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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota fly fishing charter

What are the best fly fishing charters in Sarasota?

Why should I book a fly fishing charter in Sarasota with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 fly fishing trips in Sarasota, and the most popular trips in the area are Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore guided by Darius, Tarpon Trips guided by Darius, and Bountiful Backwaters of Sarasota guided by Tony.

Our guides in Sarasota are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3693 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in Sarasota? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in Sarasota.

What types of fly fishing charters are common in Sarasota?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in Sarasota as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in Sarasota are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. tarpon, 4. speckled trout, and 5. cobia.

How much do Sarasota fly fishing charters cost?

Prices for fly fishing in Sarasota can range anywhere from about $495 to $1,068, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in Sarasota is $624. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in Sarasota is $891.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a fly fishing charter in Sarasota?

The most popular season to go on a fly fishing charter in Sarasota is spring, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

Do I need a Sarasota fishing license and what are the bag limits in Sarasota?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Sarasota, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Sarasota. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Sarasota.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    He was great in every way!!! On time, professional and he definitely put me on fish!!! Highly recommended!! Tom Trainer

    Thomas T. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Shallow Water Sightfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tyson is a great guide. Has all the local knowledge you expect from a guide. Very friendly and down to earth. He had us on top of tarpon most of the trip! Would go again.

    Cameron P. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great fishing trip with Captain Wade. I booked our trip for my boyfriend’s 40th birthday for us, and 3 of his friends. Wade had everything we needed and more and provided a fun and laid back experience. We all caught a handful of fish, myself included, who had never fished before. I highly recommend!!

    Rachel B. | July 13, 2024

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Booked this for my son’s birthday trying to get him to enjoy the outdoors again. We had a great time,I was thrilled when he asked if we could go again! Thank you so much for a great day! Jeannette & Kai

    Jeannette F. | June 15, 2024

    Trip: Bountiful Backwaters of Sarasota

  • ★★★★★
    Dan was awesome and we had a great time!!! Highly recommend using Dan, well worth the money we paid and more!!

    Kyle L. | May 2, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers / Sanibel Inshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Did a nice job trying to get us on fish. Hustled his rear off. Seemed a bit overwhelming having 4 on the boat who had never fished the flats before and several being relative novices for just 1 crew member. As a result about 1/3 the time 1-2 of our party weren’t fishing as we could have been. He was working hard though … much appreciated! Would highly recommend a 2nd crew member when there are inexperienced people it will be a tight fit though but think it would improve the experience. Tyson was nice, polite, knowledgeable and very patient thanks for the experience. Would highly recommend especially if you’ve done this type of fishing before. Thanks Tyson!

    Mike D. | April 3, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, great guy, knows his stuff! We will 120% be back.

    Timothy W. | April 2, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a super great time with Tony! He was friendly and very helpful, Made the adventure extra special. I would give Tony a 5 Star rating!!

    Steve T. | March 10, 2024

    Trip: Bountiful Backwaters of Sarasota

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Nick is a pro!!! We had so much fun and he put us on a variety of fish. Can't wait to eat our trout for lunch now.

    Ken P. | March 3, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

  • ★★★★★
    Great Fishing Trip. Patience required to catch fush

    Todd G. | January 5, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Darius was very informative and always helpful during out inshore fishing trip. He was always considering when it was best to move to a new location to provide the best fishing experience. He was also great to talk to and share thoughts about the area.

    Todd W. | December 21, 2023

    Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Craig was great 👍. He told us about the history of the area and went above and beyond to get us fish and show us a good time. The tide and weather was definitely against us but he made the best of it. We had a great time. I appreciated everything and I recommend him for your inshore fishing trip. Thanks again Craig.

    Levi E. | October 19, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Inland fishing was fun and we got quite a few fish

    Kerri S. | July 14, 2023

    Trip: Cape Coral Back Bays

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.

    Wyatt P. | May 28, 2023

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide and great fishing. Had a perfect time.

    Mike N. | May 22, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Brian was an amazing Captain. Put us on fish from the very beginning. Very helpful with fishing tips. Very professional. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to catch fish and have a fun trip

    Daniel G. | April 5, 2023

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    He put us on fish despite of the fog because of his more than knowledgeable experience.

    Nathan T. | March 28, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast! Captain Charlie kept us moving not only did we catch great fish but we enjoyed dolphins all around us and a manatee swam right next to the boat. He was early for our trip and recommended a wonderful restaurant that cooked up our fish that he cleaned for us. We will be back next year to do it again Lord willing 🙏Thanks Captain Charlie

    Christopher S. | February 21, 2023

    Trip: Fort Myers Inshore Angling

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Craig was awesome! It was a slower day for fish biting but he got me on 3 new fish species I’d never caught before.

    Liv H. | February 19, 2023

    Trip: Clearwater Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Darius was polite and very knowledgeable. We caught lots of fish! Overall excellent.

    Jeffrey S. | March 3, 2022

    Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

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