Longboat Key Fishing Reports (July 2026)

Longboat Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Longboat Key

Nick K.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Tons of action lately. We have a beautiful week of weather coming in hot!

Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Tons of action lately. We have a beautiful week of weather coming in hot!

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Marc L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

The inshore bite is on fire ! Snook , Redfish, Trout! Spring is here and the fish are happy.

Marc L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 4 months ago

The inshore bite is on fire ! Snook , Redfish, Trout! Spring is here and the fish are happy.

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Steven H.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Here you go, and no boat needed.

Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Here you go, and no boat needed.

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Vasiliy O.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Right now biting Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, fishing is pretty good 9 miles offshore right now

Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Right now biting Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, fishing is pretty good 9 miles offshore right now

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Jose N.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Been getting inshore slams lately

Jose N. Sarasota, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Been getting inshore slams lately

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James G.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Fishing has been good!

James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Fishing has been good!

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Marc L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

With the cool water we are experiencing, the nearshore reefs have been the ticket.

Marc L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 4 months ago

With the cool water we are experiencing, the nearshore reefs have been the ticket.

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Vasiliy O.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Lots of Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Grunts and Redfish.

Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Lots of Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Grunts and Redfish.

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Dustin L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Grouper bite has been solid!

Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Grouper bite has been solid!

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Matt F.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Sheepshead, Redfish and Black drum! The cold-weather critters are biting!! Catching a ton of tasty ones. If they’re looking to fill the cooler, this is the time of year to do it!

Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Sheepshead, Redfish and Black drum! The cold-weather critters are biting!! Catching a ton of tasty ones. If they’re looking to fill the cooler, this is the time of year to do it!

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Nearshore Fishing in Holmes Beach

Nearshore Fishing

100% (4) Guided by Charlie

23 ft 1 - 6 People From $795

Inshore Fishing in Holmes Beach

6 Hour Inshore Fishing - Anna Maria

100% (2) Guided by Wayne

21 ft 1 - 6 People From $650

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Holmes Beach

5 HR Inshore Trips

100% (4) Guided by Charlie

23 ft 1 - 6 People From $675

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Sarasota

Private 4 Hour - Sarasota Bay

90% (10) Guided by William

25 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Sarasota

Tarpon Trips Sarasota

100% (19) Guided by Darius

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $900

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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Sarasota

4 Hours Fishing Trip

100% (51) Guided by Vasiliy

27 ft 1 - 6 People From $600

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Recent Longboat Key Reviews

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain Charlie did a great job was very knowledgeable and put us on fish would recommend him to anyone
Joel P. | June 10, 2026

Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

Trip: Tarpon Trips Sarasota
★★★★★
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

Trip: Private 4 Hour - Sarasota Bay
★★★★★
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

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had lots of fun
Elam P. | November 13, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time with William. Clean boat, solid gear. Pleasant to have on the trip.
Sandra D. | June 18, 2025

Trip: Private 4 Hour - Sarasota Bay
★★★★★
Fantastic trip, thanks
Tim W. | June 9, 2025

Trip: Private 4 Hour - Sarasota Bay
★★★★★
Great fishing!! Got 30 fish in 4 hours! Had a lot of fun!
Allayna O. | February 15, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip

Longboat Key Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Longboat Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Longboat Key

What's Biting in Longboat Key

Top Fishing Trips in Longboat Key

Nearshore Fishing

6 Hour Inshore Fishing - Anna Maria

5 HR Inshore Trips

Private 4 Hour - Sarasota Bay

Tarpon Trips Sarasota

4 Hours Fishing Trip

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