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What anglers said about fishing in Sarasota Bay

From talking to our captain fishing was tough due to hot weather and hot water temps
Excellent
5.0 / 5
From talking to our captain fishing was tough due to hot weather and hot water temps
High Class Hooker Charters - Sarasota
High Class Hooker Charters - Sarasota
Book your trip as early as possible, maybe even before you arrive. Morning trips are great because itโ€™s easier to get live bait, but this evening trip did not disappoint. We filled the cooler with Sheepshead, Trout and White Grunts.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Book your trip as early as possible, maybe even before you arrive. Morning trips are great because itโ€™s easier to get live bait, but this evening trip did not disappoint. We filled the cooler with Sheepshead, Trout and White Grunts.
Gulf Fishing Guides
Gulf Fishing Guides
For how hot the temps were we were surprised we caught as many as we did.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For how hot the temps were we were surprised we caught as many as we did.
So Salty Fishing Charters
So Salty Fishing Charters
Make sure you are covered and wear sunscreen. It gets really hot out there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you are covered and wear sunscreen. It gets really hot out there.
Reel Knowledge Fishing(FishGuarant)
Reel Knowledge Fishing(FishGuarant)
Go with this company. Listen to the advice before hand. Know your limits and the people that are going to be fishing. Everyone will have a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with this company. Listen to the advice before hand. Know your limits and the people that are going to be fishing. Everyone will have a great time.
Reel Knowledge Fishing(FishGuarant)
Reel Knowledge Fishing(FishGuarant)
Nice easy protected inshore fishing trip, family friendly. We were able to catch several different species.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Nice easy protected inshore fishing trip, family friendly. We were able to catch several different species.
Ultimate Fishing Adventures
Ultimate Fishing Adventures
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 โ€“ AMI
Party Boat Fishing โ€“ AMI
Make sure to bring sunscreen or some variation of a long sleeve shirt to wearโ€” we were only out for 4 hours and got FRIED (our own faults, not the captains or companyโ€™s). Also, if legally you canโ€” bring alcohol. Helps a lot with the sea sicknessโ€ฆ like A LOT. Being on the water in a lake versus the Gulf is a totally different beastโ€” 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 wearโ€” we were only out for 4 hours and got FRIED (our own faults, not the captains or companyโ€™s). Also, if legally you canโ€” bring alcohol. Helps a lot with the sea sicknessโ€ฆ like A LOT. Being on the water in a lake versus the Gulf is a totally different beastโ€” 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!
Chasinโ€™ Tail Fishing Charters
Chasinโ€™ Tail Fishing Charters
Wear sunglasses that help you see in the water. I didnโ€™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 didnโ€™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 theyโ€™re in the area. Couldnโ€™t be happier with our trips with them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would 100% advise folks to use reel tight charters if theyโ€™re in the area. Couldnโ€™t be happier with our trips with them.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters โ€“ Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters โ€“ 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 โ€“ Siesta Key
Reel Tight Fishing Charters โ€“ 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 โ€“ Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters โ€“ 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 didnโ€™t need it. But great tip I never knew! Bring cooler with snacks and drinks. Captain has cold water. Sunblock sunblock for kids. Donโ€™t forget camera! Great experience. Be early by 15 minutes! There is a safety review and if youโ€™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 didnโ€™t need it. But great tip I never knew! Bring cooler with snacks and drinks. Captain has cold water. Sunblock sunblock for kids. Donโ€™t forget camera! Great experience. Be early by 15 minutes! There is a safety review and if youโ€™re too late your canceled. We made it by 4min.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters โ€“ Sarasota
Reel Tight Fishing Charters โ€“ 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 โ€“ 23โ€™ Parker
Stellar Action Fishing Charters โ€“ 23โ€™ 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!