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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota Bay permit fishing charter

What are the best permit fishing charters in Sarasota Bay?

The best permit fishing charters in Sarasota Bay are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 permit trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Family Fishing Sarasota / Siesta Key guided by Michael, Anna Maria Inshore and Nearshore guided by Randall, and Family Fishing Sarasota / Siesta Key guided by Michael.

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 permit guides / fishing lessons in Sarasota Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in Sarasota Bay.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in Sarasota Bay?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for permit in Sarasota Bay as well as inshore fishing and flats fishing.

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

How much do Sarasota Bay permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit in Sarasota Bay can range anywhere from about $599 to $779, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Sarasota Bay is $600. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Sarasota Bay is $749.

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 permit fishing in Sarasota Bay?

The most popular season for permit fishing in Sarasota Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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

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

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