Josh Harris
Captain

Josh Harris

Sarasota, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Josh Harris is one of Florida's most knowledgeable guides. After many years of working as a local PGA golf instructor, he's now committed full-time to guiding. Capt. Josh has been fishing the Florida waters for over 20 years. He is an official CCA Florida Guide and has successfully taken part in many saltwater inshore fishing tournaments.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

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

All reviews (314)

Showing 1 – 5 of 314 reviews
  • Philip Ploski
    Philip Ploski
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect First Fishing Trip for My Son

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a lot of fun on this trip. It was my son's first time fishing, and we had some really good luck early on. For a while it seemed like every cast was catching something, although things slowed down a bit as we got closer to noon. Captain Josh was very kind, patient, and helpful, especially with a very curious 12 year old who kept asking the same questions over and over. Josh took the time to answer everything and made sure my son felt he learned something. One of the highlights was watching Captain Josh teach my son how to bait & cast. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and gave him plenty of opportunities to practice. By the end of the trip, my son was convinced he was a professional fisherman. He was also incredibly lucky because it seemed like every time he dropped his hook in the water, he was pulling up another fish. I do wish we could have booked a slightly longer trip because the time went by very quickly, especially once the fishing started. That said, my son had an absolute blast, and seeing how much fun he had made the trip completely worth it. Overall, it was a great experience, and Captain Josh did an excellent job making my son's first fishing trip one he will remember for a long time.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    What a great day with new friends!! Fish weren't eating like there supposed to but im glad we were able to catch a few nice ones.

  • Bill Schaefer
    Bill Schaefer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2018
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Josh Harris - Reel Fishing Knowledge

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Our experience with Josh, was everything we expected. His boat was spotless, and well equiped. I fished with Josh, with my son in law, daughter in law and my thriteen year old granddraughter. Josh was knowlegeable, and had us on fish immediately. Josh was great with my granddaughter, showing her how to cast, and explaing some fishing techniques. My grandaughter catch the largest fish. Cost my son in law and me ten dollars each. If you want an enjoyable day on the water, contact Josh. Thanks for a great day.

    Response from Captain

    Great day with Great new friends!!!

  • Gary Beatty
    Gary Beatty
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding !

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Josh put us on the fish during a cold snap and we had no problem filling the fish box with sheephead keepers! As soon as we lost our bait he had another shrimp ready to go. Snagged line ? No problem he handed me another ready to fish pole and got that one re-rigged. Fish On ! He was right there with the net . What I liked was he really spent time with the wife getting her going and helping her catch fish while I was catching them on the other side of the boat. When we got to the dock he went to town on the fish and gave us a whole bag of filets ! Really can’t say enough about how good Captain Josh took care of us and now I’m trying to squeeze another trip in with him before we leave!

    Reported catch:
    Sheepshead
    Response from Captain

    Awesome Time with new friends!! thanks again.

  • Erick Maki
    Erick Maki
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wife's first time fishing

    2-Hour Inshore A.M. • 2 adults

    Captain Josh was great, it was my wife's first time fishing and she was a little nervous. Josh took care of everything and got us on the fish. My wife had a great time was able to reel in some fish and, most importantly, said she wanted to do it again. completely successful trip, highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    So glad you guy's enjoyed it even though the bite was pretty slow,,I'll make it up next time. Thanks again!!

  • Kaitlynd Nichols
    Kaitlynd Nichols
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Girl’s Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    I cat say enough good things about our trip and Captain Josh! From booking the trip until the very end, he was super responsive and knowledgeable. He immediately put us on some good fish and didn’t linger when the bite slowed. We caught a variety of fish, most memorable being my first snook and my friend’s first trout and flounder! I would highly recommend Captain Josh! Good jokes, squeaky clean boat, and an overall amazing time!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    +2
    Response from Captain

    Fantastic!! I'm so glad you felt comfortable and had a great time. I did as well!!Thanks again ladies!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Adult angler proudly holds a spotted mackerel catch aboard a boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Stanley J.
    Stanley J.
    Josh did a great job of putting us on fish and made us feel comfortable. Great guy, would strongly recommend him
  • Young angler holding a redfish and soft-plastic lure on the bow of a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Bill S.
    Bill S.
    Our experience with Josh, was everything we expected. His boat was spotless, and well equiped. I fished with Josh, with my son in law, daughter in law and my thriteen year old granddraughter. Josh was knowlegeable, and had us on fish immediately. Josh was great with my granddaughter, showing her how to cast, and explaing some fishing techniques. My grandaughter catch the largest fish. Cost my son in law and me ten dollars each. If you want an enjoyable day on the water, contact Josh. Thanks for a great day.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing charter in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Fall bite is starting to fire up !!! Hit me up before I'm booked up.
  • A young boy and two adults proudly displaying their Snook catch while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Redfish snook and trout are on fire!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat, with a clear blue sky and calm waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Joshua R.
    Joshua R.
    Captain Josh got us on the redfish almost instantly. He had a variety of spots that we could catch many other types of fish also. Fantastic Charter, easy 10/10
  • A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while standing on the deck of a boat under a clear blue sky.
    Evan N.
    Evan N.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Nate H.
    Nate H.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal area.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Low pressure/sub tropical systems means heavy pressure changes,,lows and highs, if you can find decent weather while this is happening the bite can be amazing!!
  • A proud angler holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Natalie A.
    Natalie A.
    We had a ton fun and caught lots of different species of fish. Captain Josh was great and super helpful
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gary L.
    Gary L.

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