What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Bradenton, Florida for the first time?

Definitely highly recommended for any and all fishing trips. We will come back from Texas just for another fishing trip. Great communication and professionalism, we all caught a lot of fish and made wonderful lifelong memories.

In general, the fishing here is great! You find snook, lady fish, and some mackerel from the beach (we caught some of each of these!). Mid October to mid June is the prime time for fishing here. Fishing was good during this time, but at times became a little slow. The water was still warm, though, which made our family trips to the beach enjoyable. For fishing, the water temps make all the difference and gets good when it’s down in the 70s.

Fishing from Bradenton was off the chart, this place is a hidden gem. The fishing opportunities are out of this world and a generous community has ample support for any of your needs. The weather is like most of Florida and can or will change at any time so just go out and fish.

Bradenton is a great fishing area with lots of options. We took a boat from a private house, so had parking. It was very convenient to our location in Anna Maria Island. The fishing is a mix of inshore and nearshore which we appreciated.

I would absolutely recommend this trip to first timers. Captain Zac and his First Mate taught us how to do everything but also worked hard to just make sure we were having fun the entire time. They baited the rods, they took the fish off the hooks as needed. This made it fun for everyone because even my youngest (8 years old) was helped so big brothers and daddy could just enjoy the fishing!

Be flexible with your Captain, they understand the conditions and waters. There is a lot to consider when you go out. And keep in mind they are trying their best to give you a great experience, so be kind to them. They can’t make the fish bite- just enjoy being on the water and the experience. Bring food, water and sunscreen (hats, long sleeved SPF shirts), and enjoy.

Captain was great. Wanted to troll for a while going out . He did everything I expected. And I've been deep sea fishing here for 15 years & he will be the captain I'll every use for all my future trips . As a matter of fact I booked him for another trip while still down here !!! 10 stars

We had 2 first time fishermen in our group and they both caught more than they could count.

It was definitely hot and the water temp was high, so I didn’t have high expectations. But captain found plenty of fish and we had a great day.

Be prepared this time of year in the south is can change on you so make sure you have enough time to be flexible..

The recent hurricanes have effected the fishing and it has not returned to be as good previous years yet.

This fishing was great! No shortage of fish on our trip. September is out of season for red snapper, but lots of other good fish to catch.

It’s all about the captain and crew!! This captain knew what he was doing and the crew worked to make the day enjoyable!

Listen to your Captain and don't be afraid to ask questions. They know the area best and know what to expect. Be prepared for heat so overextend yourself or your guests.

Captain Kyle was very welcoming and made sure we did not left empty handed. We tried two separate spots and caught good fish

Make sure you bring sunscreen and sun protective clothing and be ready for a great day on the water.

It depends on the day, it’s colder climate so dress accordingly. Sometimes it’s rainy, and the day we went the water was super choppy. However, that’s the luck of the draw.

Fishing in the winter time in Bradenton is very dependent on conditions. Tides, winds, weather, are all very variable and can challenge even the most experienced captain.

Yes. It is summer so yes it is as hot as heck. Just dress for it and wear a hat a drink plenty of water.

The flats is the place to fish during the hot summer months on the reefs no need to go out long distance and take away from time catching fish. We caught more in the flats near Land

If you're going in July, it will be hot. Pack plenty of water and sunscreen. Go early in the morning, and have fun!

We caught some trout and red snapper but the snapper weren’t quite big enough, we also caught some puffed fish, a ton of catfish, a shark,, and a couple grouper

The marina was not what I expected. It is a public boat launch. But that doesn't matter as long as you are safely in and out of the water.

Find yourself a good captain and get out there! Captain Kirby was a great way to spend the afternoon out on the water!

Do it. It’s fun, relaxing and enjoyable to catch fish from a boat. I would recommend Captain Kirby.

Check weather conditions and try to get a day with low wind. Our captain was awesome but the wind wouldn't let us go out very far. Even the bigger boats around us were turning back.

Bring plenty of water and stay hydrated and don't forget the sunscreen. Weather in the summer can be unpredictable so dress accordingly.

Do some research as to what fish are better to catch during the time you're planning to go.

I don’t think I was given an opportunity to really evaluate based on my fishing trip

Good opportunities and not as many people fishing as later months in the spring and summer.