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Yanni Melissas

Yanni Melissas with Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Charters
Boca Grande, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

The Tarpon fishing has been good, we’ve been concentrating on that as always this part of the year.
Yanni Melissas
Yanni Melissas with Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Charters Boca Grande, Florida Reported: 3 months ago
The Tarpon fishing has been good, we’ve been concentrating on that as always this part of the year.
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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Scott Flinn

Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now. Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore...
Scott Flinn
Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 7 months ago
Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.
Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore
it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.
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Scott Flinn

Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.
Scott Flinn
Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 7 months ago
Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Nick Kuhn

Nick Kuhn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Tons of snook, redfish, and trout. Fishing has been great in between these cold fronts. The drag-screaming kingfish should be showing up right around the corner! Tarpon season will be coming quick!
Nick Kuhn
Nick Kuhn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
Tons of snook, redfish, and trout. Fishing has been great in between these cold fronts. The drag-screaming kingfish should be showing up right around the corner! Tarpon season will be coming quick!
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Snook Fishing in Bradenton, 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
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!
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Scott Flinn

Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Snook season is open.
Scott Flinn
Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 8 months ago
Snook season is open.
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Scott Flinn

Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.
Scott Flinn
Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 9 months ago
We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.
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Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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James Gibson

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
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!
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Recent Venice Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.

    Dan P. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Back Country Fire Up

  • ★★★★★
    I had caught almost all nearshore species of fish, but never a hogfish snapper. For my 79th birthday I really wanted to catch one. Captain Alex guided us to a spot where I caught my first one and then a limit of 5!! Captain Alex gave me a great birthday experience.

    Mr F. | October 22, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was a great captain, very personable! We caught lot of different that we could eat….red fish, snook, snapper, grouper! Highly recommended and would use again!

    Tera M. | September 4, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent cruise and service by Captain Jerry

    Terry E. | September 2, 2025

    Trip: Sunset Cruise

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