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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 20’ Kenner saltwater fishing boat, which can comfortably accommodate up to 3 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 Mangrove Snapper. Head a little further out and there's plenty of Grouper and Sheepshead to be had too!

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Hurricane Special
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 22 - Jan 25 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    4 hour inshore fishing trip. With the process of rebuilding and clean up going on in our community we at Reelknowledge Fishing are trying to make it more affordable to enjoy a relaxing day on the water.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Single Angler Fishing Lesson
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $400
    4 hour inshore fishing. Learn one on one with captain Josh how to fish artificial lures and some live bait techniques for the covenant Inshore Grand Slam (Snook, Redfish, Trout) This trip is for 1 person only.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Explore the productive inshore waters from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. You'll hook into the likes of Redfish, Snook, and Sheepshead in the flats, backcountry, and beyond. No need to worry about gear or live bait – Capt. Josh takes care of that. He also brings along bottled water and ice and you're free to pack any other refreshments you'd like.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    If afternoons are your active hours head out on this 4-hour PM trip! You'll explore the waters from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor and hook into the likes Redfish, Snook, and Sheepshead. Capt. Josh provides all of your gear, as well as live bait, water, and ice. Bring along any other snacks or refreshments you'd like and you're all set!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    There's nothing quite like a full 6 hours of exploring the productive inshore and nearshore waters surrounding Sarasota! You'll go after Sheepshead, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, and Jack Creavalle in this productive fishery. All of your gear is already on board, as is live bait, ice, and bottled water. Bring any other drinks and snacks you need to keep you going and sail away!
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 227 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Robert J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Go with Reel Knowledge and Captain Josh!

VERIFIED   NEW  Single Angler Fishing Lesson on January 14, 2025
I recently moved to Sarasota from up North where I had a lot of fishing experience on the Chesapeake Bay but no experience...
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Stephen D.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Day on the Water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 15, 2025
Josh was very timely and had great communication before the trip even started. We moved a couple times when the bite was slow...
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Devin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning of fishing.

VERIFIED   Hurricane Special on November 2, 2024
Captain Josh was awesome and put us on the fish right away at the very first spot. He showed up with bait and rods ready and...
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Rod W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2024
Captain Josh listened to all the fish species that I wanted to Target and we spent time trying to find a species some we caught...
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Bill S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time on my 70th birthday

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 2024
Had a great time fishing with Captain Josh. He is very professional and knows his craft. We had continuous action over four...
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FAQs about Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT

Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Hurricane Special (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Single Angler Fishing Lesson (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Lawrence elite
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor 2018 Rhodan GPS remote controlled
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All bait will be already caught and on board. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is complimentary and will be done at the dock following the trip. )
  • Drinks (Complimentary Bottled water is included. )
  • Fishing License (All fishing licenses are covered in the cost of the trip. )

Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Knowledge Fishing.FISH GUARANT include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Josh Harris
Sarasota, Florida, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
227 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
Captain Josh Harris is one of Florida's most knowledgeable guides. After many years of working as a local PGA golf instructor, he's now committed full-time to guiding. Capt. Josh has been fishing the Florida waters for over 15 years. He is an official CCA Florida Guide and has successfully taken part in many saltwater inshore fishing tournaments.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Lawrence elite
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
2018 Rhodan GPS remote controlled
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All bait will be already caught and on board.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is complimentary and will be done at the dock following the trip.
Drinks
Complimentary Bottled water is included.
Fishing License
All fishing licenses are covered in the cost of the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
All ages are more than welcome!!! Get them started early.
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
Checks
Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Sarasota right now

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Recent fishing reports

Fishings Gettin HOT ?  ?
Fishings Gettin HOT ? ?
February 1, 2025
As the winter temperatures have bottomed out, the shift to warmer water temperatures has begun. This means everything is starting to eat, the winter species (Pompano, sheepshead) are starting to school up and chew,at the same time the year round species (redfish, snook, trout ) are coming out of winter water temp shock. This means everything is in the bay and hungry!!!
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Low Means Slow
Low Means Slow
January 14, 2025
With negative tides and cool water temps in the mornings this time of year the fish don't want to work hard for a meal. This means slowing all presentations of baits down to a crawl,,painfully slow ,,when my clients think they're going as slow as they can I'll tell them to cut that speed in half. Low tides =slow Low temperatures =slow Low pressure (cold front)=slow.
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