Sarasota Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota

Seminole, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Tarpon and permit fishing is on fire right now, and it’s the perfect time to get on the water. Big tarpon are rolling and feeding hard, giving you a real shot at an unforgettable fight, while nearshore permit are showing up in numbers and ready to eat.

This is prime time—these opportunities don’t last long, and the bite has been as good as it gets. If you’ve been thinking about chasing tarpon or checking a permit off the list, now’s your window.

Spots are filling fast, so don’t wait. Reach out and lock in your tarpon and permit trip while...

Ray C. Seminole, Florida Reported 5 months ago

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Austin M.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Fishing has been good!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Fishing has been good!

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Joseph D.

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Kingfish fish

Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Kingfish fish

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Andrew C.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Bite is on good for spanish mackerel, Snook, trout, etc! They are chewing!

Andrew C. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Bite is on good for spanish mackerel, Snook, trout, etc! They are chewing!

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Darius K.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

Darius K. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

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Wayne J.

Holmes Beach, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Last weeks trips
That was my Saturday trip.
Friday bass fishing

Wayne J. Holmes Beach, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Last weeks trips
That was my Saturday trip.
Friday bass fishing

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Nick K.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Tons of big trout and snook hanging around in Tampa bay. Tarpon season is approaching very fast

Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Tons of big trout and snook hanging around in Tampa bay. Tarpon season is approaching very fast

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Dustin L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

The king bite has been good!
Tuna Cobia and permit too

Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

The king bite has been good!
Tuna Cobia and permit too

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Dustin L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

The king bite has been good!

Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

The king bite has been good!

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James W.

Port Charlotte, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

James W. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 5 months ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

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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

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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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Laura E. | September 28, 2026

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We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!
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Sarasota Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Sarasota Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota

Target Species

What's Biting in Sarasota

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