Sarasota Fishing Reports (November 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota

George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

With the dropping water temperatures a variety species have become very active and bait is everywhere! From trout and flounder to mackerel and snook all have the feed bags on. Don't miss out on the fall bite!

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

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Hank Valencia
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Some trout and pompano but flippers competing for them lol

Hank Valencia Seminole, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Some trout and pompano but flippers competing for them lol

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Snook have been hiding in the mangroves with a few reds around also and are willing to take live and cut baits with well placed casts. The trout bite has been on fire with plenty around on the grass flats ranging from 15" to 22". Live baits and artificial sea...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Scallop season is in full swing and we found the mother loads! Beautiful water and tasty buttery scallops! Finding them in 3 to 5 feet jn in bunches this season of up to 3 to 10 at a time in one dive!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Hogfish bite is on fire on our nearshore spots and they are eating shrimp live or dead on 1 oz knocker rigs!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Hogfish bite is on fire on our nearshore spots and they are eating shrimp live or dead on 1 oz knocker rigs!

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Snook have been attacking live free lined scaled sardines thrown under the mangroves some reds have also been under the mangroves. Trout have been very solid action taking live and artificial baits. Great mackerel action has been over hard bottoms and artificial reefs. Live bait and spoons have been catching...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Tarpon bite at night and day time time has been on fire! we are slaying them under the lights on the bridges at night and beaches during day.

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Tarpon bite at night and day time time has been on fire! we are slaying them under the lights on the bridges at night and beaches during day.

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

The grouper have been very active still, they are biting harder than Ive seen in years and more fish then we can count. the population is thick and healthy!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

The grouper have been very active still, they are biting harder than Ive seen in years and more fish then we can count. the population is thick and healthy!

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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.
Daniel P. | November 3, 2025

Trip: Back Country Fire Up
★★★★★
I had caught almost all nearshore species of fish, but never a hogfish snapper. For my 79th birthday I really wanted to catch one. Captain Alex guided us to a spot where I caught my first one and then a limit of 5!! Captain Alex gave me a great birthday experience.
Mr F. | October 22, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore
★★★★★
Andy was great!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. It was my daughter’s first time and she loved it. Will definitely use him again for our next trip!
Lillian S. | October 5, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam
★★★★★
Greg and Rob are awesome guys. Super knowledgeable and great guides. We had an awesome time!
Sal D. | October 4, 2025

Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience
★★★★★
Had a great time! Captain smith dodged storms and put us on the fish.
Brandt B. | September 29, 2025

Trip: Gulfport Combo Classic
★★★★★
Wade worked hard and did a great job putting us on fish. I highly recommend Wade.
Robert B. | September 27, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
Wade was great and made for a great day.
Tom P. | September 26, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
What can I say about this trip. Yes I'm sure we got a bit lucky, but Captain Jake got his own bait, put us on fish immediately and we had a blast. We caught 6 different species on light tackle from spanish mackerel, to catfish, to black tip sharks. It was already an amazing trip. Then we got the heavy tackle out and hooked into a hammerhead, more black tips, and the absolute icing on the cake was a giant 150 lb Tarpon. This was my dream, and Jake made it happen. I couldn't recommend him more. He is very knowledgeable, takes his profession very seriously and is fun and personable at the same time! Do not hesitate to pick captain Jake for your next trip
Jarrod R. | September 23, 2025

Trip: 4hr 6hr or 8hr Inshore
★★★★★
We had a fantastic day of fishing with some business clients. Captain Wade never stopped working—he had us on fish within minutes and was re-baiting hooks in seconds. The boat was comfortable, well-equipped, and spacious enough for all six of us to fish with ease. While it was a “business entertainment” outing, Captain Wade’s laid-back, humorous personality made the trip feel effortless and fun. Plenty of fish, plenty of laughs—thanks, Captain Wade!
Robert D. | September 23, 2025

Trip: Tampa Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
Wade is very knowledgeable and helpful. Had a great time on our trip, full of action.
Christian O. | September 20, 2025

Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures

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