Fish On Fire Charters invites you on a fishing adventure of a lifetime on the beautiful waters of Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is a very large bay that is fed by 3 passes. There are mangrove shorelines with acres of healthy grass flats and a mile-long bar known for its Snook and Redfish. If you’re more of a nearshore angler, there’s a selection of nearby reefs and wrecks for you to enjoy as well.

Captain Marc is a Florida native who is as passionate today as the first time he held a fishing rod 40 years ago. He will work hard to ensure you have an enjoyable day on the water whether you are a seasoned fisherman or a beginner. You will have a relaxed and patient Captain by your side, and an informative day on the water.

On inshore trips, you’ll fish for species such as Snook, Redfish Trout, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, and more. Then there is Silver King. The prehistoric fish that puts up an unforgettable fight and tests your mental and physical abilities.

When it comes to nearshore trips, expect to go as far as 9 miles out during a full day trip. You will mainly be fishing for the likes of Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Cobia, Tripletail, and others. Marc is happy to give you a hand whether you’re looking to do some bottom fishing for delicious Snapper or maybe trolling for game fish.

Captain Marc will take you out on his Pathfinder 25’ Hybrid bay boat powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine. This powerful beauty will get you out and back in without wasting your time. It is a fast and secure boat with comfortable seating that contains all the USCG-approved safety gear and navigational equipment.

Fish On Fire Charters will provide you with the fishing gear and will talk to you prior to your trip in order to customize it to your desires, skill level, and what you want to catch.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    Whether you want to fish for Snapper, Cobia, Key West Grunts, or King Mackerel on our nearshore reefs or battle Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Mackerel, and Pompano inshore on light tackle or fly rods, all trips can be customized to your desired fishing technique. I do not go beyond 10 Miles
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    Whether you want to fish for Snapper, Cobia, Key West Grunts, or King Mackerel on our nearshore reefs or battle Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Mackerel, and Pompano inshore on light tackle or fly rods, all trips can be customized to your desired fishing technique. I do not go beyond 10 Miles
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 hour night Snook trip Max 3 ppl
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    The intercoastal waterway in this area is kniwn as snook alley. It is the most narrow spot on gulf coast causing fast tides and fast moving water witch snook love. At night, snook school around dock lights waiting to ambush prey as it enters the light. It is a blast! I do not go beyond 10 Miles
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
  • Private trip
    6 hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    Spend six hours on the water, exploring the many opportunities fishing in benice can offer you. Head out to the wrecks and reefs to fish for Snappers, Groupers, Mackerel, and Cobia, or stay in shore for Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, and Pompano. Can't decide which to choose? This trip gives you the time to try a bit of everything. I do not go beyond 10 Miles
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 150 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great trip for me and the teenagers!
Great trip for me and the teenagers!
Great trip for me and the teenagers!
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Todd R.
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Captain Marc was fantastic

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 8, 2025
This is my second trip with Captain Marc. He is a great guy to go out fishing with and really knows where and how to get the...
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Jess L.
Sarasota, Florida
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Half Day with Captain Marc

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2024
Had an awesome time! Marc was very friendly and knew exactly where to find the fish. He made sure everyone was having fun,...
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Lori L.
Sarasota, Florida
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A Day to Remember

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 29, 2024
I had an amazing day on the water with Captain Marc. He knew exactly where to take us for the best catches. The boat was clean...
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Kurt M.
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Great morning of fishing.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 1, 2025
Marc went out of his way to put us on the fish. We had pretty much non stop catching fish. I highly recommend.
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FAQs about Fish On Fire Charters

Fish On Fire Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 hour night Snook trip Max 3 ppl (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Fish On Fire Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Fish On Fire Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (High quality gear, shimano, st croix, penn, star r)
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is included)
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • Fishing License (My license covers all guest )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Fish On Fire Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fish On Fire Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fish On Fire Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Marc Laurin
Nokomis, Florida, United States
47 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
151 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
Captain Marc is a Florida native, originally from Palm Beach County where he grew up fishing local bridges, spillways, and inlets, and eventually offshore on the East Coast. He worked as an executive chef with companies such as Tommy Bahamas, Radisson Suites, Morton’s Steakhouse and other fine restaurants. In 1995 he took a backcountry flats fishing trip to the Sarasota andCharlotte Harbor areas and was hooked. He started a business here and has not looked back since.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano Pompano

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

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
High quality gear, shimano, st croix, penn, star r
Live Bait
Live bait is included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is included
Drinks
Bottled Water
Fishing License
My license covers all guest
Fly Fishing Equipment

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Nokomis to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
For 6 years or younger parents provide life vests
You Keep Catch
Keep What You Need,Don't Need To Keep All You Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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