Back to Longboat Key Fishing Reports

Hot weather equals Hot fishing!

July 15, 2024 Longboat Key 10 photos
Longboat Key Report Photo 0
Longboat Key Report Photo 1
Longboat Key Report Photo 2 +7

Trip Summary

Fishing has been hot lately, like the weather this summer and I see no end in sight. Surprisingly, many folks don’t realize the abundance of inshore species that can be caught from the beach “on foot” without using a boat. Going out miles and miles in rough seas is NOT your only option. If you’re good with catching the inshore superstars and learning stuff, we’re the trip for you! Right now we’re getting, Snook, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead, Gulf flounder, Pompano and many others. Leave the seasickness at home and gain a better understanding on “how to fish” are beautiful Sarasota, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island beaches. Tight lines from the Beach!!! Beach Fishing Adventures
Steven Herich profile photo
Steven Herich
Longboat-key, Florida, United States
Beach Fishing Adventures Sarasota thumbnail
Looking to explore Florida's world-famous fishing grounds from a new perspective, and embark on a unique adventure at the same time? Maybe you've always wanted to experience incredible angling action, but don't like the idea of cruising ...

Other reports from this charter

Late Spring bite off Sarasota beaches!
Late Spring bite off Sarasota beaches!
June 7, 2026
Clients are taking advantage of some really consistent beach fishing lately in Sarasota! We’re catching snook, black drum, sheepshead, whiting, ladyfish and others. Heard from a reliable source that an angler hooked and landed a 22 lb. Permit from shore last week just casting from the beach. Don’t second guess this land-based fishery, that many do at their expense. Hire a shore guide for hands on instruction, freedom to roam, and seek out amazing gamefish right off the beach. Look forward to showing you an amazing and memorable shoreline beach fishing adventure right here in our beautiful blue turquoise waters.
Continue reading
LAST DAY to keep a snook - April 30th!
LAST DAY to keep a snook - April 30th!
April 27, 2025
Weather and water conditions are perfect now if catching a trophy snook is in your sights! It’s all about sight fishing these bad boys and having the right bait and presenting properly. We use a variety of larger live baits designed to entice the bigger ones to bite. Times running out, only 3 days left! BOOK ME QUICK if you’re interested in going after a keeper! ??️?? P.S. Photos are from trips in last 5 days!
Continue reading
It’s KEEPER season!
It’s KEEPER season!
January 2, 2025
Gino and his boys, my FishingBooker clients today had a blast catching some fun fish for the dinner table today. Right out of the gate, his sons got a double hookup with a beautiful pompano and permit. Super fun fight from the beach ?️! The morning trip did awesome with a limit of Mangrove snapper. They didn’t want them so was thrilled when they gave them to me. Let’s go catch some fish and forget the boat, we do great without it. Tight lines from the beach ?️ Best regards, Captain Steve Beach Fishing Adventures ?️??
Continue reading