INDIAN ROCKS BEACH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Glass‑Bottom LED Night Kayak: Sharkey’s Fish‑Feeding Tour in Indian Rocks Beach / Clearwater Beach
A guided 60–75 minute paddle in glass‑bottom kayaks with LED illumination that reveals fish, crabs and other sea life—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Glass‑Bottom LED Night Kayak: Sharkey’s Fish‑Feeding Tour in Indian Rocks Beach / Clearwater Beach.
Sharkey’s Glass Bottom Fish Feeding LED Night Tour turns the sheltered canals of the Indian Rocks/Clearwater Beach area into an intimate, underwater observatory. Paddlers sit in dry, glass‑bottom kayaks while LED lights illuminate marine life beneath—and the guided route threads mangrove shorelines, bridge underpasses and protected waterways that make encounters with fish, seabirds, dolphins and even occasional manatees possible.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Glass‑bottom kayaks with LED illumination
The tour’s defining feature is the glass‑bottom kayak outfitted with LED lights for night viewing and fish feeding, turning calm water into a living display of fish, crabs and shrimp.
Close encounters with fish, birds and marine mammals
Guides lead paddlers past mangroves and under bridges to search for seabirds and fish; tours commonly highlight opportunities to spot dolphins and manatees in the protected waterways.
Calm, shallow canals for comfortable paddling
The paddling takes place in shallow, protected canals with no waves—conditions chosen for accessibility and close‑in viewing rather than rough open water.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
The trip is a short, guided paddle—60 to 75 minutes—designed to be easy and immersive: you sit in a dry glass‑bottom kayak while guides steer through mangrove shorelines and under low bridges, pause to illuminate and feed fish, and scan the water and sky for seabirds, dolphins and manatees as daylight fades or after dark.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
These are dry kayaks—wear shoes and dress for the air temperature; guides recommend bringing a towel to place on your lap for drip off the paddle.
Closed‑toe shoes are fine and recommended; in cooler months layer up since you remain seated in a dry kayak.
Tours run 60 to 75 minutes. Evening options include a 6:00pm sunset tour (no LED or fish feeding) and LED illuminated fish‑feeding night tours at later times.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
Tours run 60 to 75 minutes.
What are the tour times and prices?
A 6:00pm sunset tour is offered and is priced at $55; LED illuminated fish‑feeding night tours run at later times (for example 8:00pm and 9:30pm) and are $62 per person.
Are children allowed?
Yes—participants ages 3 and up are welcome.
Will I get wet?
These are dry kayaks, so you should remain largely dry; guides recommend bringing a towel to put on your lap for any drip from paddles.
What wildlife might we see?
Guides look for fish and seabirds and the area offers opportunities to spot dolphins and manatees; LED night tours also reveal crabs, shrimp and other sea life during fish‑feeding.
Are there dangerous animals like alligators or sharks on this tour?
The operator notes there are no alligators or sharks in the tour canals.