Lido Key Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Fall temperatures are coming down along with Gulf temps bringing in many species of gamefish within casting distance from the shore. Expect snook, flounder, Redfish, Black drum, Sheepshead and others congregating in shallow water beach 🏖️ structures that you can walk to and fish. The beach is a great...

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Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The Fall temperatures are coming down along with Gulf temps bringing in many species of gamefish within casting distance from the shore. Expect snook, flounder, Redfish, Black drum, Sheepshead and others congregating in shallow water beach 🏖️ structures that you can walk to and fish. The beach is a great place to learn how to saltwater fish if you're new to the sport or a seasoned pro looking for a different approach than your usual boat trip. Remember, seasickness is never a concern, so you can focus entirely on fishing and fun 🎣. Tight lines from the beach!

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.

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Vasiliy Obukhov Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane. Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

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James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

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James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

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

The inshore nearshore bite has been awesome. One spot shopping for snook redfish cobia tunas sharks. Everything!! Light tackle fishing at its finest. Book your adventure today!

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

The inshore nearshore bite has been awesome. One spot shopping for snook redfish cobia tunas sharks. Everything!! Light tackle fishing at its finest. Book your adventure today!

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Water temps have been dropping and the fish are loving it. The inshore fishing has been fantastic catching trout, snook, redfish and more!

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James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Water temps have been dropping and the fish are loving it. The inshore fishing has been fantastic catching trout, snook, redfish and more!

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Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sounds great Scott! Here's a first time keeper snook my client caught on his first attempt yesterday on the beach 🏖️.

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Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sounds great Scott! Here's a first time keeper snook my client caught on his first attempt yesterday on the beach 🏖️.

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

There are signs of fall in the air and the fishing seems to be really turning both inshore and nearshore.

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James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

There are signs of fall in the air and the fishing seems to be really turning both inshore and nearshore.

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