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What anglers said about fishing in Manatee County

For first time anglers booking a trip May - Sept. Prepare for the sun. Bring drinks that keep your body hydrated. Prepare with seasickness meds. The fishing is great but if someone on the boat gets sick, it can change the experience or shorten it. A little preparation will make it a great trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For first time anglers booking a trip May - Sept. Prepare for the sun. Bring drinks that keep your body hydrated. Prepare with seasickness meds. The fishing is great but if someone on the boat gets sick, it can change the experience or shorten it. A little preparation will make it a great trip.
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Good place to start your adventure. We were out on the water and trolling for sport fish within a few minutes.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Good place to start your adventure. We were out on the water and trolling for sport fish within a few minutes.
Home Again Old Florida Adventures
Home Again Old Florida Adventures
Be prepared to have fun! Great scenery and beautiful views everywhere and just enjoy!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to have fun! Great scenery and beautiful views everywhere and just enjoy!
Mama Tried Fishing
Mama Tried Fishing
Captain Jeff was patient and found us fish after trying a few spots. He also is knowledgeable about the area and found marine life including manatees.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Jeff was patient and found us fish after trying a few spots. He also is knowledgeable about the area and found marine life including manatees.
Ratha B Fishin
Ratha B Fishin
Highly recommend. A little more action on the lines would have made the experience all but perfect.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Highly recommend. A little more action on the lines would have made the experience all but perfect.
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Devan mentioned that results depend on time of day and the tides, that the best time to fish is as he tide rolls out. I think next time we will try a morning trip with low tide.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Devan mentioned that results depend on time of day and the tides, that the best time to fish is as he tide rolls out. I think next time we will try a morning trip with low tide.
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
Easy to find, parking was available and not far from the marina, and it was easy to load.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy to find, parking was available and not far from the marina, and it was easy to load.
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
Make sure you have appropriate clothing. We didn’t expect it to be so windy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have appropriate clothing. We didn’t expect it to be so windy.
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
We took the 6 hour trip and that was perfect for us this time. It was such a great experience that next time we will be planning a longer excursion. If you love to fish, take the longer excursion and make a day of it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We took the 6 hour trip and that was perfect for us this time. It was such a great experience that next time we will be planning a longer excursion. If you love to fish, take the longer excursion and make a day of it.
Chase The Blue Charters
Chase The Blue Charters
Good opportunities and not as many people fishing as later months in the spring and summer.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Good opportunities and not as many people fishing as later months in the spring and summer.
Full Boat Charters – Kids Fishing, est. 2005
Full Boat Charters – Kids Fishing, est. 2005
Be prepared this time of year in the south is can change on you so make sure you have enough time to be flexible..
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared this time of year in the south is can change on you so make sure you have enough time to be flexible..
Nautical Native Fishing Adventures
Nautical Native Fishing Adventures
Do your research on your boat captains and trust you gut. We had a great time with our highly rated charter.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do your research on your boat captains and trust you gut. We had a great time with our highly rated charter.
So Salty Fishing Charters
So Salty Fishing Charters
Captain Terry Talbert is an excellent guide, patient, a good teacher and will put you on fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Terry Talbert is an excellent guide, patient, a good teacher and will put you on fish.
Reel Fun Charter
Reel Fun Charter
February fishing with Captain Terry was good. As water temperature warms it will be Great! More fish will become more active as spring advances.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
February fishing with Captain Terry was good. As water temperature warms it will be Great! More fish will become more active as spring advances.
Reel Fun Charter
Reel Fun Charter
Not applicable. The hurricane disrupted everything. We were launched from a boat site over in Bradenton. We fished inland in many different areas between Bradenton and Ana Maria Island. We did love the solution as Devon was able to find different locations that had Fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not applicable. The hurricane disrupted everything. We were launched from a boat site over in Bradenton. We fished inland in many different areas between Bradenton and Ana Maria Island. We did love the solution as Devon was able to find different locations that had Fish.
Chase The Blue Charters
Chase The Blue Charters
In shore 1/2 day trip provides opportunity to catch a lot of fish, keep a few (due to size restrictions), and to move around to several locations if one or more are slow. Great option for those who struggle with motion sickness. Sarasota Bay tends to be calm, beautiful, and fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
In shore 1/2 day trip provides opportunity to catch a lot of fish, keep a few (due to size restrictions), and to move around to several locations if one or more are slow. Great option for those who struggle with motion sickness. Sarasota Bay tends to be calm, beautiful, and fun.
Gulfcart Charters
Gulfcart Charters
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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.
Niche Fishing Charters
Niche Fishing Charters
Weather is hot fishing is hotter. Water and sunscreen are your friends. Book early or you maybe stuck on the beach. High chance of bringing some home so have time and place to cookem up
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather is hot fishing is hotter. Water and sunscreen are your friends. Book early or you maybe stuck on the beach. High chance of bringing some home so have time and place to cookem up
Mama Tried Fishing
Mama Tried Fishing Tampa, Florida
Book the trip! It is well worth your time! Just bring your lunch and sunscreen and the crew will handle the rest! The equipment is top notch and the boat is outstanding! I was highly impressed with everything especially how the Captain responded back to our questions immediately! They will have your party ready to go and know where everything on the boat is! You won’t be disappointed!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book the trip! It is well worth your time! Just bring your lunch and sunscreen and the crew will handle the rest! The equipment is top notch and the boat is outstanding! I was highly impressed with everything especially how the Captain responded back to our questions immediately! They will have your party ready to go and know where everything on the boat is! You won’t be disappointed!
Carbon Cat Charters, LLC
Carbon Cat Charters, LLC
Mornings get hot quick, but nights can get thunderstorms, so prepare accordingly. I haven’t fished any other time of year here to compare.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Mornings get hot quick, but nights can get thunderstorms, so prepare accordingly. I haven’t fished any other time of year here to compare.
Palmetto Pat’s Fishing Charter
Palmetto Pat’s Fishing Charter