Sarasota Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota

James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
It's finally Fall in Sarasota and the water temperatures are slowly dropping. Sarasota Bay has been full of action the past few weeks with water temperatures in the mid to low 80 degrees.
Customers have been enjoying quick action catching Trout, Jacks and Mackeral along the deeper grass flats. We have also been having great luck targeting Snook and Redfish along the mangrove islands near major creek systems. They key has been fishing the small fry bait being pushing to the surface.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
It's finally Fall in Sarasota and the water temperatures are slowly dropping. Sarasota Bay has been full of action the past few weeks with water temperatures in the mid to low 80 degrees.
Customers have been enjoying quick action catching Trout, Jacks and Mackeral along the deeper grass flats. We have also been having great luck targeting Snook and Redfish along the mangrove islands near major creek systems. They key has been fishing the small fry bait being pushing to the surface.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Keith N.
Madeira Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Been stacking limit days and putting the meat in the box. Ever snapper trip this season has reached the limit.
Keith Neukam
Keith N. Madeira Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Been stacking limit days and putting the meat in the box. Ever snapper trip this season has reached the limit.
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Triple tail are here. Site fishing triples tail are fun and they are very good to eat.
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Triple tail are here. Site fishing triples tail are fun and they are very good to eat.
Tripletail Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Trout are on fire.
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Trout are on fire.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Summer sharks are here! With trout snapper and mackerel for the dinner table
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Summer sharks are here! With trout snapper and mackerel for the dinner table
Bonnethead Shark Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Bonnethead Shark Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Scott Flinn
Scott F.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Plenty of tarpon biting and the snapper bite is good right now but the sharks are definitely getting a few
Scott Flinn
Scott F. Bradenton, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Plenty of tarpon biting and the snapper bite is good right now but the sharks are definitely getting a few
Tarpon Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Tarpon Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Another happy client with first Snook 40" . He is going to have a long time to beat this one.
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Another happy client with first Snook 40" . He is going to have a long time to beat this one.
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 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
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 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.
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Cody W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes
Cody Williams
Cody W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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    Jason K. | July 15, 2026

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    Rebecca R. | July 14, 2026

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