Fish On Fire Fishing Charters Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Marc Laurin

Marc Laurin

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 the resolute decision to become a fishing guide in this enticing locale and relocated just over a year later.

With a quarter-century of experience, Captain Marc remains as passionate about fishing as he was on day one, committed to ensuring clients have a memorable day on the water. Specializing in inshore/nearshore fishing, he targets species such as snook, seatrout, redfish, pompano, mackerel, and bluefish inshore, as well as cobia, king mackerel, triple tail, and mangrove snapper nearshore. Known for his easygoing demeanor, patience, family-friendly approach, and ability to cater to everyone from children to avid...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Marc Laurin

Marc Laurin

Independent Guide
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 the resolute decision to become a fishing guide in this enticing locale and relocated just over a year later.

With a quarter-century of experience, Captain Marc remains as passionate about fishing as he was on day one, committed to ensuring clients have a memorable day on the water. Specializing in inshore/nearshore fishing, he targets species such as snook, seatrout, redfish, pompano, mackerel, and bluefish inshore, as well as cobia, king mackerel, triple tail, and mangrove snapper nearshore. Known for his easygoing demeanor, patience, family-friendly approach, and ability to cater to everyone from children to avid
anglers and large groups, Captain Marc prioritizes the goal of bent rods.

When asked about his preferred catch, Captain Marc consistently responds, "whatever is biting best at that time." He encourages clients to communicate their preferences before the trip to tailor the experience accordingly. Offering boat pickups from convenient locations, including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria, or Sarasota/Bradenton mainland, Captain Marc ensures accessibility for all.

Whether guiding individuals holding a fishing pole for the first time or accompanying avid fly fishermen in pursuit of their next trophy fish, Captain Marc dedicates himself to ensuring a fantastic day of fishing in this beautiful area.
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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

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.
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Backcountry Fire Up!

NEW 1 - 4 People 4 - 8 Hours From $600
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Backcountry Fire Up!

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

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. Sarasota Bay...

About Your Trip

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.

Sarasota Bay
is fed by 3 passes - Big Pass, New Pass and Longboat Key Pass – and this allows migratory fish such as mackerel, pompano, bluefish to move easily into the bay during winter months.

If fishing the inshore flats, we will be targeting the big three SW Fl gamefish snook, redfish, seatrout. We will be fishing in and around the many mangrove islands and sand bars of Sarasota Bay. This area is loaded with shallow grass flats, miles of mangrove lines, oyster bars and potholes, providing prime fishing grounds for this type of fishing.

Just outside the passes near shore along Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Longboat Key, there’s Bonita, mackerel, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and triple tail. Sarasota tarpon fishing off the beaches is tremendous when they migrate here in May, June and July. a little further offshore we fish reefs and wrecks for snapper, Cobia, barracuda, key west grunts, Sheepshead, sharks, snapper and more.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

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Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Pathfinder
Year Built
2019
Boat Length
25'

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
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Type of Fishing

Inshore

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Backcountry Fire Up!
November 20th, 2023
Sarasota, Florida
Backcountry Fire Up!
November 20th, 2023
Sarasota, Florida
Backcountry Fire Up!
November 20th, 2023
Sarasota, Florida
Backcountry Fire Up!
November 20th, 2023
Sarasota, Florida
Backcountry Fire Up!
November 20th, 2023
Sarasota, Florida
Backcountry Fire Up!
November 20th, 2023
Sarasota, Florida
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