Sarasota Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

32"snook

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

32"snook

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eight nice reds

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Eight nice reds

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Grandfather and granddaughter fishing trip with a stud red

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Grandfather and granddaughter fishing trip with a stud red

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

24 nice sheepshead to the . Kept 12 and released the other

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

24 nice sheepshead to the . Kept 12 and released the other

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Crappie fishing is been on fire

Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Crappie fishing is been on fire

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

e have had some cold mornings in Sarasota Florida and the water is cold! We ended the year with water temperatures in the 50's in some places. With these cold water temperatures our customers enjoyed targeting Sheepshead, Snappers and Grunts on our nearshore reefs. On our warmer days we focused on fishing the docks and rocks in areas that the water was warmer in Sarasota Bay and were able to find luck targeting Redfish and Snook! We also have found a few Pompano as well as schools of big Jack Crevalle in our back country creeks.

Florida Pompano, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We have had a windy couple of days which has kept us in the bay, but the snook fishing continues to be hot as they are making their move into the creeks and canals to find the warmer water. The trout fishing has picked up this week with fish starting...

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Headline news here in Sarasota is that the red tide is gone!!

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Headline news here in Sarasota is that the red tide is gone!!

Little Tunny / False Albacore Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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★★★★★
My son in law and 2 grandsons booked Captain Mike for a 6 hour trip. All of us had a great time. The Fishing was off but Mike found the fish and we came back with 3 big red grouper. Mike has good equipment and I would recommend him to anyone. Hopefully we can go with him again.
John W. | December 7, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike
★★★★★
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

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