Captain
Ethan Hamrick

Member since April 2023 Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Capt Ethan Hamrick has always had a passion for fishing and the outdoors. He has been fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and Clearwater for over 15 years and can ensure you an exciting day on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Ethan Hamrick

Belleair Bluffs, United States
Background
Capt Ethan Hamrick has always had a passion for fishing and the outdoors. He has been fishing the waters of Tampa Bay and Clearwater for over 15 years and can ensure you an exciting day on the water!
Anglers Choice
131
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Wish Upon A Fish Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(131 reviews)
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Belleair Bluffs
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Inshore/Nearshore Bite on Fire!
Inshore/Nearshore Bite on Fire!
Dec 5, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
Inshore and nearshore fishing has been awesome around Clearwater Beach the last several weeks! Redfish, sheepshead, and seatrout are biting great inshore. Snapper, mackerel, kingfish, grouper, seabass, and flounder are all biting well nearshore! Book a trip today for a fun, action packed day on the water!
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Inshore/Nearshore Bite Heating Up
Inshore/Nearshore Bite Heating Up
Aug 28, 2024 Belleair Bluffs
As we near the end of summer, the fishing will only continue to improve. Inshore, anglers have been catching large numbers of redfish and seatrout on the flats. A good amount of snook are still being caught under the bridges and in the passes. Nearshore outings have been full of action. With huge schools of bait grouping up along the beaches, a variety of fish are taking advantage. Anglers are catching, spanish mackerel, bonita, jack crevalle, ladyfish, flounder, snapper, grouper, and sharks. Kingfish should begin moving in within the next few weeks.
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October Fishing Report
October Fishing Report
Oct 20, 2023 Belleair Bluffs
Anglers are catching solid numbers of redfish, seatrout, flounder, snapper, grouper, spanish mackerel, jacks, bluefish, and more. This is one of the best times of year to book a trip. The weather is good and the fishing is awesome!
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Redfish Bite on Fire
Redfish Bite on Fire
Oct 11, 2023 Belleair Bluffs
Anglers have been catching high numbers of redfish and seatrout, with an occasional snook mixed in. The bite is great and getting better every day! Book a trip while the bite is hot!
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August Fishing Report
August Fishing Report
Aug 22, 2023 Belleair Bluffs
Despite warmer than usual water temperatures, nearshore fishing is solid, as anglers are catching a wide range of species, including grouper, snapper, flounder and mackerel. Inshore the seatrout and redfish bite is good as well.
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Summertime Bite is Hot!
Summertime Bite is Hot!
Jul 26, 2023 Belleair Bluffs
Anglers have been catching lots of seatrout, redfish, snapper, and more!
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Robert H.
Excellent
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Caught Fish All Day

VERIFIED   Extended AM Trip โ€“ Inshore on December 4, 2025
Full moon the night before, so the water was moving and so were the fish. We caught so many my arms got tired. Plus, my son...
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William W.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great experinece, great captain

VERIFIED   3 Hr AM Trip โ€“ Inshore (Kids trip) on November 29, 2025
We booked a trip during some less than ideal weather. Captain was very upfront about the weather, got us scheduled on a better...
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Daniel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   2 Hr AM Trip - Inshore on November 21, 2025
It was a great day on the water! We were celebrating my sonโ€™s 13th birthday and Capt. Ethan put us on the fish. My son couldnโ€™t...
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Clay M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time out

VERIFIED   3 Hr AM Trip โ€“ Inshore (Kids trip) on August 6, 2025
My two kids and I had a great 3 hour trip out with Ethan.ย  I think we caught over 30 fish in total.ย  He put us in great spots...
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Toby B.
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Great Experience!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day AM Trip โ€“ Inshore on March 10, 2025
Trip was scheduled for Monday, March 10th.ย  Ethan reached out on Sunday asking if we could reschedule to Tuesday due to high...
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