🐟 What fish can you catch in Clearwater?

Most commonly caught species around Clearwater , FL : Largemouth bass - 27,598 reported catches Common snook - 8,218 reported catches Red drum - 5,991 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 5,436 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 4,263 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Clearwater fishing reports?

The latest Clearwater , FL fishing reports are: @HammerHeadCrab reported a nice Brown Hoplo at Lake Tarpon . @HammerHeadCrab reported a nice Walking catfish at Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal . @CarterFisher1235 reported a nice Sheepshead at Tampa Bay . @Ethanm64 reported a nice Atlantic needlefish at Pinellas County Coast . @colton.deaton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bell Creek . .

Fishing in Clearwater, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Clearwater, Florida?

Anglers in Clearwater , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Pinellas County Coast , Old Tampa Bay , Clearwater Harbor , Clearwater Pass , Causeway Boulevard .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Clearwater?

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Top fish species in Clearwater

Latest Clearwater fishing reports

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Brown Hoplo

Lake Tarpon

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Walking catfish

Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal

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Sheepshead

Tampa Bay

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Atlantic needlefish

Pinellas County Coast

14 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Bell Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Florida bass

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Largemouth bass

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Blue crab

Pasco County Coast

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Nile tilapia

Butterfly Kiss Pond

16 in · 3 lb

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Clearwater Harbor

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Clearwater

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Clearwater fishing

Anglers in Clearwater, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Pinellas County Coast, Old Tampa Bay, Clearwater Harbor, Clearwater Pass, and Causeway Boulevard.

Most commonly caught species around Clearwater, FL:

Largemouth bass - 27,598 reported catches
Common snook - 8,218 reported catches
Red drum - 5,991 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 5,436 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 4,263 reported catches

The latest Clearwater, FL fishing reports are:

@HammerHeadCrab reported a nice Brown Hoplo at Lake Tarpon.
@HammerHeadCrab reported a nice Walking catfish at Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal.
@CarterFisher1235 reported a nice Sheepshead at Tampa Bay.
@Ethanm64 reported a nice Atlantic needlefish at Pinellas County Coast.
@colton.deaton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bell Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Clearwater, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: