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 (143)
+140Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
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 SPRING BREAK 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
Jul 13, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special (AM)
Just book it!
We made a last minute decision to do a 2 hour charter. 6 of us went, 4 fished and everyone caught some fish. Our captain was full of tidbits of the area, water and fish. Great day out on the water and we will definitely book another trip that is longer for next time!
We made a last minute decision to do a 2 hour charter. 6 of us went, 4 fished and everyone caught some fish. Our captain was full...
Jul 31, 2025
4HR SPRING BREAK SPECIAL (PM TRIP)
Great Trip Flexible Schedule
Captain Josh and Captain Dakota (Fish Moore Charters) gave 200% to make sure our family went out at the right time to catch fish and have an enjoyable experience.
Captain Josh and Captain Dakota (Fish Moore Charters) gave 200% to make sure our family went out at the right time to catch fish...
Mar 19, 2025
6HR SPRING BREAK SPECIAL (AM TRIP)
Hard Working Captain
We fished inshore around Sarasota on a fairly windy day. A cold front had just moved through and the fishing was tough. Captain Josh worked hard hitting a lot of different spots to put us on a couple of really nice snook and a couple lunker trout. That is all you can ask for on a day when the fish are not cooperating.
We fished inshore around Sarasota on a fairly windy day. A cold front had just moved through and the fishing was tough. Captain...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (143)
+140Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
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 SPRING BREAK 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
Just book it!
2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special (AM) on July 13, 2025
We made a last minute decision to do a 2 hour charter. 6 of us went, 4 fished and everyone caught some fish. Our captain was full of tidbits of the area, water and fish. Great day out on the water and we will definitely book another trip that is longer for next time!
We made a last minute decision to do a 2 hour charter. 6 of us went, 4 fished and everyone caught some fish. Our captain was full of tidbits of the area, water and fish. Great day out on the water and we will definitely book another trip that is longer for next time!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip Flexible Schedule
4HR SPRING BREAK SPECIAL (PM TRIP) on July 31, 2025
Captain Josh and Captain Dakota (Fish Moore Charters) gave 200% to make sure our family went out at the right time to catch fish and have an enjoyable experience.
Captain Josh and Captain Dakota (Fish Moore Charters) gave 200% to make sure our family went out at the right time to catch fish and have an enjoyable experience.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Hard Working Captain
6HR SPRING BREAK SPECIAL (AM TRIP) on March 19, 2025
We fished inshore around Sarasota on a fairly windy day. A cold front had just moved through and the fishing was tough. Captain Josh worked hard hitting a lot of different spots to put us on a couple of really nice snook and a couple lunker trout. That is all you can ask for on a day when the fish are not cooperating.
We fished inshore around Sarasota on a fairly windy day. A cold front had just moved through and the fishing was tough. Captain Josh worked hard hitting a lot of different spots to put us on a couple of really nice snook and a couple lunker trout. That is all you can ask for on a day when the fish are not cooperating.
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