Sarasota Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Sarasota Bay

Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.

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Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida

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Joe Burruezo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are doing tarpon things!

Joe Burruezo Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are doing tarpon things!

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The snook are starting to stage in the pass. One was 40"and 28

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The snook are starting to stage in the pass. One was 40"and 28

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Jay Winters
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 2 years ago

Keeper size reds have been on fire. When the wind lays down some trout and sheep heads are showing up as well.

Jay Winters Venice, Louisiana Reported: 2 years ago

Keeper size reds have been on fire. When the wind lays down some trout and sheep heads are showing up as well.

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish snook and trout

Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish snook and trout

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing is heating up and so are the water temperatures! Our customers have enjoyed targeting Snook, Redfish and Trout in Sarasota Bay along our oyster bars and seekers mud holes.

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing is heating up and so are the water temperatures! Our customers have enjoyed targeting Snook, Redfish and Trout in Sarasota Bay along our oyster bars and seekers mud holes.

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★★★★★
Booked a trip with Captain Cole and from the start there was good and timely communication. Brought my two younger boys who had a blast! Cole was patient, answered their 100 questions, and took us to nice spots where we pulled out some nice fish and the boys were thrilled! We had a blast!
Morgan H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!
Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
Had lots of fun
Elam P. | November 13, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.
Dan P. | November 3, 2025

Trip: Back Country Fire Up
★★★★★
Good time! The boat ride was fabulous. We were able to assist a boat taking on water. We call the Coast Guard.
Andrew A. | August 7, 2025

Trip: Prestige Anna Maria Sound
★★★★★
It was a wonderful fishing trip with an experienced and helpful crew!
Lindsay B. | August 6, 2025

Trip: Prestige Anna Maria Sound
★★★★★
Awesome time can’t wait to do it again. Highly recommended!!! Vasiliy waited for us to get a cooler and ice to bring the fish back with us. We cooked the fish the next night. Great Captain Vasiliy thanks for a awesome time!
Phil L. | July 13, 2025

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great trip! Very knowledgeable, friendly and alert to customers needs. We had a blast! Thanks again!
Chris G. | June 19, 2025

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota 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

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