Wild Catch Fishing Charters LLC

5.0/5 (50 reviews)

State licensed

Phillippi Shores Drive 1780, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States–

Up to 9 miles

Sarasota, FL, United States

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26 ft

5.0/5 (50 reviews)

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Meet Captain Jerry…

Captain Jerry Vrbanovic is a United States Coast Guard-certified 100-ton Master Captain. His father was a commercial fisherman, and Jerry grew up admiring his dad's work and helping him whenever his boat would return to San Pedro's Fisherman's Wharf.

Jerry has always loved anything related to fishing and would spend all of his free time at the nearby docks. When he was twelve he began working as a pinhead on the Monte Carlo sport fishing boat run by Paul Strasser of San Diego's Independence Sport fishing. Soon he worked his way up to being a deckhand, and it was from this position that Jerry learned the art of exceptional customer service.

Additionally, Jerry's experience working under talented captains taught him the importance of boat safety and maintenance. He continued fishing in his free time and took many trips to Catalina Island and Mexico.

He loved bringing home bags of wild-caught Tuna, Bass, Yellowtail, and Rockfish. He and his dad would often prepare traditional Croatian dishes as they both love to cook and feed others.

Jerry had dreams of running his own sport fishing business in The Gulf of Mexico and decided to make Sarasota his home. His goal is to show his customers a great day of fishing. He loves sending people home with beautifully filleted fish ready to be cooked up and devoured!

Meet Captain Jerry…

He loved bringing home bags of wild-caught Tuna, Bass, Yellowtail, and Rockfish. He and his dad would often prepare traditional Croatian dishes as they both love to cook and feed others.

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Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

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Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

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Garet Robinson

Georgia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Captain Jerry was Great, Wonderful Time

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM) on March 13, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

I booked a fishing trip with Captain Jerry for my son (10) and me during his Spring Break. We had a fantastic time.

Capt Jerry communicated great leading up to the trip. He even offered to flex our time because it was going to windy. (We couldn’t due to flights.) 

Marina is easy to get to and boat is easy to get on. Great time out to get fishing and Capt Jerry knows where to go.

Most appreciated is he focused on my fishing fanatic son and helped him catch a bunch of fish. My son wants to go back…so do I.

I highly encourage you to book with Capt Jerry.

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Response from Captain

March 25, 2026

Thank you, Garet, for the kind words! It was great fishing with you guys. Hope to see you back soon.
– Captain Jerry

Dan Dunskis

Illinois, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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New

Great morning on the water!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

Captain Mike did his best to make the trip very enjoyable for my family. Waves were a bit rough and he found a great spot where we caught a lot of snapper, along with some other species. He recommended a great location that cooks your catch and it was absolutely amazing, putting the final stamp on a great day. I definitely recommend and we will be booking with Wild Catch Fishing Charters again!

Response from Captain

June 6, 2026

Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that Captain Mike was able to make the trip enjoyable for your family, even with the rougher conditions. Finding protected water and keeping the rods bent is what it’s all about!

It sounds like you had a great variety of fish to catch, and we’re glad the restaurant recommendation helped turn your fresh catch into an unforgettable meal. Experiences like that are what make a day on the water truly special.

We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and look forward to having you and your family back aboard Wild Catch Fishing Charters for another great adventure. Thanks again for fishing with us!

* Captain Jerry

Daniel Jackson

Texas, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great time with Captain Jerry!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (PM) on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Our fishing trip was a last minute booking for my wife, 2 teenage children, and myself.  Captain Jerry very quickly returned by call, was truly excited we booked, and assured me that we would catch fish, which we did.  On a 4 hour afternoon trip, Captain Jerry quickly put us on the fish.  We caught 5 Spanish mackerel, 2 large sheepshead, and 6 grunt.  Captain Jerry was very engaging and a nice person.  I would definitely recommend fishing with Captain Jerry Vrbanovic with Wild Catch Fishing Charters!

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Response from Captain

March 23, 2026

thank you for the wonderful review Daniel looking forward to our next adventure. Captain Jerry. ￼

Robert Greene

California, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Awesome experience!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (PM) on February 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Jerry provided a top notch fishing trip, jammed packed with great vibes.  His expertise and easy-going manner is so perfect for our family, I forgot he wasnt a blood relative.  Not only did we catch a bunch of fish which he later prepared, captain Jerry offered to take pictures.  Thanks for the phenomenal experience while keeping us safe.  Can’t wait to rebook the minute we make plans to go back to Florida!

Response from Captain

March 6, 2026

Thank you, Robert. Your words mean a lot—I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure having you guys out there, and I’m looking forward to the next trip.

