Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED
Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED
Captain Josh owner and operator of Best Coast Fishing invites you to Sarasota on a memorable trip to the southwest coast of Florida or, as we like to call it, the best coast of Florida! SWFL is one of the premier fishing destinations in the world. It offers miles of coastline, thousands of waterways, and many hidden inlets perfect for a beautiful fishery!
Captain Josh is the guide you need to take you on this beautiful adventure. As a Florida native and licensed captain, he has over 15 years of fishing locally! Jump into his well-equipped boat, soak in the Florida sun, breathe in that sea air, and embark on the adventure!
The boat is a 23’ Ranger series center console that sits up 6 anglers. It’s powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine and equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, and livewell, spot lock trolling motor, twin blade series power pole, jack plate and more! To make your experience even better, the boat features a multimedia system, an ice-box, and comfortable seating!
On your trip, you’ll chase many fine inshore and nearshore species, such as Flounder, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Tripletail, Snook, and Tarpon and more!. You and the captain will be fishing with light tackle in order to catch them.
All the fishing gear and licenses are covered in the price, so you’ll only need to bring some snacks and drinks for the trip. While on your way to and from each fishing spot, you can relax and admire the beautiful mangroves, a large variety of avian species, and wild marine life!
Captain Josh’s trips are not only for adults but children and families too! Best Catch Fishing Charters caters to all needs and can offer trips from Sarasota Bay to Boca Grande which has a legendary annual Tarpon season. The whole family can have a wonderful time!
Book today to make memories you won’t forget!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (152)
+149Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Jun 26, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special (AM)
Fantastic Experience
I had never been fishing before and our captain Josh made me feel very comfortable while allowing me to ‘learn by doing’ so I could experience the feel of the line and reel. We tried a few different spots in and around the bay and finally hit a really good one where I caught a few trout and a big redfish! He helped me with baiting and casting, but expected me to do the rest, and it was great! My husband has fished many times before and didn’t need the same kind of help and he too had a great experience. The boat was perfect for the kind of fishing we were doing and I felt like I was safe and could manage myself. It was a fantastic experience in a beautiful setting and we caught enough fish for several meals. Josh filleted them for us at the dock. I highly recommend!
I had never been fishing before and our captain Josh made me feel very comfortable while allowing me to ‘learn by doing’ so I...
Apr 19, 2025
4HR FALL /WINTER SPECIAL (AM TRIP)
Best Coast Charters = Best Charters on the Coast
Captain Josh was awesome. This trip was for my father’s birthday. In Feb I booked with another company for Sat Apr 19. On Apr 15 that captain cancelled on me. I was lucky enough to find availability with Beast Coast. I’m so glad that happened because we had a phenomenal experience with Captain Josh. He was friendly, professional, informative, and great with our two boys, 6 and 9. He was so patient with them. Really took the time & effort to explain & show them what & how to do everything. He gave them extra support while still being attentive and giving support to the birthday boy, and my wife & I. He was so busy, literally never stopped, and we were all consistently lines in the water, getting baited, or reeling in fish. Captain Josh was right there to assist and support throughout. Boat and equipment were all top notch. Would definitely recommend and book again.
Captain Josh was awesome. This trip was for my father’s birthday. In Feb I booked with another company for Sat Apr 19. On Apr...
Captain replied
Sep 30, 2025
6HR FALL/WINTER SPECIAL (AM TRIP)
Fishing with Joshua
Great day fishing even though the wind was rough. Almost had to cancel the day. Josh found the fish though. Grouper, redfish, mangrove snapper, lady fish, catfish, needle fish, snook, jack cervile, sea trout, gator trout and saw dolphins. Highly recommend Josh and he welcomes kids.
Great day fishing even though the wind was rough. Almost had to cancel the day. Josh found the fish though. Grouper, redfish,...
Captain repliedJun 27, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special (AM)
Definitely recommend
Capt. Josh was awesome. The whole point of the trip was to watch my daughter catch fish. Capt. Josh definitely made that happen, she out fished me for sure. We caught a lot of fish and caught some good sized ones too. Definitely recommend and I will absolutely have him take us again on our next trip.
Capt. Josh was awesome. The whole point of the trip was to watch my daughter catch fish. Capt. Josh definitely made that happen,...
