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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota Bay redfish fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 21 redfish trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Anna Maria Inshore And Nearshore guided by Randall, Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore guided by Darius, and Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore guided by Cole.

Our guides in Sarasota Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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 redfish guides / fishing lessons in Sarasota Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly redfish guides in Sarasota Bay.

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

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for redfish in Sarasota Bay as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

How much do Sarasota Bay redfish fishing charters cost?

Prices for redfish in Sarasota Bay can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for redfish in Sarasota Bay is $899. The average price for a full day trip for redfish in Sarasota Bay is $1,389.

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 redfish fishing in Sarasota Bay?

The most popular season for redfish fishing in Sarasota Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Booked a trip with Captain Cole and from the start there was good and timely communication. Brought my two younger boys who had a blast! Cole was patient, answered their 100 questions, and took us to nice spots where we pulled out some nice fish and the boys were thrilled! We had a blast!

    Morgan H. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!

    Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.

    Dan P. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Back Country Fire Up

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing trip with Wes. If your looking for a captain that knows where to fish call Wes. Been on other trips and this was the best trip ever!

    Debbie D. | April 27, 2025

    Trip: Anna Maria Inshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! We caught 4 different species of fish and constant action. Taylor was very knowledgeable of the area, safe and fun to fish with!! I will book a trip with him again!

    Eric U. | April 18, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

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