Sarasota Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota Bay

Jose N.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 6 hours ago

Inshore slam is in full swing snook reds and trout

Jose N. Sarasota, Florida Reported 6 hours ago

Inshore slam is in full swing snook reds and trout

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Charlie T.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 4 days ago

Nearshore continues to be productive with a variety of Snapper including Hog Snapper and Inshore proves to be productive with quality Red Drum and Speckled Trout. Book a trip and also ask me about "catch and cook" at local restaurants after I properly filet and package your catch. 🎣

Charlie T. Bradenton, Florida Reported 4 days ago

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Austin M.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 5 days ago

Fishing has been great!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 5 days ago

Fishing has been great!

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John P.
Placida, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

American red snapper opens June 1st.

John P. Placida, Florida Reported 1 week ago

American red snapper opens June 1st.

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James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago

Summer is upon us in Sarasota Bay. Our customers are enjoying catching Snook, Redfish and Trout in and around New pass and Big Pass.

James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Summer is upon us in Sarasota Bay. Our customers are enjoying catching Snook, Redfish and Trout in and around New pass and Big Pass.

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Austin M.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been good!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been good!

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Darius K.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

Darius K. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

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Wayne J.
Holmes Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Last weeks trips That was my Saturday trip. Friday bass fishing

Wayne J. Holmes Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Last weeks trips
That was my Saturday trip.
Friday bass fishing

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★★★★★
Awesome capt Taylor ! He did everything perfect and put us on fish and so enjoyable to be on his boat with such a great guide!
Mark H. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
My son and I did a 6 hour off shore fishing charter with Capt. Mike and had a fantastic time. Mike got in touch with us immediately after we booked. His communication was clear, concise and accurate. He was in touch again the day before our trip to see if we had any questions and asked if we had any particular type of fish that we wanted to fish for. On the day of the trip, we arrived 15 minutes before our scheduled departure. Mike already had the boat in the water and the fishing poles rigged and ready. After a brief safety discussion and orientation to the boat, we took off. Mike took us 40 miles off shore before we started fishing. Using his electronics on the boat and past experience, he expertly moved us around and it didn’t take long before my son and I caught some nice size Grouper. Mike kept the fish we caught on ice until we got back to the dock. There, he quickly filleted our fish and had zip lock bags for us to put them in. One thing I couldn’t help but notice was Mike seemed to be having as much fun as we were. I would highly recommend Mike for your next fishing charter.
Doug P. | May 9, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
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Captain Randall is the Reel deal! Put us on the Fish and was a wealth of knowledge of the area !
David F. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Anna Maria Inshore And Nearshore
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My wife and I recently booked an afternoon fishing trip with Jose. Jose was very personable and immediately set us at ease. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed throughout the afternoon. More importantly, we caught fish from the beginning of the trip to the end. Jose knows these waters and where to find them. We caught many species (spotted sea trout, sheepshead, redfish, snook, pinfish, a shark, and the elusive triple tail). The sea trout were the most plentiful and made an excellent meal. Thanks Jose for a fun afternoon. We will book again the next time we are in the area!!
Jim L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
Not only is he a master of fish, He’s a master of conversation We have a great time and a smooth ride
Landon M. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Inshore
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Austin is a great captain! We really enjoyed our trip and will use him again in the future!
Meredith C. | April 2, 2026

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We had an incredible day on the water with Captain Mike! We were a group of five, including three kids, and Mike worked his tail off to make sure everyone had a great time. He was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly hardworking. By the end of the trip, every single one of us had reeled in at least one fish! If you're looking for a captain who will go the extra mile to put you on the fish and keep the whole family happy, Mike is your guy. Highly recommend!
Andrew W. | April 1, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
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We had an excellent trip. Captain was wonderful. We caught a lot of fish. All over had a great day
John F. | March 30, 2026

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Kyle is awesome! Great experience today! We caught a bunch of fish in multiple locations.
Ted E. | March 21, 2026

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Bradley was an excellent guide. He was so great with our children who were excited to fish. Bradley went to several fishing spots and we caught several different kinds of fish. We also saw dolphins along the way.
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