Sarasota Bay Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota Bay

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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Austin M.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Today's Trip

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Today's Trip

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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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Marc L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

With this cold weather, nearshore is the way to go! Lots of sheepshead and catch-and-release grouper. Between fronts, inshore has been producing big jacks and decent numbers of trout.

Marc L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

With this cold weather, nearshore is the way to go! Lots of sheepshead and catch-and-release grouper. Between fronts, inshore has been producing big jacks and decent numbers of trout.

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Austin M.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

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Recent Sarasota Bay Reviews

★★★★★
Michael was a great captain! Made sure we were comfortable and catching at all times! Couldn’t recommend a better charter!
Logan W. | June 30, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
★★★★★
Jose knew the hot spots and has a great knowledge of the area. He put us on fish and we had a great time. His customer service was excellent- always looking to make sure you were comfortable and happy. I highly recommend Jose!!!
Scott S. | June 29, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
Excellent trip fishing for snapper. Highly recommended.
John S. | June 27, 2026

Trip: Anna Maria Inshore Adventures
★★★★★
Great 30 foot boat into 40ft deeper water! Michael was the best! Had a group of 3 and caught our limit of grouper! Did great about switching spots and keeping us on fish the entire time. Would highly recommend Michael for any fishing trip and will be using him again!!!
Thomas C. | June 25, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
★★★★★
What an amazing trip and experience on Father’s Day. I couldn’t have asked for a better captain. He’s extremely knowledgeable, accommodating to all family members no matter age or experience level and his passion is contagious. Can’t wait to go out with him again!
Giovanna C. | June 23, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
★★★★★
Wonderful trip, great time
Brady N. | June 17, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
★★★★★
Cole is a good dude!!! He knows how to catch fish. He baited ever single hook. Caught us some sharks. Good times
Avishai N. | June 16, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Inshore
★★★★★
Kyle is a very knowledgeable and professional captain. My son and I didn’t have a lot of time to squeeze in a long fishing trip but Captain Kyle put us on the fish. We caught 3 keepers (Trout and Jack), 3 non-keepers (Cat) and lost several bait to really strong hits in a very short amount of time! He kept the rods bated and cleaned and filleted the fish for us to take with us at no charge. We even had a few dolphin come up and greet us at one point! This is definitely a trip that will be remembered for a lifetime for both my son and I! Thank you Captain Kyle for the memories!
Robert C. | June 12, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Jose worked to put us on fish. Made the whole experience great. Trout, Blue fish, red fish, and jack. Not a bad day.
Ben D. | June 8, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
We had a great time. Capt Vasiliy kept us on fish and made the trip even better with his conversation. Highly recommended!
Steven H. | May 28, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

Sarasota Bay Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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