Longboat Key Weather Forecast

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Hogfish, mangroves, grunts and gag grouper on fire right now
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Hogfish, mangroves, grunts and gag grouper on fire right now
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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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Last week got unexpectedly busy with lots of fish biting!
Snook are in their annual spawn and fortunately for me it takes place right off the beach 🏖️, my wheelhouse. The snook are big and hungry and the most effective method of targeting them is sight fishing large live baits 🎣. It's a blast and most charters don't do this because it would be difficult to chase from a boat. They don't often use the same baits that I use because it's not a standard bait you can buy and absolutely wreaks havoc on big snook. My style offers a...
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Last week got unexpectedly busy with lots of fish biting!
Snook are in their annual spawn and fortunately for me it takes place right off the beach 🏖️, my wheelhouse. The snook are big and hungry and the most effective method of targeting them is sight fishing large live baits 🎣. It's a blast and most charters don't do this because it would be difficult to chase from a boat. They don't often use the same baits that I use because it's not a standard bait you can buy and absolutely wreaks havoc on big snook. My style offers a
unique and adventurous twist to guided fishing tours.
Other species like Seatrout, Black drum, Pompano, Sheepshead, whiting and ladyfish are also cooperating.
With the mid summer underway, I recommend getting out earlier like 8 or 8:30AM to beat the heat 🥵.
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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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
It's hot, but the snook, trout and snappers fishing is staying productive.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago
It's hot, but the snook, trout and snappers fishing is staying productive.
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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Dustin Lambert
Dustin L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Lots of snapper and tunas
Dustin Lambert
Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Lots of snapper and tunas
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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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
We're catching from the beach 🏖️
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
We're catching from the beach 🏖️
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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Nick Kuhn
Nick K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been on fire from the snook trout and redfish to tarpon and our nearshore reefs are full of life!
Nick Kuhn
Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been on fire from the snook trout and redfish to tarpon and our nearshore reefs are full of life!
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Tarpon are in full swing on full day trips!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Tarpon are in full swing on full day trips!
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Inshore fishing is hot in Sarasota! Customers are still catching inshore slams daily.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Inshore fishing is hot in Sarasota! Customers are still catching inshore slams daily.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Nick Kuhn
Nick K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Tons of breeder talon have been showing up. They are very hungry and ready to start the spawn migration. Toon of snook trout inside the bay, firing off to.
Nick Kuhn
Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Tons of breeder talon have been showing up. They are very hungry and ready to start the spawn migration. Toon of snook trout inside the bay, firing off to.
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Recent Longboat Key Reviews

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    Wow! What a truly fun time. Charlie had everything ready and waiting when we arrived. He was kind, helpful, and most importantly fun. We had a blast trying to catch fish…they were stupid stubborn though. But no worries. Charlie would just move us to another spot. We will be back to Siesta Key….and we will be booking another trip w Charlie.

    Camelle K. | June 27, 2026

    Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips

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    Joel P. | June 10, 2026

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    Captain Charlie wasn’t nothing short of amazing! First time I took my teenage son with me fishing in salt water and it was one filled with life long memories. Captain Charlie ensure my son and I were at ease, and he made us feel like long time friends. Highly recommend!

    Daniel S. | June 3, 2026

    Trip: Nearshore Fishing

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    Darius and Nick both knew their trade and were very personable . They helped us better understand what was going on and why. We will be repeat customers and give them both 👍👍.

    Jeff H. | May 21, 2026

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    Bill is an excellent captain and under his guidance my 8 year old son and I had a blast fishing. I was hoping for a relaxing first big water trip for my son and Bill delivered exactly that. All fishing and safety equipment was provided and we had great conversations. The only bad part of the trip was that it had to come to an end.

    Michael V. | February 25, 2026

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    My uncle and I went out offshore and had a great trip! Vasiliy was awesome and made sure we were well taken care of. We’ll be back!

    Ric M. | February 16, 2026

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    Elam P. | November 13, 2025

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    Sandra D. | June 18, 2025

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