Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1 Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL 34275, United States–

Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota 

Nokomis, FL, United States
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30 ft
4
5.0
(7 reviews)

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Fast Cast Fishing is your company if you are after some fine angling and big catches. Let the crew take you to the prolific waters of Sarasota and all the way down to Venice, Florida.

Explore the West Coast in comfort and style aboard a 26' Pathfinder. Its 300 HP Yamaha motor will power you and 5 buddies to the hottest grounds in the area. The boat is equipped with the finest equipment by the leading brands, such as Shimano, Minn Kota, Power-Pole, and other.

The boat is designed to put you on fish. Combine it with the captain's talent and vast knowledge, and get a recipe for a successful trip. Whether you want to check the open nearshore water, stay a bit closer, or spend your whole day chasing the Silver King – Tarpon, there is a trip for you.

Get your hands on shallow water hunters, such as Redfish and Snook. Explore the reefs and get a healthy dose of Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack. Your expertise doesn't matter at all – as long as you have a desire to catch fish and have fun doing it.

All trips come inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, and a fishing license to cover your group. When you're done catching your weekly dinner, it will be cleaned for you at the end of the trip. You might need to bring your own snacks and drinks with you. However, drinking water will be provided by the captain.

Fast Cast Fishing is your company if you are after some fine angling and big catches. Let the crew take you to the prolific waters of Sarasota and all the way down to Venice, Florida.

Explore the West Coast in comfort and style aboard a 26' Pathfinder. Its 300 HP Yamaha motor will power you and 5 buddies to the hottest grounds in the area. The boat is equipped with the finest equipment by the leading brands, such as Shimano, Minn Kota, Power-Pole, and other.

The boat is designed to put you on fish. Combine it with the captain's talent and vast knowledge, and get a recipe for a successful trip. Whether you want to check the open nearshore water, stay a bit closer, or spend your whole day chasing the Silver King – Tarpon, there is a trip for you.

Get your hands on shallow water hunters, such as Redfish and Snook. Explore the reefs and get a healthy dose of Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack. Your expertise doesn't matter at all – as long as you have a desire to catch fish and have fun doing it.

All trips come inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, and a fishing license to cover your group. When you're done catching your weekly dinner, it will be cleaned for you at the end of the trip. You might need to bring your own snacks and drinks with you. However, drinking water will be provided by the captain.

Lou Silva
Captain
Lou Silva
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Nearshore Fishing (4 hour)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Goliath Grouper Fishing (4 hours)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Nearshore Fishing (6 hour)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Goliath Grouper Fishing (6 hours)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark Fishing (6 hour)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Shark Fishing (8 hour)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

Reviews (7)

  • Tom Chisholm
    Tom Chisholm
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water.

    Shark Fishing (6 hour) on June 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Lou took care of everything. Great day on the water. Caught a big shark and a Goliath. Everything was smooth from pickup to dropoff. We had a blast.

  • Emily Nottingham
    Emily Nottingham
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Near Shore Fishing with Capt. Lou

    Nearshore Fishing (4 hour) on May 29, 2020 • 4 adults

    We had a fantastic time with Capt. Lou! We caught fish after fish. He had a great attitude and was so helpful to the couple of us who had never fished in that type of environment. My 14 year old is still talking about it and cant wait to go back!! If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience, I highly recommend Fast Cast Fishing with Capt. Lou.

  • Trevor Hash
    Trevor Hash
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Lou

    Nearshore Fishing (4 hour) on November 4, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Patrick Mccann
    Patrick Mccann
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    Goliath Grouper Fishing (6 hours) on March 23, 2021 • 3 adults
  • Bryan Cushman
    Bryan Cushman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2018
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Captain Lou

    Half Day Trip - Inshore/Backcountry on April 2, 2018 • 5 adults

    We would have loved to share our photos but we were too busy catching fish to stop and take photos. 4 of us over 160 fish!! Captain Lou was great fun and is a true Pro.

  • Doug Cox
    Doug Cox
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day near shore

    Half Day Trip - Nearshore on April 5, 2018 • 2 adults

FAQs about Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota

Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Nearshore Fishing (4 hour) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Goliath Grouper Fishing (4 hours) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Nearshore Fishing (6 hour) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Goliath Grouper Fishing (6 hours) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Shark Fishing (6 hour) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Shark Fishing (8 hour) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fast Cast Fishing – Sarasota include:
  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Lou Silva
Lou Silva
Nokomis, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
210 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2017
With over 10 years experience fishing the Gulf from Sarasota Bay to Fort Myers beach, Capt Lou will keep your line tight and your face smiling! Catering to anglers of all ability levels, he will be able to tailor any trip to your needs.
Our Team
Aiden S.
Aiden S.
First mate
Lou Silva
Lou Silva
Fully verified
1
reports
210
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
With over 10 years experience fishing the Gulf from Sarasota Bay to Fort Myers beach, Capt Lou will keep your line tight and your face smiling! Catering to anglers of all ability levels, he will be able to tailor any trip to your needs.
The crew
Aiden S.
Aiden S.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Amberjack
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Large spotted fish being landed beside a boat in clear blue coastal water, with the fishing line visible and water splashing around the catch.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Tom C.
    Tom C.
    Captain Lou took care of everything. Great day on the water. Caught a big shark and a Goliath. Everything was smooth from pickup to dropoff. We had a blast.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Cobia caught during a fishing trip, showcasing the beautiful ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
    Patrick M.
    Patrick M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Conch
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
70 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
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
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First mate
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.
More details

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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Nokomis right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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