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Bait House Charters
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Bait House Charters

Clearwater, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
With more than 10 years of experience under their belt, Captain Brad and Captain Luke are no strangers to the Florida fishing scene. They have no favorite fishing techniques and are proud to be jacks of all trades when it comes to catching fish. No matter what your preferred style is, they will be happy to share tips and pointers acquired during their time out on the water.
Luke P.
Luke P.
Captain
Ben C.
Ben C.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.9
413 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (413)

Showing 1 – 5 of 413 reviews
  • Gage Kinder
    Gage Kinder
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Variety

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Brother and I did 8 hour trip, definitely recommend to anybody. Brad and Ben were helpful, Respectful, and super chill guys. Brads got alot of experience on the waters and knows exactly were to go. awesome camera to see exactly what fish are where. We caught exactly what we wanted to just a good variety. We went March 1st on a sunny day. Grouper were the most fun to catch if you’re strong enough to reel them. Hogfish are the coolest looking fish and best eating. We caught Hog Fish, Gag Grouper, Scant Grouper, Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, Triggerfish, Corgis, and alot of Grunts.

    Reported catch:
    Gag Grouper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Red Snapper
    Hogfish
  • Wesley Eckhardt
    Wesley Eckhardt
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Charter

    4 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    captain brad and deckhand skyler were excellent to fish with! had a great day with plenty of action. caught several species of fish. after fishing we had a catch and cook prepared right down the marina lot at salt cracker. highly recommend trying that. Brad and Skyler were very great keeping our group of 4 fishing. We will book them again in the future.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Hogfish
    Gag Grouper
    Red Snapper
  • Maddie Theisen
    Maddie Theisen
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Trip with Bait House Charters!

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults • 2 children

    I recently took my two boys (8yrs and 10yrs) on a six hour fishing trip with Bait House Charters. Brad and Ben were excellent from the start! Communication was great and they handled every aspect of the excursion once we were on board…I don’t think we baited a single hook! We were on a steady bite all day long and caught more species than we can remember! We will definitely be booking with them again when we return!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Hogfish
    Gag Grouper
  • Mark Hamit
    Mark Hamit
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Our second trip

    Goliath Grouper Trip • 2 adults

    The captain and first mate were awesome. Very patient with us being new at deep sea fishing. Had a great time fishing with my Best Friend (Wife). Didn't get to caught that Goliath Grouper but had a great time catching other fish.

  • Casey Nix
    Casey Nix
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Success on a windy day

    4 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had 4 people, including my 8yr old son. It was a windy day so we didn't go too far offshore, but were able to catch fish steadily including a cobia and grouper. I would definitely recommend for kids or anyone with limited experience.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    An angler reeling in a large Grouper while fishing in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Goliath Grouper
    Thomas H.
    Thomas H.
    Excellent captain and crew. hit 2 spots. both had very large goliath groupers -they had video camera so we saw them! Landed a Goliath and the Monster one we got on 4x and it broke the line! amazing time.
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    A couple enjoying a relaxing moment on a fishing boat, showcasing their casual attire and sunglasses while seated inside.
    Mark H.
    Mark H.
    The captain and first mate were awesome. Very patient with us being new at deep sea fishing. Had a great time fishing with my Best Friend (Wife). Didn't get to caught that Goliath Grouper but had a great time catching other fish.
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Dan B.
    Dan B.
    Capt. Brad and Ben did a great job and showed patience with our group of 2 adults and 4 kids and put us on fish! I would definitely book again.
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught while fishing offshore, with the boat's helm visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gag Grouper
    James F.
    James F.
    Captian Brad and his 1st mate were awesome. They are very knowledgeable. We had 5 people from age 12-66 and we all caught so many fish that we lost count. This is the charter you want to book!
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    Anglers engaged in the thrilling process of reeling in a shark while fishing in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Tiger Shark
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
    we hooked into a 400 pound goliath that was a beast. broke him off but was an experience!! Then big sharks moved in and we landed 3 giant sharks. captain Brad and Ben are great. it was a trip we will never forget!!
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Neil M.
    Neil M.
    Put us on the fish straight away and caught a mixed bag of everything 😁
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    Large mixed catch of snapper and other reef fish arranged on a boat fillet table beside pelicans in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Wesley E.
    Wesley E.
    captain brad and deckhand skyler were excellent to fish with! had a great day with plenty of action. caught several species of fish. after fishing we had a catch and cook prepared right down the marina lot at salt cracker. highly recommend trying that. Brad and Skyler were very great keeping our group of 4 fishing. We will book them again in the future.
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    A close-up of a fishing hook held in a hand, showcasing the details of the hook.
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
    2nd trip in two day's with the captain. I was looking to tick off more fish species with a few bigger fish. the boat and equipment was definitely up for the job for catching anything that swims. i was put on the fish and they didn't want to play, we moved a few timers and eventually found feeding fish. if it wasn't for a bent hook i would have found one of my target sharks.
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    A scenic view from inside a fishing boat, showcasing multiple fishing rods against a backdrop of the setting sun over the water.
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
    I was looking to tick off more fish species with a few bigger fish. the captain and crew had the knowledge and experience to put me in the spots capable of producing th better quality fish. the boat and equipment was definitely up for the job for catching anything that swims. which on previous trips with other captains hasn't seemed quite upp for the job.
  • Bait House Charters
    Bait House ChartersClearwater, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Phillip G.
    Phillip G.
    Highly recommended. We caught Spanish Mackerel, Grunt fish,Red Grouper and a type of Jack Cravelle. also a lot of unusual inedible fish that were thrown back !!A fun day!

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Bait House Charters in Clearwater

Inshore, Redfish is hungry and ready to pounce your hook just as Trout begin to re-appear in the cooler waters. Head offshore to grapple with Amberjack for a good workout or target Snappers and Groupers over reefs and wrecks.

Top catches for November