Siesta Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Siesta Key

Scott Tesinsky
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Scott Tesinsky Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Inshore fishing in sarasota continues to remain very good. We are bringing home limits of mangrove snapper that are finishing out their spawn, the snapper will continue to bite for the next few weeks as we transition into our fall pattern. Snook are starting to make their way back into the bay and are transitioning getting ready to head back into the creeks and rivers. We are catching decent size snook at the higher stages of the tide around mangroves. Shots at juvenile Tarpon are being had early in the morning as they roll on the surface. Spotted sea trout are starting to make good showings on the edges of deeper grass flats, some smaller schools of Spanish mackerel and bluefish are also around the deeper grass flats. We are catching plenty of live white bait in the morning and that has proven to be key for a successful trip.

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Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

It's been awesome! Lots of red snapper, groupers and tunas.

Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

It's been awesome! Lots of red snapper, groupers and tunas.

Red Snapper fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Hey David, We are deep into summer here and the water is hot. Our customers have been enjoying catching Snook, Mangrove Snapper and Jacks in our passes and along our beaches. We have also been getting lucky with the Trout in the bay along our grass flats. The key has...

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Hey David,
We are deep into summer here and the water is hot. Our customers have been enjoying catching Snook, Mangrove Snapper and Jacks in our passes and along our beaches. We have also been getting lucky with the Trout in the bay along our grass flats. The key has been finding the cooler water and schools of bait fish.

Mangrove Snapper, Snook fishing in Sarasota, Florida

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Summer fishing has been in full swing here in Sarasota, Florida. been busy as ever! Our customers continue to enjoy targeting Snook, Trout and Redfish in our passes and along our beaches. A highlight lately has been our Mangrove Snapper fishing, they have really started to steal the show with their wonderful table fare. Our Summer Tarpon migration is still going strong with large numbers of Tarpon congregating during the outgoing tides in the passes along Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key!

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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
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Tony's the man went out with myself and 2 boys and had a blast catching multiple species of fish 🐟 and cant wait to go again ! sea trout, reds , snapper, snooks and tarpon are what we had on the mission and he even cut us up some to take home to cook on the grill
Lyle K. | August 12, 2025

Trip: Bountiful Backwaters Of Sarasota
★★★★★
We had a great time. Luke was very attentive to our crew and made sure everyone was catching fish.
Andy L. | July 4, 2025

Trip: Fishing Fun In The Florida Sun
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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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Friendly, knowledgeable. We caught fish. Had a good time seeing the sites while we were doing it.
Brian K. | May 30, 2025

Trip: Bountiful Backwaters Of Sarasota
★★★★★
Cody was amazing. I have two teenage daughters and he was very patient and helpful. We caught over 80 fish in 3.5 hours. It was a great experience!! We caught Sea Trout, Ladyfish, Catfish, Jack Fish, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder. When we return to Sarasota, we will be giving Cody a call for another trip.
Ryan G. | April 4, 2025

Trip: Southwest Florida Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Christian was our guide and he was great to fish with. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He was very kind to my grandsons and helped them out whenever needed.
Don R. | March 20, 2025

Trip: Fishing Fun In The Florida Sun
★★★★★
Great time! Put us on fish the whole trip! Would highly recommend.
John E. | March 16, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Great Captain and experience. Girls first fishing trip. They caught a ton. Thanks, James
James C. | March 15, 2025

Trip: Fishing Fun In The Florida Sun

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