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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Her first time fighting
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Her first time fighting
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
32"snook
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
32"snook
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Eight nice reds
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Eight nice reds
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Grandfather and granddaughter fishing trip with a stud red
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Grandfather and granddaughter fishing trip with a stud red
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
24 nice sheepshead to the . Kept 12 and released the other
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
24 nice sheepshead to the . Kept 12 and released the other
Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Crappie fishing is been on fire
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Crappie fishing is been on fire
Crappie Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
e have had some cold mornings in Sarasota Florida and the water is cold! We ended the year with water temperatures in the 50's in some places. With these cold water temperatures our customers enjoyed targeting Sheepshead, Snappers and Grunts on our nearshore reefs. On our warmer days we focused on fishing the docks and rocks in areas that the water was warmer in Sarasota Bay and were able to find luck targeting Redfish and Snook! We also have found a few Pompano as well as schools of big Jack Crevalle in our back country creeks.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
e have had some cold mornings in Sarasota Florida and the water is cold! We ended the year with water temperatures in the 50's in some places. With these cold water temperatures our customers enjoyed targeting Sheepshead, Snappers and Grunts on our nearshore reefs. On our warmer days we focused on fishing the docks and rocks in areas that the water was warmer in Sarasota Bay and were able to find luck targeting Redfish and Snook! We also have found a few Pompano as well as schools of big Jack Crevalle in our back country creeks.
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Matt Fueyo
Matt F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Headline news here in Sarasota is that the red tide is gone!!
Matt Fueyo
Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Headline news here in Sarasota is that the red tide is gone!!
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Cody W.
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 to fish
Cody Williams
Cody W. 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 to fish
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Cody W.
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
Cody W. 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!
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Recent Placida Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Brandon . He put us on the fish, and was knowledgeable about using the right techniques, and tackle. We also had fish to eat for the rest of our trip ! Thanks Brandon !!!!!

    Ted B. | September 30, 2026

    Trip: Cape Coral Inshore Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing Will be doing again with Tom. Blown away.

    Danielle J. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolute blast fishing with Captain Ty! He put us on an incredible variety of fish, including Goliath grouper, shark, snook, and ladyfish. 🎣 Captain Ty worked incredibly hard the entire trip. He never gave up and did everything he could to put us on fish and keep us on them. His knowledge, effort, and determination made the trip an experience we won’t forget. If you’re looking for a great fishing charter, I highly recommend Captain Ty. We had an amazing time, and I will definitely be back and booking another trip with him! Thanks again, Captain Ty, for an awesome day on the water! 🤙🎣

    Danny S. | September 18, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time fishing with Capt. Mike today!! Pulled in some nice grouper and red snapper!! Recommend at least a 6 hour trip to pull in big fish! On the way back to shore we had the most comfortable ride sitting in beanbags! Would 100% recommend. Shawn and Christine

    Christine D. | August 26, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris was amazing! He provided great communication before our iguana hunting trip and during. Captain Chris was great with his instructions for our 10-year old and 8-year old. He was also very considerate and had a great approach to dealing with kids. We saw quite a few iguanas, shot quite a few, and recovered quite a bit. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend Captain Chris! Very knowledgeable and experienced!

    Jonathan D. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunts

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    Easy to deal with great communication

    Bobby S. | August 23, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    If anyone on this website is looking for a charter offshore in Sarasota, use Captain Mike! He is extremely professional, knows what he's doing and got us on the fish. Traveled out 50+ miles into the Gulf of America for a 3/4 day charter with my friends from Long Island and we started pulling grouper over the gunwales within minutes of dropping lines. No red snapper but had at least 20 grouper and a few nice mango snappers. Oh and a Goliath Grouper that found his way back in the rocks and broke off! That one hurt! If we got him up, I'd have been in the water for a pic. We had a killer time with fish, belly laughs and phenomenal weather. One of the best captains I have ever chartered by far! Seriously, this is your guy! While he still has his accent from Southie, he's a Floridian for sure! Had a great time with tight lines and fair winds!

    Andrew M. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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