Captain
Derek Morris

Member since November 2018 Clearwater, United States
Background
Having been fishing for over 13 years, Derek Morris decided in 2013 to turn his passion into a profession, and has been a USCG-licensed captain ever since. Capt. Derek still fishes for fun, and takes part in tournaments - favoring to go after Groupers. However, he feels his most important duty is to the customer, making sure that they have a good time on board.

Hey, I'm Captain Derek Morris

Clearwater, United States
Background
Having been fishing for over 13 years, Derek Morris decided in 2013 to turn his passion into a profession, and has been a USCG-licensed captain ever since. Capt. Derek still fishes for fun, and takes part in tournaments - favoring to go after Groupers. However, he feels his most important duty is to the customer, making sure that they have a good time on board.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(125 reviews)
Clearwater
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (164)
Amazing Day Fishing!!
Amazing Day Fishing!!
Amazing Day Fishing!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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William E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 27, 2025
Outstanding experience with High Tides Charters and Captain Derek! From start to finish, our trip with High Tides Charters...
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Aaron K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time With Great people!!!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 8, 2025
โญโญโญโญโญ Amazing Fishing Trip! This trip was absolutely amazing! We booked a six-hour charter and made every minute...
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James P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nonstop action

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 25, 2025
these guys know how to find fish!! great boat and a great time as soon as you reeled a fish in they wete right.there to get...
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Tim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 1, 2025
The weather was not the best the prior days with the wind making the shore water rough.ย  Wind changed direction and we decided...
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Daniel G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Day Fishing!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on February 25, 2026
5 of us went and couldnโ€™t be happier with Captain and crew, never had to wait for bait and put us on fish in several locations.
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