About Your Trip

Inshore

Sarasota Bay offers a vast array of angling options, including the mile long sand bar (appropriately named Long Bar) where you can sight cast to snook, redfish and trout. Endless deep grass flats like Jon Ringling Museum Flats, Long Boat Key Flats, or Marina Jacks Flats, offer a vast array of species such as Snook, redfish, seatrout, ladyfish, jack crevalle, flounder, bluefish, mackerel, pompano and more. Sarasota is the perfect family fishing experience.

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About Your Guide

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Quality

Captain Marc, a Florida native originally from Palm Beach County, grew up fishing local bridges, spillways and inlets, obssessed with big snook! It wasn't long before he was explore the prolific offshore waters Florida's East Coast has to offer as well. The turning point came in 1995 during a backcountry flats fishing trip to the Sarasota/Charlotte harbor area, leaving Captain Marc captivated by the region's boundless healthy grass flats and mangrove islands teeming with diverse Florida inshore and nearshore fish. At that moment, he made ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 lb Tarpon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Chicken Milanese with arugula salad and angel hair pomadoro

Whats your favorite band?

Chris Stapleton

Whats your favorite movie?

Forest Gump

Whats your favorite sports team?

Miami Dolphins

Whats your drink of choice?

Lemonade

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Nothing

How did you get started guiding?

Always was an avid fisherman and love putting people on fish

What makes you different from other guides?

I do whatever it takes to ensure a successful day. I give a spot 15 minutes and if no fish, I move to the next one.

Start Location

1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA | Bodies of water fished: Sarasota Bay, Long Boat Key, Siesta Key Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Trolling motor, GPS/Fishfinder, VHF radio, shallow water anchors

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, light raincoat and food. In winter months, dress appropriately in layers that you can peel off as the day warms. Oh, and did I mention polarized sunglasses? Not only do they keep your eyes comfortable, but they also reflect water glare and allow you to sight fish to cast, and to enjoy the abundant sea life underneath the water surface.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
4 People	$1,100.00	$880.00	$660.00
3 People	$1,100.00	$880.00	$660.00
2 People	$1,100.00	$880.00	$660.00
1 Person	$1,100.00	$880.00	$660.00

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!