Bradenton Classic Nearshore

100% (6) Bradenton, FL 1 - 6 People 4 - 6 Hours From $500 Trip #3007
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Head out with Captain Alex for a day full of fishing fun and making memories hammering the inshore and nearshore waters around Ponce Inlet. Exploring the inshore you can target Trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, and more, and venturing out into the nearshore water passed the inlet opens the door to Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Hogfish, Permit, and more. The boat is a 1998 22-foot Hydrasport that has had a lot of work done in the past...

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Alex for a day full of fishing fun and making memories hammering the inshore and nearshore waters around Ponce Inlet.

Exploring the inshore you can target Trout, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, and more, and venturing out into the nearshore water passed the inlet opens the door to Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Hogfish, Permit, and more.

The boat is a 1998 22-foot Hydrasport that has had a lot of work done in the past few years. Re-Powered by a 2015 200HP Suzuki 4 stroke. The boat is kept clean and well maintained. Equipped with some of the best gear and tackle you will need for a safe, successful, and fun-filled day on the waters around Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and Palmetto, Florida with Captain Alex. Captain Alex like fish 4 anglers at a time just so lines don’t get tangled.

Captain Alex specializes in light tackle fishing and will take care of your licenses, bait, tackle, ice, and a cooler to store your catch. He will also clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip.
Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

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.

Pricing Matrix

4 Hours 6 Hours
1 Person
$500.00
$650.00
2 People
$500.00
$650.00
3 People
$550.00
$700.00
4 People
$600.00
$750.00
5 People
$650.00
$800.00
6 People
$700.00
$850.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Alex K.

Independent Guide 7 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Captain Alex, U.S.C.G. Certified and Insured, is a fun and knowledgeable guide to take you fishing in the waters around Manatee County. Captain Alex is a fourth-generation Manatee County native and has been around boats his entire life. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and will do everything he can to make your trip successful and enjoyable. Kids are always welcome aboard – Captain Alex loves teaching them about fishing and...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Alex

Alex K.

Independent Guide 7 years of exp.
Captain Alex, U.S.C.G. Certified and Insured, is a fun and knowledgeable guide to take you fishing in the waters around Manatee County. Captain Alex is a fourth-generation Manatee County native and has been around boats his entire life. He knows these waters like the back of his hand and will do everything he can to make your trip successful and enjoyable. Kids are always welcome aboard – Captain Alex loves teaching them about fishing and watching their faces light up when they reel in a big one! Don't hesitate to book your trip with Captain Alex. You're guaranteed to have a great time – and maybe even catch a record-breaking fish!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
400lb swordfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smash burgers

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
400lb swordfish
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Smash burgers
What’s your drink of choice?
Run Runner
How did you get started guiding?
I love to fish
What makes you different from other guides?
I actually love watching people catch the fish they are after and the smile on their faces.

Start Location & Lodging Options

Bradenton, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Collier boat works
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Collier boat works
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
26'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
200
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

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 the current month (April).
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  • 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

  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0
based on 6 reviews

Jarrod

Verified Review

April 17

Had a great time with Alex. He too is to a good spot that was just our speed and worked hard to help us keep our lines in the water. We caught bunch of speckled trout and mackerel. Then hit a nice spot to swim and shell before heading back in.

Alex was personable and helped make our experience a memorable one. His boat was perfect for our group of 5. We would...

Jarrod

Verified Review

April 17

Had a great time with Alex. He too is to a good spot that was just our speed and worked hard to help us keep our lines in the water. We caught bunch of speckled trout and mackerel. Then hit a nice spot to swim and shell before heading back in.

Alex was personable and helped make our experience a memorable one. His boat was perfect for our group of 5. We would highly recommend heading out with Alex!

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

Beth

Verified Review

October 26

We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

Beth

Verified Review

October 26

We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

Response from Alex:
I appreciate the review and more then welcome on the boat anytime your in the area!

Response from Alex:

I appreciate the review and more then welcome on the boat anytime your in the area!

Andrew

Verified Review

October 21

Captain Alex was a knowledgeable guide. Quick to get everyone's line in the water and manage them whenever there was a tangle or snapped line. Great conversationalist if you wish to chat and fish. Great experience all around, no complaints.

Andrew

Verified Review

October 21

Captain Alex was a knowledgeable guide. Quick to get everyone's line in the water and manage them whenever there was a tangle or snapped line. Great conversationalist if you wish to chat and fish. Great experience all around, no complaints.

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

Response from Alex:
Had a great morning with you guys! Till next trip, tight lines!!

Response from Alex:

Had a great morning with you guys! Till next trip, tight lines!!

Ben

Verified Review

November 10

Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.

Ben

Verified Review

November 10

Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

Response from Alex:
Thank you very much and more then welcome back anytime you’re in town!

Response from Alex:

Thank you very much and more then welcome back anytime you’re in town!

Bill

Verified Review

December 30

My family fished with Alex today and everyone had a blast. Great guide and wonderful trip and experience with him and Taylor. Would highly recommend them and we plan to book them again in the future.

Bill

Verified Review

December 30

My family fished with Alex today and everyone had a blast. Great guide and wonderful trip and experience with him and Taylor. Would highly recommend them and we plan to book them again in the future.

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

Response from Alex:
We had a blast that day with you guys! More then welcome back anytime your in town!

Response from Alex:

We had a blast that day with you guys! More then welcome back anytime your in town!

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