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Kyle Stephens
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Kyle Stephens

Sarasota, United States
10+ reviews
I am captain Kyle Stephens, a Sarasota, FL native, and will be your guide at the helm of Lucky 13 Charters. At our charter, we provide fishing adventures and guided tours for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Venice, Longboat Key, Bradenton, and surrounding areas. Our 35+ years on the gulf coast, and passion for the water, are why we are one of the best stewards in the area. Our services include inshore & offshore fishing charters, sandbar hopping, sunset cruises, and dolphin tours. Come experience the best Siesta Key Fishing Charter.

Charter

Rating

5.0
23 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (23)

Showing 1 – 5 of 23 reviews
  • Chris Law
    Chris Law
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain and Clean Boat

    4 Hour Trip — Inshore • 2 adults

    Capt. Kyle was great. He showed my wife and I around the waters of Siesta Key and Sarasota while giving us some history of the area. He’s a 3rd generation native and his knowledge of the waters was evident as our lines stayed busy all morning. We’ll be booking him again next time we’re in the area.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    +1
  • Randy Ballman
    Randy Ballman
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    It was our very first charter ever and it was a blast! We caught over 20 fish and 5 different kinds! Captain Kyle was awesome he was so informative and focused on us catching fish! He cares about his clients and his boat and your experience!

    4 Hour Inshore Trip (Afternoon) • 3 adults • 1 child

    I highly recommend Captain Kyle we caught over 20 fish and it was our first fishing charter! My son killed it and is still talking about it! Captain Kyle made sure we caught fish! If you're looking for a great charter lucky 13 is it!! Thanks Captain Kyle the Ballman family really had a great time!

    Reported catch:
    Goliath Grouper
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
  • Chris Flannagan
    Chris Flannagan
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    Chasing Tarpon W/ Captain Kyle Stephens

    4 Hour Trip

    I've been fishing in shore here for a few years and consider myself a pretty accomplished angler but my biggest goal and challenge has been chasing tarpon. I just haven't been able to get it, and not for lack of trying. Captain Kyle has a reputation when it comes to connecting with the silver kings so I joined him for a half day and man am I glad I did! We hooked up with multiple tarpon giving me the most exhilarating fight I've ever had on the other end of a fishing rod. Kyle is extremely knowledgable and keeps his equipment in meticulous order and quality. His boat is incredible clean and comfortable and he knows these waters and fish like the back of his hand. I seriously can't say enough about him having gone out a few times on his fishing trips. You find a better host, guide or captain for a Sarasota fishing adventure.

    Response from Captain

    Man, I really appreciate the review! Glad to know the little things like keeping the gear running top notch and the boat clean are noticed, thank you.

  • Hannah Mallo
    Hannah Mallo
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip!

    4 Hour Inshore Trip (Afternoon) • 2 adults

    Kyle is wonderful! He made us feel at ease and safe while also ensuring that we had a good time. He was also excellent at communicating before the trip. We caught a lot of fish and were quite happy with our trip. No issues; certainly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack Crevalle
  • Dawson Wolfe
    Dawson Wolfe
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Kyle was a great guide

    4 Hour Trip — Inshore • 2 adults

    Kyle was super friendly and knowledgeable and put us on fish very quickly.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Dawson!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    Great Captain and Clean Boat
    Chris L.
    Chris L.
  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    Amazing trip!
    Hannah M.
    Hannah M.
  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    It was our very first charter ever and it was a blast! We caught over 20 fish and 5 different kinds! Captain Kyle was awesome he was so informative and focused on us catching fish! He cares about his clients and his boat and your experience!
    Randy B.
    Randy B.
  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    Fish ON!
    Nancy Q.
    Nancy Q.
  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    4 hours fishing trip
    Yasiel F.
    Yasiel F.
  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    Half day trip with Captain Kyle
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    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    Half Day Trip with Lucky 13 Charters
    Maria P.
    Maria P.
  • Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!
    Lucky 13 Charters - Fish Like a Native!Sarasota, FL
    Great morning of fishing with Captain Kyle out of Sarasota.
    David K.
    David K.

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