Top Rated Fishing Charters in Sarasota, Florida

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Sarasota?

Some of the best rated guides in Sarasota are: Reel Addiction Inshore Sport Fishing Fish On Fire Charters Suncoast Fishing Adventures Big Ticket Charters Paradise Fly Sport Fishing Sarasota Sunset Charters Reel Knowledge Fishing Fish Moore Charters Stellar Action Fishing Charters Explorer Fishing Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Sarasota?

Some of the best trip types in Sarasota are: Inshore Fishing Offshore Fishing River Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing

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

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Sarasota are: African Pompano Atlantic Bonito Atlantic Sailfish Black Drum Black Grouper Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Marlin Bluefish Bull Shark

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.

Sarasota Fishing Charters(18 charters available)18 charters available

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Sarasota

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Praised for exceptional local knowledge and ensuring everyone catches fish

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$600

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Sarasota, FL

17 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$550

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Sarasota, FL

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Sam's local knowledge and abundant fish catches even during red tide

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-10 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$750

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Sarasota, FL

14 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers had a great time on their fishing adventure

(1)

1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$395

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Sarasota, FL

42 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for extensive local knowledge, patient teaching, and putting guests on fish all day

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$700

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Sarasota

43 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

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Praised for exceptional local knowledge and professional dolphin-spotting tours

(4)

1-6 Guests

3 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$599

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Sarasota

15 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Dakota's fishing expertise and exceptional patience with kids

(6)

5-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$75

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Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for delivering on promises with 20-30+ fish catches and exceptional local knowledge

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$550

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Sarasota

27 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for 25 years expertise, consistent fish catches, and exceptional knowledge of local waters

(13)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$700

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Sarasota

17 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about consistent catches and Captain Vasiliy's expert knowledge of Sarasota waters

(32)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$275

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Sarasota

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

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Customers rave about Jason's expertise and non-stop fishing action with impressive catches

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,000

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Siesta Key

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for unparalleled local knowledge and successful snook and tarpon catches

(5)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$400

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Complete Guide to Sarasota Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Sarasota - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

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

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

OffshoreStructuresReef

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Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:

NearshoreReef

Book Charter

Atlantic Sailfish

Size

50 - 142 lbs

Length

90" - 124"

Habitat:

OffshoreNearshore

Book Charter

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:

Brackish WatersOnshore

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Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

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Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 400 lbs

Length

132" - 197"

Habitat:

OffshoreOpen Water

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Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:

NearshoreOnshore

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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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Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:

RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

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Cubera Snapper

Size

40 - 126 lbs

Length

36" - 63"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Florida Gar

Size

3 - 9 lbs

Length

26" - 52"

Habitat:

RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

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Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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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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Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefsWrecks

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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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Gulf Grouper

Size

72 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 78"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreRocky Reef

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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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Lane Snapper

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

10" - 24"

Habitat:

Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

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Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:

LakePondRivers

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Lesser Amberjack

Size

8 - 12 lbs

Length

19" - 27"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshore

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Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Mutton Snapper

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Habitat:

OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

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Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Pacific Pompano

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:

NearshorePiersJetties

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Permit

Size

9 - 60 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsOffshoreReefsJetties

Book Charter

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

Book Charter

Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:

OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

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Sandbar Shark

Size

143 - 260 lbs

Length

20" - 71"

Habitat:

Continental ShelvesOceanic Banks

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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

Book Charter

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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Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

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Swordfish

Size

100 - 400 lbs

Length

48" - 179"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwater

Book Charter

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Book Charter

Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Book Charter

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReef

Book Charter

White Grunt

Size

2 - 6 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:

OffshoreInshoreBackcountry

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Yellowtail Amberjack

Size

15 - 96 lbs

Length

22" - 98"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefWreck

Book Charter

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Sarasota

Sarasota

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional local knowledge and ensuring everyone catches fish

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$600

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Sarasota, FL

17 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$550

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Sarasota, FL

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Sam's local knowledge and abundant fish catches even during red tide

(8)

1-6 Guests

4-10 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$750

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Sarasota, FL

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for extensive local knowledge, patient teaching, and putting guests on fish all day

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$700

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Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Dakota's fishing expertise and exceptional patience with kids

(6)

5-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$75

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Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for delivering on promises with 20-30+ fish catches and exceptional local knowledge

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$550

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Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for 25 years expertise, consistent fish catches, and exceptional knowledge of local waters

(13)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$700

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Sarasota

17 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about consistent catches and Captain Vasiliy's expert knowledge of Sarasota waters

(32)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$275

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Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Jason's expertise and non-stop fishing action with impressive catches

