Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters
+49Offering 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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Nick Halenkamp
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+153Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Trip with Captain Nick.
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing on June 19, 2025
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.
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...
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Lots of variety, great experience!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 28, 2025
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!
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!
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Great Captain and smooth ride
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing on May 13, 2025
Captain Nick worked his butt off to put me on tarpon which was my choice target. We saw several but couldn’t get them to go. The weather was iffy at best but he worked very hard to make sure I had a good day. We holed up under a bridge to let a pop up storm pass and caught several trout, a catfish and redfish while waiting. I will definitely call Nick if I’m able to get back to Clearwater in the future. I have had some recent health issues and he was understanding and worked within my limitations. Very enjoyable trip.
Captain Nick worked his butt off to put me on tarpon which was my choice target. We saw several but couldn’t get them to go. The weather was iffy at best but he worked very hard to make sure I had a good day. We holed up under a bridge to let a pop up storm pass and caught several trout, a catfish and redfish while waiting. I will definitely call Nick if I’m able to get back to Clearwater in the future. I have had some recent health issues and he was understanding and worked within my limitations....
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Great time on the water
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 9, 2025
Captain Nick is the real deal! We had an incredible time out on the water with Captain Nick. He was fantastic with the kids—super patient, fun, and made sure everyone stayed engaged. When the bite slowed down, he didn’t waste a second. He quickly changed spots and techniques to keep things moving, and it paid off big time. Everyone on board caught fish, and the boys had an absolute blast with some solid hook-ups. If you’re looking for a captain who knows what he’s doing and keeps the energy high, Nick is your guy. Highly recommend!
Captain Nick is the real deal! We had an incredible time out on the water with Captain Nick. He was fantastic with the kids—super patient, fun, and made sure everyone stayed engaged. When the bite slowed down, he didn’t waste a second. He quickly changed spots and techniques to keep things moving, and it paid off big time. Everyone on board caught fish, and the boys had an absolute blast with some solid hook-ups. If you’re looking for a captain who knows what he’s doing and keeps the energy...
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Great day with Captain Nick!
2 Hour Trip (AM) on March 20, 2025
We did a 2 hour charter with Captain Nick in Clearwater because we were pressed for time. Captain Nick focused on finding us fish, and he delivered! My 13 year old son and I were supposed to be the primary anglers, and my wife was coming along for a boat ride, but she ended up fishing and catching more than both of us! Captain Nick was friendly and efficient. His boat is well setup for this type of fishing, and he knew some great spots for reds and sheepshead. We were very happy and will be back!
We did a 2 hour charter with Captain Nick in Clearwater because we were pressed for time. Captain Nick focused on finding us fish, and he delivered! My 13 year old son and I were supposed to be the primary anglers, and my wife was coming along for a boat ride, but she ended up fishing and catching more than both of us! Captain Nick was friendly and efficient. His boat is well setup for this type of fishing, and he knew some great spots for reds and sheepshead. We were very happy and will be...
FAQs about Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters?
Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Lunch Time (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (AM) (2 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (PM) (2 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Lunch Time (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Prepared before you arrive)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting services are included.)
- Fishing License (Fishing licenses are included and cover all guests.)
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters offer?
Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Lake Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters offer?
Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Nick’s Fishing Charters include:
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Grunt
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Meet your captain
Clearwater, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Nick Halenkamp is a true local, born and raised in the area. He was taught how to fish by his mother and became enamored with the amazing Bass fishing Florida has to offer. Years later he discovered that saltwater fishing was his passion too and decided to expand his skills in that area. He's been fishing for the past 15 years and loves passing his vast knowledge of the local waters on to his customers. Capt. Nick takes pride in his customer service skills, knowing that it takes more than a good fishing spot to keep your customers happy – he works very hard ensure that all of his guests have an amazing time on the water, no matter what their catch is.
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
What's on board
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared before you arrive
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting services are included.
Fishing License
Fishing licenses are included and cover all guests.
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Listing policies
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age is 3+, all life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
How to pay
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
What’s biting in Clearwater right now
Black Drum
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail