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Speckled Trout Fishing Charters In Sarasota Bay

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Sarasota Classic Trip

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22 ft 1 - 5 People $
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Backcountry Combo Trip

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20 ft 1 - 4 People $
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Exploring Manatee County

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23 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Backcountry Fire Up!

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25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Inshore Fishing Charter

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24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Sarasota's #1 Inshore Fishing Charter

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23 ft 1 - 6 People $

Most Popular Types of Speckled Trout 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 $$
Fishing in Sarasota
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trip description for Fishing, Wildlife and Sandbar Combo! in Sarasota

Do you want to be on the beautiful waters around Siesta Key and Sarasota but not sure if fishing is your thing? If so this trip is perfect for you. You will spend the first half of the trip targeting smaller inshore species that bite easily and will keep you entertained (CATCH and RELEASE only). The second half will be filled with hunting for shark teeth and shells, relaxing on a sandbar, and taking a peaceful wildlife tour around our many islands. The boat offers comfortable seating with lots of shade. Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Fishing, Wildlife And Sandbar Combo!

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23 ft 1 - 6 People $
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trip description for Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox in Sarasota

On this 6 hour trip with Captain Scott, you'll have plenty of time to try trolling the deeper waters, as well as bottom fishing the shallows. Feel free to ask the captain to bring some fly fishing gear as well, and get the most out of your Sarasota Bay fishing excursion. Go after Snappers, Groupers, Cobia, and more along the reefs. While inshore, you'll do battle with Sheepshead, Trout, Redfish, and Sharks. Please, have in mind that 735-pound is the weight limit combined for guests, which is usually equal to 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 kids. Everything is provided on Captain Scott's trips including licenses, fishing gear, bait, and ice. So all you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, and Captain Scott will make sure you have a great time out on the water! Read More

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Sarasota 3/4 Day Trip - 18’ Sea Fox

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22 ft 1 - 3 People $$
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trip description for Sarasota's #1 Inshore Fishing Charter in Sarasota

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 $
Fishing in Bradenton
Fishing in Bradenton
Fishing in Bradenton
trip description for Inshore Fishing Charter in Bradenton

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 $$
Fishing in Sarasota
Fishing in Sarasota
Fishing in Sarasota
trip description for Backcountry Fire Up! in Sarasota

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 $$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota Bay speckled trout fishing charter

What are the best speckled trout fishing charters in Sarasota Bay?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 speckled trout 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 Exploring Manatee County guided by Noel.

Our guides in Sarasota Bay are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 2526 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 Speckled Trout charter in are St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Holmes Beach.

Looking for kid friendly speckled trout guides / fishing lessons in Sarasota Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly speckled trout guides in Sarasota Bay.

What types of speckled trout fishing charters are common in Sarasota Bay?

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

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

How much do Sarasota Bay speckled trout fishing charters cost?

for speckled trout in Sarasota Bay prices can range anywhere from an affordable $400 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for speckled trout in Sarasota Bay is $575. The average price for a full day trip for speckled trout in Sarasota Bay is $840.

What month is best for speckled trout fishing in Sarasota Bay?

The most popular season for speckled trout 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 speckled trout and what are the bag limits for speckled trout in Sarasota Bay?

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful morning with Captain Todd. He is professional, knowledgeable and great with kids. We caught so many fish! Great experience, highly recommend!

    Kristine C. with Todd W. of Sarasota, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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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