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,000

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Siesta Key

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for unparalleled local knowledge and successful snook and tarpon catches

(5)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$400

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Sarasota

25 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised as a fishing wizard with unmatched local knowledge and impressive catch rates

(5)

1-4 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$450

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Sarasota

23 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Tobey's local knowledge and consistent fish catches for all skill levels

(10)

1-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

30 Trips

Starts from$200

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Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting guests on fish consistently and exceptional service with families

(19)

1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$600

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Top Activities in Sarasota

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Sarasota

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Sarasota, Florida offers diverse opportunities from inshore backcountry waters to Gulf offshore adventures. Anglers target snook, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, grouper, snapper, king mackerel, and Goliath grouper across Sarasota Bay, intracoastal waters, and Gulf reefs. Popular techniques include fly fishing around mangrove structures and dock lights, trolling, bottom fishing, and sight casting. Half-day and full-day charters accommodate all skill levels with comprehensive equipment provided. Guides demonstrate remarkable local knowledge, consistently locating productive spots even during challenging conditions. Family-friendly experiences feature patient instruction for children and beginners, with many guests catching dozens of fish per trip. Educational components teach proper techniques, regulations, and marine life insights. Sunset fishing trips offer scenic dolphin encounters alongside productive action.

Top Reviews

Sarasota

5 / 5

Based on 228 reviews by Guidesly users

Shauna Walters

September 4, 2025

1 Guest

My boyfriend and I were on vacation in sarasota and booked a fishing trip with Hosea instead a charter boat out and we are so blessed that we did.. He is amazing.. We can’t say enough good and positive things about our experience with our fishing trip. Not only did he teach us how to fish, he literally was the coolest human being.. after I caught all my fish. He filleted them for us .. then explained every step we needed … for cooking.. cleaning.. freezing… whatever we needed…We will always book with him and refer him in the future

Sarasota

5 Yrs experience • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Drift Fishing

1-2 Guests

2-4 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$200

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Jean F

July 30, 2025

1 Guest

We went out fishing with our 2 youngers sons, 14 and 16 and we had a super day of inshore fishing. We catched trouts and a snook. Captain Jack was always ready and helpful to put a bait on our hook. When we got back, he prepared our trouts and we had a nice dinner at night :)

Sarasota

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting guests on fish consistently and exceptional service with families

(19)

1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$600

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Arturo Lopez

May 26, 2025

1 Guest

Had an opportunity to get on the water with Nate today, what an amazing time. We hit the backcountry and immediately found the tarpon. I struggled a bit with my casting, but Nate was quick to point out the saltwater ways of fly fishing. We had an infinite number of shots at tarpon. We managed to jump a few fish and had several exciting misses. Nate was a great coach throughout the process. He showed incredible patience and composure, especially when I somehow managed to break his favorite rod. Overall, my experience with Nate was great. I would highly recommend you get out on the water with Nate and enjoy the beautiful scenery and great fishing south Florida has to offer.

Sarasota

4 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for local knowledge, patient teaching, and nonstop action on snook and tarpon

(12)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$450

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Tim L

April 13, 2025

1 Guest

Captain Marc kept everyone fishing and made sure our lines stayed baited. We caught plenty of fish, and he clearly knows all the productive spots!

Sarasota, FL

17 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$550

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Dusty Danderson

June 22, 2024

1 Guest

Great captain and great fishing.

Sarasota

17 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about consistent catches and Captain Vasiliy's expert knowledge of Sarasota waters

(32)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$275

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fishing Charters in Sarasota Florida, United States

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

Sarasota Fishing Charters(18 charters available)18 charters available

Complete Guide to Sarasota Fishing

Top Species

African Pompano

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Sailfish

Black Drum

Black Grouper

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Marlin

Bluefish

Bull Shark

Cobia

Crevalle Jack

Cubera Snapper

Florida Gar

Florida Pompano

Gag Grouper

Goliath Grouper

Great Barracuda

Greater Amberjack

Grey Snapper

Grey Triggerfish

Gulf Grouper

Hogfish

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Lane Snapper

Largemouth Bass

Lesser Amberjack

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Mutton Snapper

Northern Kingfish

Pacific Pompano

Permit

Red Grouper

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sandbar Shark

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Snook

Southern Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Summer Flounder

Swordfish

Tarpon

Tripletail

Wahoo Fish

White Grunt

Yellowtail Amberjack

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Sarasota

Top Activities in Sarasota

Ratings & Reviews Summary in Sarasota

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Sarasota

Who are the best rated guides in Sarasota?

What are the top fishing types in Sarasota?

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