Sarasota Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Frankie B.

Ruskin, Florida

Reported 3 days ago

Red fish snook and trout are here and chewing everything day.

Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 days ago

Red fish snook and trout are here and chewing everything day.

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Frankie B.

Ruskin, Florida

Reported 3 days ago

Bow fishing has been great lately lots of fish to shoot and smiles for days.

Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 days ago

Bow fishing has been great lately lots of fish to shoot and smiles for days.

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Austin M.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great lately!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great lately!

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George H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Caught these this morning

George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Caught these this morning

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Matthew H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

The redfish have started showing up in consistent numbers this week. Pinfish on a small knocker rig up against the bushes at the first of the outgoing tide has been producing nice fish.

Matthew H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

The redfish have started showing up in consistent numbers this week. Pinfish on a small knocker rig up against the bushes at the first of the outgoing tide has been producing nice fish.

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George H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

The fishing has been great lately with many slot to oversized snook and redfish. Fishing the flats and mangrove shorelines with live bait.

George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

The fishing has been great lately with many slot to oversized snook and redfish. Fishing the flats and mangrove shorelines with live bait.

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Matt N.

Placida, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

From the backwaters to the bridges, mangroves, oyster bars, grass flats, and nearshore wrecks... Boca Grande, Florida has it all!
Whether you're chasing snook, redfish, tarpon, or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water, there's always something biting here in Southwest Florida!
• Come experience it for yourself with
SWFL Fishing Charters!

Matt N. Placida, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

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Michael C.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Redfishing has been on fire this time of year they start to school up in big schools of them and we been crushing them and the snook and snapper as well as trout

Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Redfishing has been on fire this time of year they start to school up in big schools of them and we been crushing them and the snook and snapper as well as trout

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Ryan W.

Treasure Island, Florida

Reported 3 weeks ago

Trolling for gags today with my girlfriend

Ryan W. Treasure Island, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago

Trolling for gags today with my girlfriend

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Frankie B.

Ruskin, Florida

Reported 3 weeks ago

Snook bit has been really shaping up. Lower water temperatures are making these fish start to chew. Big schools of reds showing up and lots of oversized fish.

Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago

Snook bit has been really shaping up. Lower water temperatures are making these fish start to chew. Big schools of reds showing up and lots of oversized fish.

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★★★★★
Captain Nick was fantastic!
Jim S. | October 25, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
This was an amazing experience! I gifted it to my husband and his buddy. They found Captain Vasiliy knowledgeable, had a great time with him and caught quite a bit of fish with him which we all grilled up for dinner. Everything about the experience was A+. The guys hope to to this trip again with the same Captain. Thanks so much Captain Vasiliy for the perfect guys fishing trip! Rosanna Ambrosio I have a great shot of you with the guys heading out but couldn't upload. Will send to your cell and maybe you can :)
Rosanna G. | October 17, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had a great time! We even landed a couple of unexpected sharks.
Kelly A. | October 15, 2026

Trip: Inshore & Nearshore
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Captain Cole is great guide, got us on a lot of fish including sea trout, grouper, puffer fish, snook, pin fish, lady fish, cat fish, and some snapper. We also saw manatees and dolphins.
Joe C. | October 14, 2026

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We had an awesome time with George!! He was so kind and accommodating to our special needs son! We were on the fish as soon as we left the bay and caught several keepers to try in the pan. I would recommend George to anyone that is looking for a good time with a highly knowledgeable captain.
Lonnie S. | October 13, 2026

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Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.
Richard J. | October 5, 2026

Trip: Tampa Inshore Trip
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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

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My whole crew was extremely happy with excursion I was sick the whole trip so this review is for them. I’d recommend them very informative very nice and very caring.
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Sarasota Fishing Reports (October 2026)

What's biting right now in Sarasota? Check out the latest Sarasota fishing reports below.

Sarasota Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota

Target Species

What's Biting in Sarasota

Top Fishing Trips in Sarasota

Lido Key Fishing Adventure

Anna Maria Tarpon Trip

Sarasota Offshore Grocery Run

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