Grande Charter Fishing

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    You'll explore Sarasota's productive waters on this easily customizable fishing adventure! Fish for as long as you'd like for an additional fee of $100 per extra hour. Redfish, Snook, and Seatrout are surefire catches and there's plenty of Kingfish, Tripletail, and Mackerel nearshore too! All of your gear is provided by Capt. Aj just pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Tarpon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Jul 14
    US $900
    I am looking forward to showing you or your group a great day chasing the Silver King. On my 5-hour trips, we will be looking for rolling pods of Tarpon right along the beach in shallow calm waters. We will sight fish with live crabs or we will fish an outgoing tide when it's basically a feeding frenzy. Most of the fish we get here is in the 60-20 lbs range with an average of 2-3 fish a trip. I am looking forward to talking about trip specifics and giving you the experience of a lifetime.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Tarpon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 25 - Jul 18
    US $1,300
    On my 8-hour Tarpon trips, you will experience every aspect of Tarpon fishing there is. We will leave the dock and run down the beach to start off sight fishing Tarpon in the 70-200 lbs class. Nothing beats the sun rising and seeing these fish jump sky-high after being hooked! As the day goes on we will chase them using multiple different techniques to keep the excitement up. As the evening approaches the action usually heats up to end the day on a high note with another trophy! Looking forward to it.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon

FAQs about 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 - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (8 hours)

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

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

Grande Charter Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Grande Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own equipment )

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 the 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Custom T Craft (Bay boat) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own equipment

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano reels, St. Croix and Star rods
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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

Payment

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

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VERIFIED   May 12, 2021
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VERIFIED   June 11, 2021
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