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 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 Neptune Charters Enterprise Inc

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(16 charters available)

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

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$600

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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

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

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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

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Customers had a great time on their fishing adventure

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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

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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, FL

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

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1-6 Guests

3 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$599

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Sarasota, FL

18 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Customers praise Josh's local knowledge and ability to put them on fish immediately

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1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$450

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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

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5-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$75

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Sarasota, FL

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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

Starts from$550

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Sarasota, FL

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

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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

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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

Starts from$275

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Sarasota, FL

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

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Praised for unparalleled local knowledge and successful snook and tarpon catches

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1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$400

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Sarasota, FL

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

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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, FL

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

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

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1-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

30 Trips

Starts from$200

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Sarasota

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

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1-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$600

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Sarasota

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

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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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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:

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Fishing Charters in Sarasota, Florida

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Sarasota Fishing Charters(16 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

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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?

What are the top species I can catch in Sarasota?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?