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Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 121 trips in Sarasota, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Fishing Classic guided by Christopher, Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn guided by Adam, and 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip guided by Hank.

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Other popular cities nearby for booking a charter include St. Petersburg, Holmes Beach and Ruskin.

Nearshore fishing is the most popular in Sarasota as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Sarasota are: 1. kingfish, 2. redfish, 3. snook, and 4. gag grouper.

The most common fishing techniques in Sarasota are live bait fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but artificial lure fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

in Sarasota prices can range anywhere from $300 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day in Sarasota is $677. The average price for a full day in Sarasota is $1,212.

The most popular season for fishing in Sarasota is spring, and most anglers book their trips 8 days in advance.

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.

Located 30 miles south of Tampa Bay, Sarasota offers high-quality fishing opportunities because of the rich estuary it sits on. The mix of salt and fresh water creates an estuary called Sarasota Bay where both baitfish and gamefish flourish. With beautiful water and a variety of different habitats to explore in search of target species, this is heaven for anglers and tourists alike.

One of the most popular ways to fish inshore is to drift the large grass flats of Sarasota Bay, a common spot to catch speckled trout. The water here runs 4-10 feet deep and will hold all sorts of inshore species, including speckled trout, ladyfish, pompano, jacks, and many more. If you want to target bigger fish head to the two inlets of the area, Big Sarasota Pass or New Pass. The water movement and changing tides draw all sorts of bait action and the bluefish and Spanish mackerel are sure to follow.

Snook are a bucket list fish for so many anglers and Sarasota happens to be a frequent stop on their migration. They are powerful fish and can grow into 40+ pound giants that will crush lures and bait if they decide to bite.

Heading further out you can target various species of deep-dwelling fish including grouper, snapper, triggerfish, and hogfish. To Target these fish the best approach is to locate deep structure and then drop down baited lines.

To find pelagic species, you will want to head out to deep water channels or dropoffs and troll with a spread of lures or baits. The offshore species that patrol these waters commonly get very large and a battle with them can last for hours. Whatever you decide to target, it will be a trip to remember.

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With everything from waterfront restaurants to nature preserves, Sarasota has something for everyone. A trip to a place on the ocean means there is going to be at least one beach day. Lido Key Beach has beautiful blue water and stunning white sand that will help anyone relax. Looking for something a little different? Head to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, it’s full of exotic animals and is sure to entertain people of all ages. If you are getting hungry or maybe a little parched, head to any of the amazing restaurants or bars that Sarasota has to offer. No matter what you are looking for, Sarasota is the perfect vacation spot.