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
5.0 / 5
(137 reviews)
Clearwater
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (173)
Great trip!
A great family experience
A great family experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Nooreen C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 6, 2026
Our fishing trip was an awesome experience from start to finish. The weather was great, the water was beautiful, and the fish...
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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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Timothy Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2026
We went out and trolled with various tackle. We caught mackerel and barracuda. Great boat and great crew!
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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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Stephen B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This is the best fishing captain and first mate.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 15, 2026
Capt.Derrick and mate were very on point with there operation today.They put us on the fish we caught 67 fish but had to get...
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