Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters

If you’re gunning for some sweet offshore action, Florida is one of the best places in the world to do so. Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters capitalizes on Florida’s excellent location to take you to the hottest offshore fishing spots in the minimum time required.

The boat is a 30’ Carolina Classic, restored recently in 2017, so you know you’re up-to-date with the technology. It’s powered by twin Volvo engines, running 230 HP each, that allows her to cruise at a comfortable 19 knots. She can hold 6 anglers simultaneously. She’s fully decked out for offshore sportfishing, with a great flybridge to help you spot that game. A toilet and a live bait well are also available on board.

The species targeted are very varied, meaning you won’t get bored of the same thing on this charter. Go after the Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Groupers, Snappers, Triggerfish, Hogfish, Tripletail, and anything else that crosses your path. The techniques used will be light tackle, trolling, spinning, and bottom fishing. All the required equipment is provided to the customers by the charter operators.

The charter is child friendly, and Captain Damian invites young anglers to come on board and get hooked on offshore sportfishing! A fishing license is included in the trip price. Live bait is also available on the trips. Catch cleaning and filleting is free of charge. The vessel is disabled accessible and Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters invite all anglers to join them.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    This half-day trip is perfect for a hop over to the blue waters around Sarasota! The species targeted on this trip are King Mackerel, Cobia, Snappers, Spanish Mackerel, Hogfish, and others. All required equipment is supplied by the charter. Please make sure you arrive at the dock 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    If you're looking for a way to blow off steam, this is it. This trip will be going offshore and targeting species such as Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Snappers, Tripletail, Triggerfish, and others. All required equipment is provided by the captain. Please make sure you arrive at the dock 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,150
    This trip is perfect if you're itching for some offshore fishing. The species that will be targeted are King and Spanish Mackerel, Snappers, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, Groupers, and others you run across. ALl required equipment is provided. Please make sure you arrive at the dock 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
There are 23 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 371 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (397)
Amazing Experience 5\u2b50\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
Amazing Experience 5\u2b50\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
Amazing Experience 5\u2b50\ufe0f\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
+394
Angler rating
350
16
1
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 371 reviews
Stephanie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Experience 5⭐️🇺🇸

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on September 24, 2024
Captian Damian was the best Captian & I would recommend him to anyone! My Husband and I had the BEST time and caught a lot...
Stephanie C. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Stephanie C. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Amy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on September 17, 2024
I booked this charter after a previous one canceled on me with less than a week’s notice, and I was booking on behalf of...
Amy H. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Amy H. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Panormitis T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on January 28, 2025
Have been going on fishing charters for years and Captain Damian and first mate Nick were great. Gave very helpful tips along...
Panormitis T. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Panormitis T. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Elizabeth H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on December 31, 2024
My 8 year old son and I had a great morning out with Captain Damian and crew Nick. Despite some fog and delays caused by me...
Elizabeth H. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Elizabeth H. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Joanna R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Birthday Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on June 5, 2024
We went out with Captain Damian for my boyfriend’s 40th birthday trip and everything was great. The Captain and deckhand...
Joanna R. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Joanna R. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

FAQs about Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters

Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) - Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (15%-20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing License

Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tripletail
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Damian Picciano
Sarasota, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
371 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Damien Picciano has fished the local waters for over 20 years, guaranteeing that you have all the information you need to get that catch. He's a true expert when it comes to catching species such as Sharks, Redfish, Snook, Trouts or Kingfish. A family man, he knows that the customer's experience is the most important thing, so he works very hard to make sure your trip will be both memorable and enjoyable.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Hogfish Hogfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Classic
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 230HP
Max cruising speed
19 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
15%-20% tip is customary
Fishing License

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sarasota right now

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...