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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Fishing for speckled trout, red fish, and snook on the flats of Sarasota bay, to going up to 9 miles off shore in the Gulf of America to catch snapper, grouper, cobia and king mackerel. We will get you on fish. Our boat is new and comfortable to fish 4 guest plus crew. Feel free to bring snacks ( no bananas) due to fishing superstitions, and no red chips like Doritos or takis, turn fiberglass and upholstery red. Keep in mind the average travel distance from the dock to fishing locations varies from 20 minutes to an hour to and from. If the crew is cleaning your catch please allow 30 minutes or more of trip time to do so when choosing your trip duration. We can fillet, bone and skin your catch at the dock. Bring something to transport the fish home in, we can provide ice.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$675.00	$950.00	$1,150.00
2 People	$675.00	$950.00	$1,150.00
3 People	$675.00	$950.00	$1,150.00
4 People	$675.00	$950.00	$1,150.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

John H.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Comfortable

Laid-back

Quality

Captain John “Ozzy” is a Master Captain born and raised in Florida. A army veteran who is married and a father of 5 turned his passion into a career fishing the waters of Sarasota bay, Tampa bay, and the Golf of America. Living on the very waters fished, nothing is as intimate as operating from a home based dock with a tiki bar attached.

About Your Guide

John H.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 foot hammerhead

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

Fish tacos blackened with mango salsa

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12 foot hammerhead

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

Fish tacos blackened with mango salsa

What’s your favorite band?

Ozzy Osbiurne

What’s your favorite movie?

The Jerk

What’s your favorite sports team?

Boston Bruins

What’s your drink of choice?

Miller Lite

What was your last halloween costume?

Ozzy Osbourne

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Hair

How did you get started guiding?

Talking to a few friends who guide.

What makes you different from other guides?

I care for the overall experience of the guest by getting to know them a little and making the trip memorable.

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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.

Sarasota, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2026
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2026
Boat Length: 26'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 350
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live wells, power pole, fishfinder, trolling motor, radio, epirb, cooler, fish box.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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 Sarasota 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, lotion style sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.no spray sunscreen or bug spray. No glass bottles

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.