Top 7 Sarasota Fishing Trips

1.4-Hour Private Inshore Fishing Trip in Sarasota

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Captain James Gibson takes your private group of up to four from Harts Landing into Sarasota’s inshore waters for four hours of fishing. Gear and tackle are provided, and the trip can target snook, redfish, tarpon, and trout, with advice and hands-on help for every age.

“Captain James teaching our 2 sons how to fish, catching about 7 types of fish, speeding to 4/5 different fishing spots on his lovely fast boat.”

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2.Private 4 hr Fishing Tour with Master Captain Bill Phillips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $325Best value

Fish with Captain Bill from Bahia Mar West Marina near Bradenton. Choose a four-hour Sarasota Bay trip, a six-hour Bean Point outing, or an eight-hour Gulf reef trip, with private service for your group and chances to see dolphins, sea turtles, and game fish.

“Thank you for a fantastic time! We had a great time on our morning fishing trip and the caught a decent amount of fish”

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3.Sarasota Inshore Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Fish Sarasota Bay with Captain Todd or Captain Todd Walker on a private boat for up to three people. Expect supplied gear, licenses, water, safety equipment, local scenery, and instruction as you seek trout, snook, and other inshore fish.

“We had a great day with Captain Todd! Since he is a local, he was very knowledgeable and had lots of history to give us about the area. He was especially sweet with my fish-loving six year old. We all had a great time and would do it again!”

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4.Half Day Inshore and Nearshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Marc for a private four-hour fishing charter from Sarasota’s Sip N’ Slip Tours. Fish inshore and nearshore waters for snook, redfish, sea trout, pompano, snapper, grouper, cobia, and mackerel, while watching for dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles.

“Sometimes things are meant to be. And I'd say that a random call to Capt. Marc solidified my belief that there aren't coincidences. Marc provided an exceptional experience for my wife, son, good friend, and me. Fish were hooked and landed on the first two casts (maybe first 3-4 casts). 10 minutes in and Capt Marc had already made our day. The entire four-plus hours with Capt. Marc were enjoyable with at least 10 species of fish caught and nine keepers that Marc filleted as soon as we docked. We had a great fish fry that night, even using Marc's teriyaki recipe for grilling. I was sure to save his…”

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5.Inshore Fishing by Charter in Sarasota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Captain James takes your private group of up to two from Hart’s Landing into Sarasota’s inshore waters for four hours of fishing. Target tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, grouper, and more, while keeping watch for dolphin and manatees.

“I booked this for my 14 year old son while he and I were on vacation. He is a bit on the quiet side but really loves to fish so although he was a bit nervous, he was still very excited.”

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6.Half Day Private Fishing Trip with Site Seeing Around Anna Maria Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Join Captain DJ aboard a private 20-foot center console boat from Bradenton Beach for four hours around Anna Maria Island, Egmont Key, Passage Keys, and nearby sandbars. Fish for seasonal species, watch for dolphins and manatees, snorkel, or collect shells in spots reached only by boat.

“My husband and I took a dolphin tour we got to see many dolphins. Captain DJ is awesome, he took us to the sandbar where we collected beautiful sea shells. He also given us a free shirt. Thank you Captain DJ. I highly recommend AMI Saltwater Adventures for your next adventure outing.”

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7.6 Hour Private Fishing Tour in Sarasota with Master Captain Bill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $425

Spend six hours fishing Sarasota Bay and the waters near Anna Maria Island with Master Captain Bill. Your private group gets a boat, guide, licenses, gear, bait, and ice, with a stop near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Bean Point possible.

“Captain Bill provided an outstanding fishing experience. He has a nice newer boat with good equipment and great knowledge of the area. He knows where to go to catch fish. He is friendly and fun to hang out with on the water for a day. Highly recommended.”

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