Sarasota Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We caught this 40" snook 1mile off the beach. After they Spond they go out to deer cooler water. She was In 35' of water.

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We caught this 40" snook 1mile off the beach. After they Spond they go out to deer cooler water. She was In 35' of water.

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Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida

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Joe Burruezo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are doing tarpon things!

Joe Burruezo Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are doing tarpon things!

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Ivan Reyes
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spring chinook salmon is on fire in the Columbia river gorge.

Ivan Reyes St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spring chinook salmon is on fire in the Columbia river gorge.

Chinook Salmon Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Patrick Bale
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The redfish bite has been pretty solid along with the snook bite. I’m starting to see some really nice mangrove snapper show up at some local docks as well. Reef fishing has also been good of the wind isn’t blowing too bad. Snapper, grunts and sheephead have been chewing pretty...

Patrick Bale Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The snook are starting to stage in the pass. One was 40"and 28

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The snook are starting to stage in the pass. One was 40"and 28

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Mike Ayersman
Lakeland, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Bite is on fire

Mike Ayersman Lakeland, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Bite is on fire

Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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★★★★★
Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Joe! His deep knowledge of local fishing and boating made the trip so fun. Highly recommend his charter for a great day out!
Dan E. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore
★★★★★
Wonderful day on the water!! Very family friendly!!
Donna M. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Redington Shores Nearshore/Offshore
★★★★★
Fantastic day on the water with Captain Alex. I showed up to the dock a little early and everything was already dialed in—the boat was spotless, fully prepared, and stocked with fresh bait he’d caught that morning. Even on a quick half-day trip, we covered multiple areas and switched up tactics, starting with snook along mangroves and docks before moving on to speckled trout and mackerel. Captain Alex struck the perfect balance between being helpful and letting me fish how I wanted. He was always ready to assist, but also encouraged me to bait hooks, handle fish, and stay fully involved. The action stayed steady, and he offered great coaching and insight whenever I had questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d absolutely book with him again and look forward to getting back out there soon!
Scott S. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Outstanding experience with Alex and his skills and knowledge. Great day of fishing with everyone in the group catching a ton and we have a great time. Highly recommend!
Mike H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!
Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
Joey put us on the fish almost instantly once we stopped. First drop all 4 poles hit an it was hard to make time for lunch or drinks with our deck hand Linda keeping us lock an loaded with bait and tackle. Great people an a great time! Deff would recommend these guys for any of your fishing trips!
Keith H. | November 22, 2025

Trip: Offshore Fishing 4-8 Hours
★★★★★
Had lots of fun
Elam P. | November 13, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
What an amazing saltwater fishing experience Captain Austin provided my family and I. This trip included my Denise, my daughter, her husband, my grandson, and I. None of us are experienced saltwater fishermen but the Captain put us on fish right away and we all caught plenty all day. My grandson caught a nice red Grouper and a big hog fish and Denise caught 2 big hog fish. It was a great time for us all and thank you Captain Austin for a time together we will never forget.
James L. | November 11, 2025

Trip: Nearshore/offshore
★★★★★
Great time, great action. Very knowledgeable. Caught lots of different species. Highly recommend!
Scott J. | November 10, 2025

Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action

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