Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED

4.9/5 (219 reviews)

State licensed

946 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242, United States–

State licensed

4.9/5 (219)

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946 Siesta Drive

Sarasota, FL, United States

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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!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Pickup included

You keep catch

Child friendly

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Pickup included

You keep catch

Child friendly

Rating

4.9

219 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (206)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

96%

Family friendly

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

97%

Caught fish

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Teddy Cardoso

California, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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caught giant red drum

4HR SPRING SPECIAL on May 18, 2026 • 3 adults

What an amazing fishing day!! Two of my buddies flew in from Cali and it was there first time fishing the Gulf of America. Josh and the GOA didn’t disappoint, we nailed them. Great captain and extended the trip at no charge to get us on some keeper red drum since everything we caught was too large to keep. wonderful time and we ended up shooting Captain Josh some love at the end of the trip for his hard work and perseverance. Would highly recommend.

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Response from Captain

May 28, 2026

thanks for the awesome review!.

Joseph Garufi

Connecticut, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great day, great captain.

4HR SPRING SPECIAL on February 18, 2026 • 3 adults

Booked a trip with Captain Josh for an afternoon trip. After completing a morning trip that day, he called to make us aware of not ideal conditions, suggesting we try the next day and offering to pick us up closer to our condo. Later knowing the next afternoon didnt look much better and knowing it was our last day, he took the time to plan an itenerary that would avoid the worst wind areas. Needless to say we had a very enjoyable afternoon. He also extended our time to make sure my grandson got a fish! I would highly recomend Captain Josh for your next fishing adventure. We will be definitely be doing that!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

February 20, 2026

thank you for such a great review and for recognizing my efferts you guys were a joy to have on the boat and i hope to see you all again!  

Anthony Dear

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Great day because of the Capt.

4HR SPRING SPECIAL - 1:30 PM on December 23, 2025 • 4 adults

With inshore low tide, Capt. Josh took us 9 miles offshore to deeper water. He wasn’t satisfied until fish were coming over the rails nonstop. We caught fish at every spot, but the captain kept working and found us an isolated place with larger snapper and sheepshead! Capt. Josh found a large school of suspended fish, so he changed up the rigs for everyone to slow-drift live shrimp into the strike zone! We appreciate his efforts, and everyone had a great time. We will definitely book again.

Forrest Paxton

Ohio, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great Trip with Captain Josh!!

2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special on March 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

We had a great trip with Captain Josh! We had 3 adults and 3 kids (ages 11 and 13) for a 2 hour trip, and Captain Josh made sure we all had bait and lines out the whole time. We caught Spotted Sea Trout, Ladyfish, Grouper, Jack, Flounder, and Bluefish – we were able to keep the Trout and Bluefish, and it fed all of us for dinner! He had a nice, clean boat and was very knowledgeable. Works hard to put you on the fish, would 100% recommend!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 29, 2026

thanks for the great review, glad you guys enjoyed yourselves! Look forward to seeing you again.

Amy Skeen

Chicago, IL, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Awesome day on the water!

2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special - 1:30 PM on January 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Joshua was fantastic – our original trip had to be rescheduled due to riptides/water safety, and he worked with us to find a time that would work for us. Captain Dakota was our host for the trip and he couldn’t have been more amazing - great personality, incredible knowledge of fishing and of the area, and tons of patience. We all caught fish, learned a lot, and had an incredible time. Our two sons loved it, and we will definitely be back.

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2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special

2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $400

Entire boat: up to 4 people

4HR SPRING SPECIAL

4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:30 AM, 1:30 PM)

US $700

Entire boat: up to 5 people

US $700

Entire boat: up to 5 people

6HR SPRING SPECIAL (AM TRIP)

6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM

US $850

Entire boat: up to 5 people

US $850

Entire boat: up to 5 people

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon

6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Aug 1

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $900

Entire boat: up to 4 people

8 Hour Trip – Tarpon

8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Apr 1 - Aug 1

US $1,150

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $1,150

Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9

219 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (206)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

96%

Family friendly

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

97%

Caught fish

All reviews (219)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Showing 1 – 5 of 219 reviews

Teddy Cardoso

California, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

caught giant red drum

4HR SPRING SPECIAL on May 18, 2026 • 3 adults

What an amazing fishing day!! Two of my buddies flew in from Cali and it was there first time fishing the Gulf of America. Josh and the GOA didn’t disappoint, we nailed them. Great captain and extended the trip at no charge to get us on some keeper red drum since everything we caught was too large to keep. wonderful time and we ended up shooting Captain Josh some love at the end of the trip for his hard work and perseverance. Would highly recommend.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 28, 2026

thanks for the awesome review!.

Joseph Garufi

Connecticut, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great day, great captain.

4HR SPRING SPECIAL on February 18, 2026 • 3 adults

Booked a trip with Captain Josh for an afternoon trip. After completing a morning trip that day, he called to make us aware of not ideal conditions, suggesting we try the next day and offering to pick us up closer to our condo. Later knowing the next afternoon didnt look much better and knowing it was our last day, he took the time to plan an itenerary that would avoid the worst wind areas. Needless to say we had a very enjoyable afternoon. He also extended our time to make sure my grandson got a fish! I would highly recomend Captain Josh for your next fishing adventure. We will be definitely be doing that!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

February 20, 2026

thank you for such a great review and for recognizing my efferts you guys were a joy to have on the boat and i hope to see you all again!  

Anthony Dear

Massachusetts, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Great day because of the Capt.

4HR SPRING SPECIAL - 1:30 PM on December 23, 2025 • 4 adults

With inshore low tide, Capt. Josh took us 9 miles offshore to deeper water. He wasn’t satisfied until fish were coming over the rails nonstop. We caught fish at every spot, but the captain kept working and found us an isolated place with larger snapper and sheepshead! Capt. Josh found a large school of suspended fish, so he changed up the rigs for everyone to slow-drift live shrimp into the strike zone! We appreciate his efforts, and everyone had a great time. We will definitely book again.

Forrest Paxton

Ohio, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great Trip with Captain Josh!!

2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special on March 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 3 children

We had a great trip with Captain Josh! We had 3 adults and 3 kids (ages 11 and 13) for a 2 hour trip, and Captain Josh made sure we all had bait and lines out the whole time. We caught Spotted Sea Trout, Ladyfish, Grouper, Jack, Flounder, and Bluefish – we were able to keep the Trout and Bluefish, and it fed all of us for dinner! He had a nice, clean boat and was very knowledgeable. Works hard to put you on the fish, would 100% recommend!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 29, 2026

thanks for the great review, glad you guys enjoyed yourselves! Look forward to seeing you again.

Amy Skeen

Chicago, IL, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Awesome day on the water!

2 Hour Trip – Inshore Special - 1:30 PM on January 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Joshua was fantastic – our original trip had to be rescheduled due to riptides/water safety, and he worked with us to find a time that would work for us. Captain Dakota was our host for the trip and he couldn’t have been more amazing - great personality, incredible knowledge of fishing and of the area, and tons of patience. We all caught fish, learned a lot, and had an incredible time. Our two sons loved it, and we will definitely be back.

FAQs about Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

23 ft

Year built

2004

Boat manufacturer

Ranger

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 225HP

Max cruising speed

42 knots

Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED

Rating

Anglers' gallery (206)

What anglers say

All reviews (219)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (206)

What anglers say

All reviews (219)

FAQs about Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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