Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (160 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Seminole Street 198, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States

Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Clearwater, FL, United States
22 ft
4
5.0/5 (160 reviews)
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Offering Inshore and nearshore fishing trips.

Stressed? There's no better way to decompress than amazing inshore fishing in Florida. Tide Flies Fishing Charters will put you on the hottest bite and make sure that your trip is smooth and relaxing until the reel starts screaming!

Captain Nick Halenkamp will be your guide and instructor on this journey. Join him aboard his 22' Aguasport boat, that can hold you and three of your fishing buddies. A live bait well is ready for use on board, so don't worry about your bait getting floppy. An advanced navigation and fish-finding system will help you find your catch quickly and easily.

You can choose to target a particular species, or several, consult with the captain about what's best for you. The species you can target are the Cobia, Sheepshead, Tripletail, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Bonnethead Shark, Spotted Seatrout, the majestic Tarpon, Redfish, and others you may run into! Captain Nick loves getting to know his customers and to talk them through any fishing technique they try.

As for live bait, you can expect to use Shrimp, Greenbacks, or Whitebait, the captain will catch and prepare everything before you arrive.

You can expect to take a break if you're fishing for the whole day to grab some lunch at the marina, or bring your own to stay on the water as much as possible!

The captain will supply you with all the required equipment. Customers are advised to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and proper clothing coverage.

If you're up for battling Bull Redfish, or just want to spend the day relaxing on the water, book a trip with Tide Flies Fishing Charters and see just why Florida's inshore fishing is so famous!

Offering Inshore and nearshore fishing trips.

Stressed? There's no better way to decompress than amazing inshore fishing in Florida. Tide Flies Fishing Charters will put you on the hottest bite and make sure that your trip is smooth and relaxing until the reel starts screaming!

Captain Nick Halenkamp will be your guide and instructor on this journey. Join him aboard his 22' Aguasport boat, that can hold you and three of your fishing buddies. A live bait well is ready for use on board, so don't worry about your bait getting floppy. An advanced navigation and fish-finding system will help you find your catch quickly and easily.

You can choose to target a particular species, or several, consult with the captain about what's best for you. The species you can target are the Cobia, Sheepshead, Tripletail, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Bonnethead Shark, Spotted Seatrout, the majestic Tarpon, Redfish, and others you may run into! Captain Nick loves getting to know his customers and to talk them through any fishing technique they try.

As for live bait, you can expect to use Shrimp, Greenbacks, or Whitebait, the captain will catch and prepare everything before you arrive.

You can expect to take a break if you're fishing for the whole day to grab some lunch at the marina, or bring your own to stay on the water as much as possible!

The captain will supply you with all the required equipment. Customers are advised to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and proper clothing coverage.

If you're up for battling Bull Redfish, or just want to spend the day relaxing on the water, book a trip with Tide Flies Fishing Charters and see just why Florida's inshore fishing is so famous!

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Rating

5.0
160 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (188)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (160)

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Laurie Davis
Laurie Davis
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Best easy bay trip ever!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 11, 20262 adults
Nick was flexible, accommodating and very professional. He made it so exciting for my 17 year old Texan boy that regularly fishes saltwater. Nick shared his knowledge of all things Florida fishing as well as so much wildlife. He pointed out massive manatees, sea turtles and so many variations fish and stingray. We have never had a guide who was more respectful for the environment- even the way you treat different species and genders of fish!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
March 12, 2026
Thank you so much!! Im happy to take you guys out anytime! Good luck this year!
Marshall Lewis
Marshall Lewis
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Trip with Captain Nick.
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing on June 19, 20254 adults
We took grandson and friend on a tarpon fish trip. We were to start at 6:30 but suggested starting at 6:00 to do to it being a short season and a lot of boats would be out. As you may or may not know tarpon is a skittish fish so after an hour and a half so many boats came in that he said there was no point in stay but he would if we wanted to. So my grandson said we can go fish for other fish. So we did we went too a lot of different spots and they caught a lot of different fish. We were not disappointed and for us 6 hours was just right. Thank you Captain Nick for a great trip.
Response from Captain
June 20, 2025
Thank you, glad yall had a good time!
Brian P. Dulac
Brian P. Dulac
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
2 Hour Trip – Lunch Time on March 24, 20264 adults
We didn't have a lot of time so Captain Nick was under pressure to put fish in the boat. Captain Nick is very experienced and knowledgeable of the species and did a great job with limited time boating near a dozen fish in a hours time! I accidentally booked a trip for 4 people and only had 2, Nick made sure to point that out to save us the additional $. very honest operator! we will be back!
Reported catch:
Grunt
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Thank you! Looking forward to next time!
Mason Ricard
Mason Ricard
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Lots of variety, great experience!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 28, 20252 adults
Captain Nick took my girlfriend and I to a handful of different locations. We started the morning with some tarpon fishing, followed by some deep sea angling. We caught several species including grouper, ladyfish, and trout. To wrap up our experience, we went more inshore and scored two 30 inch snook, a couple redfish, and a load of jacks! Captain Nick was experienced and very knowledgeable--he made this a great experience for us!
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
+1
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you! Great trip!
Libbey Junius
Libbey Junius
Repeat angler
us
Norwalk, CT, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
0
4.7
Verified
One of our best trips yet!
2 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM on April 2, 20262 adults2 children
Two men and two boys (ages 10 and 6) went out for a 2-hour trip with Captain Nick. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly, patient with the 6 year old who has not been on any trips like this before. I think trips with Capt Nick would be good for experienced as well as inexperienced fishermen looking just to get out and have a great time on the water.
Reported catch:
Grunt
Sheepshead
Redfish
Response from Captain
April 2, 2026
Thank you, he was a great time!

