Sarasota Bay Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Sarasota Classic Trip guided by James, Southwest Florida Fishing Adventure guided by Cody, and Exploring Manatee County guided by Noel.

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The most popular cities to book a charter in are St. Petersburg, Tierra Verde and Sarasota.

Inshore fishing is the most popular in Sarasota Bay as well as nearshore fishing, river fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Sarasota Bay are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. cobia, and 4. mangrove snapper.

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

in Sarasota Bay prices can range anywhere from $500 to $1,000, but the average price for a half day trip in Sarasota Bay is $550. The average price for a full day trip in Sarasota Bay is $775.

The most popular season for fishing in Sarasota Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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