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: Fish On Fire Charters Beach Fishing Adventures Suncoast Fishing Adventures Best Coast Fishing Charters Fun Times Charters Big Ticket Charters Thermocline Charters Paradise Fly Sport Fishing Fishing Freak Charters LLC Outta Line Fishing

Q: What are the top fishing types in Sarasota?

Some of the best trip types in Sarasota are: Inshore Fishing Shore Fishing Offshore Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Backcountry 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 Black Sea Bass Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Catfish Blue Marlin

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 (44 charters available)

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Englewood

26 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise Captain Tim's local knowledge and consistent catches with patient family-friendly service

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1-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$200

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Sarasota

18 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$275

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Naples, Florida, USA

16 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise his local knowledge and ability to put them on fish in any conditions

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$550

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Marco Island

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Guests praise Jamie's local knowledge and ability to put everyone on fish

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4-24 Guests

2-8 Hours

19 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Florida

15 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests love Captain Ron's local knowledge and diverse catches of 7-12 species per trip

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6-62 Guests

4-8 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$480

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Sarasota

16 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Fly Fishing

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Customers rave about Josh's local knowledge and ability to put guests on fish consistently

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Sarasota

28 years 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

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

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

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Starts from$700

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Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA

11 years experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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

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1-6 Guests

4 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$750

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Sarasota, FL

43 years 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

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

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1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$700

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Sarasota

16 years 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

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5-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

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Starts from$75

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Sarasota

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

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$550

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Sarasota

26 years 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

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1-6 Guests

4-12 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$1,000

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Complete Guide to Sarasota Fishing

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Top Species

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

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

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Fishing Charters in Sarasota, Florida

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Sarasota Fishing Charters (44 charters available)

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Top Species

African Pompano

Atlantic Bonito

Atlantic Sailfish

Black Drum

Black Grouper

Black Sea Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Catfish

Blue Marlin

Bluefish

Bluegill

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

Chain Pickerel

Channel Catfish

Cobia

Crappie

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

Lake Trout

Lane Snapper

Largemouth Bass

Lemon Shark

Lesser Amberjack

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Mutton Snapper

Northern Kingfish

Pacific Pompano

Peacock Bass

Permit

Red Grouper

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sandbar Shark

Scup

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Skipjack Tuna

Snook

Southern Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Spinner Shark

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Swordfish

Tarpon

Tiger Shark

Tripletail

Wahoo Fish

White Bass

White Grunt

Winter Flounder

Yellowtail Amberjack

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