Grande Charter Fishing 

 946 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242, United States
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Hoping to do some classic inshore and nearshore fishing in Sarasota? Look no further than Grande Charter Fishing! Owned and operated by Captain AJ Grande, this local pro has caught just about everything that swims in these waters and will help you do the same.

Hop aboard his custom 24’ T-Craft, perfect for 6 anglers who all want to fish at the same time comfortably. She’s powered by a super reliable 2022 Suzuki 4-stroke motor and wireless trolling so you can sneak up on all those easily spooked fish.

The inshore waters here are stocked with famous Floridian species including Snook, Redfish, and Seatrout. In the summer months, you’ll also find plenty of Tarpon! This is Capt. AJ’s specialty and what he is most known for. If you choose to head a little further out, there’s plenty of Kingfish, Tripletail, and Mackerel, especially in the spring and fall.

All of the equipment you need for a productive day out is provided but if you’d like to fly fish you’ll need to bring your own gear. You’ll be most comfortable with 3-4 anglers on board if this is what you choose to do.

Capt. Aj does his best to get you on the best bite and action and will happily clean and bag your catch at the end of the trip too. Just be sure to bring and cooler with ice for transporting your catch home.

There’s no better place for year-round fishing than Sarasota and no better captain to show you the ropes than Capt. AJ. Hop aboard Grande Fishing Charters and find out for yourself!

Aj Grande

Captain

Aj Grande

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Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Tarpon
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Jul 14
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Tarpon
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Jul 18
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

FAQs about Grande Charter Fishing

What are the trip rates for Grande Charter Fishing?

Grande Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Grande Charter Fishing?

When you book a trip with Grande Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Grande Charter Fishing?

Trips booked with Grande Charter Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano reels, St. Croix and Star rods)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water )
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Grande Charter Fishing offer?

Grande Charter Fishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Grande Charter Fishing offer?

Grande Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own equipment )
Which fish species can I catch with Grande Charter Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Grande Charter Fishing include:

  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet your captain

Aj Grande

Sarasota, Florida, United States

2 Customer reviews
Member since January 2020

Captain Aj Grande was born and raised in Sarasota and has been fishing these waters for as long as he can remember. He's caught just about everything that swims in these waters and will help you do the same! His favorite part of the job is teaching people how he catches fish and sharing his passion for the sport. Hop aboard Grande Charter Fishing and experience top-notch Florida inshore fishing for yourself!

Fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Custom T-Craft
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Bring your own equipment

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Multimedia System

Wireless Trolling Motor

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano reels, St. Croix and Star rods

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Bottled water

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Sarasota to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

No minimum age, bring life jackets

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Checks

What’s biting in Sarasota right now

BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon