Fishing near Clearwater, Florida
Pinellas County, population 117,292.
- 5 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Clearwater for anglers
Clearwater sits in Pinellas County with 117,292 residents in 2020. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Largo Central Park Preserve Lake, 5 miles south of town. The closest named launch is Seminole Street Boat Launch – Clearwater, 2 miles away.
For saltwater, Clearwater Harbor Marina is 2 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. 397 artificial reefs sit within 25 miles of Clearwater.
Lake fishing near Clearwater
- Largo Central Park Preserve Lake5 miles south
- Walsingham Park Lake8 miles south, 100 acres
- Lake Seminole8 miles south, 700 acres
- Freedom Lake Park Lake9 miles southeast, 7 acres
- Lake Tarpon10 miles north, 2,500 acres
- Al Lopez Park Lake16 miles east, 10 acres
River access close to Clearwater
- Little Manatee River29 miles
- Hillsborough River30 miles
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- Seminole Street Boat Launch – ClearwaterClearwater Harbor, 2 miles
- Dunedin Municipal Marina Boat RampSt. Joseph Sound, 3 miles
- Cliff Stephens Park (No Gas Motors)Cliff Stephens Lake, 3 miles
- Clearwater Beach Public Boat RampClearwater Harbor, 3 miles
- Sand Key Park – Paddlecraft Launch BeachClearwater Harbor, 4 miles
- Sand Key Park – Sail Craft Launch BeachClearwater Harbor, 4 miles
- Dundedin Hammock Park Paddlecraft AccessSt. Joseph Sound – Cedar Creek, 4 miles
- Safety Harbor City Park – Alligator Lake Small Boat LaunchAlligator Lake (Pinellas County), 4 miles
- Cooper's Bayou Park Canoe LaunchTampa Bay – Safety Harbor, 4 miles
- Safety Harbor Municipal Marina – Boat RampTampa Bay – Safety Harbor, 5 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Clearwater.
The coast near Clearwater
Fishing piers near Clearwater
- Clearwater Harbor MarinaClearwater Harbor, 2 miles
- Tuner Street Fishing PierSt. Joseph Sound, 3 miles
- Dunedin Marina/PierSt. Joseph Sound, 3 miles
- Magnolia Drive Fishing PierSt. Joseph Sound, 3 miles
- Weaver ParkSt. Joseph Sound, 3 miles
- Pier 60Gulf of Mexico, 4 miles
Coastal water by Clearwater
- Clearwater Harbor3 miles
- St. Joseph Sound8 miles
- Old Tampa Bay9 miles
USGS gauges near Clearwater
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Creek Below Belcher Rd At Clearwater Fl | 10 cfs, 1.58 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
| Alligator Creek At Kapok Park At Clearwater Fl | 20 cfs, 5.51 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Rattlesnake Creek At Belleair Fl | 3 cfs, 11.02 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Who to call in Clearwater
Tackle and marinas around Clearwater
- Captain Hooks Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Clearwater, 1 mile
- Marine Metal Products Cobait and tackle, Clearwater, 1 mile
- Osprey Bay Outdoorssporting goods store, Clearwater, 2 miles
- Tom's Tackle Shopbait and tackle, Clearwater, 2 miles
- West Marine Clearwatersporting goods store, Clearwater, 2 miles
- Clearwater Basin Marinamarina, Clearwater, 2 miles
- 2Shea Fishing and Diving Centerbait and tackle, Pinellas, 2 miles
- Harbor Marinamarina, Pinellas, 2 miles
Clearwater fishing guides
- Dos Amigos Fishing Chartersinshore, Clearwater, (727) 463-1211
- Got One Sportfishingoffshore, Clearwater, (727) 214-4907
- Storymaker Fishing Chartersinshore, Clearwater, (813) 431-9205
- Double Eagle Deep Sea Fishing – Clearwateroffshore, Clearwater, (727) 446-1653
- 2 Shea Chartersinshore, Clearwater, (813) 385-2169
- Reel Deal Sportfishingoffshore, Clearwater, (727) 906-7749
- Hooked Up Fishinshore, Clearwater, (727) 510-5226
- Capt Jared Tampa Clearwater Stinshore, Clearwater, (727) 831-0111
- Off the Hook Flinshore, Clearwater, (727) 784-6996
- Capt Dave Dantinshore, Clearwater, (727) 744-9039
Around Clearwater
Nearest towns to Clearwater
- Largo5 miles
- Palm Harbor7 miles
- Pinellas Park9 miles
- Tarpon Springs12 miles
County guides for Clearwater
- Pinellas Countyseat: Clearwater
Places pictured near Clearwater
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Clearwater fishing questions
Which lake is nearest Clearwater?
Largo Central Park Preserve Lake, 5 miles south.
Where can I launch a boat near Clearwater?
Try Seminole Street Boat Launch – Clearwater, 2 miles from town.
Which piers are near Clearwater?
6 piers nearby, the closest being Clearwater Harbor Marina.
Where can I get live bait near Clearwater?
Captain Hooks Bait & Tackle is the closest listed shop.
Who guides out of Clearwater?
27 guides are based in Clearwater.
Which county is Clearwater in?
Pinellas County, Florida.
Are there reefs off Clearwater?
397 FWC reef deployments within 25 miles.
What river can I fish near Clearwater?
Try Little Manatee River, 29 miles away.
How do visitors get a license for Clearwater?
Yes; a 3-day non-resident freshwater license is $17.