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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Nearshore Fishing (4 hour)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    If you looking to get on some meat and keep the rods bent this is the trip. Great for all ages and fun for all.
  • Private trip
    Goliath Grouper Fishing (4 hours)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    If you are looking for the BIG one, this is what you want. Not for the week, bring your strong arms and get ready to man handle a beast via hand line or Rod and Reel.
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Fishing (6 hour)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    If you looking to get on some meat and keep the rods bent this is the trip. Great for all ages and fun for all.
  • Private trip
    Goliath Grouper Fishing (6 hours)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    If you are looking for the BIG one, this is what you want. Not for the week, bring your strong arms and get ready to man handle a beast via hand line or Rod and Reel.
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing (6 hour)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    We have plenty of sharks all year round in the area, from Bulls, Tigers, Lemon, HammerHeads and so forth. You never know what some bloody bait will attract.
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing (8 hour)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    We have plenty of sharks all year round in the area, from Bulls, Tigers, Lemon, HammerHeads and so forth. You never know what some bloody bait will attract.
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Customer reviews

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Emily N.
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Near Shore Fishing with Capt. Lou

VERIFIED   Nearshore Fishing (4 hour) on May 29, 2020
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...
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Trevor H.
Venice, Florida
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Fishing with Lou

VERIFIED   Nearshore Fishing (4 hour) on November 4, 2021
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Patrick M.
Geneva, IL
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Goliath Grouper Fishing (6 hours) on March 23, 2021
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Bryan C.
Wyoming, MI
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Half Day with Captain Lou

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore/Backcountry on April 2, 2018
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!!...
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Doug C.
Lexington, KY
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Half day near shore

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Nearshore on April 5, 2018
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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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Lou Silva
Nokomis, Florida, United States
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150 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Permit Permit
Redfish Redfish

What the boat is 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

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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.

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

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