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Deep Sea Fishing in Sarasota
12 charter boats in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis and Venice that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Sarasota deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Bad Habit Sportfishing Charters
Fisherman's Wharf Marina, Slip 4, 509 Tamiami Trail North, Venice, FL 34285
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Tuna, Cobia, King mackerel, Wahoo, Swordfish
CB's Saltwater Outfitters
Siesta Key
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Pompano, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel
Livin' Charters
101 Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL 34275
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Red snapper, Amberjack
Off The Grid Fishing Charters
101 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL 34275 (pick-up)
Targets: Red snapper, Hogfish, Goliath grouper
Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters
Venice
Targets: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Red grouper, Porgy, Triggerfish, Shark
Sarasota Reef Charters
Siesta Key
Targets: Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Barracuda, King mackerel, Cobia
Serenity Fishing Charters
205 South Casy Key Nokomis, FL 34275 (pickup, as printed)
Targets: Red grouper, Gag grouper, Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, Permit, Mahi-mahi
Siesta Key Fishing Adventures
Siesta Key
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Blackfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Siesta Key Fishing Charters
946 Siesta Dr., Sarasota, FL 34242 (Bay Island Park)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Gag grouper, Red grouper
TNT Fishing Charters
Venice
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Red snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, King mackerel, Tarpon, Snook
Capt Van Hubbard
Venice
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Permit, Tarpon, Snook
Venice Reef Charters
Venice
Targets: Snook, Spanish mackerel, Pompano, Mangrove snapper, Bluefish, Grouper, King mackerel, Cobia
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 13 operators: Sarasota fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Sarasota at a glance
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5; Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Overnight or extended – 1.
- Fish they list most: Cobia, Amberjack, King mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout.
- In season in October: Redfish, King mackerel (see the Sarasota season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 12 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Sarasota wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Prices
What deep sea fishing costs in Sarasota
Calculated from the private-trip prices these boats publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $650 | $550 – $700 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,600 | $925 – $2,500 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Sarasota: questions
How much is deep sea fishing in Sarasota?
Among 5 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $650 (from $550 to $700), and the median full day is $1,600. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Sarasota?
The fish these boats list most often are Cobia, Amberjack, King mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Snook. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Sarasota?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Sarasota also runs inshore trips: 8 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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