Lakewood Ranch Weather Forecast

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Matt Fueyo
Matt F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
The inshore nearshore bite has been awesome. One spot shopping for snook redfish cobia tunas sharks. Everything!! Light tackle fishing at its finest. Book your adventure today!
Matt Fueyo
Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago
The inshore nearshore bite has been awesome. One spot shopping for snook redfish cobia tunas sharks. Everything!! Light tackle fishing at its finest. Book your adventure today!
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Ron Finger
Ron F.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Our Pelagic Angler Expertise is in play as We target hogfish year round, but it’s best from November to May as it gets more difficult to catch them consistently during the summer months due to water temperatures. Our 1/2 day and 3/4 day charters are perfect for getting on great Hogfish action out in the Gulf of Mexico, due in part to the relative closeness of the fishing grounds. Here’s the FWC breakdown for Hog Snapper. Expect a ton of action on these snapper fishing charters. The best part of fishing for the hog snapper is the challenge of getting...
Ron Finger
Ron F. Tierra Verde, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Our Pelagic Angler Expertise is in play as We target hogfish year round, but it’s best from November to May as it gets more difficult to catch them consistently during the summer months due to water temperatures. Our 1/2 day and 3/4 day charters are perfect for getting on great Hogfish action out in the Gulf of Mexico, due in part to the relative closeness of the fishing grounds. Here’s the FWC breakdown for Hog Snapper. Expect a ton of action on these snapper fishing charters. The best part of fishing for the hog snapper is the challenge of getting them to bite. They have very large mouths, but only pick at the bait, making them hard to hook. Once you do hook one however, you will know by the telltale way they fight, extremely fast tail beats on the line and drag pulling as they look for a rock crevice to find safety in. Considered one of, if not the best, eating of the snapper species. We Deliver the Results Exceed Expectations!!
Fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida
Fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida
Fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida
Fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida
Fishing in Tierra Verde, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Water temps have been dropping and the fish are loving it. The inshore fishing has been fantastic catching trout, snook, redfish and more!
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Water temps have been dropping and the fish are loving it. The inshore fishing has been fantastic catching trout, snook, redfish and more!
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Jarrod Wallach
Jarrod W.
Dover, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Snook and Snapper have been fire lately!
Jarrod Wallach
Jarrod W. Dover, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Snook and Snapper have been fire lately!
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Redfish bite has been great!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Redfish bite has been great!
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
September fishing. Well, we are back from our trip to Key West with some amazing catches and experiences we would love to have you aboard next July and August. Fishing beautiful waters of Tampa Bay in September generally brings light winds and great fishing conditions. Our short gag grouper season was filled with some great action. Now that the season is closed. Our focus has switched back to our Amazing inshore fishery here Redfish have dominated our catches with some great snook and trout in the daily mix This is a time when Fishing Charter generally slow down a bit...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 1 year ago
September fishing. Well, we are back from our trip to Key West with some amazing catches and experiences we would love to have you aboard next July and August. Fishing beautiful waters of Tampa Bay in September generally brings light winds and great fishing conditions. Our short gag grouper season was filled with some great action. Now that the season is closed. Our focus has switched back to our Amazing inshore fishery here Redfish have dominated our catches with some great snook and trout in the daily mix This is a time when Fishing Charter generally slow down a bit before our big October push to the end of the year, taking a bit of pressure off of our local fish You get your trips booked with.
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Recent Lakewood Ranch Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Frank was 5+ stars. Found some great spots, caught some big fish, and lets just say the fish tacos tonight were amazing.

    Skyler P. | July 17, 2026

    Trip: 8Hr Offshore Grouper - Best In FL

  • ★★★★★
    Alex is a consummate professional; demonstrates the uncommon ability to banter with and keep kids on the fish while being relatable to adults. If you want your crew to experience a great time and remain comfortable, this is your guy.

    Onni H. | July 16, 2026

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time with Dan. We caught plenty of fish and he was great with our kids. Highly recommend using Dan if you’re in the area and want to take the family out.

    Andrew K. | July 16, 2026

    Trip: 3-6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a rough day on the water. He is an amazing guide does everything and more to get you on fish and on the hook! I would highly recommend Matt as your next fishing guide! Great guy and very experienced when it comes to fishing the clear water area!

    Jason K. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: St Pete Tarpon Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Captain Alex is wonderful. We caught a lot of fish and saw several dolphins. I would definitely recommend Captain Alex

    Rebecca R. | July 14, 2026

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    CPT Logan is an awesome young man. We fish 6 or 7 holes. We landed at least 2 fish per stop. We caught Snook, Reds, Black Drum, Sheep's Head and Mangrove Snapper. We landed over 14 fish of 5 different species in less than 3 hrs. What a day. I'll definitely be back to fish w him again.

    Anthony W. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: 2hr 3hr Or 4hr Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What an unforgettable experience!! We had so much fun and caught so many fish with Captain George- I’m also pretty sure he might actually be a fish whisperer! He was so personable and accommodating. We have fallen in love with this area and can’t wait to come back next year- and you can bet that we will definitely be booking another fishing trip! Thanks for the memories, Captain George!!

    Drew T. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Great host. Great time. Fun for both my boy and I. Caught some fish and experienced the bay. Will going back soon. Thank you Chris.

    Dave D. | July 10, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had an awesome time with Hank, we went to several different places and caught fish at every stop, we plan to book another trip! Hank was knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Thank again!

    Charles C. | July 9, 2026

    Trip: 3-8 Hour Inshore Trip

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    KEVIN WAS A GREAT CAPTAIN. From start to finish he was very professional and put us on everything we ask to fish for. We will definitely use him again when we are in the area

    Dustin A. | July 8, 2026

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