About Your Trip

Water Type

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Embark on a thrilling 4-hour inshore fishing adventure through Sarasota Bay, meticulously curated to explore prime fishing spots. Our private expeditions cater to avid anglers targeting diverse species thriving in North Sarasota Bay and Bradenton waters. Whether it’s the challenge of redfish, the excitement of snook, the thrill of grouper, or even encountering the occasional shark, our seasoned crew ensures every fishing aspiration is met. With top-tier equipment and Captain Bill’s expertise, expect nothing short...

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Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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
1 Person	$550.00
2 People	$550.00
3 People	$600.00
4 People	$650.00

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

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

William P.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Instructional

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Laid-back

Talkative

About Your Guide

William P.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Take a trip with Captain Bill and experience Sarasota bay at its finest! Our business is veteran-owned and operated by Master Captain Bill in the Tampa Bay area of Bradenton, Florida. He is passionate about fishing and he looks forward to guiding you across the local waters and sharing with you his experience and enthusiasm for fishing.
Hop aboard Captain Bill’s 22’ bay boat for a great day of fishing! His vessel is outfitted with up-to-date fish-finding technology, a livewell, and a wireless trolling motor. There is also a toilet for your convenience. There’s plenty of room for 4 anglers to fish at the same time with ease. Captain Bill welcomes everyone to join in on the fun!

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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

Boat photo for Private 4 hour - Sarasota Bay

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Key West
Year Built: 2025
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Key West
Year Built: 2025
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: 2 live wells, lots of pole holders

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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.

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.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

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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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

We provide everything needed fishing poles, bait, ice all you need to bring is what you want to drink and snack on

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.

Reviews

4.0

based on 3 reviews

Andrew

Verified Review

July 1

Captain William’s boat was amazing!
We had a late start, not at our doing, but powered through and he was congenial from start to finish.

However, the fishing failed to impress. We only ended up with one fish worth keeping, which wasn’t enough to bring any home. Comically, the best fish came from the gas station upon our return.

His time in NH unfortunately did not deliver in FL. The fishing experience we believed we paid for came...

Andrew

Verified Review

July 1

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Response from William:

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the boat and the overall atmosphere on the water.

That said, I’d like to clarify a few points from your review. First, our delayed start was due to unavoidable traffic, and we communicated the timing as best we could. As for the fishing, while results can vary day to day, it’s worth noting that there were multiple bites and near catches during your trip—sometimes that’s just the nature of fishing.

You mentioned being from Kentucky and that this was your first time on the water or fishing. With that in mind, it's important to understand that expectations for a fishing charter should consider the many variables involved. My time in New Hampshire has no bearing on the quality of charters offered here in Florida, and I’ve run many successful trips in both regions.

Finally, it was clear during the trip that seasickness played a major role in your experience, which can certainly affect enjoyment and perception. I always encourage guests to try a few charters before making sweeping judgments.

We wish you all the best in future fishing adventures, and if you're ever up for another try—perhaps with calmer conditions—we’d be glad to have you aboard again.

Captain William

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Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Andrew - we're sorry to hear the trip didn't live up to expectations. We've reached out to see what we can do to make it up to you on a future charter!

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Andrew - we're sorry to hear the trip didn't live up to expectations. We've reached out to see what we can do to make it up to you on a future charter!

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Sandra

Verified Review

June 18

Had a great time with William. Clean boat, solid gear. Pleasant to have on the trip.

Sandra

Verified Review

June 18

Had a great time with William. Clean boat, solid gear. Pleasant to have on the trip.

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Tim

Verified Review

June 9

Fantastic trip, thanks

Tim

Verified Review

June 9

Fantastic trip, thanks

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Response from William:

Thank you Tim, It was a great day to go fishing!

Response from William:

Thank you Tim, It was a great day to go fishing!

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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.

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.

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