Suncoast Fishing Adventures
4.8/5 (304 reviews)
State licensed
North Tamiami Trail 1059, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States–
Suncoast Fishing Adventures
State licensed
4.8/5 (304)
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Angler's Choice
North Tamiami Trail 1059
Sarasota, FL, United States
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If you want lots of fun, adventure, and good memories, Suncoast Fishing Adventures (SFA) is the best choice you can make. From inshore trips to offshore adventures, these guys have the skills, the equipment, and the positive attitude to make your day on the water with them special.
You will be spending the day aboard a 28' Contender center console. Built in 2012, this modern vessel is top of the line and tailored to the waters of the Gulf Coast. She's nimble enough to explore the shallows on the hunt for Redfish and Trout and stable enough to head all the way out to the Gulf Stream on the hunt for big fish.
It's more than the boat that makes SFA special, though. Captain Sam Ramey has been fishing all of his life. For him, the inshore and offshore waters of Florida's Gulf Coast are among the world's best. Let him show you why, on an exciting charter that's individualized to meet – and exceed – your desires.
Depending on the time of year and type of fishing you can catch Grouper, Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, Sharks, Mackerel, Tripletail, Snook, Trout, Redfish, Flounder and so much more! All trips come with quality Penn rods and reels, as well as a range of lures and live bait, which Capt. Sam prepares ahead of the trip to save you time on the water.
If you're looking for an authentic Florida fishing experience with a local guide who truly loves these waters, you've come to the right place. So grab your sunglasses, sunscreen, food, and drinks, and jump aboard for a day that you'll look back on and smile for years to come.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Rating
4.8
304 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (222)
What anglers say
91%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish
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Eric Myers
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2026
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5.0
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The experience matters!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
My son and I booked the afternoon with captain Sam. It was everything we hoped for. The captain has a calm, laid-back style that made the whole experience feel effortless — no pressure, no rush, just a genuine love for being out on the water. We caught fish, the weather cooperated beautifully, and the conversation flowed naturally. It was one of those afternoons where everything just clicks. If you're looking for a relaxing, rewarding day on the water with someone who clearly knows what he's doing, look no further. We'd absolutely book again.
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Response from Captain
March 24, 2026
Eric, thanks so much for the kind words! Warms my heart to hear people speak of their experiences with me so highly! Look forward to fishing with y'all again soon!
Cheryl Muller
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
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Member since 2023
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4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Permit! Permit!
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on December 14, 2025 • 2 adults
Outstanding experience. Sam was amazing and very thorough on explaining techniques in order to catch the fish. My 13yr old had the directions down, and caught her first permit as well as a ton of other species. Followed by my son catching 2 additional permit. It was a very successful day. Thank you Sam for helping us make some awesome memories.
Ps based on Sam’s recommendations we made delicious fish tacos and grilled the permit fillets. Permit was delicious!!
Response from Captain
December 17, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words Cheryl! So happy you guys enjoyed yourselves! Hope to see you guys on the water again soon!
James Nelles
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience
Extended Full Day Trip on July 28, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Kevin was very helpful and knowledgeable. From baiting to landing a fish he was on top of things.On our 10 hour trip we hit several locations pulling fish up at every spot . We caught king fish, bonita, red grouper, red snapper, mahi mahi , shark and a few other species of fish. Between 3 people we probably caught 60 fish with around 20 or so keepers. It was a busy day to say the least. It was just a great all around trip . If your looking for a great experience fishing. This is the charter for you .
Tom Whitehead
Kentucky, US
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Member since 2025
2
4.7
Verified
Professionally ran but rough seas
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM on June 17, 2025 • 6 adults
Booking was super easy. Communication was great. Captain Sam knows his trade. He made contact and informed me that seas were rough, and that fishing would definitely be affected. He offered going out another day, but we wouldn’t be in town long enough, so we headed out. We caught a few fish in the deeper waters, but with the current, it was too difficult to hold a position, so he took us inland to a nice little spot where the fishing was really good. Overall good experience. I’m definitely thinking about booking another trip with Captain Sam and coming back next year for Red Snapper season. And you don’t have to download the app.