Sep 25, 2025
4HR FALL /WINTER SPECIAL (AM TRIP)
Amazing trip!
Although he's an Alabama fan we had a great time! He was very patient and we could tell he was knowledgeable.
Although he's an Alabama fan we had a great time! He was very patient and we could tell he was knowledgeable.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (152)
+149Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
96%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fantastic Experience
2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special (AM) on June 26, 2025
I had never been fishing before and our captain Josh made me feel very comfortable while allowing me to ‘learn by doing’ so I could experience the feel of the line and reel. We tried a few different spots in and around the bay and finally hit a really good one where I caught a few trout and a big redfish! He helped me with baiting and casting, but expected me to do the rest, and it was great! My husband has fished many times before and didn’t need the same kind of help and he too had a great experience. The boat was perfect for the kind of fishing we were doing and I felt like I was safe and could manage myself. It was a fantastic experience in a beautiful setting and we caught enough fish for several meals. Josh filleted them for us at the dock. I highly recommend!
I had never been fishing before and our captain Josh made me feel very comfortable while allowing me to ‘learn by doing’ so I could experience the feel of the line and reel. We tried a few different spots in and around the bay and finally hit a really good one where I caught a few trout and a big redfish! He helped me with baiting and casting, but expected me to do the rest, and it was great! My husband has fished many times before and didn’t need the same kind of help and he too had a great...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best Coast Charters = Best Charters on the Coast
4HR FALL /WINTER SPECIAL (AM TRIP) on April 19, 2025
Captain Josh was awesome. This trip was for my father’s birthday. In Feb I booked with another company for Sat Apr 19. On Apr 15 that captain cancelled on me. I was lucky enough to find availability with Beast Coast. I’m so glad that happened because we had a phenomenal experience with Captain Josh. He was friendly, professional, informative, and great with our two boys, 6 and 9. He was so patient with them. Really took the time & effort to explain & show them what & how to do everything. He gave them extra support while still being attentive and giving support to the birthday boy, and my wife & I. He was so busy, literally never stopped, and we were all consistently lines in the water, getting baited, or reeling in fish. Captain Josh was right there to assist and support throughout. Boat and equipment were all top notch. Would definitely recommend and book again.
Captain Josh was awesome. This trip was for my father’s birthday. In Feb I booked with another company for Sat Apr 19. On Apr 15 that captain cancelled on me. I was lucky enough to find availability with Beast Coast. I’m so glad that happened because we had a phenomenal experience with Captain Josh. He was friendly, professional, informative, and great with our two boys, 6 and 9. He was so patient with them. Really took the time & effort to explain & show them what & how to do everything. He...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Joshua
6HR FALL/WINTER SPECIAL (AM TRIP) on September 30, 2025
Great day fishing even though the wind was rough. Almost had to cancel the day. Josh found the fish though. Grouper, redfish, mangrove snapper, lady fish, catfish, needle fish, snook, jack cervile, sea trout, gator trout and saw dolphins. Highly recommend Josh and he welcomes kids.
Great day fishing even though the wind was rough. Almost had to cancel the day. Josh found the fish though. Grouper, redfish, mangrove snapper, lady fish, catfish, needle fish, snook, jack cervile, sea trout, gator trout and saw dolphins. Highly recommend Josh and he welcomes kids.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Definitely recommend
2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special (AM) on June 27, 2025
Capt. Josh was awesome. The whole point of the trip was to watch my daughter catch fish. Capt. Josh definitely made that happen, she out fished me for sure. We caught a lot of fish and caught some good sized ones too. Definitely recommend and I will absolutely have him take us again on our next trip.
Capt. Josh was awesome. The whole point of the trip was to watch my daughter catch fish. Capt. Josh definitely made that happen, she out fished me for sure. We caught a lot of fish and caught some good sized ones too. Definitely recommend and I will absolutely have him take us again on our next trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing trip!
4HR FALL /WINTER SPECIAL (AM TRIP) on September 25, 2025
Although he's an Alabama fan we had a great time! He was very patient and we could tell he was knowledgeable.
Although he's an Alabama fan we had a great time! He was very patient and we could tell he was knowledgeable.
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