Captain
Brendan Smithson

Member since April 2024 Sarasota, United States
Background
Capt. Brendan Smithson is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Sarasota, Florida. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper and Scamp Grouper. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Brendan Smithson

Sarasota, United States
Background
Capt. Brendan Smithson is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Sarasota, Florida. Using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper and Scamp Grouper. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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My Charter Listing

SiestaKation Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Sarasota
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
February fishing trip
Fishing with Brendan
Amazing Day
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Ben L.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Brendan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on January 2, 2026
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Matt B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 19, 2024
Caught plenty of fish. Captain made every effort to find fish, once we found them we caught plenty.
Matt B. recommends SiestaKation Charters
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Herbert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bottom fishing out of Sarasota

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on June 6, 2024
Captain Brendan was great We caught fish and had a great time. Nice boat and equipment
Herbert B. recommends SiestaKation Charters
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Alex M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brendan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore - 1:00 PM on June 18, 2024
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Chris K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful Captain great with kids and adults. New where to fish and great with time management.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on May 27, 2024
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