Captain
Brian Farmer

Member since October 2023 Sarasota, United States
Background
My business is named after an island off the coast of Louisiana, that my father and I fished for over 20 years. I can talk for hours about hiking the North Georgia Mountains to fish a stream small enough to jump across, to catch 6-inch native Brook Trout, or catching 100 LB Ahi off Hawaii. It's all just as exciting to me. For the last 14 years, I've been fishing the Sarasota Bay and Gulf, learning all that the west coast of Florida has to offer. Sarasota has endless opportunities for fishing and some of the best and nicest guides I've ever known. There's nothing better than the smile on someone's face when they catch their first fish. Taking people fishing isn't a job; it's the best day ever.
Techniques
I love fishing the deep reefs, there's always a surprise fish that you didn't expect. I grew up fishing the Louisiana marsh and Gulf and have fly fished many of the blue-ribbon trout streams in the US, I would be happy fishing for bream with a cane pole and crickets. I don't really have a favorite style; I like it all.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Farmer

Sarasota, United States
Background
My business is named after an island off the coast of Louisiana, that my father and I fished for over 20 years. I can talk for hours about hiking the North Georgia Mountains to fish a stream small enough to jump across, to catch 6-inch native Brook Trout, or catching 100 LB Ahi off Hawaii. It's all just as exciting to me. For the last 14 years, I've been fishing the Sarasota Bay and Gulf, learning all that the west coast of Florida has to offer. Sarasota has endless opportunities for fishing and some of the best and nicest guides I've ever known. There's nothing better than the smile on someone's face when they catch their first fish. Taking people fishing isn't a job; it's the best day ever.
Techniques
I love fishing the deep reefs, there's always a surprise fish that you didn't expect. I grew up fishing the Louisiana marsh and Gulf and have fly fished many of the blue-ribbon trout streams in the US, I would be happy fishing for bream with a cane pole and crickets. I don't really have a favorite style; I like it all.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Sarasota
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!
The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!
The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Jamie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Must-Do Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
Our family fishing trip was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Brian was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure...
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Joe R.
Excellent
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The trip was a blast. We caught lots of fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2025
Brian was a great captain. We got out early on the water before the sun burned us up. He was able to take us to multiple locations...
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great skipper and gets you on fishโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2025
Captain Brian was knowledgeable and knew just where the snook and redfish were. Went out very early (before the trip) to get...
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Jamie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full day on September 1, 2025
Very patient and very kind took his time to make sure we had a great fishing experience. Highly recommended!!!!ย  Had a great...
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Dan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2025
Brian was very accommodating. He knew the spots to fish. My family had a great time out and we would definitely do it again....
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