Lakewood Ranch Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Lakewood Ranch

Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The water has been cooling off and starting to push fish up into the creeks. We have been getting on a lot of jacks, snook, and small tarpon. Bait has still been around and there are a lot of it. With the weather cooling off its making it beautiful out...

Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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Roy Johnson
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fish mount of a monster snook from earlier this year

Roy Johnson St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fish mount of a monster snook from earlier this year

Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The inshore Spanish mackerel bite has been very hot, the triple tail bite has been hot and also the black drum bite has been great!

Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The inshore Spanish mackerel bite has been very hot, the triple tail bite has been hot and also the black drum bite has been great!

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Mangrove snapper, snook, redfish, trout, and gag grouper as the weather gets colder the gags are gonna fire off even more. Tell them to hurry up and book for a gag grouper cause the season is gonna be shorter next year and this is gonna be the last Dec we...

Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Gag Grouper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida

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Eric Topole
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The gag grouper bite continues to be great on Tampa Bay The sheepshead are becoming more active with cooling water temperatures as always red fish and snook can be found on the flats

Eric Topole Ruskin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The gag grouper bite continues to be great on Tampa Bay The sheepshead are becoming more active with cooling water temperatures as always red fish and snook can be found on the flats

Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Scup / Porgy Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Jimmy Reagan
Holmes Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is great in Northeast Alabama Lake Weiss catching largemouth bass stripers and white bass...and a few crappie

Jimmy Reagan Holmes Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is great in Northeast Alabama Lake Weiss catching largemouth bass stripers and white bass...and a few crappie

Striped Bass Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

It is officially fall in Sarasota, Florida and we are enjoying the cooler temperatures. We have experienced our first cold front of the year and our water temperatures got as low as 64 degrees in some places. By the end of October our water temperatures have climbed back up to a comfortable 70 - 78 degrees and the fish are loving it! During the cold front our customers enjoyed targeting Snook in creeks while they were finding the warmer water. Before and after the cold front we targeted schools of Redfish on our shallow grass flats, while water temperatures were low we had good luck targeting Redfish along structure and dock lines. Once our water temperatures warmed up the Trout, Mackerel and Bluefish fishing in Sarasota Bay really took off! Winter is just around the corner and we are enjoying our fall fishing while it lasts!

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been productive. We are catching cobia and mackerel on the inshore reefs. Trout, redfish and snook are still feeding in the bay. Sharks and tuna are adding some more fun to the party as well!!

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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Captain Vasily is great!! great conversationalist. Great Guide!! We caught so many fish that i got tired.
Lewis C. | December 14, 2025

Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great day lots of action. Captain Brian is cool !! We had soon much fun.!!
Dusan D. | December 13, 2025

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo
★★★★★
My son in law and 2 grandsons booked Captain Mike for a 6 hour trip. All of us had a great time. The Fishing was off but Mike found the fish and we came back with 3 big red grouper. Mike has good equipment and I would recommend him to anyone. Hopefully we can go with him again.
John W. | December 7, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
★★★★★
Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Joe! His deep knowledge of local fishing and boating made the trip so fun. Highly recommend his charter for a great day out!
Dan E. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore
★★★★★
Wonderful day on the water!! Very family friendly!!
Donna M. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Redington Shores Nearshore/Offshore
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Fantastic day on the water with Captain Alex. I showed up to the dock a little early and everything was already dialed in—the boat was spotless, fully prepared, and stocked with fresh bait he’d caught that morning. Even on a quick half-day trip, we covered multiple areas and switched up tactics, starting with snook along mangroves and docks before moving on to speckled trout and mackerel. Captain Alex struck the perfect balance between being helpful and letting me fish how I wanted. He was always ready to assist, but also encouraged me to bait hooks, handle fish, and stay fully involved. The action stayed steady, and he offered great coaching and insight whenever I had questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d absolutely book with him again and look forward to getting back out there soon!
Scott S. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Outstanding experience with Alex and his skills and knowledge. Great day of fishing with everyone in the group catching a ton and we have a great time. Highly recommend!
Mike H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Booked a trip with Captain Cole and from the start there was good and timely communication. Brought my two younger boys who had a blast! Cole was patient, answered their 100 questions, and took us to nice spots where we pulled out some nice fish and the boys were thrilled! We had a blast!
Morgan H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!
Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
Joey put us on the fish almost instantly once we stopped. First drop all 4 poles hit an it was hard to make time for lunch or drinks with our deck hand Linda keeping us lock an loaded with bait and tackle. Great people an a great time! Deff would recommend these guys for any of your fishing trips!
Keith H. | November 22, 2025

Trip: Offshore Fishing 4-8 Hours

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