Cathleen Hart Frantz

Buffalo, NY, US

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Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Awesome Morning - will come back!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM) on March 9, 2026 • 6 adults

My group of 6 had the best morning with Captain Jerry! Loaded up the boat & headed to a close spot for a few quick catches. Then headed another 7 miles out where everyone in our group each caught multiple fish. Captain Jerry was great about moving to the next spot if the fish werent coming. Very pleased with our excursion. Will be coming back to fish again or for a day charter around Siesta!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 12, 2026

Thank you for choosing us, Cathleen! It was a pleasure having you guys on the vessel. Until next time!
— Captain Jerry

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Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $675

Entire boat: 2 people

US $675

Entire boat: 2 people

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (PM)

4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM

US $675

Entire boat: 2 people

US $675

Entire boat: 2 people

Inshore/offshore Full Day Trip (AM)

8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $1,400

Entire boat: 2 people

US $1,400

Entire boat: 2 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

50 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (113)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

100%

Recommended

100%

Caught fish

All reviews (50)

Filter

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Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 50 reviews

Garet Robinson

Georgia, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Captain Jerry was Great, Wonderful Time

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM) on March 13, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

I booked a fishing trip with Captain Jerry for my son (10) and me during his Spring Break. We had a fantastic time.

Capt Jerry communicated great leading up to the trip. He even offered to flex our time because it was going to windy. (We couldn’t due to flights.) 

Marina is easy to get to and boat is easy to get on. Great time out to get fishing and Capt Jerry knows where to go.

Most appreciated is he focused on my fishing fanatic son and helped him catch a bunch of fish. My son wants to go back…so do I.

I highly encourage you to book with Capt Jerry.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 25, 2026

Thank you, Garet, for the kind words! It was great fishing with you guys. Hope to see you back soon.
– Captain Jerry

Dan Dunskis

Illinois, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Great morning on the water!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

Captain Mike did his best to make the trip very enjoyable for my family. Waves were a bit rough and he found a great spot where we caught a lot of snapper, along with some other species. He recommended a great location that cooks your catch and it was absolutely amazing, putting the final stamp on a great day. I definitely recommend and we will be booking with Wild Catch Fishing Charters again!

Response from Captain

June 6, 2026

Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that Captain Mike was able to make the trip enjoyable for your family, even with the rougher conditions. Finding protected water and keeping the rods bent is what it’s all about!

It sounds like you had a great variety of fish to catch, and we’re glad the restaurant recommendation helped turn your fresh catch into an unforgettable meal. Experiences like that are what make a day on the water truly special.

We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and look forward to having you and your family back aboard Wild Catch Fishing Charters for another great adventure. Thanks again for fishing with us!

* Captain Jerry

Daniel Jackson

Texas, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great time with Captain Jerry!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (PM) on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Our fishing trip was a last minute booking for my wife, 2 teenage children, and myself.  Captain Jerry very quickly returned by call, was truly excited we booked, and assured me that we would catch fish, which we did.  On a 4 hour afternoon trip, Captain Jerry quickly put us on the fish.  We caught 5 Spanish mackerel, 2 large sheepshead, and 6 grunt.  Captain Jerry was very engaging and a nice person.  I would definitely recommend fishing with Captain Jerry Vrbanovic with Wild Catch Fishing Charters!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 23, 2026

thank you for the wonderful review Daniel looking forward to our next adventure. Captain Jerry. ￼

Robert Greene

California, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Awesome experience!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (PM) on February 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Jerry provided a top notch fishing trip, jammed packed with great vibes.  His expertise and easy-going manner is so perfect for our family, I forgot he wasnt a blood relative.  Not only did we catch a bunch of fish which he later prepared, captain Jerry offered to take pictures.  Thanks for the phenomenal experience while keeping us safe.  Can’t wait to rebook the minute we make plans to go back to Florida!

Response from Captain

March 6, 2026

Thank you, Robert. Your words mean a lot—I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure having you guys out there, and I’m looking forward to the next trip.

Cathleen Hart Frantz

Buffalo, NY, US

Member since 2024

5.0

Verified

Awesome Morning - will come back!

Inshore/offshore Half Day Trip (AM) on March 9, 2026 • 6 adults

My group of 6 had the best morning with Captain Jerry! Loaded up the boat & headed to a close spot for a few quick catches. Then headed another 7 miles out where everyone in our group each caught multiple fish. Captain Jerry was great about moving to the next spot if the fish werent coming. Very pleased with our excursion. Will be coming back to fish again or for a day charter around Siesta!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 12, 2026

Thank you for choosing us, Cathleen! It was a pleasure having you guys on the vessel. Until next time!
— Captain Jerry

FAQs about Wild Catch Fishing Charters LLC

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Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

26 ft

Year built

2007

Restored in

2023

Boat manufacturer

Andros

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Suzuki

1 x 300HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

Wild Catch Fishing Charters LLC

Customer reviews

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Anglers' gallery (113)

What anglers say

All reviews (50)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (113)

What anglers say

All reviews (50)

FAQs about Wild Catch Fishing Charters LLC

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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