Bradenton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Ryan W.

Treasure Island, Florida

Reported 5 days ago

Trolling for gags today with my girlfriend

Ryan W. Treasure Island, Florida Reported 5 days ago

Trolling for gags today with my girlfriend

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Frankie B.

Ruskin, Florida

Reported 5 days ago

Snook bit has been really shaping up. Lower water temperatures are making these fish start to chew. Big schools of reds showing up and lots of oversized fish.

Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 5 days ago

Snook bit has been really shaping up. Lower water temperatures are making these fish start to chew. Big schools of reds showing up and lots of oversized fish.

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Ethan H.

Largo, Florida

Reported 6 days ago

Gag grouper fishing has been great nearshore as the season comes to a close to end September. Redfish bite is getting very hot inshore

Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 6 days ago

Gag grouper fishing has been great nearshore as the season comes to a close to end September. Redfish bite is getting very hot inshore

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Joe B.

Tampa, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Hog fish season!

Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Hog fish season!

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Jake O.

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great ! Cooler temps coming with kingfish and Mack's on the way

Jake O. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great ! Cooler temps coming with kingfish and Mack's on the way

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William P.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Great trip, Mom, Dad and Son 4 hour inshore Caravelle Jack lots of mangrove snapper

William P. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Great trip, Mom, Dad and Son 4 hour inshore Caravelle Jack lots of mangrove snapper

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Steven H.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Mangrove snapper biting from the beach 🏖️ in Sarasota 9/21/26. Snook, Black drum and Sheepshead also cooperating.
NO BOAT NEEDED!!!

Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Mangrove snapper biting from the beach 🏖️ in Sarasota 9/21/26. Snook, Black drum and Sheepshead also cooperating.
NO BOAT NEEDED!!!

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James G.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

The water temperatures seem to be finally cooling off and the fish are loving it.

James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago

The water temperatures seem to be finally cooling off and the fish are loving it.

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Nick K.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Fishing been on fire especially with the cooler temps starting!

Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Fishing been on fire especially with the cooler temps starting!

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Kevin W.

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Overall fishing has been good. Mackerel have started to come in off the beach and they are good size. Inshore, reds and juvenile tarpon have been great

Kevin W. St. Pete Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Overall fishing has been good. Mackerel have started to come in off the beach and they are good size. Inshore, reds and juvenile tarpon have been great

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Recent Bradenton Beach Reviews

★★★★★
Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.
Richard J. | October 5, 2026

Trip: Tampa Inshore Trip
★★★★★
I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.
Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
My whole crew was extremely happy with excursion I was sick the whole trip so this review is for them. I’d recommend them very informative very nice and very caring.
Lee S. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo
★★★★★
Such a fun trip! We had a great time.
Laura E. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Fishing 4-8 Hours
★★★★★
We had an excellent time with Zack. He knew all the best spots to fish and made sure that we were successful. The day flew by and was a great time. Thanks!
Josh M. | September 26, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!
Amy G. | September 25, 2026

Trip: Fishing Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.
Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Excellent day out on the boat with Capt. Charlie. We caught plenty of fish, threw some back in and had a good time. Capt. Charlie knew his fishing spots. Would definitely go again!!. Thank you Charlie.
Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips
★★★★★
Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!
Richard T. | September 14, 2026

Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn
★★★★★
Did a 8 hour trip with Captain Brad The best trip we ever had Brad told us how to fish for gag grouper We did great Brad is very experienced on how to fish and where to fish
Thomas D. | September 6, 2026

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Bradenton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Private 4 Hour - Sarasota Bay

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