Live Bait Fishing Charters In Sarasota Bay

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Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota Classic Trip

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22 ft 1 - 5 People From $130 / person
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Flats, Inshore, Lake, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Backcountry Combo Trip

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20 ft 1 - 4 People From $125 / person

Inshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Backcountry Fire Up!

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $150 / person

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Bradenton

Inshore Fishing Charter

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $125 / person

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota's #1 Inshore Fishing Charter

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23 ft 1 - 6 People From $100 / person
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Holmes Beach

Anna Maria Inshore And Nearshore

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25 ft 1 - 3 People From $200 / person

Most Popular Types of Live Bait Fishing Trips in Sarasota Bay

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Holmes Beach

Anna Maria Inshore And Nearshore

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25 ft 1 - 3 People From $200 / person

Fishing in comfort, Join me on the aqua blue water of Sarasota, targeting Redfish, Snook, Trout, Black Drum, Snapper, Sheepshead, and more. Ideal for passionate anglers and the folks who just want to come aboard for a good time with family and friends. You can fish on the bow while they relax in the shade and cheer you on. “Fishing in the front and party in the back!” Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota's #1 Inshore Fishing Charter

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23 ft 1 - 6 People From $100 / person

On our inshore fishing charters we will be fishing the bays of Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay on the grass flats and around the mangroves & oyster bars. During our inshore adventures we primarily fish for snook, trout, and redfish. Other species that we encounter on our inshore fishing charters include flounder, pompano, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, gag grouper, ladyfish, and jack crevelle. We fish with light tackle and use live bait. A nice thing about fishing inshore is that we are always within 10-20 minutes of a restroom. Some of the best inshore fishing occurs in the spring and fall with these transition periods have fish very hungry and on the move. **Full day 8 hour trips are only available in the Morning.** Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Bradenton

Inshore Fishing Charter

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $125 / person

Sarasota Bay offers a vast array of angling options, including the mile long sand bar (appropriately named Long Bar) where you can sight cast to snook, redfish and trout. Endless deep grass flats like Jon Ringling Museum Flats, Long Boat Key Flats, or Marina Jacks Flats, offer a vast array of species such as Snook, redfish, seatrout, ladyfish, jack crevalle, flounder, bluefish, mackerel, pompano and more. Sarasota is the perfect family fishing experience. Sarasota Bay is fed by 3 passes - Big Pass, New Pass and Longboat Key Pass – and this allows migratory fish such as mackerel, pompano, bluefish to move easily into the bay during winter months. If fishing the inshore flats, we will be targeting the big three SW Fl gamefish snook, redfish, seatrout. We will be fishing in and around the many mangrove islands and sand bars of Sarasota Bay. This area is loaded with shallow grass flats, miles of mangrove lines, oyster bars and potholes, providing prime fishing grounds for this type of fishing. Just outside the passes near shore along Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Longboat Key, there’s Bonita, mackerel, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and triple tail. Sarasota tarpon fishing off the beaches is tremendous when they migrate here in May, June and July. a little further offshore we fish reefs and wrecks for snapper, Cobia, barracuda, key west grunts, Sheepshead, sharks, snapper and more. Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Backcountry Fire Up!

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $150 / person
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Get ready for an exciting day of inshore fishing with Captain Todd in Sarasota, Florida! On board his sleek 20' Willies skiff, you'll set out on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in search of trophy Redfish, Snook, Spotted Trout, Bonito, and Tripletail. These fish are all great fighters, and have something for every type of angler. Tripletail and Redfish are known as top-notch table fare, while Snook and Bonito put up terrific fights on light tackle! As you make your way through the mangroves and shallow flats, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the coast and a chance to spot a variety of marine life. With Captain Todd's expert guidance, you'll be casting your lines and reeling in these sought-after species in no time! Captain Todd's skiff is purpose-built for fishing in shallow water, so you'll be able to get back into the "skinny water" where trophy fish like to hang out. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, you'll have an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Todd. So come join him and experience the thrill of the catch with Captain Todd on this top-of-the-line inshore fishing adventure! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Lake, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Backcountry Combo Trip

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20 ft 1 - 4 People From $125 / person

Premier Sarasota fishing charters. Specialized in inshore, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and trout fishing. We also target a variety of species during specific times of the year like Triple Tail, King Fish, Sheepshead, Pompano, Snapper and Grouper. Captain James also offers a variety of charter options ranging from inshore, nearshore, island hopping and dolphin tours. Read More

Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota Classic Trip

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22 ft 1 - 5 People From $130 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota Bay live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Sarasota Bay?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 live bait fishing trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Sarasota Classic Trip guided by James, Backcountry Combo Trip guided by Todd, and Backcountry Fire Up! guided by Marc.

Our guides in Sarasota Bay are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 2409 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

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

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides in Sarasota Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Sarasota Bay.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Sarasota Bay?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. speckled trout, and 4. mangrove snapper.

How much do Sarasota Bay live bait fishing charters cost?

for live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay prices can range anywhere from an affordable $400 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay is $579. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay is $856.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Sarasota Bay?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Sarasota Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 24 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Sarasota Bay.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was AWESOME! He was easy going, confident and a pleasure. One person in our party had never fished and Captain James was patient and instructional. He got us on fish immediately and we caught Jacks, Trout, Reds, and Snooks. I cannot recommend Captain James highly enough. I will definitely be using him in the future!

    James R. with James G. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Taylor was great to fish with. We had my 3 year old son, my 70 year old father and my 14 year old nephew on the boat. Everyone had a blast and got a fish on a day that was not ideal conditions for fishing. Highly recommend and plan to use him and Alex again in the future.

    Bill Z. with Taylor C. of Bradenton, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with James, it made our vacation!

    Theresa M. with James G. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Noel was professional, knowledgeable and genuinely fun to spend the day with. We caught a boat load of fish-snook, redfish and trout. Thanks

    Gerald G. with Noel S. of Bradenton, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    A great pleasure going out fishing with Todd this morning. He put us on fish almost immediately, gave a couple of inexperienced fishermen some great tips, and kept us entertained with good conversation for the whole trip.

    Bradford R. with Todd W. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Todd was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to fish with. My boys had a great time and said it was their favorite part of our trip to FL. Will definitely use Todd again when we return to FL.

    Brad B. with Todd W. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    My daught had an absolute blast. Noel let her help with the bait. It was the best trip we have ever been on. We will be going again next time we come here.

    Tanya S. with Noel S. of Bradenton, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Highlight of our summer vacation! We took our kids (8 and 4 yr olds) and James made the trip all about them. We caught fish at every stop, did some sight seeing and played in the water. Exactly what I wanted them to experience. Thank you and see you next summer!

    Clint D. with James G. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Todd was amazing. We had a fabulous time. Enjoyed our trip caught lots of fish all around great time.

    Rebecca E. with Todd W. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    My son in law and Grandson had a wonderful time with captain Todd on their fishing charter. They both said he was great…patient and knowledgable! They would love to do it again when visiting next. I will keep all info so i can book him. Thank you Captain Todd!

    Claudia L. with Todd W. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captan James was a great guy as well as a great Captain. He put my family on exactly what we were looking to catch and sent us home with a good meal. I would recommend him any day.

    Brian W. with James G. of Sarasota, Florida

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