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Steve J
Repeat angler
New York, US
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Member since 2025
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2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Wild Day
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 30, 2025 • 5 adults
4 of us went out with Captain Kevin. 100 feet deep, around 40 miles out. We did the full day from 8-4. Bottom dropped for about 5 hours, and trolled for 2 hours. Each of us lost count of the amount of fish we caught. Stud groupers (Red/Black/Gag), unreal snappers (Mangrove/Lane/Vermillion), and 4 barracuda. Each of us left with days worth of fillets to take home. These guys know their stuff.
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Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,125
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,125
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Extended Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,875
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,875
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
4.8
304 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (222)
What anglers say
91%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish
All reviews (304)
Filter
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Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 304 reviews
Eric Myers
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
The experience matters!
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
My son and I booked the afternoon with captain Sam. It was everything we hoped for. The captain has a calm, laid-back style that made the whole experience feel effortless — no pressure, no rush, just a genuine love for being out on the water. We caught fish, the weather cooperated beautifully, and the conversation flowed naturally. It was one of those afternoons where everything just clicks. If you're looking for a relaxing, rewarding day on the water with someone who clearly knows what he's doing, look no further. We'd absolutely book again.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 24, 2026
Eric, thanks so much for the kind words! Warms my heart to hear people speak of their experiences with me so highly! Look forward to fishing with y'all again soon!
Cheryl Muller
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Permit! Permit!
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on December 14, 2025 • 2 adults
Outstanding experience. Sam was amazing and very thorough on explaining techniques in order to catch the fish. My 13yr old had the directions down, and caught her first permit as well as a ton of other species. Followed by my son catching 2 additional permit. It was a very successful day. Thank you Sam for helping us make some awesome memories.
Ps based on Sam’s recommendations we made delicious fish tacos and grilled the permit fillets. Permit was delicious!!
Response from Captain
December 17, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words Cheryl! So happy you guys enjoyed yourselves! Hope to see you guys on the water again soon!
James Nelles
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience
Extended Full Day Trip on July 28, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain Kevin was very helpful and knowledgeable. From baiting to landing a fish he was on top of things.On our 10 hour trip we hit several locations pulling fish up at every spot . We caught king fish, bonita, red grouper, red snapper, mahi mahi , shark and a few other species of fish. Between 3 people we probably caught 60 fish with around 20 or so keepers. It was a busy day to say the least. It was just a great all around trip . If your looking for a great experience fishing. This is the charter for you .
Tom Whitehead
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
2
4.7
Verified
Professionally ran but rough seas
Half Day – Inshore/Nearshore - 1:00 PM on June 17, 2025 • 6 adults
Booking was super easy. Communication was great. Captain Sam knows his trade. He made contact and informed me that seas were rough, and that fishing would definitely be affected. He offered going out another day, but we wouldn’t be in town long enough, so we headed out. We caught a few fish in the deeper waters, but with the current, it was too difficult to hold a position, so he took us inland to a nice little spot where the fishing was really good. Overall good experience. I’m definitely thinking about booking another trip with Captain Sam and coming back next year for Red Snapper season. And you don’t have to download the app.
Reported catch:
Steve J
Repeat angler
New York, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Wild Day
Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 30, 2025 • 5 adults
4 of us went out with Captain Kevin. 100 feet deep, around 40 miles out. We did the full day from 8-4. Bottom dropped for about 5 hours, and trolled for 2 hours. Each of us lost count of the amount of fish we caught. Stud groupers (Red/Black/Gag), unreal snappers (Mangrove/Lane/Vermillion), and 4 barracuda. Each of us left with days worth of fillets to take home. These guys know their stuff.
Reported catch:
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots