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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Catching a ton of fish in the bay and when it’s nice offshore we’ve been able to get into some nice cobia and plenty of sharks!! Fun times for all ages!
Matt Fueyo
Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Catching a ton of fish in the bay and when it’s nice offshore we’ve been able to get into some nice cobia and plenty of sharks!! Fun times for all ages!
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Dustin Lambert

Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of amberjacks and cobia!
Dustin Lambert
Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Lots of amberjacks and cobia!
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been productive. We are catching kings and cobia off the beach. Snook and redfish are chewing in the passes.
Matt Fueyo
Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing has been productive. We are catching kings and cobia off the beach. Snook and redfish are chewing in the passes.
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson

James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The holiday season is upon us in Sarasota, Florida and the fish seem to know it. Our fishing charter customers had success targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout and Jacks in the shallow flats of Sarasota bay. As water temperatures dropped we found fish congregated on low tides in deeper mud holes...
James Gibson
James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The holiday season is upon us in Sarasota, Florida and the fish seem to know it. Our fishing charter customers had success targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout and Jacks in the shallow flats of Sarasota bay. As water temperatures dropped we found fish congregated on low tides in deeper mud holes in the buttonwood bay area on the back side of Longboat Key. On higher tides we found fish on top of shallow oyster bars around the bully creek area near the Sarasota airport. The nearshore fishing in Sarasota was also hot on the public reefs in front of Siesta, Lido and Longboat Key. Our customers enjoyed catch and clean fishing charters catching Kingfish, Triple tail, Cobia and Snappers.
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Micro tarpon bite has been on fire for the 8hr trips
Joe Burruezo
Joe Burruezo Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Micro tarpon bite has been on fire for the 8hr trips
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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James Gibson

James Gibson
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...
James Gibson
James Gibson 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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Todd Walker

Todd Walker
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 Walker 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 Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout are on fire.
Todd Walker
Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Trout are on fire.
Speckled Trout 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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