South Sarasota Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 167 fishing charters within 25 miles of South Sarasota, 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 captain's own website

Charters in South 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.

167 charters in South Sarasota

Deep sea fishing in South Sarasota

73 of the 167 charters in South Sarasota list offshore trips on their own websites.

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.

Fishing trips in South Sarasota by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in South Sarasota

93 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Sarasota Sport Fishing Charters, Siesta Key Fishing Charters, Calibrated Tours, Siesta Key Family Fishing Charters, Sarasota Family Fishing Charters and 88 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

39 charters list half-day trips and 39 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 South Sarasota

63 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 South Sarasota

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • SRQSarasota/Bradenton International 8 miles away
  • PGDPunta Gorda 42 miles away

Local public airports

  • VNCVenice Municipal 16 miles away
  • X36Buchan 23 miles away
  • 48XManatee 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of South Sarasota.

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, South Sarasota CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in South Sarasota

How many fishing charters are in South Sarasota?

This page lists 167 fishing charters in South Sarasota, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in South Sarasota?

73 of the 167 charters listed in South Sarasota say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 93 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in South Sarasota in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. 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 South 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 South 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 South Sarasota?

The closest airports with airline service are Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ), 8 miles away and Punta Gorda (PGD), 42 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Venice Municipal (VNC), 16 miles away, Buchan (X36), 23 miles away and Manatee (48X), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in South Sarasota?

63 charters in South 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.

Fish you can catch out of South Sarasota

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many South Sarasota captains name that fish.

Snook104Redfish101Speckled Trout96Tarpon85Cobia75King Mackerel72Snapper51Grouper48Mangrove Snapper47Spanish Mackerel47Sheepshead47Shark45Flounder38Pompano37Gag Grouper34Amberjack29Hogfish27Tripletail25Tuna22Barracuda22Jack Crevalle21Goliath Grouper19Black Drum18Red Grouper18Bluefish18Red Snapper18Ladyfish17Mahi-Mahi16Blacktip Shark15Permit14Grunt12Sailfish11Wahoo11Gray Triggerfish11Bonito10Lane Snapper8Porgy8Bull Shark8Hammerhead Shark8Catfish7Blackfin Tuna7Lemon Shark5Bonnethead Shark5Spinner Shark5Snowy Grouper4Black Grouper4Skipjack Tuna4Blue Marlin3Marlin3Bluegill3Gulf Flounder3Largemouth Bass3Swordfish3Sandbar Shark3Yellowtail Snapper2Scamp2Yellowedge Grouper2Tiger Shark2Crappie2Shad2Yellowfin Tuna1Yellowtail1Southern Flounder1Mako Shark1Channel Catfish1Rainbow Trout1Striped Bass1Pickerel1Warmouth1Redear Sunfish1Black Crappie1Sunshine Bass1Mutton Snapper1Black Sea Bass1Sand Trout1Speckled Hind1Tilefish1Great Barracuda1Atlantic Croaker1Blacknose Shark1Dog Snapper1Reef Shark1Nurse Shark1Warsaw Grouper1

Charters near South Sarasota

Siesta Key170Sarasota170Longboat Key168South Gate Ridge177Fruitville177Palmer Ranch183

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