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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Shark fishing has gotten on fiiireee lately. The flats are starting to heat up with a lot of trout and redfish.
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Shark fishing has gotten on fiiireee lately. The flats are starting to heat up with a lot of trout and redfish.
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John Perry
John P.
Placida, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Deep dropping trips are great right now.
John Perry
John P. Placida, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Deep dropping trips are great right now.
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
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Fishing in Placida, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing the feedback about the review. I'll check it out soon.
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing the feedback about the review. I'll check it out soon.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Scotty Roe
Scotty R.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Yesterday's Trip booked through CE. They had a blast 💥
Scotty Roe
Scotty R. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Yesterday's Trip booked through CE. They had a blast 💥
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
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Tobey Morehouse
Tobey M.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Absolutely, and thanks! Yes the bite has been killer lots of mangoes and reds going home with guests and snook bite for fun has been absolutely fire.
Tobey Morehouse
Tobey M. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Absolutely, and thanks! Yes the bite has been killer lots of mangoes and reds going home with guests and snook bite for fun has been absolutely fire.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Hogfish, mangroves, grunts and gag grouper on fire right now
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Hogfish, mangroves, grunts and gag grouper on fire right now
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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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Last week got unexpectedly busy with lots of fish biting!
Snook are in their annual spawn and fortunately for me it takes place right off the beach 🏖️, my wheelhouse. The snook are big and hungry and the most effective method of targeting them is sight fishing large live baits 🎣. It's a blast and most charters don't do this because it would be difficult to chase from a boat. They don't often use the same baits that I use because it's not a standard bait you can buy and absolutely wreaks havoc on big snook. My style offers a...
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Last week got unexpectedly busy with lots of fish biting!
Snook are in their annual spawn and fortunately for me it takes place right off the beach 🏖️, my wheelhouse. The snook are big and hungry and the most effective method of targeting them is sight fishing large live baits 🎣. It's a blast and most charters don't do this because it would be difficult to chase from a boat. They don't often use the same baits that I use because it's not a standard bait you can buy and absolutely wreaks havoc on big snook. My style offers a
unique and adventurous twist to guided fishing tours.
Other species like Seatrout, Black drum, Pompano, Sheepshead, whiting and ladyfish are also cooperating.
With the mid summer underway, I recommend getting out earlier like 8 or 8:30AM to beat the heat 🥵.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Dalton Rybka
Dalton R.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!
Dalton Rybka
Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
It's hot, but the snook, trout and snappers fishing is staying productive.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 months ago
It's hot, but the snook, trout and snappers fishing is staying productive.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, 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

    Trip: Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Easy to deal with great communication

    Bobby S. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides

  • ★★★★★
    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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