Damn Good Kingfish Fishing Charters In Siesta Key

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 kingfish trips in Siesta Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Sarasota’s Premier Fishing Trip guided by James, Flexible Departure Inshore Fishing guided by Josh, and Sarasota 1/2 Day Trip - 22’ guided by Scott.

Our guides in Siesta Key are rated a 4.7 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.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for kingfish in Siesta Key as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Siesta Key are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for kingfish in Siesta Key can range anywhere from about $590 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for kingfish in Siesta Key is $753. The average price for a full day trip for kingfish in Siesta Key is $1,500.

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.

The most popular season for kingfish fishing in Siesta Key is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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