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T Stephens Top Notch Charters

Fishing charter in Sarasota, Florida

T Stephens Top Notch Charters is a fishing charter in Sarasota, Florida. Their website lists inshore and offshore trips. The boat is 42 feet and takes up to 4 people.

  • Contact checked on topnotchfishing.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • InshoreBay and back-water fishing
  • Family friendlyTheir website mentions kids or families
  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips

The boat

42 ftBoat length
4People, at most

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Top Notch, hailing from Sarasota, with these current permits:

  • Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through October 2026
  • Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through October 2026

Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

What they fish for

Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its season and limits.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against topnotchfishing.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.