Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

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.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

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 for a refund up to 3 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.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
2 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
3 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00
4 People	$600.00	$800.00	$1,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Marc L.

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

Quality

About Your Guide

Marc L.

Independent Guide

Captain Marc, a Florida native originally from Palm Beach County, grew up fishing local bridges, spillways and inlets, obssessed with big snook! It wasn't long before he was explore the prolific offshore waters Florida's East Coast has to offer as well. The turning point came in 1995 during a backcountry flats fishing trip to the Sarasota/Charlotte harbor area, leaving Captain Marc captivated by the region's boundless healthy grass flats and mangrove islands teeming with diverse Florida inshore and nearshore fish. At that moment, he made the resolute decision to become a fishing guide in this enticing locale and relocated just over a year later.

With a quarter-century of experience, Captain Marc remains as passionate about fishing as he was on day one, committed to ensuring clients have a memorable day on the water. Specializing in inshore/nearshore fishing, he targets species such as snook, seatrout, redfish, pompano, mackerel, and bluefish inshore, as well as cobia, king mackerel, triple tail, and mangrove snapper nearshore. Known for his easygoing demeanor, patience, family-friendly approach, and ability to cater to everyone from children to avid anglers and large groups, Captain Marc prioritizes the goal of bent rods.

When asked about his preferred catch, Captain Marc consistently responds, "whatever is biting best at that time." He encourages clients to communicate their preferences before the trip to tailor the experience accordingly. Offering boat pickups from convenient locations, including Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Anna Maria, or Sarasota/Bradenton mainland, Captain Marc ensures accessibility for all.

Whether guiding individuals holding a fishing pole for the first time or accompanying avid fly fishermen in pursuit of their next trophy fish, Captain Marc dedicates himself to ensuring a fantastic day of fishing in this beautiful area.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 lb Tarpon

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

Chicken Milanese with arugula salad and angel hair pomadoro

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

150 lb Tarpon

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

Chicken Milanese with arugula salad and angel hair pomadoro

Whats your favorite band?

Chris Stapleton

Whats your favorite movie?

Forest Gump

Whats your favorite sports team?

Miami Dolphins

Whats your drink of choice?

Lemonade

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Nothing

How did you get started guiding?

Always was an avid fisherman and love putting people on fish

What makes you different from other guides?

I do whatever it takes to ensure a successful day. I give a spot 15 minutes and if no fish, I move to the next one.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Sarasota, Florida

Areas Fished

Sarasota Bay
Long Boat Key
Siesta Key Beach

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Trolling motor, GPS/Fishfinder, VHF radio, shallow water anchors

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

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 for a refund up to 3 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 .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, light raincoat and food. In winter months, dress appropriately in layers that you can peel off as the day warms. Oh, and did I mention polarized sunglasses? Not only do they keep your eyes comfortable, but they also reflect water glare and allow you to sight fish to cast, and to enjoy the abundant sea life underneath the water surface.

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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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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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, bait, 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.