Reel Knowledge Fishing. LLC

4.9/5 (295 reviews)

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1105 10th Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States–

State licensed

4.9/5 (295)

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1105 10th Street

Sarasota, FL, United States

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'Reel Knowledge Fishing' offers exciting adventures on the waters surrounding Sarasota, Florida. If you're looking for a memorable day out, fishing with an experienced and professional guide, Captain Josh Harris is your man. He works hard to provide excellent service while putting you on the fish of your dreams!

Your vessel for the day is a 23' Nauticstar Tournament Edition saltwater fishing boat, with a T-Top for shade, which can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers. She's outfitted with the latest in navigational electronics, including GPS and Fishfinder, as well as a live well and ice box to keep your catch fresh.

You'll explore the Sun Coast's beautiful waters in search of a variety of delicious inshore and nearshore fish. Explore the backcountry and flats and you'll hook into the likes of Snook, Redfish, and spotted sea trout as well as many other inshore and near shore species.

Capt. Josh brings along all the gear and live bait you need for a successful day. If you decide to keep any of your catch, he'll clean and fillet it for you after you've returned to the dock. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're ready to head out!

Experience an incredible day of fishing in Sarasota's waters with Reel Knowledge Fishing!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Rating

4.9

295 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (827)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

98%

Caught fish

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Gary Beatty

Ohio, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Outstanding !

Half Day Trip on February 12, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Josh put us on the fish during a cold snap and we had no problem filling the fish box with sheephead keepers!  As soon as we lost our bait he had another shrimp ready to go. Snagged line ? No problem he handed me another ready to fish pole and got that one re-rigged. Fish On ! He was right there with the net . What I liked was he really spent time with the wife getting her going and helping her catch fish while I was catching them on the other side of the boat. 
When we got to the dock he went to town on the fish and gave us a whole bag of filets ! 
Really can’t say enough about how good Captain Josh took care of us and now I’m trying to squeeze another trip in with him before we leave!

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Response from Captain

February 16, 2026

Awesome Time with new friends!!  thanks again. 

Kaitlynd Nichols

Louisiana, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Girl’s Fishing Trip

Half Day Trip on April 23, 2026 • 2 adults

I cat say enough good things about our trip and Captain Josh! From booking the trip until the very end, he was super responsive and knowledgeable. He immediately put us on some good fish and didn’t linger when the bite slowed. We caught a variety of fish, most memorable being my first snook and my friend’s first trout and flounder! I would highly recommend Captain  Josh! Good jokes, squeaky clean boat, and an overall amazing time!

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Response from Captain

April 25, 2026

Fantastic!!  I'm so glad you felt comfortable and had a great time. I did as well!!Thanks again ladies!!

Mason Rosenberry

Repeat angler

Michigan, US

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Member since 2025

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Got on some absolute bulls

Half Day Trip on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults

Josh got a buddy and I hooked up on some bulls! Tight lines all day! Got
my first redfish that I was looking for. Josh is knowledgeable and helpful with anythint you need. Clean boat and nice gear. Highly reccomend

Response from Captain

May 18, 2026

Awesome!! Thanks again guys. Hopefully see you next year. 

Todd Jackson

Idaho, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Variety Abound

Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on January 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Wife and I caught a variety of fish...large and small. Temperatures did not cooperate at the start, but the day improved as each hour of our private booking passed. We are looking forward to our next trip to the Sarasota area. Captain Josh even took time to get us to a picture perfect stop for the sunset. Definitely one of our top memories of this trip. Thank you!

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Response from Captain

January 17, 2026

I had a great time with you guy's!!  Thanks again,,great people is the reason i love what i do. 

Ryan Dougherty

Illinois, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Sign me up again

2-Hour Inshore A.M. on July 24, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

Took a 2hr charter because of unsure people’s stomach. Captain was a great guy and checked to make sure everyone was feeling great. We all learned about the types of fish we were going to catch and the technique on how to catch them. Definitely family friendly and also ready for a guys outing. Afterwards he took the time to prepare the fish for a local restaurant to prepare if we chose. Only complaint not enough time. 👍🏻

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Response from Captain

July 25, 2025

Thanks again guys!! Can't wait until next time. 

