Sarasota Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 27 Sarasota fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Sarasota

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

27 charters in Sarasota

Deep sea fishing in Sarasota

18 of the 27 charters in Sarasota list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Harvest status is September's rule for Sarasota from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Sarasota by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Sarasota

18 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel addiction inshore sportfishing, Reel Tight Fishing Charters, Sarasota Reef Charters, Captain Gregg Fishing Charters, Best Coast Fishing Charters and 13 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

10 charters list half-day trips and 7 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Sarasota

19 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Sarasota

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Sarasota, Sarasota Bay.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 62°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 4 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 40 miles away

Local public airports

  • VNCVenice Municipal 20 miles away
  • 48XManatee 21 miles away
  • X36Buchan 26 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Sarasota.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:22 PM7:39 PM7:55 PM8:12 PM8:26 PM8:27 PM8:08 PM7:35 PM7:02 PM5:39 PM5:38 PM
Water62°66°72°76°83°86°89°88°86°79°72°67°
Air (high)72°75°78°82°88°90°91°92°90°86°80°75°
Rainy days43434911128433

Water temperature: NOAA Port Manatee station (22 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, SARASOTA BRADENTON AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Sarasota, Sarasota Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Sarasota, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Sarasota city.

Questions about fishing charters in Sarasota

How many fishing charters are in Sarasota?

This page lists 27 fishing charters in Sarasota, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Sarasota?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 62°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Sarasota?

18 of the 27 charters listed in Sarasota say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 18 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Sarasota in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Sarasota?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Sarasota?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Sarasota?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 4 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 40 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Venice Municipal (VNC), 20 miles away, Manatee (48X), 21 miles away and Buchan (X36), 26 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Sarasota?

19 charters in Sarasota mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

What you can keep out of Sarasota in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Cobia17Snook14Redfish14Speckled Trout14King Mackerel14Tarpon12Pompano10Mangrove Snapper9Grouper9Shark8

Charters near Sarasota

Bradenton13Bradenton Beach3Palmetto8Holmes Beach5Ruskin9St. Pete Beach4

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