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Captain Austin McWhorter

Clearwater FL

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Captain Austin McWhorter

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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.

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Upcoming Availability

July 2025
August 2025

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Fishing Techniques

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

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Trips Available with Captain Austin McWhorter

Live Bait Inshore Trip
Live Bait Inshore TripTop-Rated
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Live Bait Inshore TripFishing - Inshore

Live Bait Inshore Trip

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.

Afternoon Trip

Live Bait Inshore TripMaximum 4 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 4 guests)
Live Bait Inshore Trip6 Hours
Live Bait Inshore Trip1:00 PM
$750

Full Day Trip

Live Bait Inshore TripMaximum 4 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 4 guests)
Live Bait Inshore Trip8 Hours
Live Bait Inshore Trip8:00 AM
$900

Morning Trip

Live Bait Inshore TripMaximum 4 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 4 guests)
Live Bait Inshore Trip6 Hours
Live Bait Inshore Trip8:00 AM
$750

Morning Trip

Live Bait Inshore TripMaximum 4 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 4 guests)
Live Bait Inshore Trip4 Hours
Live Bait Inshore Trip8:00 AM
$550

Afternoon Trip

Live Bait Inshore TripMaximum 4 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 4 guests)
Live Bait Inshore Trip4 Hours
Live Bait Inshore Trip1:00 PM
$550

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Fly and Artificial Charters
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Fly and Artificial ChartersTop-Rated
Fly and Artificial ChartersInstant Booking
Fly and Artificial ChartersFishing - Inshore

Fly and Artificial Charters

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.

Morning Trip

Fly and Artificial ChartersMaximum 2 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 2 guests)
Fly and Artificial Charters4 Hours
Fly and Artificial Charters7:00 AM
$500

Morning Trip

Fly and Artificial ChartersMaximum 2 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 2 guests)
Fly and Artificial Charters6 Hours
Fly and Artificial Charters7:00 AM
$700

Full Day Trip

Fly and Artificial ChartersMaximum 2 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 2 guests)
Fly and Artificial Charters8 Hours
Fly and Artificial Charters7:00 AM
$800

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Tarpon Trip
Tarpon TripTop-Rated
Tarpon TripInstant Booking
Tarpon TripFishing - Inshore

Tarpon Trip

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.

Full Day Trip

Tarpon TripMaximum 3 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 3 guests)
Tarpon Trip8 Hours
Tarpon Trip7:00 AM
$800

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Tarpon Live Bait Trip
Tarpon Live Bait TripTop-Rated
Tarpon Live Bait TripInstant Booking
Tarpon Live Bait TripFishing - Inshore

Tarpon Live Bait Trip

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.

Full Day Trip

Tarpon Live Bait TripMaximum 6 persons allowed
(base trip price includes 6 guests)
Tarpon Live Bait Trip8 Hours
Tarpon Live Bait Trip6:00 AM
$800

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Vehicles

Sheaffer Marine (Center console)

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

6

Boat Length:

24 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Sheaffer Marine (Center console)

Model Year:

2017

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Yamaha

# of Engines:

1

Horsepower Per Engine:

300

Maximum Cruising Speed:

57

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:

2

Boat Length:

17 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Maverick 17 HPX-S

Model Year:

2021

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Yamaha

# of Engines:

1

Horsepower Per Engine:

70

Maximum Cruising Speed:

40

Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Fish Finder GPS

Captain Austin McWhorter Maverick 17 HPX-S boat

Boats

Captain Austin McWhorter Sheaffer Marine (Center console) boat image 0

Sheaffer Marine (Center console)

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

6

Boat Length:

24 ft

Vehicle Details

Captain Austin McWhorter Maverick 17 HPX-S boat image 0

Maverick 17 HPX-S

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

2

Boat Length:

17 ft

Vehicle Details

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Ratings & Reviews Summary

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Based on 5 ratings
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July 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2025

This is my 3rd time fishing with Austin and I will not fish with anyone else. I highly recommend him!!!

July 26, 2025

It was an awesome experience, very professional and kept us hooked up all day!

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