Beach Bum Charters invites you for a fun day of recreational fishing in Sarasota Bay! Not a good fit for the serious angler, best suited for families with or without children looking for a fun easy intro to fishing or the local angler who knows exactly the day they want to have, has a plan, and wants access to the boat, equipment, and a captain to do it. I do not offer species targeting, your trip is best described as "fishing is the excuse to get out and not the reason to be out." Catch and release only. Results are not guaranteed, but fun times and memories are!

Come fish our bountiful coastal waters and flats and relax while you watch the gorgeous nature that surrounds you. You’ll be under the guidance of Captain Tobey Morehouse on a casual and relaxing day out. Join him in Sarasota and together embark on a leisurely day of fun in the bay!

Your boat for the day will be a 21’ Hurricane deck boat that runs on a 225 HP Yamaha engine. It’s got space for up to 5 anglers and it uses fishfinder, GPS, radar, as well as radio technology for efficient navigation. There’s an ice-box you can use to store your catch and a livewell to provide live bait.

Geared more for the recreational, new, and casual fishing audience and small families, we will be using light and heavy tackle to make a day you will remember for years to come. We will do catch and release only unless other arrangements are made. Captain Tobey welcomes all the kids to his boat, so bring your whole family and enjoy a lovely outing together.

Your trip will include all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, and drinks. The captain also provides fishing licenses, just remember to bring some food before you leave.

Beach Bum Charters is ready for your fishing adventure in Sarasota Bay!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $300
    A 2 1/2-hour trip, a quick cast of a line.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $300
    A 2 1/2-hour trip, a quick cast of a line.
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FAQs about Beach Bum Charters

Beach Bum Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (PM) (2 hours)

When you book a trip with Beach Bum Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Via Cell Service

Trips booked with Beach Bum Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Beach Bum Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Beach Bum Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Beach Bum Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Catfish
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Tobey Morehouse
Sarasota, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
24 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since September 2021
Hey there, I'll be your Captain for day, my name is Tobey and I have been running boats in the Sarasota area since I moved here in 2016. Having started out in a local boat club, I have been fortunate to learn our waterways and all the best spots in the area to kick back and provide you a great day on the water. Having spent the last twelve years overseas as a contractor, I have found my true passion in the crystal teal waters of Sarasota. Normally I travel for work and only spend about three months at a time in the area. I decided to turn my passion for the area into work in order to never work another day in my life. We want to offer a taste of local life in Sarasota and share the abundance, beauty, and joy of some of the things we love to spend our days doing. We love to help people make life long memories about that time at the sand bar, or lido beach for the beach party. Generating smiles is what we are all about!  Taking some inspiration from one of our favorite shows, Below Decks we strive to offer the big luxury boat experience in a smaller package with all the amenities, toys, games, chairs and floats available to the premium beach party package in addition to the sand bar parties. Inquire within today and lets plan a day you and your favorite beach bums will never forget!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Catfish Catfish
Jack (African Pompano) African Pompano Jack

Boat specs

Hurricane (Deck boat) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 48 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
Via Cell Service

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Fishing trip with the kids
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Jeff C.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (AM) on July 11, 2023
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Suzi P.
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VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (PM) on June 22, 2023
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Matthew O.
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Fun way to end vacation

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (AM) on November 3, 2023
My ten year old son and I went on a short trip with Tobey and had a great outing We got on fish right away and they kept getting...
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Great family excursion!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (PM) on February 14, 2024
Tobey was very accommodating and flexible on getting our trip booked.  We had 4 adults and 5 year old kid for a sunset/fishing...
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Suzanne B.
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Fishing trip with the kids

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Quick Cast (AM) on March 9, 2024
We had an amazing time with Tobey!  He took good care of us, and went above and beyond to make it a memorable trip for all...
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