LanierSpots Gulf Charters 

5.0/5 (32 reviews)
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 1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States

LanierSpots Gulf Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Sarasota, FL, United States
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (32 reviews)

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Sarasota has a fish with your name on it, so let LanierSpots Gulf Charters help you catch it! With Captain Ryan at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Capt Ryan has over 20 years of guiding experience and has completed over 4,000 guide trips in that time. 

Depending on the season, you might hook into Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, and who knows what else!

LanierSpots Gulf Charters welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your boat for the day is a 25' Tidewater bay boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Ryan will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is also included.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Nearshore trips are weather permitting and always inside 10 miles from the coast.  We also cater our trips to your needs. Just tell us what you would like to do on your trip.

We are also doing sandbar trips for the family as well as sunset cruises from Anna Maria Island to Sarasota Bay.  We can incorporate this into your fishing day if you like.  Just ask. 

Get in touch with Capt. Ryan below and start planning your trip today

Sarasota has a fish with your name on it, so let LanierSpots Gulf Charters help you catch it! With Captain Ryan at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Capt Ryan has over 20 years of guiding experience and has completed over 4,000 guide trips in that time. 

Depending on the season, you might hook into Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, and who knows what else!

LanierSpots Gulf Charters welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your boat for the day is a 25' Tidewater bay boat with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Ryan will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is also included.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Nearshore trips are weather permitting and always inside 10 miles from the coast.  We also cater our trips to your needs. Just tell us what you would like to do on your trip.

We are also doing sandbar trips for the family as well as sunset cruises from Anna Maria Island to Sarasota Bay.  We can incorporate this into your fishing day if you like.  Just ask. 

Get in touch with Capt. Ryan below and start planning your trip today

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Nearshore
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5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
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8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
32 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Martin Faile
Martin Faile
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
New
Incredibly Fun Fishing
5 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 26, 2026

We had an absolutely incredible day on the water with Captain Ryan! My family was down on vacation and 3 of us took a trip with him and we caught so many fish! Ryan was hands down the best captain we’ve ever had. He was knowledgeable, fun, and made sure we were on the fish at all times. He kept us in the action and made the whole day a blast. He supplied all the fishing equipment, bait and tackle and we just showed up ready to embark. We even took home our catches already filleted by Ryan and ready to enjoy. My family loved it so much they were already discussing another booking on our way to the car. We can’t wait to book another trip with him!

Reported catch:
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
Red Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain

Thanks Marty. Glad you guys had a great time. Tell Micky we will do it again.

Jerod Clark
Jerod Clark
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Ryan 100%
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 25, 20262 adults4 children

Captain Ryan did a fantastic job assisting in a great family experience! My son daughter and myself went out with Ryan for the 1st time today but wont be the last. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants a captain who will work hard to get you on fish and have fun doing so. We were on a 4 hr inshore and caught tons of fish to include Sheeps heads, snapper, sea bass, trout, flounder, tons of grouper & lady fish. We went home with great table fair and tons of good memories. His boat was nice, comfortable and well stocked with what we needed. Ryan was fun to share fishing stories with!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain

Thank you Jarod. You guys were a blast to fish with and hope to see you again..... Have a safe ride home and take it easy on those Indiana bass....

Tyler Collins
Tyler Collins
us
St. Louis, MO, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip in Florida!
5 Hour Trip – Nearshore on June 13, 20263 adults

Captain Ryan is the best, he is friendly, helpful, informative and a true professional! He put us on fish fast and consistently!! He was super helpful for the first time angler we had and made the whole trip fun for us. He provided all of the drinks and even had sunblock that he offered. We had a ton of bait ready to go and plenty of rods & combos set up to fish all sorts of species. I will never use anyone else in Sarasota other than Captain Ryan. He made the whole trip for us, thanks Ryan, I cant wait to see you on the next trip out!!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Hogfish
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Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words Tyler. You guys did a great job out there today. Made it easy on me. Appreciate you picking my service and hope we can do it again.

Nicole Russell
Nicole Russell
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a wonderful time!!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 9, 20265 adults

We booked a trip for my dad’s birthday and had an amazing time—we caught plenty of fish! Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and made the entire experience enjoyable while teaching us a lot along the way. We highly recommend him and will definitely be booking another trip in the future. His charter is perfect for guests of all ages!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thank you Nicole. glad you guys had a good time and your dad got some snook and redfish on his birthday. you guys were a lot of fun and hope we can do it again.

Marcia Sulla
Marcia Sulla
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2017
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
Afternoon Special on July 7, 20262 adults2 children

Best trip ever! Captain Ryan Coleman was great. He made it a priority for my grandsons to catch fish. They are 7 and 13. They had a great time. Captain Ryan was attentive making sure everyone always had bait on the line and he had really good bait. I would recommend him highly. Probably gong to book again next year.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Response from Captain

Thanks Marcia. you guys were a lot of fun and did a great job out there. You showed your agility climbing on the dock as well. I was impressed. Ha ha ha. Thanks again and see you guys next time. 

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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