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James Gibson Charters
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James Gibson Charters

Sarasota, United States
100+ reviews
My name is James Gibson. I am a USCG licensed captain and was born and raised on the west coast of Florida and have been fishing the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay area for over 15 years. I specialize in inshore Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Trout fishing. I have always had a passion for inshore fishing and love nothing more than sharing this passion with others. No matter your age or skill level I can put a trip together to fit you. I am great with kids, dogs, and large groups. I am a fun, easy-going captain who just wants to show you a good time on the beautiful waters of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay.

Charter

Rating

4.9
186 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (186)

Showing 1 – 5 of 186 reviews
  • Jake Redding
    Jake Redding
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    August fishing trip

    3 Hour Sunset Fishing • 2 adults

    Had an amazing time with Captain James! He gave us exactly what we were looking for on our trip. Would highly recommend his fishing charter!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Jake!

  • Brayden Katz
    Brayden Katz
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Trip

    3 Hour Sunset Fishing • 3 adults

    Caught a bunch of fish pretty quick and just all in all an enjoyable day fishing

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Brayden

  • Barry Prevette
    Barry Prevette
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    best fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults

    we caught fish and had a great time james was fun to be around and knows how to catch fish

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Barry!

  • Joseph Carsanaro
    Joseph Carsanaro
    us
    North Carolina, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with James

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
    Flounder
    +1
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you Joseph!

  • Angela Shepard
    Angela Shepard
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely loved it!

    Night Snook Fishing - 4 Hours • 2 adults

    This was a fishing trip for my son and he LOVED IT! James was fantastic and my son is planning his next tip. We will definitely charter a trip with James again!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks!

Real catches shared by our community

  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    best fishing trip
    Barry P.
    Barry P.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Absolutely loved it!
    Angela S.
    Angela S.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Fishing with James
    Kerry J.
    Kerry J.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Great fishing trip and great captain!!
    Douglas C.
    Douglas C.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Perfect morning of fishing
    Austin D.
    Austin D.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Awesome early August Day on the water
    Jayson W.
    Jayson W.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Booking with James again next year
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Fun time
    Jay D.
    Jay D.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Good Time Catchin’ Fish w/ My Sons
    Bernie S.
    Bernie S.
  • James Gibson Charters LLC
    James Gibson Charters LLCSarasota, FL
    Best Fishing Guide in FL
    Sean L.
    Sean L.

What's biting with James Gibson Charters LLC in Sarasota

The summer winds down slowly and uneventfully... somewhere else! Here, you've got Barracuda, King Mackerel, Tuna, Bluefish, Tarpon, Amberjack, and Sharks, and that's without even getting into the deeper waters way offshore!

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Winter Fishing Begins in Sarasota Bay!

Jan 10, 2026 • Sarasota
The winter fishing season is here and customers have had success targeting Snook, Redfish, Pompano, Trout, Jacks and Black Drumb.
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Two young anglers proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat.

Hot Winter bite

Jan 16, 2025 • Sarasota
The trout, pompano, snapper and sheepshead have been hot!
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Angler displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day in coastal waters.

Saturday morning fishing charter

Oct 5, 2024 • Sarasota
More trout, jacks, mackeral then we could remember and a few snook.
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Windy Cold Front - Hot Bite

Dec 12, 2023 • Sarasota
This windy cold front the fish congregated in deeper mud hules. We caught everything from redfish, trout, sheepshead and flounder all in one spot!
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A young woman proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a calm coastal environment.

Holiday Season Charters

Dec 3, 2023 • Sarasota
The water is cooling down, but the fishing is heating up. Snook, redfish and trout are congregating in deeper mudholes.
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November Fishing Report

Nov 24, 2023 • Sarasota
The fishing has been fantastic during the month of November in Sarasota Bay. On our fishing charters our customers have been targeting Snook, Redfish, Jacks and Trout!
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