Calusa Coast Charters
Fish with the natives on Calusa Coast Charters! Having been born and raised in Sarasota and around Siesta Key, Lido and longboat key Captain Nick can tell you all about the local fishery.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cobia, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout, Snook, Redfish, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, Tarpon, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel, and whatever else is biting.
I grew up in sarasota and have been fishing here since i was a baby. I can also offer inshore fly fishing, but you will need to bring your own fly gear. For the more adventurous among you, there's freedive spearfishing! As a certified avid freediver, i am happy to give you an introduction! Ive got plenty of dive gear to share and am one of the only outfits offering this in the area.
Trips with Calusa Coast Charters are open to the whole family, and im great with kids as ive got younger siblings of my own. Be sure to ask if your child needs to wear a life jacket. I can provide them however I recommend bring one your child is comfortable in.
Well be fishing on a center console boat with planty of room for 6 passengers. Trips comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.
Capt. Nick will provide rods and reels for you, along with live bait and lures. Spearfishing equipment is rented separately if you dont have your own gear.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Due to an observed decline in redfish, sea trout and snook populations I really appreciate catch and releasing these species however there are always plenty of other tasty fish to invite back to dinner.
I recommend bring food and drinks and appropriate clothing: sun/ weather gear. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
We accommodate the Siesta Key, and greater Sarasota area.
Fish with the natives on Calusa Coast Charters! Having been born and raised in Sarasota and around Siesta Key, Lido and longboat key Captain Nick can tell you all about the local fishery.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Cobia, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout, Snook, Redfish, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, Tarpon, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel, and whatever else is biting.
I grew up in sarasota and have been fishing here since i was a baby. I can also offer inshore fly fishing, but you will need to bring your own fly gear. For the more adventurous among you, there's freedive spearfishing! As a certified avid freediver, i am happy to give you an introduction! Ive got plenty of dive gear to share and am one of the only outfits offering this in the area.
Trips with Calusa Coast Charters are open to the whole family, and im great with kids as ive got younger siblings of my own. Be sure to ask if your child needs to wear a life jacket. I can provide them however I recommend bring one your child is comfortable in.
Well be fishing on a center console boat with planty of room for 6 passengers. Trips comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.
Capt. Nick will provide rods and reels for you, along with live bait and lures. Spearfishing equipment is rented separately if you dont have your own gear.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. Due to an observed decline in redfish, sea trout and snook populations I really appreciate catch and releasing these species however there are always plenty of other tasty fish to invite back to dinner.
I recommend bring food and drinks and appropriate clothing: sun/ weather gear. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
We accommodate the Siesta Key, and greater Sarasota area.
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Roger Yenn5.0VerifiedCalusa rocks
4 Hour Trip (AM() on June 24, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Nick put us on fish. Party of 3 inexperienced saltwater anglers. Nick worked very hard ensuring we were baited up at all times. Many of what we caught were used as bait for Goliath Grouper. One of two hook sets yielded a 50#’r and the other broke off. Mackeral, Baracuda, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper were also caught. 4 hr trip wasn’t enough. 6 hour next time. Nick was fantastic.. Knowledgeable, Professional and Experienced. Will book again. Siesta Key has been our vacation location the past 17 years. Calusa will now be one of our destinations. Thanks Captain Nick!
Brad Blackburn5.0VerifiedThe Guys from Texas! Awesome guide!
4 Hour Trip (AM() on May 20, 2026 • 4 adultsThere are a lot of fishing charters in this area! We selected Calusa Fishing Charters because the reviews said Captain Nick put his guests on fish quick! We loaded the boat and were catching fish within 10 minutes of being on the water. BIG FISH!! Matter of fact every location Captain Nick took us that morning, we caught lots of fish. Everything from Snook, Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Maceral. We caught close to 30 fish in a 4 hour trip Several times we were doubled up catching two fish at once. He did everything for us, from baiting hooks to taking the fish off the line! I have been on many charters in my life but none as good as this one. Nick is one helluva good guide! My son and I had an absolute blast, great trip for him. One that he will always remember! Thank you Nick! We will be back and looking for you to guide us again. Don't miss booking with Nick!
Michael Scheuerman5.0VerifiedFishing with Nick
6 Hour Trip on August 6, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Nick was great! he got us into some great fish! Grouper, Shark, Cobia, Snapper!
James Coughlin5.0VerifiedAwseome time!
4 Hour Trip (AM() on June 22, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childNick did an amazing job! Friendly and very knowledgeable! Caught a goliath!! 200lbs
Richard NordrumRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNick was awesome
4 Hour Trip (AM() on October 6, 2026 • 4 adultsHad a great time caught a variety of fish
Steven Berry5.0VerifiedCaught over 50 fish in 6 hours
6 Hour Trip on January 22, 2026 • 2 adultsCaught over 50 fish in 6 hours!
Eva Lokaj5.0VerifiedCaptain Joseph is THE MAN!
4 Hour Trip (AM() on April 24, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 childI recently booked a 4 hour fishing trip for my family with Calusa Coast Charters and Captain Joseph was the bomb! The boat and equipment was really great but the headliner was definitely Joseph as his personality shined throughout the entire trip. He was super courteous, very patient, very friendly and polite. He went out of his way to try and find great places to fish, even stopping the boat to show us a stingray and a barracuda that he saw. I really can’t recommend this charter enough- will definitely be booking again!
Kyle Finch5.0VerifiedTHE BEAT CHARTER CAPTAIN YOU WILL EVER MEET
4hr half day (PM) on April 17, 2025 • 4 adultsCJ( Captain Joseph) was great he took us all around Sarasota to great fishing spots, at one spot we caught a fish every cast. Even though bait was hard to find CJ came through and got some bait to put us on some monsters. I really recommend him to anyone just trying to have fun and catch fish!
Kevin DRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip out in the gulf
4 Hour Trip (AM() on August 13, 2024 • 2 adultsSo glad we booked with Captain Joseph. Right off the break he was professional and went over all the safety guidelines. He had live bait and water ready to go. His knowledge of the area and the fish was top notch. He took us to several spots where we were able to catch some grouper and another type of fish. The last spot he took us to we were able to catch 2 Triple Tail fish... one of which was 25". Such a great time and memories out on the water.
William ParkRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTop Rate!
3 hour Inshore/ Nearshore (PM) on August 14, 2025 • 2 adultsJoseph worked extremely hard to make the trip for my son and I one we’ll surely remember. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and fishing in general. Great guy all around and I would highly recommend him in a heartbeat. We plan to book him again next time we’re down!
FAQs about Calusa Coast Charters
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 hour Inshore/ Nearshore (PM) (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM() (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4hr half day (PM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Typically we do not spend time catching bait during the duration of the trip… bait is caught before hand by the captain or purchased at the dock when it cannot otherwise be caught.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Done at dock at no extra charge)
- Drinks (I have water on board but recommend bringing food and drinks of your choice)
- Fishing license (All licenses included)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 9 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Bowfishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
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Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Speckled Trout
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