Fishing Charters
Recommended
Abbott's Family Charters
Sarasota Bay / Multiple Pickup Areas · $$$
Family-oriented Sarasota Bay fishing charters led by Captains Greg and Ryan Abbott, serving Lido, Siesta and Longboat Key waters.
Insider tip: A particularly good charter choice for families with children or first-time anglers who want hands-on instruction and local knowledge.
Bait, Tackle and Outfitters
Recommended
CB's Saltwater Outfitters
Siesta Key
A long-established Siesta Key waterfront outfitter offering boat and jet ski rentals, parasailing, fishing charters, tiki tours, golf carts, and tackle.
Insider tip: This is a convenient one-stop option for groups with different interests because rentals, parasailing, fishing, and tackle are all available in one place.
Places to Fish
Recommended
Cortez Fishing Village
Bradenton
One of Florida's last working fishing villages, known for maritime heritage, commercial docks and Old Florida character.
Private Charters with Fishing
Recommended
Four Keys Charters
Sarasota Bay / Multiple Pickup Areas
Locally owned private boat charters offering customizable sunset, dolphin, nature, sandbar, brunch, fishing, and group experiences around Sarasota Bay and nearby barrier islands.
Insider tip: Ask about the most convenient pickup point, options include Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island.
Florida Fishing Fleet
Bradenton
Cortez Fishing Village fleet offering party-boat, split and private inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing trips, including options for larger groups.
Private Charters with Fishing
AMI Escapes Boat Tours
Anna Maria Island
Private all-inclusive adventure charters customized for each group, combining island hopping, snorkeling, paddleboarding, underwater scooters, fishing and sandbar time.
Fishing Charters
AMI Excursions
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Private Anna Maria Island fishing and eco-cruise operator led by Capt. Nate Costello, offering fishing, dolphin-focused outings and sunset experiences.
Insider tip: Fresh August 2026 fishing content and a custom local boat make this a strong current option for families wanting fishing or a relaxed eco/sunset trip.
Places to Fish
Anna Maria Bayfront Park
Anna Maria Island
Scenic north-island waterfront park with views of Tampa Bay, Egmont Key and the Sunshine Skyway, plus shaded picnic areas and a pavilion.
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Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Charters
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach charter operation offering inshore, nearshore, offshore, tarpon and fly fishing plus snorkeling and private boat excursions.
Private Charters with Fishing
Centaur Adventures
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Private Anna Maria Island charter company offering customizable island tours, dolphin watching, snorkeling and shelling, sunsets, fishing and special-event trips on a 30-foot center console.
Insider tip: Private-only trips with captain included and flexible itineraries make this especially attractive for families or couples who want a customized day.
Bait, Tackle and Outfitters
Dolphin Paddlesports
South Sarasota / Gulf Gate · $$
Long-running Sarasota paddlesports outfitter inside Economy Tackle offering kayak and SUP rentals, lessons, sales and fishing gear.
Insider tip: A useful one-stop option if guests need both paddling equipment and fishing or snorkeling supplies before heading to the water.
Places to Fish
Fort De Soto Park
Day Trips
Large Pinellas County island park with beaches, historic Fort De Soto, paddling, paved trails, camping, fishing and a designated dog beach.
Bait, Tackle and Outfitters
Island Discount Tackle
Anna Maria Island
Long-running pro-style tackle shop with bait, lures, fishing gear and knowledgeable local advice.
Insider tip: A useful island stop for both serious anglers and vacationers fishing from shore or pier.
Private Charters with Fishing
Island Hoppers Boat Tours
Anna Maria Island
Family-owned private boat tour operator serving Anna Maria Island with wildlife, sandbar, fishing and sunset options.
Fishing Charters
Just Kickin Back Charters
Anna Maria Island
Family-friendly Anna Maria Island fishing charter offering nearshore, reef and offshore trips with licenses, tackle and fish cleaning included.
Fishing Charters
Prime Time Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach charter offering inshore and nearshore light-tackle fishing around Anna Maria Island.
Private Charters with Fishing
Reel Blessed Boat Tours
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Family-run private custom boat charters around Anna Maria Island offering snorkeling, tubing, fishing, wildlife watching, sandbars, Egmont Key and sunset cruises.
