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What are the best fishing charters in Sarasota?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 159 trips in Sarasota, and the most popular trips in the area are Sarasota Classic Trip guided by James, Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore guided by Darius, and Bay and reef near shore guided by Todd.
Our guides in Sarasota are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 2553 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Other popular cities nearby for booking a charter include St. Petersburg, Tierra Verde and Holmes Beach.
Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Sarasota? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Sarasota.
What types of fishing charters are common in Sarasota?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in Sarasota as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in Sarasota are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. gag grouper, and 4. speckled trout.
The most common fishing techniques in Sarasota are light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, and live bait fishing but trolling and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.
How much do Sarasota fishing charters cost?
in Sarasota prices can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip in Sarasota is $664. The average price for a full day trip in Sarasota is $1,280.
What month is best for fishing in Sarasota?
The most popular season for fishing in Sarasota is spring, and most anglers book their trips 8 days in advance.
Do I need a Sarasota fishing license and what are the bag limits in Sarasota?
If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in Sarasota don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in Sarasota. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.
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Top Targeted Fishing Species in Sarasota
- Amberjack
- Black Drum
- Black Grouper
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Bonito
- Bonnethead Shark
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Goliath Grouper
- Grunt
- Hogfish
- Kingfish
- Lane Snapper
- Mangrove Snapper
- Red Grouper
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Vermillion Snapper
- Wahoo
- Yellowtail Snapper
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