Sarasota Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Live bait and artificial sea shads by Saltwater Assassin are getting it done on the trout, snook and redfish, and fiddler crabs are nailing the sheepshead.

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Live bait and artificial sea shads by Saltwater Assassin are getting it done on the trout, snook and redfish, and fiddler crabs are nailing the sheepshead.

Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

We've been back and forth between snook/redfish and snapper/sheepshead fishing. The cold front shut down the white bait, but the shrimp eaters remain hungry! If you're ready to jump on board and have some fun with us today!

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Snook season is open.

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Snook season is open.

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Boy has been on fire for me, filler crabs for the sheepshead and live white bait for snook, redfish, and trout.

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Boy has been on fire for me, filler crabs for the sheepshead and live white bait for snook, redfish, and trout.

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

The snook, trout and redfish have been on fire especially on the warmer days with some of the larger fish coming out to play! Docks ant mangrove tree lines have been producing well. With the docks also producing sheepshead which are great table fair.

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

The snook fishing has been on fire with the warmer than usual February weather! The trout fishing is pretty dang good too!

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

The snook fishing has been on fire with the warmer than usual February weather! The trout fishing is pretty dang good too!

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

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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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