Insider tip: A flexible choice for families wanting one private boat day that can combine Egmont Key, snorkeling, tubing, fishing, wildlife and sandbar time.
Fishing Charters
Reel Experience Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Private Anna Maria Island fishing and excursion operator offering inshore/nearshore fishing, Egmont Key snorkeling adventures, dolphin cruises and sunset trips.
Insider tip: A good multi-purpose choice when a group wants fishing plus an Egmont Key/snorkeling or private dolphin option from the same captain.
Fishing Charters
Reel Rebels Fishing Adventures
Osprey / Nokomis · $$$
Venice-area private fishing charter specializing in Gulf of Mexico trips for families and anglers from a Nokomis/Casey Key launch area.
Insider tip: A dedicated south-county fishing option for guests staying in Venice, Nokomis or Casey Key.
Fishing Charters
The Miss Venice Deep Sea Fishing
Venice · $$$
Established Venice offshore-fishing operator running scheduled deep-sea trips aboard an inspected 40-foot vessel, with whole-boat charter options.
Insider tip: A useful option for guests who want offshore fishing without booking a small private charter; the whole boat can also be reserved.
Fishing Charters
Venice Reef Charters
Osprey / Nokomis
Nokomis/Venice fishing charter offering Intracoastal, nearshore and offshore trips for families and serious anglers across Sarasota County waters.
Fishing Charters
Viking Charter of Sarasota
Longboat Key · $$$$
Luxury offshore fishing charter aboard the 80-foot Viking Sportfish Cat 5, based at Longboat Key Club Moorings.
Insider tip: Cat 5 combines serious offshore capability with yacht-level comfort, making this one of the area's most premium fishing experiences.
4:19 Charters
Anna Maria Island · $
Anna Maria Island fishing charter led by Captain Jesse McKinney for inshore, nearshore and seasonal tarpon trips.
Insider tip: One of the easiest water activities for downtown guests, launch directly from The Bay without driving out to the barrier islands.
AMI Book'em And Hook'em Fishing
Anna Maria Island
Locally guided Holmes Beach charter targeting inshore and seasonal Gulf species with family-friendly trips.
Anna Maria Banana Boat Tours
Anna Maria Island · $$
Anna Maria Island-native watersports operator offering family-friendly banana boat rides plus private and public dolphin, sandbar, sunset, Egmont Key and fishing experiences.
Insider tip: One of the area's few true banana-boat experiences, with mild or wild ride options and pickup points around Anna Maria Island.
Anna Maria Boat Company
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Local family-friendly private charter company offering light-tackle fishing, sightseeing excursions and sunset cruises on Anna Maria Sound.
Insider tip: A locally built 24-foot T-Craft with generous beam, shade and seating makes this a comfortable choice for mixed fishing-and-sightseeing groups.
Anna Maria Island's Aqua Delights
Anna Maria Island
Captain Mason Miller offers fishing charters plus dolphin and sunset tours from Holmes Beach.
Anna Maria Party Boat - Catch Fish Guaranteed
Anna Maria Island
Shared party-boat fishing option from Bridge Street accommodating larger groups than typical private charters.
Anna Maria Ville Charters
Anna Maria Island
Established Holmes Beach charter offering guided fishing trips around Anna Maria Island.
Bone Island Adventures
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach charter combining offshore fishing with dolphin watching and island-hopping options.
Calibrated Fishing Charters & Boat Tours
Lido Key · $$$
Private Sarasota-area fishing and boat-tour operator offering inshore, nearshore and offshore charters plus family tours, wildlife sightseeing, sandbars and sunset cruises.
Insider tip: Useful for guests who want one captain/operator capable of fishing, dolphin/manatee sightseeing, sandbars, island hopping and sunset trips.
Captain Mike's Fishing Charters & Boat Tours
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Long-running Anna Maria Island captain offering year-round inshore/offshore fishing plus private dolphin, wildlife, sunset and island boat tours.
Insider tip: A versatile local option for groups that may want fishing one day and a relaxed dolphin, sunset or island cruise another.
Captain Nate's Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Anna Maria Island fishing charter focused on seasonal inshore and nearshore action, with current 2026 fishing reports and year-round local guide service.
Insider tip: Fresh 2026 fishing reports make this a useful current charter choice for guests who want a captain actively tracking seasonal bite patterns.
