids but also good at giving proper guidance. We had an exciting time seeing all the varities of fish we were able to catch! He understood different areas of the ocean, and knew every fish we caught. We had such a great time fishing with Captian Merrick and would definitely use him again next time we are in the Tampa area.
Mo Salem
Mo Salem
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Maryland, US
Member since 2026
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Cptn. Merricks knowledge in sourounding waters and positivity= A phenominal fishing trip for all.
Half Day Trip on April 5, 20264 adults
Last second decision to book on a holiday weekend and Merrick came through for the win. -Introduction to boat 10/10 -On time to dock (actually early!) 10/10 -Great, clean,well maintaned boat 10/10 -well thought of plan fo half day 10/10 -clean equipment and well stocked 10/10 -knowledge of marine life is huge! 10/10 -knows the waters and spots 10/10 -music play list 10/10. Chill -Time well planned 10/10 to allow for as many opportunities to catch as allowable and possible. -Everyone caught fish. 10/10. although bot guaranteed of course we ended up with a phenominal day and have zero regrets other than not booking both day parts. Add all up above and you got a 100 as far as my rating. My young guys still talking about the trip days later. First time meeting Merrick and wont be my last outing. Thanks Bro✌️
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Spanish Mackerel
Snook
Chris Artrup
Chris Artrup
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
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Catchin sharks!
Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing! - 1:00 PM on April 18, 20264 adults
Had an amazing time out in Clearwater! Captain Merrick picked us up right from our backyard dock, which made the whole experience feel super easy and personalized. We ended up catching three different kinds of fish and even landed 5 sharks — definitely a trip to remember. Everything was smooth, fun, and well-organized, and you can tell he really knows what he’s doing. If you’re looking for a great day on the water, I highly recommend booking with Captain Merrick. Would absolutely do it again!
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark

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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing!
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Night fish!
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Shark Fishing!
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – 8 Hours Of Glory!
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Marshall Cochran
Marshall Cochran
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South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
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awesome trip
Half Day Trip on June 8, 20262 adults
We had an excellent fishing trip and couldn’t have asked for a better captain! He was professional, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. He knew exactly where to go to find fish and was always willing to help with baiting hooks, untangling lines, and sharing tips. His friendly attitude and patience made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell he truly loves what he does and wants his guests to have a successful day on the water. We caught plenty of fish, made great memories, and would definitely book another trip with him. Highly recommend!
Brett Boyer
Brett Boyer
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Family fishing trip
Half Day Trip on June 9, 20263 adults1 child
We had a great trip with Captain Merrick! We caught around 30 fish and had a fantastic time on the water. Captain Merrick was very personable, knowledgeable, and made the trip enjoyable from start to finish. In addition to putting us on the fish, he took the time to point out all kinds of sea life along the way, which made the experience even more memorable. His enthusiasm and local knowledge really added to the trip. If you're looking for a fun and successful fishing charter, I highly recommend Captain Merrick. We would definitely book with him again!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Krystal Hutchings
Krystal Hutchings
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Captian Merrick was awesome!!
Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM on May 24, 20262 adults3 children
Our family spent the morning fishing with Captian Merrick, he was the perfect choice for us! He is very patient and fun with kids but also good at giving proper guidance. We had an exciting time seeing all the varities of fish we were able to catch! He understood different areas of the ocean, and knew every fish we caught. We had such a great time fishing with Captian Merrick and would definitely use him again next time we are in the Tampa area.
Mo Salem
Mo Salem
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Cptn. Merricks knowledge in sourounding waters and positivity= A phenominal fishing trip for all.
Half Day Trip on April 5, 20264 adults
Last second decision to book on a holiday weekend and Merrick came through for the win. -Introduction to boat 10/10 -On time to dock (actually early!) 10/10 -Great, clean,well maintaned boat 10/10 -well thought of plan fo half day 10/10 -clean equipment and well stocked 10/10 -knowledge of marine life is huge! 10/10 -knows the waters and spots 10/10 -music play list 10/10. Chill -Time well planned 10/10 to allow for as many opportunities to catch as allowable and possible. -Everyone caught fish. 10/10. although bot guaranteed of course we ended up with a phenominal day and have zero regrets other than not booking both day parts. Add all up above and you got a 100 as far as my rating. My young guys still talking about the trip days later. First time meeting Merrick and wont be my last outing. Thanks Bro✌️
Reported catch:
Tarpon
Spanish Mackerel
Snook
Chris Artrup
Chris Artrup
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Catchin sharks!
Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing! - 1:00 PM on April 18, 20264 adults
Had an amazing time out in Clearwater! Captain Merrick picked us up right from our backyard dock, which made the whole experience feel super easy and personalized. We ended up catching three different kinds of fish and even landed 5 sharks — definitely a trip to remember. Everything was smooth, fun, and well-organized, and you can tell he really knows what he’s doing. If you’re looking for a great day on the water, I highly recommend booking with Captain Merrick. Would absolutely do it again!
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark

FAQs about Capt. Merrick Adventures

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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