CLEARWATER FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Cold Water, Hot Triggers: Two-Tank Spearfishing Off Clearwater
A hands-on, instructor-friendly two-tank spearfishing charter from Clearwater that runs daily and accommodates both seasoned shooters and certified divers learning the sport.
Cold Water, Hot Triggers: Two-Tank Spearfishing Off Clearwater.
From the busy docks of Clearwater, 2 Shea Charters runs daily two-tank spearfishing trips that pair experienced captains and instructors with certified divers looking to hunt reef species under federal permits or to learn the trade from scratch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shoot to the Boat’s Federal Limit
2 Shea Charters carries the federal reef permit that lets experienced shooters take fish up to the boat’s limit of six, so when a trophy fish appears you can focus on the shot instead of species paperwork.
Instruction for New Shooters
Every captain and crew member aboard is an avid shooter and available to teach gun safety, etiquette, and how to target legal fish—there’s a $50 fee paid at the dock to the instructor for this hands-on class.
Boat Support and Dockside Filleting
The charter supplies ice, bait, tackle, water and required licenses, and returns to the dock offering filleting services so you can take home dinner without extra fuss.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You check in at the dock, confirm certification, and—if you’re new—pay a small instructor fee for a hands-on safety and shooting primer; then the boat runs out to reef grounds for multiple drops where certified divers hunt legal fish under the charter’s federal permit before returning to the dock for filleting and cold drinks.
THE PERMIT
Shoot to the Boat’s Federal Limit
2 Shea Charters carries the federal reef permit that lets experienced shooters take fish up to the boat’s limit of six, so when a trophy fish appears you can focus on the shot instead of species paperwork.
THE TEACHING
Instruction for New Shooters
Every captain and crew member aboard is an avid shooter and available to teach gun safety, etiquette, and how to target legal fish—there’s a $50 fee paid at the dock to the instructor for this hands-on class.
THE SERVICE
Boat Support and Dockside Filleting
The charter supplies ice, bait, tackle, water and required licenses, and returns to the dock offering filleting services so you can take home dinner without extra fuss.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-tank spearfishing trips run at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm and cost $145; three-tank trips run at 7:30 am and 4:30 pm and cost $205. Advanced reservations are recommended; trips operate daily.
The charter supplies ice, bait, rods and reels, tackle, licenses, water and dockside filleting services—no personal fishing license is required as the operator holds necessary permits.
Bring sunscreen, a hat, food for the trip, layered clothing, your dive certification card, and a cooler for your take-home catch; the operator requests you leave unnecessary valuables, items with internal GPS and bananas at home.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need to be a certified diver?
Yes — you must already be a certified diver to scuba dive and spearfish with the charter; bring your certification card to the dock on your first outing.
When do two-tank trips run and what do they cost?
Two-tank spearfishing trips depart at 7:30 am and 12:30 pm and are priced at $145.
Are spearguns provided and is there instruction?
You do not need to bring a gun—one is provided—and instructors teach gun safety, etiquette and how to shoot legal fish for a $50 fee paid at the dock.
Do I need a personal fishing license?
No — you do not need a personal fishing license because the charter carries the required permits and licenses.
How many fish can I shoot on the boat?
The charter operates under a federal reef permit that allows experienced shooters to harvest up to the boat’s limit of six fish.
What services does the charter provide after the trip?
The operator provides ice and filleting services back at the dock so you can take home your catch ready to store or cook.