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John Herzig
John H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing is great in and offshore
John Herzig
John H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing is great in and offshore
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Matt Fueyo
Matt F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Red fish bonanza
Matt Fueyo
Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Red fish bonanza
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Michael Castaldi
Michael C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 4 weeks ago
Everything has been going really good last few days we been on school of redfish catching a lot
Michael Castaldi
Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 4 weeks ago
Everything has been going really good last few days we been on school of redfish catching a lot
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Gags, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper biting pretty good night now.
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Gags, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper biting pretty good night now.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Tim Cornish
Tim C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Been wackin em
Tim Cornish
Tim C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Been wackin em
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
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Austin Oskey
Austin O.
Placida, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Redfish bit has been on fire, it's looking like it's gonna be a great fall
Austin Oskey
Austin O. Placida, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Redfish bit has been on fire, it's looking like it's gonna be a great fall
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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Tom Knapp
Tom K.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
The bite is on fire in charlotte harbor, the river tarpon have moved down into the harbor and the gulf fish have moved in too. Snook are done spawning and chewing hard! Redfish will be schooling up soon, the opportunities are endless

As we approach late fall we will enter what is my favorite time to target tarpon with a fly rod, big and small!
Tom Knapp
Tom K. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
The bite is on fire in charlotte harbor, the river tarpon have moved down into the harbor and the gulf fish have moved in too. Snook are done spawning and chewing hard! Redfish will be schooling up soon, the opportunities are endless

As we approach late fall we will enter what is my favorite time to target tarpon with a fly rod, big and small!
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Paul Halasz
Paul H.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
It's hot and it's that time of year were we have to dodge a few storms but the bites still great and there are plenty of fish to be caught. Getting close to the fall fishing bite and the reds should be schooling up soon
Paul Halasz
Paul H. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
It's hot and it's that time of year were we have to dodge a few storms but the bites still great and there are plenty of fish to be caught. Getting close to the fall fishing bite and the reds should be schooling up soon
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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John Herzig
John H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis
John Herzig
John H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Matt Devenny
Matt D.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
These are some photos from last year's grouper season. Grouper is opening September 1st!
Matt Devenny
Matt D. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago
These are some photos from last year's grouper season. Grouper is opening September 1st!
Fishing in Palmetto, Florida
Fishing in Palmetto, Florida
Fishing in Palmetto, Florida
Fishing in Palmetto, Florida
Fishing in Palmetto, Florida
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Recent Venice Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Brandon . He put us on the fish, and was knowledgeable about using the right techniques, and tackle. We also had fish to eat for the rest of our trip ! Thanks Brandon !!!!!

    Ted B. | September 30, 2026

    Trip: Cape Coral Inshore Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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!

    Amy G. | September 25, 2026

    Trip: Fishing Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.

    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

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    Amazing Will be doing again with Tom. Blown away.

    Danielle J. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

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    Excellent day out on the boat with Capt. Charlie. We caught plenty of fish, threw some back in and had a good time. Capt. Charlie knew his fishing spots. Would definitely go again!!. Thank you Charlie.

    Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!

    Richard T. | September 14, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

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    Our group booked a six hour trip with Captain Jim and we had a blast. He put us on some good fish and we caught a wide variety to eat for the week.

    Jeff M. | August 28, 2026

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Offshore Fishing

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    We had an amazing time fishing with Capt. Mike today!! Pulled in some nice grouper and red snapper!! Recommend at least a 6 hour trip to pull in big fish! On the way back to shore we had the most comfortable ride sitting in beanbags! Would 100% recommend. Shawn and Christine

    Christine D. | August 26, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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    Captain Chris was amazing! He provided great communication before our iguana hunting trip and during. Captain Chris was great with his instructions for our 10-year old and 8-year old. He was also very considerate and had a great approach to dealing with kids. We saw quite a few iguanas, shot quite a few, and recovered quite a bit. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend Captain Chris! Very knowledgeable and experienced!

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