Big Ticket Charters 

5.0
(20 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

Big Ticket Charters 

Sarasota, FL, United States
20 ft
4
5.0
(20 reviews)

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Book your next trip with Big Ticket Charters and find out what makes the fishing in Sarasota so unique. With Captain Scott at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Species like Flounder, Redfish, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Speckled Trout, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. Depending on the fish you're after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be welcome aboard a 20' Skeeter bay boat with room for 4 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Big Ticket Charters!

Book your next trip with Big Ticket Charters and find out what makes the fishing in Sarasota so unique. With Captain Scott at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Species like Flounder, Redfish, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Speckled Trout, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. Depending on the fish you're after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be welcome aboard a 20' Skeeter bay boat with room for 4 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Big Ticket Charters!

Scott King
Captain
Scott King
7 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Single Angler Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $425
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+2
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
US $725
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (20)

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Molly DeBoy
Molly DeBoy
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Top Notch
Half Day Trip on April 4, 20262 adults2 children

This was our first time on a private fishing charter and it was a 10/10 from start to finish. Captain Scott was great with our two boys, 8 and 11 who needed some guidance. He knew all the right spots and exceeded our expectations. Having him filet our fish was super helpful and appreciated. We would absolutely book again and recommend him to friends and family!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Scott King
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words Molly! What a great morning with great people!

Paul Ackerman
Paul Ackerman
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Everything We Expected and More
Half Day Trip on November 26, 20253 adults

Captain Scott made our day by putting us onto a nice catch of Spanish Mackeral offshore and a real nice Cobia that we came close to landing. Then we hooked into a 6’+ shark that was a real thrill to catch and release, after a long fight. Headed inshore to pick up some nice eating size sea trout to round out our perfect half day trip. All three anglers would vote to recommend Captain Scott King again anytime. Paul Ackerman

Scott King
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Paul! You guys were awesome!

Laura Lin
Laura Lin
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
highlight of Our FL Trip
Half Day Trip on March 12, 20262 adults1 child

This is yhe most productive fishing trip we had! We caught over 10 fish including Spanish mackerel, black drum, salt water trout and etc. Tve captain Scott is very patient, knowledgeable and made the trip really fun for us! Highly recommend this to everyone!

Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Scott King
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review. What a fun morning!

David Dessis-Dinneen
David Dessis-Dinneen
us
Richmond, VA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Half Day Trip on June 13, 20262 adults1 child

Captain Scott was great! great communication. caught one TOO BIG to keep!

Scott King
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review! Great to have y’all on the boat.

Tom Tisdell
Tom Tisdell
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Captain, boat and experince
Half Day Trip on December 31, 20252 adults1 child

Our guide knew the spots to go on a cold windy day. we caught lots of fish! My son loved the Drums, Snappers and Groupers the most. Bonus was being surrounded by dolpins while we fished in one spot.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Scott King
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review! Tough weather day but yall did awesome!

FAQs about Big Ticket Charters

Big Ticket Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group - Single Angler Trip (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Ticket Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Big Ticket Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait included )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting service included )
  • Drinks (bottled water)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license included )
Big Ticket Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Bay and backwaters)
  • Nearshore fishing (Beach out to 9 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Big Ticket Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Big Ticket Charters include:
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Scott King
Scott King

Sarasota, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2024

Capt. Scott found his love of fishing at an early age in Ohio chasing walleye and small mouth bass on Lake Erie. Striped Bass, Catfish and other species on the Ohio River. 14 years ago, he and his family moved to Beautiful Sarasota and has continued to hone his craft working as a mate on several well known offshore charter boats. Capt. Scott has a love of tournament fishing with multiple top 10 wins both offshore and inshore giving him the knowledge to put clients on fish creating the best opportunities and exciting experiences.

Scott King
Scott King
Fully verified
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20
reviews
2024
member since
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Capt. Scott found his love of fishing at an early age in Ohio chasing walleye and small mouth bass on Lake Erie. Striped Bass, Catfish and other species on the Ohio River. 14 years ago, he and his family moved to Beautiful Sarasota and has continued to hone his craft working as a mate on several well known offshore charter boats. Capt. Scott has a love of tournament fishing with multiple top 10 wins both offshore and inshore giving him the knowledge to put clients on fish creating the best opportunities and exciting experiences.

The fish you can target

King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook

Real catches by this captain

  • Top Notch
    Molly D.
    Molly D.
  • Great Captain, boat and experince
    Tom T.
    Tom T.
  • Everything We Expected and More
    Paul A.
    Paul A.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Bay and backwaters
Nearshore Fishing
Beach out to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting service included
Drinks
bottled water
Fishing license
Fishing license included

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Kids welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Sarasota right now

King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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