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July

So much fish to catch, so little time! Come face-to-gills with massive Tarpon, fill your cooler with delicious Snapper, or chase Pompano, Permit, Redfish, and Spanish Mackerel.

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What anglers said about fishing in Sarasota Bay

Warm temperatures keep the bite low after early morning hours. Would like to redo this trip in early spring/fall temperatures when the heat stays away a little longer
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Warm temperatures keep the bite low after early morning hours. Would like to redo this trip in early spring/fall temperatures when the heat stays away a little longer
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Make sure to bring sunscreen or some variation of a long sleeve shirt to wear— we were only out for 4 hours and got FRIED (our own faults, not the captains or company’s). Also, if legally you can— bring alcohol. Helps a lot with the sea sickness… like A LOT. Being on the water in a lake versus the Gulf is a totally different beast— so just bring it. Sunglasses are also a good idea, since the sun is beating off the water it can make it hard to see.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure to bring sunscreen or some variation of a long sleeve shirt to wear— we were only out for 4 hours and got FRIED (our own faults, not the captains or company’s). Also, if legally you can— bring alcohol. Helps a lot with the sea sickness… like A LOT. Being on the water in a lake versus the Gulf is a totally different beast— so just bring it. Sunglasses are also a good idea, since the sun is beating off the water it can make it hard to see.
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
With Chasin tales you just need to show up prepared to be outside and enjoy the bay!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
With Chasin tales you just need to show up prepared to be outside and enjoy the bay!
Chasin’ Tail Fishing Charters
Chasin’ Tail Fishing Charters
Wear sunglasses that help you see in the water. I didn’t have them on and I think it would have helped.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear sunglasses that help you see in the water. I didn’t have them on and I think it would have helped.
Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED
Best Coast Charters FISH GUARANTEED
I would 100% advise folks to use reel tight charters if they’re in the area. Couldn’t be happier with our trips with them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would 100% advise folks to use reel tight charters if they’re in the area. Couldn’t be happier with our trips with them.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
Put your sunscreen on before getting on the boat. If you are not used to fishing salt water listen to the captain on how to reel and handle the rod.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Put your sunscreen on before getting on the boat. If you are not used to fishing salt water listen to the captain on how to reel and handle the rod.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key
Temps a bit warm for active fish. Our capt knew his stuff and got us fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Temps a bit warm for active fish. Our capt knew his stuff and got us fish.
Reel Fun Charter
Reel Fun Charter
If you have young kids and not all love fishing the 3 hours was perfect. If everyone enjoys fishing I would def do longer!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you have young kids and not all love fishing the 3 hours was perfect. If everyone enjoys fishing I would def do longer!
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
I only fished the intercostal waters but would have liked to try the gulf but not enough time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I only fished the intercostal waters but would have liked to try the gulf but not enough time.
James Gibson Charters LLC
James Gibson Charters LLC
Captain Andy taught us Dramamine should be taken night before and hour before trip. Although inland we didn’t need it. But great tip I never knew! Bring cooler with snacks and drinks. Captain has cold water. Sunblock sunblock for kids. Don’t forget camera! Great experience. Be early by 15 minutes! There is a safety review and if you’re too late your canceled. We made it by 4min.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Andy taught us Dramamine should be taken night before and hour before trip. Although inland we didn’t need it. But great tip I never knew! Bring cooler with snacks and drinks. Captain has cold water. Sunblock sunblock for kids. Don’t forget camera! Great experience. Be early by 15 minutes! There is a safety review and if you’re too late your canceled. We made it by 4min.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
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
We were first timers and the captain took care of everything. Baits, shoes how to cast, advice on reeling in. Cleaned the fish for us.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We were first timers and the captain took care of everything. Baits, shoes how to cast, advice on reeling in. Cleaned the fish for us.
Stellar Action Fishing Charters – 23’ Parker
Stellar Action Fishing Charters – 23’ Parker
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
Wanted to spend a morning catching fish and everyone did. Fishing offshore in the Gulf was a great experience with the right boat and captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wanted to spend a morning catching fish and everyone did. Fishing offshore in the Gulf was a great experience with the right boat and captain.
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
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
Great time overall which dealt with some with conditions in the pm time, but manage a great day
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great time overall which dealt with some with conditions in the pm time, but manage a great day
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
Great weather and the fish were active. Mostly caightsheepshead, but they are delicious.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Great weather and the fish were active. Mostly caightsheepshead, but they are delicious.
Chasin’ Tail Fishing Charters
Chasin’ Tail Fishing Charters
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
Captain Chris was very accommodating to my wife that wasn’t feeling well. Made my daughter feel better when her cobia broke off.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Captain Chris was very accommodating to my wife that wasn’t feeling well. Made my daughter feel better when her cobia broke off.
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
Sarasota Sport Fishing, Fish Guaranteed!
Do not hesitate to book a charter with Captain Scoot, very reasonably priced and great experience! Caught a lot of fish!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do not hesitate to book a charter with Captain Scoot, very reasonably priced and great experience! Caught a lot of fish!!!
Rodbender Fishing Charters
Rodbender Fishing Charters