Bradenton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Clearwater, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

We are catching plenty of nice grouper and hogfish right now. We are also taking advantage of the spring migration of Spanish and king mackerel. Plenty of big bites and good eats!

Nick R. Clearwater, Florida Reported 6 months ago

We are catching plenty of nice grouper and hogfish right now. We are also taking advantage of the spring migration of Spanish and king mackerel. Plenty of big bites and good eats!

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Ethan H.

Largo, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Lot of redfish and seatrout inshore. Mackerel and gag grouper nearshore

Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Lot of redfish and seatrout inshore. Mackerel and gag grouper nearshore

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Joseph D.

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Nearshore/offshore we caught 2 hammer head sharks , mackerel, sheepshead , mangrove snapper, gag grouper.

Inshore , even the little girl was catching redfish!

Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Nearshore/offshore we caught 2 hammer head sharks , mackerel, sheepshead , mangrove snapper, gag grouper.

Inshore , even the little girl was catching redfish!

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William P.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

That was just a couple of fish we caught we were over 40 miles west in the Gulf of America, not in Bradenton

William P. Sarasota, Florida Reported 6 months ago

That was just a couple of fish we caught we were over 40 miles west in the Gulf of America, not in Bradenton

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Andrew C.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

They're chewing brother.... 🙏🦀🌴

Andrew C. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 6 months ago

They're chewing brother.... 🙏🦀🌴

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George H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

The spring bite is on! Snook, trout and redfish are biting on the inshore seen and rock piles out in Tampa bay are producing sheepshead and large mackerel.

George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 6 months ago

The spring bite is on! Snook, trout and redfish are biting on the inshore seen and rock piles out in Tampa bay are producing sheepshead and large mackerel.

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Joe M.

Bay Pines, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Inshore snook bite is bananas redfish anywhere from 16-34 inches almost everyday half dozen or so plenty of big trout small flounder an decent pompano showing
Nearshore kingfish bite is good Spanish Mack's great hogfish on fire groupers are still eating in shallow an plenty of big sheeps heading around and cudas an sharks are chewing

Joe M. Bay Pines, Florida Reported 6 months ago

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Nick K.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Tons of action lately. We have a beautiful week of weather coming in hot!

Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Tons of action lately. We have a beautiful week of weather coming in hot!

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Austin M.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Things have been awesome! This cold front threw a curve ball for the next couple days but it's been great!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Things have been awesome! This cold front threw a curve ball for the next couple days but it's been great!

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Nick R.

Clearwater, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Spanish and king mackerel showing up and hogfish and gag grouper bite keeping steady!

Nick R. Clearwater, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Spanish and king mackerel showing up and hogfish and gag grouper bite keeping steady!

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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
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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
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Bradenton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Bradenton Beach Weather Forecast

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Nearshore Fishing Venice

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