Rotonda West Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rotonda West

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We are fishing the inshore and nearshore reefs catching a ton of sheepshead and snappers. Fishing has been heating up with the early spring temps. Snook and redfish are getting hungry too! Book now we are booking up fast.

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been hotter than the weather over the past couple weeks. We have been catching a ton of nice sized sheepshead , black drum, redfish , trout , and snook

Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been hotter than the weather over the past couple weeks. We have been catching a ton of nice sized sheepshead , black drum, redfish , trout , and snook

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

It is officially winter here in Sarasota, Fl and the water is cold. It has been all about the Sheepshead and Snapper fishing around the docks and rocks.

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

It is officially winter here in Sarasota, Fl and the water is cold. It has been all about the Sheepshead and Snapper fishing around the docks and rocks.

Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The last couple days have been nothing short of fishy, any and every species you can think of inshore and nearshore. The sheepshead bite has been as good as it’s ever been. Getting limits and personal best fish for customers. Lane snapper are plentiful on nearshore wrecks and reefs, and the redfish and trout have been keeping us busy inshore with a few snook mixed in.
The cold hasn’t slowed the bite down one bit. Fishing shrimp on jig heads for our bottom and structure dwelling fish and popping corks for the inshore fishing.
Sight fishing reds has been the go-to on grass flats, pot holes and mangroves. We’ve been catching upper slot trout and getting a few over slot gator trout on every outing. The bite is bound to stay hot with some of these strong flowing tides we get in the winter months.

Black Drum Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Father, son and nephew day on the water fishing Sarasota Bay

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Father, son and nephew day on the water fishing Sarasota Bay

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Father and son fishing trip with several studs to boat and safely released.

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Father and son fishing trip with several studs to boat and safely released.

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Her first time fighting

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Her first time fighting

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

32"snook

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

32"snook

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★★★★★
We had a wonderful day out on the water. Jason put us on fish and we couldn’t be happier with our experience.
Pamela M. | November 30, 2025

Trip: 10 Hour Trip – Snapper/Grouper
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain is a real professional!! We were on snook minutes from leaving the dock. We caught Red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper and snook. My wife and I highly recommend Captain James.
Jack L. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had lots of fun
Elam P. | November 13, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Jesse knew where the fish were and just a great captain to hang with very knowledgeable would for sure go out on his boat with him again
Michael A. | November 9, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.
★★★★★
Amazing trip. Caught a variety and saw plenty of amazing places.
Nicholas J. | November 4, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters
★★★★★
Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.
Dan P. | November 3, 2025

Trip: Back Country Fire Up
★★★★★
Excellent day on the water with Logan and Austin. We will enjoy another day on the water with Logan and Austin in the spring. Both knowledgeable fishermen and great people.
Earl S. | November 1, 2025

Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips With Capt. Logan
★★★★★
We had a great time! We had Captain Chris and he was a fun and awesome guide. Highly recommend.
Janelle S. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides
★★★★★
Had a great time catching fish. Billy was patient with us and extremely helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Sebastian L. | October 4, 2025

Trip: Inshore Bay / Flats

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