Top Rated Fishing Charters in Bradenton, Florida

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Bradenton?

Some of the best rated guides in Bradenton are: Bear Hull Fishing Charters Outta Line Fishing Nautical Native Fishing Adventures Captain Kirby's Fishing Charters Full Boat Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Bradenton?

Some of the best trip types in Bradenton are: Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Inshore Fishing Offshore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Bradenton?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Bradenton are: Atlantic Sailfish Blacktip Shark Bonnethead Shark Bull Shark Cobia Gag Grouper Goliath Grouper Great Barracuda Grey Snapper Grey Triggerfish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

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Bradenton, FL, United States

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Tony's expertise putting them on fish and patience teaching kids

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

12 Trips

Starts from$425

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Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Brad's expertise at finding productive reef spots and landing multiple species

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$700

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Bradenton, FL

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for patience with kids and working hard to ensure everyone catches fish

(7)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$525

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Tampa

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistent multi-species catches and exceptional knowledge of local fishing spots

(5)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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Tampa

37 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for incredible catches and exceptional patience with kids

(15)

1-6 Guests

3-4 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$400

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Complete Guide to Bradenton Fishing

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Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Bradenton waters

Atlantic Sailfish

Size

50 - 142 lbs

Length

90" - 124"

Habitat:

OffshoreNearshore

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Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

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Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:

WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

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Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

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Goliath Grouper

Size

75 - 150 lbs

Length

50" - 98"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBackcountryFlatsWreck

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Great Barracuda

Size

5 - 103 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefWreck

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Grey Snapper

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

30" - 35"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shoreReefBackcountry

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Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

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Hogfish

Size

8 - 24 lbs

Length

10" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreBay

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Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

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Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Permit

Size

9 - 60 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsOffshoreReefsJetties

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Red Porgy

Size

19 - 37 lbs

Length

13" - 36"

Habitat:

Rocky reefsJettiesBaysHarbors

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Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:

OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

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Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

InshoreNearshoreCovered River

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Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

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Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:

OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

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Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:

offshoreonshorenearshore

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Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

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Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

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Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Bradenton

Bradenton, FL, United States

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Tony's expertise putting them on fish and patience teaching kids

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

12 Trips

Starts from$425

Check Availability

Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Brad's expertise at finding productive reef spots and landing multiple species

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$700

Check Availability

Bradenton, FL

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for patience with kids and working hard to ensure everyone catches fish

(7)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$525

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Tampa

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistent multi-species catches and exceptional knowledge of local fishing spots

(5)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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Tampa

37 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for incredible catches and exceptional patience with kids

(15)

1-6 Guests

3-4 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$400

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Top Activities in Bradenton

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Fishing

Ratings & Reviews Summary in Bradenton

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Bradenton, Florida offers diverse inshore and nearshore adventures throughout Bradenton Bay and surrounding waters. Anglers target snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, grouper, cobia, trout, and bull sharks across artificial reefs and productive local spots. Guides move between multiple locations during trips, adapting to conditions and using fish finders to track action at different depths. The family-friendly atmosphere stands out, with captains showing remarkable patience teaching children proper techniques while accommodating all skill levels. Wildlife encounters enhance every outing, as dolphins, manatees, turtles, and stingrays frequently appear alongside boats. Professional services include fish cleaning and filleting, ensuring guests take home fresh catches on ice for dinner.

Top Reviews

Bradenton

5 / 5

Based on 44 reviews by Guidesly users

Roger

August 26, 2023

1 Guest

Had a blast and would totally do it again!

Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Brad's expertise at finding productive reef spots and landing multiple species

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$700

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William, FL

July 30, 2023

1 Guest

Soooo much fun for us and the kids. We will be booking again.

Tampa

37 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for incredible catches and exceptional patience with kids

(15)

1-6 Guests

3-4 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$400

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Jamie

July 19, 2022

1 Guest

Had a great time on the water today with Captain Charlie and his niece Britt!! Our group consisted of 2 mothers and teenage/teenage children. Captain Charlie was great with the kids and was very patient especially with the youngest (boys aged 9 and 12). Charlie worked hard to get us close to the fish - it was hot in some places and cold in others but that's how fishing is done. Everyone had a blast and the kids (teens included!) had a blast with the experience. ) All in all it was a great trip and money well spent!

Bradenton, FL

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for patience with kids and working hard to ensure everyone catches fish

(7)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$525

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Eric R

April 30, 2022

1 Guest

Just fished with Capt Kirby today. My son and I had a great day with big redfish, snook a tarpon hookup and a few other species. He was a knowledgeable and gracious Capt and will definitely be fishing with him again.

Tampa

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistent multi-species catches and exceptional knowledge of local fishing spots

(5)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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Brad French

December 21, 2020

1 Guest

Went out with Capt. Tony and Andrew yesterday. This is our second year in row booking a charter with them and we were not disappointed. These guys will put you on the fish!! We have an eight year old son and they do a wonderful job of engaging with him and teaching him how to fish. Not to mention taking in all of his #chasefacts . Can’t wait for next time.

Bradenton, FL, United States

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Tony's expertise putting them on fish and patience teaching kids

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

12 Trips

Starts from$425

Check Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking and enjoying your Bradenton Fishing charter experience.

Fishing Charters in Bradenton Florida, United States

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Bradenton Florida, United States

Bradenton Fishing Charters(5 charters available)5 charters available

Complete Guide to Bradenton Fishing

Top Species

Atlantic Sailfish

Blacktip Shark

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

Cobia

Gag Grouper

Goliath Grouper

Great Barracuda

Grey Snapper

Grey Triggerfish

Hogfish

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Lemon Shark

Northern Kingfish

Permit

Red Porgy

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Snook

Southern Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Tarpon

Tripletail

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Bradenton

Top Activities in Bradenton

Ratings & Reviews Summary in Bradenton

Top Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Bradenton

Who are the best rated guides in Bradenton?

What are the top fishing types in Bradenton?

What are the top species I can catch in Bradenton?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?