Captain Rachel Fishing Charters
Bradenton · $$$
Family-friendly Gulf Coast fishing charter with more than 20 years of local experience, plus sightseeing and sunset boat tours serving Anna Maria Island and surrounding waters.
Insider tip: A particularly family-friendly charter choice with fresh local fishing reports and the flexibility to switch from fishing to sightseeing or sunset cruising.
Charter Fish Bradenton
Anna Maria Island
Captain Andres Gomez offers inshore and nearshore fishing trips from Holmes Beach for families and experienced anglers.
Chase The Blue Charters
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island charter with local captains offering inshore and nearshore fishing from Holmes Beach.
Ferg's Fishing Charters & Boating Excursions
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach operator offering sportfishing trips and boating excursions from Marina Drive.
Flight Risk Charters LLC - Holmes Beach
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach fishing charter specializing in inshore, nearshore, flats and backcountry trips around Anna Maria Island.
Gulf Fishing Guides - Fish Guaranteed!
Anna Maria Island
Bradenton Beach charter service offering family-friendly inshore and nearshore fishing trips with a catch guarantee.
Jarrod McKenzie Fishing LLC
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach native Captain Jarrod McKenzie guides inshore and nearshore fishing around Anna Maria Island.
Jewel Of The Bay Charters
Anna Maria Island
Captain Doug Deming guides inshore and nearshore fishing across Tampa Bay and Gulf waters from Holmes Beach.
Just Reel Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Family-friendly Anna Maria Island fishing charter specializing in inshore and nearshore live-bait trips around Tampa Bay and nearby waters.
Kesten Charters
Anna Maria Island · $$$
Private Anna Maria and Bradenton fishing charter with family-friendly sightseeing excursions and sunset trips aboard a 24-foot T-Craft.
Insider tip: A flexible family-oriented option for guests who want serious fishing, a sightseeing excursion or a relaxed sunset on the same style of custom local boat.
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island
Offshore-focused Anna Maria Island charter departing from Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach.
Mama Tried Fishing
Anna Maria Island
Bradenton Beach charter offering offshore and reef trips for snapper, grouper and other Gulf species.
Mother Ocean Charters - Adventures Your Way
Anna Maria Island
Bradenton Beach charter offering customizable small-group fishing adventures around Anna Maria Island waters.
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Outriggers Charter Fishing Sarasota
Downtown Sarasota · $$$
Long-running downtown Sarasota deep-sea fishing charter aboard the 40-foot Nice One II, targeting Gulf species on private half- and full-day trips.
Insider tip: A strong downtown choice for guests wanting a true offshore sport-fishing boat rather than a smaller inshore skiff.
Ratha B Fishin
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach fishing charter with Captain Jeffrey offering family-friendly light-tackle trips around Manatee County waters.
Run N Gun Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island
Fifth-generation Florida native Captain Bradley Ramsden guides inshore, nearshore and tarpon trips from Bradenton Beach.
Saltbound Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island
Holmes Beach charter operated by a Coast Guard veteran offering inshore, nearshore and fly-fishing trips.
Siesta Adventures
Siesta Key · $$$
Private Siesta Key boat-tour and fishing operator offering sandbars, snorkeling, dolphin/manatee trips, sunset cruises and inshore/offshore fishing.
Insider tip: Departures are currently offered seven days a week with common times at 8 AM, 1 PM and 6 PM, plus custom departure requests.
Siesta Charters
Siesta Key · $$$
Family-friendly private Siesta Key charters combining casual fishing with sightseeing, sandbars, snorkeling, dolphins, sunsets and custom boat days.
Insider tip: A relaxed choice when some members of the group want to fish while others mainly want dolphins, beaches, sandbars or a comfortable cruise.
Slobby Joe Charters - Anna Maria
Anna Maria Island
Captain Joe Burruezo guides flats, backcountry and inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island.
So Salty Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island
Highly rated Bradenton Beach charter for small groups targeting inshore and offshore Gulf species.
Triple G's Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island
Federally permitted offshore charter operating from Bradenton Beach on a 26-foot center console.
Ultimate Fishing Adventures - Holmes
Anna Maria Island
Long-running Holmes Beach fishing charter offering guided trips from the Kingfish area.
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