10 Trips Available

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$500

Captain Austin McWhorter

5 5 reviews

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Clearwater FL

Captain Austin McWhorter

Clearwater FL

5 5 reviews

Your Captain

Austin McWhorter

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Austin McWhorter, Captain at Captain Austin McWhorter

Captain Austin McWhorter will take you on an excursion through the shallow grass flats and inshore waters of Tampa and Clearwater Florida. He has spent the last 10 years as a full time guide studying every cove, inlet, and honey hole in the area in order to deliver the best fishing experience to his customers. After fishing with Capt. Austin, you can expect to leave his boat having had a great time, learned some and wanting to come back for more action!

Your adventure will take place on a 24’ Sheaffer Marine center console, equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including navigational electronics, safety gear, fishing tackle, and a live bait tank or his beautiful new 17' Maverick HPXS. You’ll have coolers with cold water and plenty of storage on the boat for your belongings. Depending on the season, the you can expect to target all of your inshore favorites, including Tarpon, Snook, redfish and trout. You may also encounter Tripletail, Cobia, Snapper, Kingfish, and black drum that like to lurk in shallow waters.

You’ll be provided with top-quality rods and reels and catches live bait prior to pick-up. All trips depart from either the Belleair Causeway/Seminole St. Boat Ramps in Clearwater and the Cove Cay Marina on the west side of Tampa Bay.

Upcoming Availability

July 2025

August 2025

Expertise & Attributes

fishing

Fly Fishing

Good with Families

Good with Kids

Good with New Anglers

I Tie My Own Flies

Live Bait

Master Guide

Nature / Wildlife Views

Saltwater Fishing

Technical Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Fly FishingLight TackleBait Casting

What's Included

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

What's Included

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

Trips Available with Captain Austin McWhorter

Fishing

Starting At $800

Tarpon Trip

Fishing Area: Clearwater, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

• 17' Maverick 17 HPX-S • Max 3 guests (base trip price includes 3 guests)

Description:

The exceptional Fly & Artificial Lure Tarpon Trip will run from May until mid-August. Everything will be provided to catch the 'Silver King." Captain Austin will also provide the local knowledge and expertise required to get your reels screaming from this incredible species. Please note, that the launching location will depend on the weather/conditions.

Fishing

Starting At $800

Tarpon Live Bait Trip

Fishing Area: Clearwater, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

• 24' Sheaffer Marine (Center console) • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description:

This is a Tarpon trip that will run from May until mid-August. Live bait and tackle will be provided to catch the 'Silver King." Please note, that the launching location will depend on the weather/conditions.

Fishing

Starting At $500

Fly and Artificial Charters

Fishing Area: Clearwater, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

• 17' Maverick 17 HPX-S • Max 2 guests (base trip price includes 2 guests)

Description:

Tampa Bay and the surrounding waters offer excellent sight fishing opportunities year round. Captain's Fly and Artificial Lure charters are run on a beautiful Maverick 17hpxs, that can get into hard to reach spots and provides a great platform for up to two anglers. Flyrods and spinning tackle will be provided along with the use of custom tied flies by the captain.

Fishing

Starting At $550

Live Bait Inshore Trip

Fishing Area: Clearwater, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

• 24' Sheaffer Marine (Center console) • Max 4 guests (base trip price includes 4 guests)

Description:

On this trip Captain McWhorter will showcase his 10 years of guiding experience putting you in position to net a wide variety of species, depending on the season. Come enjoy the vast fishing options in and around the Tampa & Clearwater waterways. Live bait charters are available for up to four anglers and run on a 24ft Sheaffer. Captain Austin will load the live-well with pilchards prior to picking you up from the dock. Spinning tackle will be provided.

Vehicles

Sheaffer Marine (Center console)

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

24 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Sheaffer Marine (Center console)

Model Year:

2017

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Yamaha

# of Engines:

Horsepower Per Engine:

300

Maximum Cruising Speed:

Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Trolling Motor Fish Finder GPS Radar VHF Radio

Captain Austin McWhorter Sheaffer Marine (Center console) boat

Maverick 17 HPX-S

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

17 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Maverick 17 HPX-S

Model Year:

2021

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Yamaha

# of Engines:

Horsepower Per Engine:

Maximum Cruising Speed:

Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Fish Finder GPS

Captain Austin McWhorter Maverick 17 HPX-S boat

Boats

Sheaffer Marine (Center console)

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

24 ft

Vehicle Details

Maverick 17 HPX-S

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

17 ft

Vehicle Details

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Ratings & Reviews Summary

out of 5

Based on 5 ratings

recommended

Based on 5 recommendations

July 5, 2025

Not only is Captain Austin extremely professional, but you can tell he loves what he does. Had a blast! This Texas gal is ready for her next trip back to Florida!

July 5, 2025

I have been out on three charters with Austin and I have never come back empty handed. Austin is an amazing captain and he has a natural talent and ability to know where the fish are. He is an awesome person with an easy going personality. You can tell he loves what he does and he is good at it. You will not be disappointed if you choose him to take you out.

July 5, 2025

We had so much fun fishing with captain Austin, he knows what he’s doing and wants to catch fish as badly as you want to catch fish. He’s taken us fishing a couple of times now and he never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a charter in the area!

July 5, 2025