Sarasota Fishing

Guests in our Sarasota rentals typically want to spend as much time near the water as possible. There are plenty of ways to do so, whether walking down to the beach, enjoying your Sarasota rental with a pool, or observing the beautiful local wildlife. But if you want to make the most of the beautiful Gulf waters, book a Sarasota fishing charter! You don’t need tons of experience to enjoy an excursion like this, making these trips perfect for guests of all ages.

Here are a few notable companies in the area offering fishing charters.

Inshore & Nearshore Charters

Brian Peacock at Bay to Bay Fishing Charters brings generations of knowledge to his guests, so you know you’ll be in good hands. Captain Brian Peacock is a 4th generation Floridian who has spent decades on the water and is now one of the most trusted fishing charter captains in the area. You can book several kinds of charters, including inshore, nearshore, Extreme Night Shark charters, and tarpon charters. They even offer simple excursions around the Bay for those who want something more relaxing. Venture out for half a day or up to eight hours in the hopes of reeling in that big catch! 

Reel Tight Fishing Charters provides everything you need for a family-friendly day on the water. These charters are ideal for guests of all ages and include bait, rods, reels, tackle, and your fishing license within the price of your trip. Captains Matt, Phil, and Darius have been recognized as the best fishing guides in Sarasota by Expertise.com, so you know you can’t go wrong! Charters are available for four, six, or eight hours, so you can dedicate the whole day to fishing or enjoy some other things to do in Sarasota after your shorter trip.

Tight Lines Charters, the last Sarasota-based charter on our list, puts you in the capable hands of Captains Rob and Chris, who have decades of experience fishing the Sarasota waters. When you set sail, you’ll have the chance to catch local varieties like snook, trout, redfish, flounder, mackerel, and more. Inshore fishing is the specialty here; charters can be booked for four, six, or eight hours. Alternatively, you can head on a tarpon charter for six or eight hours. Offshore fishing charters are also available, but trip pricing and times can change depending on current fuel prices. 

Captain CJ Wickersham at Get Bit Fishing Charters is ready to take you on an excursion exploring the Anna Maria Sound. When you book with Get Bit you can customize your experience right down to the amount of time you spend on the water, with charters ranging from four to eight-hour cruises. When they’re in season (May – July), you also have the opportunity to opt for a Tarpon fishing charter. You can choose from an Inshore or Nearshore charter where you can expect the likings of Snook, Trout, Redfish, Cobia, Snapper, and Grouper just to name a few! Captain CJ Wickersham is a Longboat Key native and started fishing at an early age. His comfort with the water is best demonstrated by the fact that he is the only Captain in the area who has survived a Bull Shark attack! Not only did he survive, but a year later, he was already back at it as a captain!

Captain Billy at Suncoast Fishing Charters is another local captain, born and raised in Sarasota. He owned his first boat at the age of 10, so fishing has been a part of his soul since childhood. He’s familiar with all of our local waters including Sarasota Bay, Manatee River, and Tampa Bay. Captain Billy is known in the area because of his enthusiasm for the sport of fishing and his passion for his craft. He is licensed and insured so you can sail with peace of mind. When you fish with Suncoast Charters you can expect a 24-foot Yellowfin Boat, one of the top quality center console boats. You can choose between a half-day, full-day, or offshore/specialty trips, and Suncoast Charters will pick you up at a variety of local boat ramps!

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters offers several different fishing charters for you to choose from and more than a dozen certified captains for you to work with. Both inshore and offshore charters are available to take you through Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to catch bluefish, tarpon, cobia, barracuda, and many others. In addition to their standard trips, this establishment also offers evening trips, instructional fly-fishing trips, and tarpon fishing excursions in the summer. Even if you don’t use CBs for your fishing charter, consider visiting for their boat rentals, jet skis, sunset cruises, and more!

Captain Logan Bystrom offers fishing charters out of Anna Maria Island, where he was born and raised. Holmes Beach was actually named for his great-grandfather! When you book with Captain Logan, you can select a half-day, 3/4-day, full-day, or even a multi-day fishing trip! Maybe you have a couple of kiddos who want to learn the craft of fishing, sign them up for a lesson from Captain Logan to learn the basics of throwing a cast net, tieing fishing knots, and which bait to use. If you want something more relaxed, Captain Logan also offers sightseeing tours!

Captain Will Osborne offers inshore and nearshore fishing charters in Tampa and Sarasota Bay’s waters. He specializes in Snook and Redfish. If you’re interested in booking a charter with Captain Will, you can visit his Instagram or Facebook pages, which provide all of his contact information!

Offshore Charters

Captain Jason Stock hosts charters in nearby Bradenton, just across the bridge from AMI on the mainland. Choose from fun summer tarpon trips, exciting nearshore reef fishing excursions, or intense Extreme Exotics trips! Captain Jason and his team will show you the ropes and give you the best chances of catching hogfish, trout, tuna, grouper, and more. Tackle and bait, dry and cool storage, life jackets, and first aid kits are all included. 

Your Sarasota Vacation Rental

After you’re done on your Sarasota fishing charter for the day, you’re bound to be tired after a full day in the sun! That’s where we come in. Please browse our selection of luxurious Sarasota vacation rentals to make the most of your time in the area.