Trip availability and prices

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May 2026

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2-Hour Inshore A.M.

2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:00 AM)

Seasonal trip

Jun 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $300

Entire boat: 2 people

US $300

Entire boat: 2 people

2-Hour Inshore (PM)

2 hour trip multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 3:00 PM)

US $300

Entire boat: 2 people

US $300

Entire boat: 2 people

Hurricane Special

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Sep 1 - Sep 9

US $400

Entire boat: 2 people

US $400

Entire boat: 2 people

Single Angler Fishing Lesson

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip

4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

3/4 Day Trip

6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

5 Hour Tarpon Trip

5 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Sep 1

US $1,000

Entire boat: 2 people

US $1,000

Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9

295 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (827)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

99%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

98%

Caught fish

All reviews (295)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 295 reviews

Gary Beatty

Ohio, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Outstanding !

Half Day Trip on February 12, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Josh put us on the fish during a cold snap and we had no problem filling the fish box with sheephead keepers!  As soon as we lost our bait he had another shrimp ready to go. Snagged line ? No problem he handed me another ready to fish pole and got that one re-rigged. Fish On ! He was right there with the net . What I liked was he really spent time with the wife getting her going and helping her catch fish while I was catching them on the other side of the boat. 
When we got to the dock he went to town on the fish and gave us a whole bag of filets ! 
Really can’t say enough about how good Captain Josh took care of us and now I’m trying to squeeze another trip in with him before we leave!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

February 16, 2026

Awesome Time with new friends!!  thanks again. 

Kaitlynd Nichols

Louisiana, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Girl’s Fishing Trip

Half Day Trip on April 23, 2026 • 2 adults

I cat say enough good things about our trip and Captain Josh! From booking the trip until the very end, he was super responsive and knowledgeable. He immediately put us on some good fish and didn’t linger when the bite slowed. We caught a variety of fish, most memorable being my first snook and my friend’s first trout and flounder! I would highly recommend Captain  Josh! Good jokes, squeaky clean boat, and an overall amazing time!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 25, 2026

Fantastic!!  I'm so glad you felt comfortable and had a great time. I did as well!!Thanks again ladies!!

Mason Rosenberry

Repeat angler

Michigan, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Got on some absolute bulls

Half Day Trip on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults

Josh got a buddy and I hooked up on some bulls! Tight lines all day! Got
my first redfish that I was looking for. Josh is knowledgeable and helpful with anythint you need. Clean boat and nice gear. Highly reccomend

Response from Captain

May 18, 2026

Awesome!! Thanks again guys. Hopefully see you next year. 

Todd Jackson

Idaho, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Variety Abound

Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on January 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Wife and I caught a variety of fish...large and small. Temperatures did not cooperate at the start, but the day improved as each hour of our private booking passed. We are looking forward to our next trip to the Sarasota area. Captain Josh even took time to get us to a picture perfect stop for the sunset. Definitely one of our top memories of this trip. Thank you!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

January 17, 2026

I had a great time with you guy's!!  Thanks again,,great people is the reason i love what i do. 

Ryan Dougherty

Illinois, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Sign me up again

2-Hour Inshore A.M. on July 24, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

Took a 2hr charter because of unsure people’s stomach. Captain was a great guy and checked to make sure everyone was feeling great. We all learned about the types of fish we were going to catch and the technique on how to catch them. Definitely family friendly and also ready for a guys outing. Afterwards he took the time to prepare the fish for a local restaurant to prepare if we chose. Only complaint not enough time. 👍🏻

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

July 25, 2025

Thanks again guys!! Can't wait until next time. 

FAQs about Reel Knowledge Fishing. LLC

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

23 ft

Year built

2017

Boat manufacturer

Nauticstar

Boat type

Bay boat

Engine model

2017 Yamaha 250 V-Max SHO

1 x 250HP

Max cruising speed

45 knots

Reel Knowledge Fishing. LLC

Rating

Anglers' gallery (827)

What anglers say

All reviews (295)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (827)

What anglers say

All reviews (295)

FAQs about Reel Knowledge Fishing. LLC

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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