There’s a fish with your name on it in Bradenton Beach and Cowabunga Sportfishing will help you catch it! With Captain Donald at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are known for Red Snapper, Red Grouper, Bull Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Gag Grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Lane Snapper, and more – with any luck, they’ll make your reel scream.

You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You’ll be casting lines from a 30’ Center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water.

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Cowabunga Sportfishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Bradenton Beach. So, how about booking that trip?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Half day fishing targeting mostly snapper and grouper between 20-30 miles offshore
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    8 hour trip targeting grouper and snapper up to 40 miles offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,500
    Full 10 hour day targeting multi species both pelagic and bottom fish depending on whats in season and biting. Up to 60 miles offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    Extended day targeting multispecies both pelagic and bottom fish depending on whats in season and what is biting.Up to 80 miles offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Great day on the water.

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FAQs about Cowabunga Sportfishing

Cowabunga Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Cowabunga Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Cowabunga Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Cowabunga Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Cowabunga Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cowabunga Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Donald Bodkin
Bradenton Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2024
Started guiding fishing trips in 2004 In Alaska. Started fishing and spearfishing the waters out of Sarasota 7 years ago and have since decided to make this a full time fish killing operation.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
SeaVee
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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