Tiki Bay Charters

Sarasota, Florida
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4 Hour Inshore/nearshore

About Your Guide

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John Herzig

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Beginner Oriented
Instructional
Comfortable
Laid-back
Quality
Captain John “Ozzy” is a Master Captain born and raised in Florida. A army veteran who is married and a father of 5, turned his passion into a career fishing the waters of Sarasota bay, Tampa bay, and the Golf of America. Living on the very waters fished, nothing is as intimate as operating from a home based dock with a tiki bar attached.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide John Herzig

John Herzig

Independent Guide
Captain John “Ozzy” is a Master Captain born and raised in Florida. A army veteran who is married and a father of 5, turned his passion into a career fishing the waters of Sarasota bay, Tampa bay, and the Golf of America. Living on the very waters fished, nothing is as intimate as operating from a home based dock with a tiki bar attached.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
12 foot hammerhead
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish tacos blackened with mango salsa
What’s your favorite band?
Ozzy Osbiurne
What’s your favorite movie?
The Jerk

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
12 foot hammerhead
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish tacos blackened with mango salsa
What’s your favorite band?
Ozzy Osbiurne
What’s your favorite movie?
The Jerk
What’s your favorite sports team?
Boston Bruins
What’s your drink of choice?
Miller Lite
What was your last halloween costume?
Ozzy Osbourne
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Hair
How did you get started guiding?
Talking to a few friends who guide.
What makes you different from other guides?
I care for the overall experience of the guest by getting to know them a little and making the trip memorable.
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Tiki Bay Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Sarasota

Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

100% (1) Guided by John
26 ft 1 - 5 People From $525
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Sarasota

Lido Key Inshore

100% (1) Guided by John
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $525

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Recent Reviews of Tiki Bay Charters

5.0
based on 1 review

Michael

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John was a great guide. Knowledgeable and got us on some fish. Kids and I had a great time.

Michael

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John was a great guide. Knowledgeable and got us on some fish. Kids and I had a great time.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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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

Bottom Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid September 2026
Fishing is great in and offshore
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Mid August 2026
Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis
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