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2 Hour Trip
2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour Trip – Lunch Time
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Lunch Time
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 15
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM)
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
6 hour trip multiple starting times (11:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
160 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (188)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (160)

Filter
Showing 15 of 160 reviews
Laurie Davis
Laurie Davis
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Best easy bay trip ever!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 11, 20262 adults
Nick was flexible, accommodating and very professional. He made it so exciting for my 17 year old Texan boy that regularly fishes saltwater. Nick shared his knowledge of all things Florida fishing as well as so much wildlife. He pointed out massive manatees, sea turtles and so many variations fish and stingray. We have never had a guide who was more respectful for the environment- even the way you treat different species and genders of fish!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
March 12, 2026
Thank you so much!! Im happy to take you guys out anytime! Good luck this year!
Marshall Lewis
Marshall Lewis
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Trip with Captain Nick.
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing on June 19, 20254 adults
We took grandson and friend on a tarpon fish trip. We were to start at 6:30 but suggested starting at 6:00 to do to it being a short season and a lot of boats would be out. As you may or may not know tarpon is a skittish fish so after an hour and a half so many boats came in that he said there was no point in stay but he would if we wanted to. So my grandson said we can go fish for other fish. So we did we went too a lot of different spots and they caught a lot of different fish. We were not disappointed and for us 6 hours was just right. Thank you Captain Nick for a great trip.
Response from Captain
June 20, 2025
Thank you, glad yall had a good time!
Brian P. Dulac
Brian P. Dulac
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
2 Hour Trip – Lunch Time on March 24, 20264 adults
We didn't have a lot of time so Captain Nick was under pressure to put fish in the boat. Captain Nick is very experienced and knowledgeable of the species and did a great job with limited time boating near a dozen fish in a hours time! I accidentally booked a trip for 4 people and only had 2, Nick made sure to point that out to save us the additional $. very honest operator! we will be back!
Reported catch:
Grunt
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Thank you! Looking forward to next time!
Mason Ricard
Mason Ricard
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Lots of variety, great experience!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 28, 20252 adults
Captain Nick took my girlfriend and I to a handful of different locations. We started the morning with some tarpon fishing, followed by some deep sea angling. We caught several species including grouper, ladyfish, and trout. To wrap up our experience, we went more inshore and scored two 30 inch snook, a couple redfish, and a load of jacks! Captain Nick was experienced and very knowledgeable--he made this a great experience for us!
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
+1
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you! Great trip!
Libbey Junius
Libbey Junius
Repeat angler
us
Norwalk, CT, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
0
4.7
Verified
One of our best trips yet!
2 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM on April 2, 20262 adults2 children
Two men and two boys (ages 10 and 6) went out for a 2-hour trip with Captain Nick. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly, patient with the 6 year old who has not been on any trips like this before. I think trips with Capt Nick would be good for experienced as well as inexperienced fishermen looking just to get out and have a great time on the water.
Reported catch:
Grunt
Sheepshead
Redfish
Response from Captain
April 2, 2026
Thank you, he was a great time!

FAQs about Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Aguasport
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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