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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

**Red Snapper trips- Please book either 10 or 12 hour trips to get to the red snapper fishing grounds (40-60 miles offshore). Federally permitted red snapper season 2026- June 1st - October 26th.
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We are your ticket to the stunning waters of Bradenton. With Captain Kyle, a Sarasota native with over 20 years fishing expertise, at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

With our "adventures your way" policy you can rest assured that this will be the perfect trip. We can accommodate everybody. Because we are federally permitted for fishing we can run way offshore to catch the big ones! We can hit the sandbar and cool off. Stop by and check out the dolphins or even watch the sunset.

During the trip you might be casting, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing.

Young ones are welcome, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, we normally keep a good selection on board. Also remember to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your adventure begins aboard an air conditioned 36' Hatteras Sportfish Convertible with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials and top of the line electronics including sonar, radar, and bottom scan for the best chance of success. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with bait. Live bait is normally caught on the way out depending on the trip.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations. If you do want to keep your catch we will fillet and bag it up.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Waters and light snack are included.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Kyle W.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quantity

Comfortable

With over a two decades on the water, he ensures every trip is both safe and thrilling. Born in Sarasota, FL and grew up fishing these waters with his first boat at age 13. 100 Ton USCG licensed Master Captain.

About Your Guide

Kyle W.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300 Lbs Blue Marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Lobster or BBQ Brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300 Lbs Blue Marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Lobster or BBQ Brisket

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Bradenton Beach, Florida

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1969
Boat Length: 36'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1969
Boat Length: 36'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Catterpillar
Total Horsepower: 640
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Flybridge, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Multimedia System, Outriggers, Spearfishing Equipment, Ice Box, Radar

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Bradenton Beach Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip. On 8 hour and up trips we provide a grill and hotdogs and hamburgers for lunch or you can cook your catch!

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Robert

Verified Review

June 3

Robert

Verified Review

June 3

Kyle is a very knowledgeable and professional captain. My son and I didn’t have a lot of time to squeeze in a long fishing trip but Captain Kyle put us on the fish. We caught 3 keepers (Trout and Jack), 3 non-keepers (Cat) and lost several bait to really strong hits in a very short amount of time! He kept the rods bated and cleaned and filleted the fish for us to take with us at no charge. We even had a few dolphin come up and greet us at one point! This is definitely a trip that will be remembered for a lifetime for both my son and I! Thank you Captain Kyle for the memories!

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Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

Ted

Verified Review

March 21

Kyle is awesome! Great experience today! We caught a bunch of fish in multiple locations.

Ted

Verified Review

March 21

Kyle is awesome! Great experience today! We caught a bunch of fish in multiple locations.

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Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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