Captain
Damian Picciano

Member since September 2017 Sarasota, United States
Background
Captain Damien Picciano has fished the local waters for over 20 years, guaranteeing that you have all the information you need to get that catch. He's a true expert when it comes to catching species such as Sharks, Redfish, Snook, Trouts or Kingfish. A family man, he knows that the customer's experience is the most important thing, so he works very hard to make sure your trip will be both memorable and enjoyable.
Techniques
I personally like Bottom fishing for Grouper ,Snapper also Live Bait trolling for Kingfish ,Tunas, Cobias and Shark Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Damian Picciano

Sarasota, United States
Background
Captain Damien Picciano has fished the local waters for over 20 years, guaranteeing that you have all the information you need to get that catch. He's a true expert when it comes to catching species such as Sharks, Redfish, Snook, Trouts or Kingfish. A family man, he knows that the customer's experience is the most important thing, so he works very hard to make sure your trip will be both memorable and enjoyable.
Techniques
I personally like Bottom fishing for Grouper ,Snapper also Live Bait trolling for Kingfish ,Tunas, Cobias and Shark Fishing
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(391 reviews)
Angler's choice
Sarasota
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 391 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (430)
Many Fish
Many Fish
Great boat and Capitan
+427
Angler rating
368
17
1
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 391 reviews
Kris L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing experience!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on August 2, 2025
Captain Damian and mate Josh made this fishing experience top notch.ย  The captain called the night prior to touch base and...
Kris L. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Kris L. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Dean P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

BEST TRIP EVER!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on September 5, 2025
CPT Damian and Mate Josh are AWESOME!!!ย  We never touched bait. We only touched the fish when we took pictures. They took...
Dean P. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Dean P. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Ashley S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on June 15, 2025
Captain Damian and first mate Nick were very hospitable! The boat was great, their knowledge and help was great. We caught...
Ashley S. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Ashley S. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Elizabeth H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Offshore on December 31, 2024
My 8 year old son and I had a great morning out with Captain Damian and crew Nick. Despite some fog and delays caused by me...
Elizabeth H. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Elizabeth H. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Matthew W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Many Fish

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore on October 5, 2025
We were on fish as soon as we put lines in the water. The captain and mate did a fantastic job!
Matthew W. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Matthew W. recommends Siesta Key Sport Fishing Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful