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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Sarasota

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Inshore Fishing in Sarasota

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Sarasota

6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Sarasota

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Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota Bay jigging charter

What are the best jigging charters in Sarasota Bay?

The best jigging charters in Sarasota Bay are:

Why should I book a jigging charter in Sarasota Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 jigging trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hour Trip - Fish And Fun guided by Jose, Lido Key Inshore guided by Cole, and Lido Key Premier Fishing guided by James.

Our guides in Sarasota Bay are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 9585 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 jigging guides / fishing lessons in Sarasota Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly jigging guides in Sarasota Bay.

What types of jigging charters are common in Sarasota Bay?

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

The most commonly sought after species for jigging in Sarasota Bay are: 1. mangrove snapper, 2. snook, 3. speckled trout, 4. redfish, and 5. gag grouper.

How much do Sarasota Bay jigging fishing charters cost?

Prices for jigging in Sarasota Bay can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,598, but the average price for a half day trip for jigging in Sarasota Bay is $678. The average price for a full day trip for jigging in Sarasota Bay is $1,261.

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 jigging charter in Sarasota Bay?

The most popular season to go on a jigging charter in Sarasota Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Sarasota Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This was an amazing experience! I gifted it to my husband and his buddy. They found Captain Vasiliy knowledgeable, had a great time with him and caught quite a bit of fish with him which we all grilled up for dinner. Everything about the experience was A+. The guys hope to to this trip again with the same Captain. Thanks so much Captain Vasiliy for the perfect guys fishing trip! Rosanna Ambrosio I have a great shot of you with the guys heading out but couldn't upload. Will send to your cell and maybe you can :)

    Rosanna G. | October 17, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Cole is great guide, got us on a lot of fish including sea trout, grouper, puffer fish, snook, pin fish, lady fish, cat fish, and some snapper. We also saw manatees and dolphins.

    Joe C. | October 14, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.

    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.

    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time fishing with Capt. Mike today!! Pulled in some nice grouper and red snapper!! Recommend at least a 6 hour trip to pull in big fish! On the way back to shore we had the most comfortable ride sitting in beanbags! Would 100% recommend. Shawn and Christine

    Christine D. | August 26, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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